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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property

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A well-appointed lounge with leather sofas, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the walls.
A stone bridge over a river with boats docked nearby.
A brick building with a black awning and outdoor seating area.
A traditional brick building with a sign for 'The Swans Nest' and 'Le Bistro Pierre'.
A restaurant interior with multiple seating areas, including booths and tables, and a bar visible through an open doorway.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Club Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

King Suite With Sofa Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Feature Suite

Feature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Club Room (Accessible Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Club Room (Accessible Double)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Swans Nest Hotel offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Swans Nest Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Recreation Ground. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy French cuisine while dining at Bistrot Pierre
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from The Recreation Ground and The Attic Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Swans Nest Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

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.
Bistrot Pierre - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Bear Free House, Kitchen - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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% organic food
  • Built in 1872
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

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 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

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
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
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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 616 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1009 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Geeta

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great breakfast and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, relaxed and friendly hotel, with easy access to all of the places of interest
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, gd breakfast, friendly staff, nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gwynneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, ( extremely busy at breakfast so sometimes waiting a while, but very enjoyable when it arrived).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The decor is a little tired but great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located, definitely visit the Butterfly Farm, it is magical! Highly recommend Walking Tour, Owen was a fantastic guide. Good food and so much history. Don't miss Shakespeare's birthplace, school and burial sites. Stratford upon Avon is a bucket list place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful, staff were lovely, our whole experience was fantastic can't fault it 😊👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our third stay, very handy for the theatres. Clean and comfortable, very pleasant staff, good parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Swan's Nest, staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Spacious room. Comfortable beds. Powerful shower with very hot water. Luxurious towels and quality bedding. Generous, reasonably priced car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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