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
Prospero Lounge - 5 min walk
Cox's Yard - 3 min walk
The Encore - 4 min walk
Swan Theatre - 7 min walk
Barnabys - 6 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 Le 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
Hotel size
72 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 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
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.
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
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 8 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:30 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
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Le 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 70.00 (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 8 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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
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
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 15.00 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 8 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: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 70.00 (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, Le Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine.
What's the area around The Swans Nest Hotel like?
The Swans Nest Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Swan Theatre and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Our travellers say that the local area is very walkable.
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The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
8 Jan 2025
Would stay again!
Excellent location, friendly staff, lovely food
EDWARD
EDWARD, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
The hotel was really clean staff were friendly
The food was really good
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2024
Great stay
Great stay. Nice rooms, comfortable beds, good breakfast and very convenient for Stratford town centre
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2024
Lovely rooms, very friendly staff, great location!
Lucie
Lucie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Feb 2025
Got there and the staff was really nice and helpful. Went the extra mile to make our stay better.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Perfect for a nice stay in Stratford. Staff lovely, breakfast excellent value, the Bear bar and barman were lovely as well. Couldn’t fault it for the money we paid. Perfect location with added bonus of parking at reasonable price.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Great location for exploring Stratford
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Sep 2024
Enjoyable stay, easy access for the Town
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Oct 2024
Had a lovely couple of days staying at The Swans Nest. Great location - staff helpful and friendly. Excellent food and drink too.
Lesley
Lesley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Great central location
Great central location right on the waterfront, across the bridge from the town centre.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2025
Very pleasant hotel
Brief 1night stay, very pleasant and helpful staff - room was comfortable & warm.
Good quality bathroom and newish decor.
Comfortable bed & couch in adjoining lounge area.
Breakfast was better than expected, good choices and made to order. (We had purchased breakfast included).
Restaurant was good quality, decent prices too. (And was offered a discount because of stay)
Would stay again!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Oct 2024
The hotel is in a good location and offers everything you need for a great stay in Stratford.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Dec 2024
Excellent Break for 4 days
Hotel lovely 5 minutes walk over the river avon to charming town center and xmas market.
Hotel has a bistro and its own pub which made eating easy food was very good at good price with 10% off all food and drinks exceptional four day break for our wedding anniversary.
EDWARD
EDWARD, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Lovely hotel for a weekend getaway.
Stayed in the original end of the hotel. Very comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and tidy.
Great location, just a few minutes from the centre.
Breakfast was lovely, very filling and a nice choice.
Looking forward to staying again.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Lovely stay for ourselves and our wedding guests. Perfect location, great staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Simone
Simone, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Great location
All good and great location for RSC. Bistrot Pierre attached was a bonus.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Very pleasant stay at the Swans Nest
Very pleasant stay at the Swans Nest, comfortable room, great shower which I find very important in a hotel stay. Good choice of restaurant/pub
CAROLYN
CAROLYN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Great hotel in a good position
Enjoyable stay, really pleased with the hotel, easy check in/out, comfy beds and very clean. Did have to report that the shower was a bit on the cool side, otherwise superb!
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Perfect location for a weekend away in Stratford.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Great staff, facilities, and location!
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2024
Nice hotel
Nice hotel with easy walking access to town across the river. Breakfast and dinner menu goid
NICOLAS
NICOLAS, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Fantastic location & lovely staff
Fantastic location in the centre of Stratford & very handy parking on site. The staff on reception were very welcoming & helpful.
Our room was lovely & comfortable with all amenities we needed. Great breakfast in the bistro also.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
A very pleasant stay. With wonderful and helpful staff. The dining and bar options were great.
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2025
We arrived earlier than check in time because we had tickets for the theatre (the play started before check in time). While we did not gain access to our room, we were able to check in and gain access to parking, which we appreciated. All members of the party liked the hotel.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2024
Generally very good. Air conditioning noisy. Scrambled eggs overcooked. Location great. Reception staff very good