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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $111
$93 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪39 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
(105 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

King Suite With Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Feature Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Feature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Club Room (Accessible Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Club Room (Accessible Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a large mirror.

Club Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Stratford-upon-Avon

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Attie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, good breakfast and good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, gd breakfast, friendly staff, nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice clean room, felt luxurious. Great location in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The decor is a little tired but great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful, staff were lovely, our whole experience was fantastic can't fault it 😊👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Swan's Nest, staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was lovely clean and fresh. The hotel was clean and the staff are so nice. In a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our third stay, very handy for the theatres. Clean and comfortable, very pleasant staff, good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff and great bar and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room great location . Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Melanie Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was huge! Comfortable- great restaurant and bar area, very close to attractions and river. Parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff! and the room was exceptional, good size and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CaroleTingle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was really big. Had a fridge in it which was handy. Good price and excellent breakfast . Elena in reception was very helpful and informative
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good stay for this large hotel. Very good breakfast and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith

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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025