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 check out 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 travelers 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Onsite 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% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
No plastic soda 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 washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Raised toilet seat
Low-height counter/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
Hair dryer
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 specializes 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 check-out 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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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
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 to 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 vehicle 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 check-in 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 3-minute walk from Stratford Butterfly Farm and 7 minutes' walk from Swan Theatre. Our travelers say the local area is very walkable.
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The Swans Nest Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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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
Jan 8, 2025
Would stay again!
Excellent location, friendly staff, lovely food
EDWARD
EDWARD, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Fantastic place and location
Great service, and check in.
Even gave us a hut of an itinerary for our trip to the cotswolds which was very much appreciated.
Great room and bed.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
great comfortable hotel.
very comfortable stay in club double room which had a small fridge. the hotel is in the centre of stratford just over a bridge to the centre. it’s on the river side. dining is in bistro pierre which is in the hotel. great food and great service c
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
The hotel was really clean staff were friendly
The food was really good
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Lovely rooms, very friendly staff, great location!
Lucie
Lucie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 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
Dec 1, 2024
Lovely hotel, spacious room, fantastic location.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 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
Nov 18, 2024
Great location for exploring Stratford
Steven
Steven, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 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
Dec 24, 2024
beautiful place and gentle people
SHOKO
SHOKO, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 6, 2024
Enjoyable stay, easy access for the Town
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Pleasant 2 night trip.
Lovely clean room very comfortable.
Ate in the bar one evening, ik service but no table numbers so staff kept asking if we'd ordered.... or we were waiting on.......
Staff at front desk very helpful and unformitive.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 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
Nov 3, 2024
Great central location
Great central location right on the waterfront, across the bridge from the town centre.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 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
Aug 23, 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
Dec 23, 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
8/10 Very good
Jan 27, 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
Oct 30, 2024
Great location
All good and great location for RSC. Bistrot Pierre attached was a bonus.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 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
Jul 13, 2024
Great staff, facilities, and location!
Melinda
Melinda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Perfect location for a weekend away in Stratford.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
A nice hotel with on site parking, have stayed here many times. Within easy walk of town centre. Pub and separate restaurant on site. Rooms in the newer part at the back are very quiet. Great staff.
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 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