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The Arden Hotel

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Located close to Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre, The Arden Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Waterside Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a patterned headboard, a bed with multiple pillows, a bedside lamp, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, a neighborhood in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Arden Hotel is near a train station. Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Shakespeare Monument and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Holy Trinity Church and Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide
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44 Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 6BA

What's nearby

  • A park with a flower bed of tulips, a modern building with a tower, and a street with shops and a pub.
    Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A traditional half-timbered building with a tiled roof and flower beds in front.
    Shakespeare's Birthplace
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The River Avon Trail
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Swan Theatre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Town Hall Stratford upon Avon
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station
    14 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Carluccio's
    2 min walk
  • Barge & Quarterdeck
    2 min walk
  • Pen & Parchment
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Dirty Duck
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge
  • The Waterside Brasserie

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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 class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Arden Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per stay.

What time is check-in at The Arden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Arden Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Arden Hotel located?

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, this hotel is steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre, and Shakespeare Monument. Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall and Holy Trinity Church are also within 10 minutes. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 14 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 Arden Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great central location with a carpark! Spacious bedroom and nicely decorated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Hotel, right in the middle of Stratford Upon Avon. Breakfast was beautiful and staff were very helpful. Opposite RSC and River Avon, Parking was £10 for weekend stay. Excellent value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel great staff , but watch dynamic pricing can make rooms unaffordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really welcoming stay. Perfect position & room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel great staff and amazing location. Also parking is excellent value. Dynamic room pricing can over inflate rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel, pleasant staff and and a fantastic location for the theatre; could do with some updating in a number of areas. Nice restaurant and bar for evening meal, but the continental breakfast wasn't great and didn't really feel worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was spacious and clean with good facilities.Staff were all friendly and helpful.Breakfast was good but slow (half hour wait after ordering) Hotel is in ideal place for theatregoers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location - almost anywhere you would like to go is less than 15 minutes on foot! The snacks and fruits in the room were more than any other hotel we have seen. Having parking in the hotel itself was extremely convenient. And the staff were all wonderful. For people with limited mobility, it may be a problem as there are lots of steps and no elevators. Other than that, everything is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you're visiting the RSC then there really is no better hotel; across the road from the main entrance and just down the road from the Dirty Duck. Along with the ideal location, the service is of a high standard and rooms very well appointed (air conditioning, comfortable bed, safe, and large bathroom). We enjoyed breakfast both mornings (there were no problems at all in accommodating small additions to the standard menu) and an excellent a la carte meal one evening. We really couldn't fault any element of our stay and highly recommend you pay the Arden and their wonderful team a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding location for the theatre and the riverside. Excellent bedroom and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely stay. Without a doubt, the best hotel in Stratford. Quiet luxury, and a privilege to have spent a night there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel. Staff were just perfect. Great value and location. Restaurant food is seriously exceptional. Amazing chef.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great hotel. Very comfortable and well located for Stratford and the RSC.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful staff and a very nice boutique style independent hotel. Good menu for dinner and breakfast at reasonable prices . Room spacious and nice amenities .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great room, perfect position, nice food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel with even lovelier staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff could not have been more helpful and welcoming. The rooms were spacious and had all the amenities required, and the location is perfect for the centre of town. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely room. Watm. Excellent shower. Amazing toiletries! Felt very indulgent and a really good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is central. The hotel is unique with spacious rooms and fabulous bathrooms. Everything in the room was complimentary. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed the breakfast and both the chef and the waitress exceeded our expectations, in particular regarding the gluten free requirements that my daughter has. I wish we had stayed more nights. We'll go back when we return to Stratford.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable room & large bathroom. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great little hotel for exploring Stratford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025