With a stay at The Swans Nest Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon (Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle and Shakespeare Monument. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The Attic Theatre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Gower Memorial.
What's nearby
The River Avon Trail - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Swan Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
The Gower Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Getting around
Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 15 min walk
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Carluccio's - 5 min walk
Barge & Quarterdeck - 5 min walk
Pen & Parchment - 4 min walk
The Encore - 4 min walk
About this property
The Swans Nest Hotel
The Swans Nest Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.
Guests can surf the web using the 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bistrot Pierre serving guests of The Swans Nest Hotel. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bistrot Pierre - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bear Free House, Kitchen - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Property amenities
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 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Bear Free House, Kitchen
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 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
More
2 floors
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
At least 80% organic food
Built in 1872
Comprehensive food waste policy
Double-glazed windows
Locally sourced food prioritized
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Traditional architecture
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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It was a very comfortable and pleasant stay in an ideally located Hotel. We had an elderly Aunt with us who celebrated her 90th birthday here and the staff could not have been nicer to her on her big occasion even bringing over a cake and singing Happy Birthday to her
Great location and lots of posh pubs around the hotel to go meals in the evening. We had our meal at Bistro Pierre, which is attached to this hotel
Lovely food and great service too. We booked for breakfast and that was good too. We will defo stay here again. Thanks for Fab service to all the friendly staff at the hotel and Bistro Pierre too.
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sophia
Jan 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great value for money!
Great stay ideal location, room was spotless everything you needed was at hand, one downside bed was too soft but that’s due to personal preference and because of that they took the parking off the bill.
Phil
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Melanie Claire
Mar 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was huge! Comfortable- great restaurant and bar area, very close to attractions and river. Parking.
Generally a good stay for this large hotel. Very good breakfast and service.
Philip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Meredith
Feb 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding, spacious, convenient, and charming! Excellent location and close to all venues for theatre and many dining options! Staff is professional and helpful! Room is well-appointed and comfortable! I will absolutely visit again! Brilliant stay with Shakespeare and his world!!