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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
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Lobby
Bar (on property)

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
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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
(54 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room (Feature)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • 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

  • ‪Prospero Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cox's Yard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Encore - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swan Theatre - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barnabys - ‬6 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 luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a garden and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English, Italian, Polish

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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.

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.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel have a hot tub?

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, at The Swans Nest Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 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

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good stay thank you. I think the hotel is fine but needs modernising. It seems tired and not worth 4* more like 3.5* I will be staying another time and will recommend to friends. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

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

Pleasant stay

Nice hotel with great location and view. Reception manned 24 hours and really helpful. Welcoming seats to relax in foyer but a bit chilly in the evening. Room had everything you needed , though pillows were flat with very noisy cotton which disturbed sleep unfortunately. Two chairs in room which is always good as a couple. Ate in the pub both evenings, one meal lovely but unfortunately fish and chips was not!! Breakfast was a good selection, fresh fruit and yoghurt was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linzi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were excellent ad I can't fault the room service,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

great comfortable hotel.

very comfortable stay in club double room which had a small fridge. the hotel is in the centre of stratford just over a bridge to the centre. it’s on the river side. dining is in bistro pierre which is in the hotel. great food and great service c
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great few days
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, quiet, in a lovely and walkable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Restaurant was very cold, slow service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam, High Wycombe

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

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

lindsay, Bakewell

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient for the theatre. Seen better days though...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Pleasant 2 night trip.

Lovely clean room very comfortable. Ate in the bar one evening, ik service but no table numbers so staff kept asking if we'd ordered.... or we were waiting on....... Staff at front desk very helpful and unformitive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly service from all staff. Hotel has loads of history and is extremely well positioned to explore beautiful Stratford and the surrounding areas. Good breakfast service and reasonable prices in the bar. Would certainly recommend and stay here again if revisiting Stratford.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal both for tourism and in my case for work visiting a local factory. Having the Bistro Pierre as part of the hotel gives good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I thought that the Expedia description a "Club Room (Accessible room) was a normal hotel room just possibly in a different part of the hotel. It actually means wheel chair accessible and a wet room to go with it. So not one of our better stays, staff very good but hotel was full or we could have transferred to another room, however my fault, a lesson for the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Fantastic place and location

Great service, and check in. Even gave us a hut of an itinerary for our trip to the cotswolds which was very much appreciated. Great room and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location and pleasant welcoming staff. Decor a bit tired in many public places, but room was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location next to a marina, the river and has a bistro and a bar on its premises. It is a short distance away from the town centre but a nice walk into Stratford and all it has to offer. Rooms are comfortable and clean, although we did have to request that the bathroom bin was emptied from the previous occupancy. This was dealt with immediately. The hotel is dog friendly and dogs are allowed into morning breakfast but not for other meal service in the bistro. However, dogs are allowed in the bar where food is also served at lunch and dinner. A nice dog gift was provided containing some treats, a toy and bags for dog waste. However, do remember to bring your own bowls and a dog bed. Breakfast at weekends can be very busy for tables. This is not a buffet-style breakfast so it takes some time for orders to be prepared during busy periods and we did have to wait 15 - 20 minutes for a table, over 20 minutes to order and around a similar amount of time to receive the breakfast. It is standard to pay for your dog to stay over but it would have been nice to have been offered a breakfast sausage for our dog. Staff on reception and on the bar in The Bear were all very pleasant and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and the walking we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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