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Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Festival Theatre

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Indoor pool
Located in central Stratford, Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel combines comfort with practicality. Guests can dine at the Arden Park Restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, or maintain fitness routines in the gym. Enjoy the indoor pool, free self-parking, and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Corner | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Walk-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
552 Ontario St, Stratford, ON, N5A3J3

What's nearby

  • Festival Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stratford Country Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tom Patterson Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Avon River - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Avon Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Stratford Station - 19 min walk
  • London, ON (YXU-London Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Brch & Wyn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Montana's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Annie's seafood restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel

Hotel near Festival Theatre
Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym at Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Arden Park Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, wedding services, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 144 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: CAD 5 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arden Park Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 15 per person
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel located?

Situated in Stratford, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queens Park and Festival Theatre. Confederation Park and Gallery Stratford are also within 10 minutes. Stratford Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1090 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M E

Great spot closeby to Stratford Festival
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Arden park is the best place to stay in Stratford
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

A.J.B.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the festival
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this hotel because we can walk easily to the Festival Stage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. Clean, comfortable and the restaurant served great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Great Hotel near Festival Theatre

Easy check-in, friendly staff, restaurant on-site, large modern room, and spotless bathroom make this hotel a good option for Stratford.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast offers included. On site restaurant was very good for dinner. Elevators broke down at same time hotel staff got one working sssp. .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and fast and easy check in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very well decorated and large rooms with all appliances working perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful accommodation - wonderful bathroom and toiletries. Wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff were invariably helpful and friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in good shape and very clean. They are even doing some upgrades early 2026 to refresh fabrics.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within easy walking distance of the Festival Theater. Staff was both professional and friendly. Rooms were kept clean and well supplied. Elevators were often slow and crowded.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower faucet is difficult to operate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for another great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific property on a great location. Good value this time of year!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here several times when coming to the theatre and always stay here as it is the best!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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