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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪37 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
(76 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Suite

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

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

Club Room (Accessible Double)

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

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Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

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

About the neighborhood

Stratford-upon-Avon

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, The Swans Nest Hotel is next to The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre. This 72-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stratford Butterfly Farm - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stratford Racecourse - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 15 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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
A local mainstay since 1872, The Swans Nest Hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Self parking is offered for GBP 10 per day. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a water dispenser and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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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 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 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% 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Swans Nest Hotel?

The Swans Nest Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swans Nest Hotel?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $87.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to The Swans Nest Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, just steps from Stratford Butterfly Farm and The Recreation Ground, and within a short walk of Swan Theatre. You'll also find Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Shakespeare's Birthplace less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per day. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Swans Nest Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Swans Nest Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include soaking tubs and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Swans Nest Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bistrot Pierre.

Will The Swans Nest Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Swans Nest Hotel for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from The Swans Nest Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Swans Nest Hotel is Coventry (CVT), which is 17.8 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), which is located 26.6 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, at The Swans Nest Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Reviews

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so friendly and helpful. Good breakfast to set you up for the day. Very convient to town and nice to be away from the hubbub
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location and proximity to everything was excellent. Great on site pub and restaurant. It was rather hot, so the air conditioning was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Our stay at the Swan’s Nest Stratford

We enjoyed our stay and a special thank you to Tracy for looking after us! The Viola Suite was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay with comfortable bed, nice room, great restaurant and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Total great experience. The staff was superb. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, and i enjoyed a lovely evening sitting outside on the patio. The only downside for me was what i witnessed whilst i sat in foyer area waiting fir my room to be prepared. There was a man( member of staff), who was cleaning, but he was walking out of rooms, through Foyer area , with dirty bed linen, propped on his shoulders, not even in a laundry bag. He did 4times more carrying the dirty sheets in the same manner, i thought it was u professional, undignified, least of all, infection control risk. I just had to mention this, as i just couldnt believe what i was seeing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was excellent, the hotel is perfectly positioned for walks into town and the staff were all helpful and friendly. We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

The swans nest

Lovely suite, very friendly staff, we loved the little gift they gave our dog ( little box containing a ball,treats and poo bags). Will definitely return 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with efficient staff and readonable facilties
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very well located on the edge of Stratford-upon-Avon and there is ample parking at £10 per day for hotel guests. However, we felt this room was very poor value for money as it, whilst a little bigger than a standard room and with an additional seating area, was nothing special. In fact, there were no drawers apart from 1 desk drawer and only 1 useable shelf for clothing (other than hanging space). The standard of housekeeping was very poor - on our arrival one of the handtowels, which had been rolled up, was still damp so clearly had been left by the previous guests! The shower was great but, being an over bath affair, soaked the floor - lucky we had that spare hand towel which we used to mop it all up! We then left the very damp hand towel in the bath as this is universal hotel speak for ‘clean towel please’ but when we returned to our room later, the damp towel had simply been rolled up and replaced - not good. Add to that the fact that our room (68) was at the end of the corridor so quite a lot of foot traffic and chat passing our door and the floorboards squeaking constantly. Oh, and the very loud emptying of glass bottles outside, presumably into a recycling bin, after 11pm and at 6.20am on our first morning was extremely frustrating. We did appreciate the air conditioning and the shower cap though! Don’t think we’d choose to return here based on a very overpriced, underwhelming room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I was really disappointed to see that the disabled car parking spaces have been prioritised for EV charging. There are now 4 EV charging points and no disability bays. Absolutely backward decision which will make it difficult for customers with a Blue Badge to stay at this hotel. Needless to say none of the charging points were being used during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveler, Traveled 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

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