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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre

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Classic Twin Room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Club Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Feature)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Superior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Club Room (Accessible Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre stay.With a stay at this Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from The Attic Theatre and Shakespeare Monument. Stratford Butterfly Farm and The Gower Memorial 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 - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 15 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Royal Shakespeare Company Cafe - ‬7 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 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
  • 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
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 10.00

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

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 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

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

Macdonald Swan's Nest
Macdonald Swan's Nest Hotel
Macdonald Swan's Nest Hotel Stratford-upon-avon
Macdonald Swan's Nest Stratford-upon-avon
Swan's Nest Hotel
The Swans Nest Hotel Hotel
The Swans Nest Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon
The Swans Nest Hotel Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon

Reviews

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 597 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Picked hotel as it had it's own parking even if it paid because we could walk into the town centre. Very quiet despite its central location. Very happy with our club room overlooking the inner courtyard lawn. Decent size rainwater shower. Room although good is getting ready for a refresh same in bathroom. Ate in pub attached to hotel pleasant meal but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rav

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location by the river. Staff are all very friendly and the service was excellent. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Shabby

Room is in need of updating. Curtains faded, uninspiring decor and generally tired and shabby. Dark inside too. Outside the front and side of hotel needs more tidying and maintenance. We were staying on my wife’s 60th birthday but the hotel did feel as well presented as I remember. Shame.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, perfect location, near river
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was fine, but a couple of issues that were pretty much dismissed by reception staff. 1. The car park sign says 24 hours parking for £10, the website say £10 for a day, the staff say it's up to checkout time and try to charge £1 per hour after that. The room was really hot, not helped by the towel rail being on full blast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Good location on the riverfront. Great restaurant and pub associated with the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely waterside stay

We have stayed here a few times and always enjoy it's proximity to the theatre, the lovely surroundings and the helpful and cheerful staff. Breakfast is good, nice a la carte selection and rooms confortable. The walk back from town in the evening, with the lights on the water is especially pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in great location Staff very friendly & breakfast superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, room was spacious, staff friendly and helpful. A bit of a wait for breakfast as were full, bar stopped serving at 11pm on a Friday even for residents and air con in room was intermittent and no remote, but these were minor things for a really nice hotel with good staff a pub and restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff

Check in staff were lovely. Upgraded our room when they found out it was anniversary and gave us lots of useful local info. Great location for walks into town and along the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Everything was perfect. Clean comfortable room and very good breakfast. Very convenient only 5 minutes from the theatre and centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional, family hotel. Friendly welcome & helpful staff. Convenient for walking into the town & theatre. Excellent hot & cold breakfasts. Parking available at the hotel ~ £10 for 24 hrs. We stay here every year on our annual trip to Stratford. Good restaurants & cafes close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Petula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy, but tired looking, early close bar.

Decoration is tired looking, especially the Bear bar. Speaking of which, hotel guests can only purchase drinks until 10.10pm? That was surprising! Bed was comfy, bathroom clean, room tired looking though. As your bar is closed completely by 11pm, why is it acceptable for people to sit outside, at your tables, to laugh and talk loudly well into the night. I had to contact reception at 2am to tell people to go home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great welcome and staff interaction, throughout stay! Lovely food and drink in restaurant! Excellent location! Nice room, very comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice weekend away

Lovely two night stay with friends. Nice location, comfortable and clean and pleasant and helpful staff. would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Excellent hotel. It is lovely and clean and the staff are so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was great, suite clean, very quiet. Staff were helpful. House keeping was shoddy at best. Having to ask for basic things like loo roll and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025