Swan's Nest Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

Overlooking the RSC Theatre, the 17th-century riverside Swan's Nest hotel has parking and a bar. The town centre 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.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a stay with kids.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated 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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Guests who stayed here loved

Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location near the river Avon. Quick level walk into the town. Large car park. The room is furnished to a high standard with excellent quality tea and coffee. Superb toiletries from Harrogate. Great breakfast from Bistrot Pierre who...”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location but more importantly the most charming and cheerful and helpful staff.”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff amazing , very friendly,helpful , bed comfy, room excellent. Near the high street .”
Vivien
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable hotel in the bery place you need it.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hotel & facilities with Perfect location in Central Stratford.”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room very comfortable, location absolutely excellent. Breakfast was good and staff were very friendly. Our only surprise was that the bar closed and we had to move to the lounge”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was perfect and the staff were so friendly and helpful . I couldn’t fault them . I would and will definitely stay again”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast fantastic, location fantastic we booked an on suite room but was given the Shakespeare suite. Large was an understatement it was like being home from home thank you”
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was an ideal location for walking my dog and for visiting Stratford-upon-Avon. Luckily the Bear Pub attracted accepted dogs and had good food and pleasant staff. We only stayed one night as moving on to the Lake District.”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was perfect, right next to the river and the Butterfly farm. Just across from the RSC too. Breakfast was tasty and satisfying. Our room was lovely and cosy.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of Swan's Nest Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-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.