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The Arden Hotel

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Terrace/patio
Lounge
Front of property
Daily full breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Elegance by the historic riverside

Gorgeous setting opposite the Royal Shakespeare Company, perfect for exploring the historic town and riverside. Delight in delicious breakfast offerings and comfortable rooms, ensuring a memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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44 Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 6BA
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

With a stay at The Arden Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Stratford-upon-Avon, steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Holy Trinity Church and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall.

What's nearby

  • Shakespeare Monument - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stratford-upon-Avon College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 14 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Encore - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Arden Hotel

The Arden Hotel offers 45 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Digital programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at The Waterside Brasserie, a brasserie where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. 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.
The Waterside Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per stay)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge
  • The Waterside Brasserie

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Arden Hotel
Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-avon
Arden Stratford-upon-avon
Hotel Arden
The Arden Hotel Hotel
The Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon
The Arden Hotel Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon

The Arden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. Very comfortable and well located for Stratford and the RSC.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Travelled with family
It was kind of a weird stay in all honesty. The room we’d requested (2 beds) was not what we were given. So showed us 2 other options, one which felt like a subterranean/basement room- the other ( which we ended up with ) was uncomfortably warm ( we ended up opening a window even though it was 8 degrees. They sent someone to separate and make the beds into twin and a (ugh) random fake nail was left on the side table (kinda gross) . Maybe the housekeeper found it on the ground and thought it was ours? It wasn’t. The hotel room had a funky smell to it ( the restaurant also did) . It’s quite a maze to navigate. Staff were friendly although the night we checked one of the ladies at reception desk was clearly very unwell and coughing and sniffing and blowing her nose frequently which was a little off putting. I saw her working in the dining room the following evening so we skipped the restaurant entirely. We weren’t told that you need a token to exit the parking lot ( if you have a car I’d suggest asking in advance) so that would have been helpful to know before getting in the car, and attempting to drive out. Beds were comfy. Overall fairly clean room ( carpets could use a refresh) Mostly quiet ( aside from some strange loud plumbing/utility room noise) The reception is very modern but the rooms are quite dated. You can’t beat the location - short walks to everything. The pub next door has amazing food and atmosphere. Wouldn’t stay again as we left pretty unimpressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was everything we needed for a night in Stratford Upon Avon. The hotel is central and walking distance of dining, shops and attractions. The reception welcomed us and showed us directly to our room which was a nice touch. Staff were very nice. The rooms are spacious although a little creaky. We could hear the guests above us walking around of an evening and morning. Bed and bedding very comfortable and overall we enjoyed our stay with the best part being the convenience of location. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The original room we had was lovely - however, we had an issue with the tap in the bathroom and we were quickly assigned another room which wasn't quite as large but still really nice - the receptionist then offered us the choice of two other rooms for the second night of our stay - we chose the larger of the two and was not disappointed. The room was absolutely lovely. We would like to praise the staff for their reactive response to the initial issue that we had - these things happen and it the response and customer care we received was excellent. The hotel itself is lovely, very well situated and breakfast was also excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

clive

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely rooms. There was some loud and horrid commotion at reception when we arrived but once we got to our room we were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra D

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerauld

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very courteous staff , nice clean room , and very good parking . Close to the RSC and all the shops . The bathroom needs updating , bath chipped and extractor fan not working , the bed is very hard and could do with a topper to make it comfortable . Also the bucket chairs very uncomfortable tbucket chairs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was unique, bathtub was amazing. The hotel was extremely close to the other place and RSC, which we truly loved. For those who have mobility issues you may want to enquire 1st before making the booking as there where a lot of different levels. My only complaint is that the complimentary wine was terrible and really was not worth the lovely glasses that we had with it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was basic but okay, even if quite a trek from Reception. Breakfast was very poor - tepid coffee, cold croissants with no butter (until we asked), and charged meals were small and ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this place on all counts. Clean, comfortable, lovely staff to assist and wonderfully placed in Stratford. Could not fault it. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect venue for seeing shows at RSC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean tidy and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a very good stay at the Arden Hotel. It is in the perfect location across from the Royal Shakespeare Theater. The rooms are clean, spacious and we had a fantastic view. The food was very good. We were running late and called to change the time of our reservation. They were very accommodating. I definitely recommend the hotel and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025