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The Arden Hotel

4.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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44 Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 6BA
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪39 min drive‬
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Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Arden Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and conference space.
The Arden Hotel offers 45 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Arden Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Arden Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Stratford-upon-Avon hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Waterside Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per stay)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift (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 cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Arden Hotel
Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-avon
Arden Stratford-upon-avon
Hotel Arden
The Arden Hotel Hotel
The Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon
The Arden Hotel Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon

The Arden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, friendly hotel. Perfect for the Royal Shakespeare Company theater!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed our comfortable room with a really big bathroom. Comfortable bed and fabulous pillows. Lots of nice little extras abd a really fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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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8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JuJuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, awesome room, good food, convenient location 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, perfect position, nice food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel with even lovelier staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, but mattress was really hard and uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room & large bathroom. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and located right by the theatre!! Wonderful food and accommodation!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a fantastic location - a short walk to the town and all of the sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and really attentive staff. Room was spacious and well appointed albeit tired and in need of updating, as well as a little dusty in places and the fruit had clearly been there several days or longer…. That said the facilities were good, it’s really well located and lots to do nearby. Just check when booking that it includes breakfast and parking - these were 2 primary reasons for choosing this venue over others and both the hotel tried to charge us for - this was resolved but only after producing my original booking with hotels.com Would I return? Yes - the staff were extremely pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Eryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were nice, overall nice hotel, but many areas looking worn from I last stayed…breakfast was ok but lacks continental choice. Floors creak so impossible to sleep in and every step above you can hear
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stay was very nice although really disliked that dogs were allowed in the property. When we arrived there was a dog doing its business at the entrance to the reception, there was a dog in the dining area when we were having breakfast one morning and we could here a dog barking constantly from a room down the hall. It is not ideal and unhygienic. Also the rooms were extremely warm! Staff friendly and breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
All excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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