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The Swans Nest Hotel

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

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Bar (on property)
Lobby
Classic Twin Room
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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)
    ‪36 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
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

At The Swans Nest Hotel you'll be within steps of The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Bistrot Pierre, serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre hotel you'll find Warwick Castle.

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 - ‬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 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Swans Nest Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Stratford-upon-Avon hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1872
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Swans Nest Hotel offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and from 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 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Swans Nest Hotel?

The Swans Nest Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on 8 Dec 2025 start from NZ$181.44, 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.

Is parking available at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yep, The Swans Nest Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10 per day.

Does The Swans Nest Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Swans Nest Hotel?

No, The Swans Nest Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves French cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Swans Nest Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club is a short 5-minute walk away.

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reena

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

Lovely stay

Good location on the riverfront. Great restaurant and pub associated with the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

H

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

A lovely waterside stay

We have stayed here a few times and always enjoy it's proximity to the theatre, the lovely surroundings and the helpful and cheerful staff. Breakfast is good, nice a la carte selection and rooms confortable. The walk back from town in the evening, with the lights on the water is especially pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in great location Staff very friendly & breakfast superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, room was spacious, staff friendly and helpful. A bit of a wait for breakfast as were full, bar stopped serving at 11pm on a Friday even for residents and air con in room was intermittent and no remote, but these were minor things for a really nice hotel with good staff a pub and restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

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

Lovely staff

Check in staff were lovely. Upgraded our room when they found out it was anniversary and gave us lots of useful local info. Great location for walks into town and along the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Perfect stay

Everything was perfect. Clean comfortable room and very good breakfast. Very convenient only 5 minutes from the theatre and centre of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Traditional, family hotel. Friendly welcome & helpful staff. Convenient for walking into the town & theatre. Excellent hot & cold breakfasts. Parking available at the hotel ~ £10 for 24 hrs. We stay here every year on our annual trip to Stratford. Good restaurants & cafes close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Petula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy, but tired looking, early close bar.

Decoration is tired looking, especially the Bear bar. Speaking of which, hotel guests can only purchase drinks until 10.10pm? That was surprising! Bed was comfy, bathroom clean, room tired looking though. As your bar is closed completely by 11pm, why is it acceptable for people to sit outside, at your tables, to laugh and talk loudly well into the night. I had to contact reception at 2am to tell people to go home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

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

Great stay!

Great welcome and staff interaction, throughout stay! Lovely food and drink in restaurant! Excellent location! Nice room, very comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Nice weekend away

Lovely two night stay with friends. Nice location, comfortable and clean and pleasant and helpful staff. would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Excellent hotel. It is lovely and clean and the staff are so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was great, suite clean, very quiet. Staff were helpful. House keeping was shoddy at best. Having to ask for basic things like loo roll and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Perfect theatre stay

Two night stay to attend the RSC Theatre, which is less than 5 minutes walk from the hotel. Excellent location to visit the town centre and to enjoy the river. Very helpful, friendly and attentive staff who work long hours. The pub is a little shabby in places, but overall very good. We will be returning (when I’ve saved enough Tesco points!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

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

Convenient for visiting Stratford at a good price

It’s a good basic hotel in a great location. I had asked for a quiet room but was on the main drag from reception to car park. Room is OK but you have to put the kettle on the floor - no area to make tea. Other than that, staff were very helpful and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with partner
Excellent location, clean rooms, comfy bed, excellent shower. Brilliant Full English breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff. Recommend would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

P W

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

Perfect for comfortable stay close to town

Decent hotel with everyrging you need for a comfortable one night stay near the town centre. Although very close to town, it was very quiet and I slept well. Big room and spacious shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025