The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
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Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

Club Room (Accessible Double)

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

Club Double Room

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

Deluxe Suite

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

Deluxe Double Room (Feature)

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

Superior Suite

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

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

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

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About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Swans Nest Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Recreation Ground. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy French cuisine while dining at Bistrot Pierre
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Bistrot Pierre – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bear Free House, Kitchen – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

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 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

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 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
  • 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
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 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.

Payment types at the property

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 10.00 (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 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

Alexandra

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

Perfect location

Perfect location & ample parking. Lovely hotel with spacious rooms & lovely reception staff. This is our 2nd time staying here & will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, electric vehicle charging available, very close to town without being in the thick of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jimmie

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great Stay

Sam on reception was super helpful and courteous. Rooms are comfortable and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Brilliant hotel in a fantastic location 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Nice hotel in a good location.

The hotel is in an excellent location. Everything in Stratford is in easy walking distance. The staff were all friendly and efficient. The only downside is the £8 overnight car parking charge.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a warm welcome at check-in and enjoyed nice sized room with a very comfortable bed and pillows. The hotel has a good amount of parking (at a very reasonable rate) and a good offering at breakfast. I’d definitely look to stay here again. 4 stars instead of 5 due to dirty glassware in the room, tired-looking carpet and not enough coffee provided in the room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown. There was a mini fridge in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A great choice for convenience

Perfect location with a short walk across the foot bridge to the RSC and other major attractions, and abundant shops, and restaurants. The hotel has an old English charm and though the decor is a bit worn and dated, the staff is very helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D J

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

One of the best in Stratford

Very comfortable bed and excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

A gem of a hotel

What a gem of a hotel. Check in with Sam was a delight, room although maybe requiring a little TLC, was fab. We took the dog and he was catered for us much as us!! The only gripe, and it’s minor was the eggs Benedict at breakfast was poor!! That said would highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oi Ping Meggy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient hotel, easy walking from most attractions, good spacious rooms and good bar and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

glyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in a great location. Clean and comfortable with very good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serina

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

Brilliant stay

Great stay. Staff really friendly and dog friendly room. Room was so clean and as it was a 50th Birthday celebration the hotel left some Prosecco and chocolates and a handwritten note as well as dog treats and toy. What a big surprise and we all loved it. Definitely stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Lovely room

Comfortable, clean.....lovely spacious room with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, everything very near and accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Great hotel

Great hotel and location. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location for theatre and town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025