Nestled in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, The Swans Nest Hotel offers a charming retreat. Unwind on the picturesque terrace or stroll through the garden while enjoying high-speed WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services. With Le Bistrot Pierre's French cuisine and a helpful staff, this upscale hotel is an ideal choice for those who appreciate fine dining and walkable locations.
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station - 11 min drive
Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Carluccio's - 5 min walk
Barge & Quarterdeck - 5 min walk
Dirty Duck - 9 min walk
Cox's Yard - 3 min walk
The Encore - 4 min walk
About this property
The Swans Nest Hotel
When you stay at The Swans Nest Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Bistrot Pierre, which serves French cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Italian, Polish
At a glance
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Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property’s dining venues have final table seatings at 8:30 PM and close at 10 PM.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1872
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
At least 80% of food locally sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Bistrot Pierre – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bear Free House, Kitchen – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 10 per day
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Macdonald Swan's Nest Hotel Stratford-upon-avon
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Swans Nest Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Swans Nest Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Swans Nest Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Swans Nest Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10 per day. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Swans Nest Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Swans Nest Hotel and nearby?
The Swans Nest Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Swans Nest Hotel?
Yes, Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine.
What's the area around The Swans Nest Hotel like?
The Swans Nest Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Stratford Butterfly Farm and 7 minutes' walk from Swan Theatre. Our travellers say that the local area is very walkable.
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The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews
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9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with good choices, made to order, and pleasant service. (32 reviews)
The property offers ample parking and convenient on-site parking options. (19 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
Excellent hotel in great location
Staff very friendly & breakfast superb
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Excellent hotel, perfect location, near river
Rhian
Rhian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Jul 2025
Great location
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Excellent hotel. It is lovely and clean and the staff are so helpful and friendly.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Aug 2025
Fantastic location by the river. Staff are all very friendly and the service was excellent. Will definitely be returning.
Rav
Rav, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jul 2025
We loved the Swans Nest hotel. It's very walkable to everything, yet being just slightly away from the immediate town centre made it very quiet.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Jul 2025
Absolutely amazing staff!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Our suite was excellent, the hotel is perfectly positioned for walks into town and the staff were all helpful and friendly.
We’ll definitely stay here again.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jul 2025
Great location next to the river
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2025
Really nice hotel, room was spacious, staff friendly and helpful. A bit of a wait for breakfast as were full, bar stopped serving at 11pm on a Friday even for residents and air con in room was intermittent and no remote, but these were minor things for a really nice hotel with good staff a pub and restaurant on site.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jun 2025
Great location with efficient staff and readonable facilties
Alun
Alun, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2025
Traditional, family hotel. Friendly welcome & helpful staff. Convenient for walking into the town & theatre. Excellent hot & cold breakfasts. Parking available at the hotel ~ £10 for 24 hrs. We stay here every year on our annual trip to Stratford. Good restaurants & cafes close by.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jul 2025
Excellent location, clean rooms, comfy bed, excellent shower. Brilliant Full English breakfast. Helpful and friendly staff. Recommend would stay again.
Howard
Howard, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jul 2025
The beds and feather pillows were amazingly soft and comfortable. The room had AC which was a huge plus because it had been so hot and hard to sleep at other hotels. The best sleep we’ve had on our trip so far. Loved the quaint town.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Jul 2025
The staff are so friendly and helpful. Good breakfast to set you up for the day. Very convient to town and nice to be away from the hubbub
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
26 May 2025
Good Hotel,
Great location
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
15 Aug 2025
Picked hotel as it had it's own parking even if it paid because we could walk into the town centre. Very quiet despite its central location. Very happy with our club room overlooking the inner courtyard lawn. Decent size rainwater shower. Room although good is getting ready for a refresh same in bathroom. Ate in pub attached to hotel pleasant meal but nothing special.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2025
Excellent all round
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
24 Jul 2025
The hotel was great, suite clean, very quiet. Staff were helpful.
House keeping was shoddy at best. Having to ask for basic things like loo roll and coffee.
Sally
Sally, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
Total great experience. The staff was superb. Thank you
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Apr 2025
Great stay, everything very near and accessible
Alex
Alex, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
14 Apr 2025
Great hotel
Great hotel and location. Would stay again
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Apr 2025
A very convenient hotel, easy walking from most attractions, good spacious rooms and good bar and restaurant
Oi Ping Meggy
Oi Ping Meggy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Apr 2025
Fantastic location
Sally
Sally, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 May 2025
Convenient location, electric vehicle charging available, very close to town without being in the thick of it.