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Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, The Swans Nest Hotel offers a garden retreat, picturesque terrace, high-speed WiFi, and dry cleaning. Enjoy delicious cuisine at Le Bistrot Pierre, with helpful staff ensuring a pleasant stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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

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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(28 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 20 sq m
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  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, a neighborhood in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Swans Nest Hotel is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. Warwick Castle and Shakespeare Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bancroft Gardens and Stratford Butterfly Farm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Shakespeare County Raceway or New Windmill Ground. Visit our Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide
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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT

What's nearby

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The River Avon Trail
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Swan Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shakespeare Houses
    9 min walk - 0.5 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
  • Barge & Quarterdeck
    5 min walk
  • Phoenix Bar
    7 min walk
  • The Encore
    4 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

Upscale hotel near Royal Shakespeare Theatre
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at The Swans Nest Hotel. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Bistrot Pierre, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 74 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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 The Swans Nest Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Swans Nest Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Swans Nest Hotel located?

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Shakespeare Monument and Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Stratford Butterfly Farm and The Gower Memorial are also within 5 minutes. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location Breakfast is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Attie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, good breakfast and good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swans Nest is in a perfect position, with good facilities & spacious rooms. The breakfast was excellent and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice clean room, felt luxurious. Great location in town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was lovely clean and fresh. The hotel was clean and the staff are so nice. In a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable and pleasant stay in an ideally located Hotel. We had an elderly Aunt with us who celebrated her 90th birthday here and the staff could not have been nicer to her on her big occasion even bringing over a cake and singing Happy Birthday to her
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lots of posh pubs around the hotel to go meals in the evening. We had our meal at Bistro Pierre, which is attached to this hotel Lovely food and great service too. We booked for breakfast and that was good too. We will defo stay here again. Thanks for Fab service to all the friendly staff at the hotel and Bistro Pierre too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel in the middle of Stratford. Easy to drive to . The car park was full so we waited and eventually parked. Check in again was easy. Our room was great well equipped with all the usual toiletries etc The bed was very comfy and had a good nights sleep. We went into the bar at night and they served some great local beers and as residents' we received 10% off. Breakfast again was good as it is served at the table. Well presented and well cooked. We would stay there again. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly staff and great bar and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room great location . Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great value for money!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CaroleTingle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Philip

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very comfortable and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room ok , helpful reception staff. Location is convenient for town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location ,dining options,freindly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here on many occasions. Staff always courteous, the bedrooms squeaky clean, and the location is ideal for the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fab staff and room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025