Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre stay.With a stay at this Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre. Shakespeare Monument and Stratford Butterfly Farm are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Swan Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Stratford Butterfly Farm - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 15 min walk
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Prospero Lounge - 5 min walk
Cox's Yard - 3 min walk
The Encore - 4 min walk
Swan Theatre - 7 min walk
Barnabys - 6 min walk
About this property
The Swans Nest Hotel
4-star hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Swans Nest Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.
This 4-star Stratford-upon-Avon hotel is smoke free.
72 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 1872
Charging station for electric cars
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
The Swans Nest Hotel offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
TV
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 70.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s dining venues have final table seatings at 8:30 PM and close at 10 PM.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 70.00 (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
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The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
573
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
345
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
60
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
16
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leon
Mar 11, 2025
Leon
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
lindsay, Bakewell
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient for the theatre. Seen better days though...
Lovely clean room very comfortable.
Ate in the bar one evening, ik service but no table numbers so staff kept asking if we'd ordered.... or we were waiting on.......
Staff at front desk very helpful and unformitive.
Very helpful and friendly service from all staff. Hotel has loads of history and is extremely well positioned to explore beautiful Stratford and the surrounding areas.
Good breakfast service and reasonable prices in the bar. Would certainly recommend and stay here again if revisiting Stratford.
The location is ideal both for tourism and in my case for work visiting a local factory.
Having the Bistro Pierre as part of the hotel gives good dining options.
Unfortunately I thought that the Expedia description a "Club Room (Accessible room) was a normal hotel room just possibly in a different part of the hotel. It actually means wheel chair accessible and a wet room to go with it.
So not one of our better stays, staff very good but hotel was full or we could have transferred to another room, however my fault, a lesson for the future.
The hotel is in a good location next to a marina, the river and has a bistro and a bar on its premises. It is a short distance away from the town centre but a nice walk into Stratford and all it has to offer. Rooms are comfortable and clean, although we did have to request that the bathroom bin was emptied from the previous occupancy. This was dealt with immediately. The hotel is dog friendly and dogs are allowed into morning breakfast but not for other meal service in the bistro. However, dogs are allowed in the bar where food is also served at lunch and dinner. A nice dog gift was provided containing some treats, a toy and bags for dog waste. However, do remember to bring your own bowls and a dog bed. Breakfast at weekends can be very busy for tables. This is not a buffet-style breakfast so it takes some time for orders to be prepared during busy periods and we did have to wait 15 - 20 minutes for a table, over 20 minutes to order and around a similar amount of time to receive the breakfast. It is standard to pay for your dog to stay over but it would have been nice to have been offered a breakfast sausage for our dog. Staff on reception and on the bar in The Bear were all very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and the walking we did.
We have visited this hotel before and wanted to come back. We paid for a superior room as we wanted a nice suite. Receptionist checked us in and gave us room key. Got to room and was not the room we paid for.
When we went to reception to say this they was not surprised. As if they knew. Just said there was no other room and offered a free bottle of wine and they will TRY and reduce the price of the room.
We asked for a refund, which we got told would be a lengthy process as its through expedia. We found another hotel and had a lovely stay in a upgraded room with breakfast in bed.
Will be waiting for my refund. We are sad as had a lovely stay the first time round.
Brief 1night stay, very pleasant and helpful staff - room was comfortable & warm.
Good quality bathroom and newish decor.
Comfortable bed & couch in adjoining lounge area.
Breakfast was better than expected, good choices and made to order. (We had purchased breakfast included).
Restaurant was good quality, decent prices too. (And was offered a discount because of stay)
Would stay again!