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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

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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

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

Club Room (Accessible Double)

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

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

Club Double Room

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

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

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

Deluxe Double Room (Feature)

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

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

Superior Suite

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

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Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

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 the area

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

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stratford Racecourse - 4 min drive - 2.6 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

  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬5 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cox's Yard - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Swans Nest Hotel offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides 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 72 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. 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 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 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
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 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and 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)

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1009 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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Unfortunately the bedroom carpet in room 1 was worn and consequently not very inviting whatsoever. Then into the wet room where the old floor tiles appeared dirty - unless that is the aggregate in the tile since it was possibly so long ago that the tiles were installed!?? Again this contributed to a poor room appearance. The bed was nicely decorated with pillows and cushions and was comfortable. Didn’t use the tea & coffee facilities nor the fridge. Unfortunately encountered a noisy neighbour in room 3 whom had their TV on at a high level even at 0100 in the morning, this necessitated a walk to reception to raise a complaint about this matter. The receptionist assisted in this, the neighbour being asked to turn said tv off. ( it took him 2 minutes of door knocking on room 3 to alert the neighbour to their inconsiderate behaviour. Not a fault of the hotel but none the less a bad experience. The hotel is very central being very close to the footbridge- accessing all areas etc. car park charge being £10 which I suppose reasonable given the location etc. Staff were pleasant and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location, clean & comfortable. We only had Breakfast in the restaurant, but it was beautifully presented, staff were all welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No AC. Very hot and windows were painted shut.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived at check in we were upgraded , the young woman working was extremely courteous,friendly and helpful . Recommended a good restaurant which we received a 10% discount ! Even better . Hotel was very well situated and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place for a visit to Stratford and attached to the much recommended Bear pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked Olivia, a spacious ‘suite’ with a very nice modern bathroom - but the rest of the hotel desperately needs upgrading. The restaurant is dowdy and dark. Breakfast was ok but lacked style. Wouldn’t return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Travelled with partner
Amazing location for the RSC, clean and comfortable room. Excellent helpful and friendly staff and a very good breakfast. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Kuo

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were upgraded to a suite, which is very tastefully decorated. The room has a lot of characters, and the location is just a short stroll to twon centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy, room comfortable, and location perfect for Shakespeare theatre
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a lovely spot; wonderful service; very comfortable; excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
With a block of the bridge that crosses the swan river it was beautiful
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Bistrot Pierre served up very tasty food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great hotel in a fantastic location. Friendly staff. Best shower!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good Hotel, Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Hotel check-in great, as was the room. Best night sleep I have had in a hotel in a long while .. Sadly, the service at breakfast was very poor - obviously understaffed with seemingly only one waitress other than the greeter (presumably front of house) who busied herself clearing tables but if asked about ordering breakfast just said “ my colleague will come to take your order” and was very off-hand! The restaurant was busy (8.40 am). An extra waiter did appear after a little while - presumably at shift start time ….
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Miss Amandajane

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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