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The Swans Nest Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy authentic French cuisine at Le Bistrot Pierre before relaxing on a picturesque terrace with scenic views in this historically charming setting

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$2,412
NT$2,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Room options

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

Club Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(89 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room (Feature)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Club Room (Accessible Double)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite (SHAKESPEARE SUITE)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 7LT

What's nearby

  • The River Avon Trail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Swan Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shakespeare Houses - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Royal Shakespeare Company Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Swans Nest Hotel

Upscale hotel located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre
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 water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 72 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)
  • Limited onsite 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 19.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 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
  • 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 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swans Nest Hotel?

As of 2026/1/7, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swans Nest Hotel on 2026/2/1 start from NT$2,412, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 steps from The Attic Theatre and Shakespeare Monument. Stratford Butterfly Farm and The Gower Memorial are also within 5 minutes. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable overnight stay for theatre trip. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very well situated hotel for visiting Stratford
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super friendly and very informative. Room was clean, town just a short walk. I would definitely recommend a stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the hotel was great. Mattress was very uncomfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

8/10 Good

RAYMOND

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and clean room, had a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, spacious suite. Friendly reception and restaurant staff. The hotel is close to the river. Nice big car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional reception staff, cleaning of room was excellent. Appreciated the upgrade to a suite of course. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel in an excellent location. We will certainly return here for future weekend breaks in Stratford.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location within the town was superb. Great atmosphere in the pubattached to the hotel Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older style property but excellent facilities and lots to do around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend we will stay here again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniece Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect and the room was very spacious. Lovely and friendly staff. Would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great to stay at The Swans Nest.
The Bear at Swans Nest Stratford on Avon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in great location Staff very friendly & breakfast superb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swans nest is in the perfect position by the river
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025