Swan's Nest Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.7

Overlooking the RSC Theater, the 17th-century riverside Swan's Nest hotel has parking and a bar. The town center is a 5-minute walk away and the rail station is 15 minutes’ walk from the building. Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine and a superb river view, while The Bear Bar and Kitchen serves traditional English dishes. Guests can also relax in the courtyard garden at Swan's Nest. The spacious rooms all have a 26-inch Freeview LCD TV, a walk-in monsoon shower and free mineral water. Many rooms also feature scenic views of the hotel’s garden. There is public parking onsite for an extra cost.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Stratford-upon-Avon, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
United States United States
“This is a great place to stay if you're going to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent. The restaurant maître d' was outstanding. The pub was a great place to hang out after the play. The...”
Marylynn
United States United States
“Great location to walk to attractions. Plenty of restaurants and shops just across the bridge walk. Pretty area along the Avon riverwalk.”
Susan
United States United States
“All the staff was excellent. Two standouts were: Tracey at the front desk helped us navigate tours, restaurants and taxi service. She had all the answers for newbies/US who had a lot of questions. She is outstanding. Then Sowmya in the Resturant...”
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“lovely, friendly hotel staff, comfortable huge bed. Would definitely stay here again.”
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very Comfortable Hotel with good parking and a fantastic location for the theatres, recreational area and the town centre. An excellent Bistrot Pierre restaurant on site.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, nice size room, large shower with easy use controls! Short walk over the bridge to the theatre. Quiet location! Would choose to stay here again.”
Teresa_intrepid
United States United States
“I loved this little hotel. It was fairly priced, easy to get to, and the perfect location -less than a five minute walk from the theaters and ten minutes from Shakespeare's first home. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the whole place...”
Sld925
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast, the best, good choice and plenty of time to enjoy.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Located alongside the River Avon a few minutes stroll into the center of Stratford Upon Avon, this hotel is superbly located. Our suite was on the ground floor close to reception and very convenient. The room was large and very well appointed with...”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Near the centre of town and in easy reach of everything”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
United States United States
“This is a great place to stay if you're going to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent. The restaurant maître d' was outstanding. The pub was a great place to hang out after the play. The...”
Marylynn
United States United States
“Great location to walk to attractions. Plenty of restaurants and shops just across the bridge walk. Pretty area along the Avon riverwalk.”
Susan
United States United States
“All the staff was excellent. Two standouts were: Tracey at the front desk helped us navigate tours, restaurants and taxi service. She had all the answers for newbies/US who had a lot of questions. She is outstanding. Then Sowmya in the Resturant...”
Carole
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“lovely, friendly hotel staff, comfortable huge bed. Would definitely stay here again.”
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very Comfortable Hotel with good parking and a fantastic location for the theatres, recreational area and the town centre. An excellent Bistrot Pierre restaurant on site.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Comfortable, nice size room, large shower with easy use controls! Short walk over the bridge to the theatre. Quiet location! Would choose to stay here again.”
Teresa_intrepid
United States United States
“I loved this little hotel. It was fairly priced, easy to get to, and the perfect location -less than a five minute walk from the theaters and ten minutes from Shakespeare's first home. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the whole place...”
Sld925
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast, the best, good choice and plenty of time to enjoy.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Located alongside the River Avon a few minutes stroll into the center of Stratford Upon Avon, this hotel is superbly located. Our suite was on the ground floor close to reception and very convenient. The room was large and very well appointed with...”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Near the centre of town and in easy reach of everything”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Children under 14 sharing a room with adults are accommodated free and charged for meals as taken.

The credit/debit card used to book an Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

All children under 2 years of age stay free of charge in the cots. A maximum of 1 cot can be accommodated in each room.

Christmas Opening Hours for Bistrot Pierre Restaurant & The Bear Pub:

Christmas Eve: 12.00 - 23.00 The Bear Pub, 12.00 - 20.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant.

Christmas Day: 12.00 - 18.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant, The Bear Pub will be closed. Boxing Day: 12.00-16.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant & The Bear Pub.

New Years Eve: 12.00 - 00.30 The Bear Pub, 12.00 - 21.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant.

New Years Day: 12.00 - 18.00 Bistrot Pierre Restaurant & The Bear Pub.