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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Classic Twin Room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ā€Ŗ7 min walkā€¬
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ā€Ŗ8 min walkā€¬
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ā€Ŗ30 min driveā€¬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room (Feature)

Highlights

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

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

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

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Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

Highlights

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

About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

At The Swans Nest Hotel you'll be within steps of The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Le Bistrot Pierre, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre hotel you'll find Warwick Castle.

What's nearby

  • Stratford Butterfly Farm - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

  • ā€ŖProspero Lounge - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖCox's Yard - ā€¬3 min walk
  • ā€ŖThe Encore - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖSwan Theatre - ā€¬7 min walk
  • ā€ŖBarnabys - ā€¬6 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian, Polish

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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 10 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

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 at the property
This propertyā€™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.

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: from approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and from 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.Ā 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Swans Nest Hotel?

The Swans Nest Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on 5 May 2025 start from AU$135.55, 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.

Is parking available at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yep, The Swans Nest Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10 per day.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, The Swans Nest Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Swans Nest Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club is a short 5-minute walk away.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always like it here , easy to park and within walking distance to everything , nice and quiet hotel , will always go back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good price, spacious room, perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a nice stay in Stratford. Staff lovely, breakfast excellent value, the Bear bar and barman were lovely as well. Couldnā€™t fault it for the money we paid. Perfect location with added bonus of parking at reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again!

Excellent location, friendly staff, lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Walking distance to theatre etc and lovely position by the river. Friendly staff and pleasant room although temperature too hot in room. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is first class for its location to the RSC theatre, which was what we needed on this visit. Having said that, it would be suitable for visiting the birthplace, high street etc too, if mobility is not an issue because it is right next to the river, just the other side from the theatre, with the Bridgefoot pedestrian bridge just outside and pretty much level access. We visited at a very quiet time of the year and so service in bar and food service at breakfast were both very fast. We will have to visit again at a busier time to see if that is always the case! Our room was quiet and comfortable, the bed was large as well as snuggly and what a treat to have a window that can actually be opened for fresh air fiends like us! We were in room 5, on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, friendly helpful staff. Lovely room, comfortable bed. Would recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful stay really close to the town and theatres, restaurants etc. Everything is within walking distance and the walk is very picturesque too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was nice - reception looked lovely though corridors a bit dated, and the room was wonderful. Sam on reception greeted us and was incredibly thoughtful about room placement (we didnā€™t want the noise above the bar!). It was a lovely welcome but a bit ironic. We have stayed in dog friendly hotels before and never had an issue - however, a neighbouring room to us left their dogs alone for 4 hours (against hotel policy) and they were barking and whining and scratching very loudly the entire evening. We had only booked one night away here as it seemed perfect to relax, but unfortunately it was hard to get any rest with the constant noise. We told reception many times, and they simply said they couldnā€™t get through on the phone to the owners. No offer to move us, or do anything to make our evening better. It was incredibly sad to hear distressed animals for the entire night. I understand things can be out of a hotels control, but if youā€™re wanting a relaxing break Iā€™d pick any of the similar priced hotels nearby. We likely wonā€™t return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Swanā€™s nest twice, and have had a good stay both times! The beds are a good size, pillows are nice! Bathroom was clean and nice toiletries! We had to pay for car parking but only Ā£8 overnight, so not too bad! Breakfast was really good. Great location to walk into Town. The only downside was no beer on New Years Eve afternoon! we like to have a couple of pints late afternoon, all the beer pumps at the bar were out of beer, not ideal on New Years Eve!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived earlier than check in time because we had tickets for the theatre (the play started before check in time). While we did not gain access to our room, we were able to check in and gain access to parking, which we appreciated. All members of the party liked the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Very Good

Welcoming reception staff. Room spotlessly clean. 10% discount in pub and restaurant a nice touch. Room had fridge with mineral water. It would have been nice to have drinking water glasses in addition to those provided in the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Generally very good. Air conditioning noisy. Scrambled eggs overcooked. Location great. Reception staff very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

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

Excellent Break for 4 days

Hotel lovely 5 minutes walk over the river avon to charming town center and xmas market. Hotel has a bistro and its own pub which made eating easy food was very good at good price with 10% off all food and drinks exceptional four day break for our wedding anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family

Lovely hotel for a weekend getaway.

Stayed in the original end of the hotel. Very comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and tidy. Great location, just a few minutes from the centre. Breakfast was lovely, very filling and a nice choice. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joady

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Great stay

Great stay. Nice rooms, comfortable beds, good breakfast and very convenient for Stratford town centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was really clean staff were friendly The food was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are regulars at this hotel. Room spacious and bed comfortable. Shower was over bath and the shower screen leaked creating a wet floor. Bed sheet was marked even though it had been laundered. Staff apologised but because I had pre paid through Expedia they could only compensate by removing parking charge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel with on site parking, have stayed here many times. Within easy walk of town centre. Pub and separate restaurant on site. Rooms in the newer part at the back are very quiet. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024