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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Interior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Shakespeare Houses
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪32 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
(92 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

King Suite With Sofa Bed

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

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

Feature Suite

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

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

Club Room (Accessible Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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

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About the neighborhood

Stratford-upon-Avon

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

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
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shakespeare Houses - 8 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Garrick Inn - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar
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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a garden and a water dispenser.
TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. 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 with digital channels

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
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

  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35 per day

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35 per day

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.

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

This hotel is situated in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, just steps from The Recreation Ground and Shakespeare Monument, and within a short walk of Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll also find Shakespeare's Birthplace and Town Hall Stratford upon Avon 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.

Is The Swans Nest Hotel good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Swans Nest Hotel.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was Olivier. It was a suit with a lovely sitting area with dining table, chairs, coffee table and much more. We enjoyed the coffee machine! The whole suit was very clean, bed comfortable and room quiet. The reception staff were very good and very helpful. The evening meals in the restaurant were tasty and well presented. We hope to be back. Marie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and efficient reception check in / checkout. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous staff. Lovely room. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and very comfortable The hotel staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were very efficient and professional in all aspects and the room was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent stay , location brilliant with car parking . Reception staff were brilliant too , so caring and helpful . Sunday toast great food and value . Rooms comfortable , and. warm . A lovely stay in the heart of Stratford with a family feel. Shall return . Mind very dog friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most wonderful room in the old part of the building. Warm and spacious, comfy bed, lovely seating and dressing area, clean bathroom with a lovely shower! I didn't have breakfast so I can't comment on that. Dinner in the restaurant was delicious. Quick and easy walk over the lovely river to the RSC and Stratford. Parking on site is easy but limited, but there is plenty of parking nearby. The best thing was the friendliness and helpfulness of every member of staff that we spoke to. From welcome to departure all the staff couldn't do enough to help! Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and very comfy bed. Great reception team
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - very close to town, theatre and river. Well-maintained with easy parking. Choice of onsite eating at either a pub or bistro - handy if don't want to venture out in the evening, but lots of eating/drinking places nearby too. Friendly and helpful staff. Our third visit...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with paying car park at the rear. Some of the decor is a little tired but overall a clean & comfortable room that was competitively priced
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swans nest is in the perfect position by the river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed for a theatre trip. Receptionist Tracey was brilliant organising a ground floor room with walk in shower because my wife had fractured her ankle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as it should be.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, but no acknowledgement of Platinum status - no room upgrade or welcome drinks. Hot old fashioned room, with noisy heating and road noise. Dreadful breakfast, my wife was still suffering from the effects the following morning. This place is out of the 1980's and the way they do breakfast is similar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barinder

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loverly room, reception very informative and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Hotel was not amazing for the price. Grimey grouting around the shower. Air vents full of dust
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights as we had tickets for the RSC theater. It would usually be a little out of our budget but we took advantage of an Autumn deal. Had a lovely stay overall. Nice comfortable room, comfy beds, great shower and excellent breakfast. All the staff are friendly and helpful. The only downside was the bar area looked a bit tatty and in need of some redecorating. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not eat breakfast. Just had a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr m

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

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
great location for Stratford.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good easy check-in. Car park easy to find and free at hotel. Room clean and comfortable. Air conditioning a bit noisy for my liking. Breakfast was available but left too early to try.Easy for theatre and Stratford town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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