The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk Stratford-upon-Avon hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Classic Twin Room
Lobby
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Club Room (Accessible Double)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room (Feature)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT

What's nearby

  • Swan Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stratford Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.7 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

Upscale hotel located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Swans Nest Hotel. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Le Bistrot Pierre, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • A water dispenser, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 72 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Italian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bear Free House, Kitchen
  • Le Bistrot Pierre

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1872
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 70.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Swans Nest Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swans Nest Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from NZ$161.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 70.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Swans Nest Hotel located?

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, this hotel is steps away from The Recreation Ground, The Attic Theatre and Shakespeare Monument. Stratford Butterfly Farm and The Gower Memorial are also within 5 minutes. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 15 minutes by foot.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews" "

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

Lucie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, very friendly staff, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely couple of days staying at The Swans Nest. Great location - staff helpful and friendly. Excellent food and drink too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil, Wokingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for central Stratford-upon-Avon - close to everything. Deluxe rooms are large, with a seating area so worth booking one of those if you like some extra space. Enjoyed food and drink in The Bear pub which is within the Swan's Nest building, as is the Bistrot Pierre. Handy to have these as onsite options service was friendly and well-organised. Swan's Nest is a traditional hotel in some ways eg decor but in a good way - it means there are trained staff always on hand if needed, room tidied/beds made every day, tea/coffee in the room biscuits...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious superior suite. Comfy bed. Lovely breakfast. Great location for all that Stratford upon Avon has to offer. We stay here regularly and will return again. Nothing negative about this hotel during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Chichester

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location and offers everything you need for a great stay in Stratford.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Janus, Dunchurch

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrew, Reigate

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was fined for parking in the hotel car park even though I thought I or reception had registered my car on arrival. I was fined £60 after appealing and providing clear evidence that I was a guest at the hotel. So this ended up being a very expensive overnight stay. If you stay here you must get some evidence that you have registered your car for the car park. This hotel is well situated for Stratford but the state of the rooms and decor was disappointing given the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We come to the Swan's Nest most years and have always been delighted with our stay. This year the visit was marred by our experience on the last night. We were asked to leave the restaurant and go to the Bear at about 10.35 the Bear asked us to move on to the Hotel Foyer at 11.00 where we were subjected to a very unpleasant man taking pictured of us and when we objected getting very confrontational. The hotel staff managed to stop an actual affray and called the Police who took a statement the next day. It turned out that the Police had been called to the same man the previous night so surely he should not have been there. I was also unhappy the man from the hotel asked when it was all over did we still want the Police to come and went away saying that it was on us!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Great location with easy access to all sights and attractions. The room was clean and comfortable but more drawer and shelf storage would have made it excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location for exploring Stratford. Hotel a bit large and soulless but served its purpose well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay for ourselves and our wedding guests. Perfect location, great staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to theatre and shops/restaurants. Convenient bar and restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all the main attractions
The hotel is very well situated just across the river from the theatre and close to the centre of town with its many attractions. Rooms are large and comfortable and well serviced. My only slight reservation is the noisy air conditioning system that was directly outside my room (67) and that kicked in around 6am. It was not possible to fully close the room windows to minimise noise,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay. With wonderful and helpful staff. The dining and bar options were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but some flaws
Great location, very handy for town centre and theatre. Nice large room and comfortable bed, though the bathroom needed a bit of a refresh. Breakfast was okay but not top quality and I particularly missed having fresh fruit options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Stratford Hotel
Superb location just a few minutes walk from the river and town centre. A lovely quiet hotel with the added bonus of ample parking. Rooms are spacious, with a separate snug and large bathroom. All in all a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Handy stopover
Stayed here as a stopover on the way back from Portsmouth. Hotel was ok, room slightly tired an could’ve done with a bit of a refresh. Things like cracked sink. Good breakfast. If staying use the pub next door (part of the hotel also) much better value. Chargeable parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Handy as a stopover
Stayed here as a stopover on the way to Portsmouth. Hotel was ok, room slightly tired an could’ve done with a bit of a refresh. Things like cracked sink. Good breakfast but disappointed with the quality of food in bistro. If staying use the pub next door (part of the hotel also) much better value. Chargeable parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024