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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 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, Swan Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪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
(96 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(26 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

King Suite With Sofa Bed

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

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

Feature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Attic Theatre 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

  • Shakespeare Monument - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Swan Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Town Hall Stratford upon Avon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 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
  • ‪The Garrick Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

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 securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. 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 15 for adults and GBP 15 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 35.0 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 15 for adults and GBP 15 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 35.0 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.

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

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on Apr 7, 2026 start from $106, including 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 Attic Theatre, and within a short walk of Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll also find Shakespeare's Birthplace and Shakespeare Monument less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per day. An electric car charging station and wheelchair-accessible van parking 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 a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a deep soaking bathtub and a kitchen.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms 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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Swans Nest Hotel.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice place, very central. We have a fantastic room, very comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and restaurant and bar we cosy and of a good quality
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the hotel was great. Mattress was very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Leslene

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, didn’t have bfast there. Good parking available but note we checked in around 5pm and had the last space! There is a charge of £10 which may irritate some! Nice atmosphere in the bar area (called the Bear) 10% of drinks for residents appreciated. An excellent location within easy walking distance of the town centre, pubs and restaurants etc - would recommend and return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed by the cleanliness of the room the size the bed was great. Everything I wanted in an overnight stay or even longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Paignton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally a good stay for this large hotel. Very good breakfast and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable overnight stay for theatre trip. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovey and room clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional reception staff, cleaning of room was excellent. Appreciated the upgrade to a suite of course. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room ok , helpful reception staff. Location is convenient for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and hotel in general and great staff. This was the third time we've staying at The Swans Nest and wouldn't stay anywhere else- we absolutely love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very comfortable and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a couple of nights in SUA for the Christmas fayre and Christmas tractor parade
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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