Macdonald Swans Nest Hotel
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Description
Set on the banks of the Avon, 5 minutes walk from the town centre and theatre, this 17th century riverside hotel is one of the oldest red brick houses in Stratford-upon-Avon. Refurbished in 2008, the 4 star Macdonald Swan’s Nest offers a stylish and relaxed base for exploring Shakespeare country and the Cotswolds. Walk to the theatre, browse the boutique shops, enjoy a river cruise or simply cross the road to the sister hotel for a refreshing swim or indulgent spa treatment. After a long day, relax with a meal in the contemporary Le Bistrot Pierre or The Bear Freehouse. The Hotel also offers complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in all rooms and public areas.
Facilities
Hotel Facilities & Services
- Total Floors Number: 2
- Total Rooms Number: 68
- Non-Smoking throughout the hotel
- 24 hour front desk
Bedroom Facilities
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Mini bar
- Room Service 24hr: Yes
- Hairdryer
- In Room Safe
- Non Smoking Rooms
- Ground Floor Rooms
- Direct Dial Telephone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Trouser Press
- Housekeeping (daily)
Parking
- Parking at Hotel Cost: £5.00 Per Stay
Leisure Activities
- Indoor Pool Free: Yes
- Treatment Rooms
- Sauna Free: Yes
- Solarium Free: No
- Steam Room Free: Yes
- Gym Free: Yes
Travel Facilities
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Nearest Rail
- Name: STRATFORD UPON AVON
- Distance: 0.5 mile
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Nearest Airport
- Name: BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL
- Distance: 26 miles
Family Facilities
- Cots/Cribs Free: No
- Interconnecting Rooms
Bar and Restaurant
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Breakfast served from
- Saturday/Sunday: 08:00
- Monday to Friday: 07:00
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Breakfast served to
- Saturday/Sunday: 10:00
- Monday to Friday: 10:00
- Bar in Hotel
- Restaurant in hotel
- Children's Menu available
Pets
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Pets Allowed
- Types: Pets accepted on request with hotel
- Cost: £15.00 per night
Travel Facilities
- Nearest Rail Name: Stratford Upon Avon Distance: 0.5 mile
- Nearest Airport Name: Birmingham International Distance: 26 miles
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Reviews
SuperBreak Customer Rating
- Overall: SuperBreak Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 70 reviews
- Sleep: SuperBreak Sleep Rating: 4.1 out of 5
- Breakfast: SuperBreak Breakfast Rating: 4.4 out of 5
- Staff: SuperBreak Staff Rating: 4.3 out of 5
- Location: SuperBreak Location Rating: 4.7 out of 5
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Memorable Stay in Stratford-upon-Avon
Stay Date: 02/06/2016, a customer aged 45-64 from United Kingdom who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
The Swan's Nest hotel is excellently situated, making it very easy to walk about town without needing to take the car. The hotel service was fine, though not outstanding, there is the opportunity to use the gym and other facilities across the road bu… See more
The Swan's Nest hotel is excellently situated, making it very easy to walk about town without needing to take the car. The hotel service was fine, though not outstanding, there is the opportunity to use the gym and other facilities across the road but never had the time for this. The hotel restaurant, Pierre's Bistro, is a French restaurant, the food is excellent but is a tad expensive. We ate there on the first night and the food was delicious, however there are so many other places to eat in the town that eating there once was enough. The breakfasts were served there as well, these too were excellent except that as the hotel was so busy it was difficult to get a table and the service was sometimes lacking as they had so many people to serve. As it was our wedding anniversary we had a couple of special meals at canal boat cruise on The Countess of Evesham with a 3 course meal in the evening, this was a very special trip. We also had afternoon tea at a 1940's themed tea room this too was great, though rather loud as it was so busy so difficult to here the music playing. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 4 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 4 out of 5
- Staff: 3 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- tudor world: 4 out of 5
- Shakespeare Birthplace Trust ( 5 sites): 5 out of 5
- RSC theatre (exhibitions): 3 out of 5
Dining Tips:
- Countess of Evesham (Narrow boat cruise &dinner): 5 out of 5
- Four Teas (40's themed tea room): 5 out of 5
- Mary Ardens farm Cafe: 4 out of 5
Theatre break in Stratford
Stay Date: 10/08/2015, a customer aged 45-64 from United Kingdom who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
The hotel was great, staff were very friendly, lovely spacious room. We ate in the restaurant and that was above average. We were only a short walk from the theatre. A fantastic short break. See more
The hotel was great, staff were very friendly, lovely spacious room. We ate in the restaurant and that was above average. We were only a short walk from the theatre. A fantastic short break. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 5 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 5 out of 5
- Breakfast: 5 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- Shakespeare Birthplace: 5 out of 5
- Anne hath aways cottage: 5 out of 5
Dining Tips:
- Le Bistro Pierre: 5 out of 5
Relax by the River
Stay Date: 20/07/2013, a customer aged 45-64 who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
A delayed anniversary celebration in a lovely tidy town..overflowing with a mix of family day trippers and overseas students/ visitors in search of a touch of the Shakespearian experience. craft stalls are set up near the r.s.c. theatre on a Sunday w… See more
A delayed anniversary celebration in a lovely tidy town..overflowing with a mix of family day trippers and overseas students/ visitors in search of a touch of the Shakespearian experience. craft stalls are set up near the r.s.c. theatre on a Sunday with local produce and crafts on sale..nice touch. recommend booking ahead if you're dining out as most restaurants get booked up pretty quickly at weekends. a visit to Stratford can be as busy or relaxing as you like with boat trips and bus tours available, it has a wide range of independent and high street shops and restaurants within a compact area. its been a couple of years since our last visit to Stratford and it certainly didn't disappoint Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 3 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 4 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 4 out of 5
- Staff: 1 out of 5
Dining Tips:
- Vintner: 4 out of 5
Visit to Stratford
Stay Date: 04/04/2013, a customer aged 45-64 from Stafford who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
We booked a last minute break to Stratford as we wanted to go to the theatre to see a RSC production. The Swan's Nest hotel was central and all the main sights, including the theatre were within walking distance. We were really pleased with our room-… See more
We booked a last minute break to Stratford as we wanted to go to the theatre to see a RSC production. The Swan's Nest hotel was central and all the main sights, including the theatre were within walking distance. We were really pleased with our room- a spacious double and separate sitting area which was converted into a single room with TV which thrilled our son .Dressing gowns, slippers, toiletries and coffee making facilities all included. We did, however have to pay for car parking which we were rather surprised at and do think that this should be part of the package. Breakfast on both mornings was plentiful - there was a choice of cooked and continental i.e cereal,croissants and fruit. Plenty of tea and coffee. We spent our first evening going to see a production of Hamlet which we thoroughly enjoyed. The next day was spent visiting Shakespeare's houses, all of which are central. All in all a very pleasant and relaxing break. Stratford is a lovely place to visit out of season. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 5 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Destination: 5 out of 5
- Sleep: 4 out of 5
- Breakfast: 5 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- RSC Theatre: 5 out of 5
- Shakespeares Birthplace: 4 out of 5
- Shakespeares grave: 4 out of 5
Short Break In Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stay Date: 12/08/2011, a customer from United Kingdom who stayed in this hotel wrote this review.
Saw midsummer nights dream .Excellent. See more
Saw midsummer nights dream .Excellent. Collapse
Overall Hotel Rating: 5 out of 5
Hotel Ratings:
- Sleep: 5 out of 5
- Breakfast: 5 out of 5
- Staff: 5 out of 5
Attraction Tips:
- Theatre: 5 out of 5
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Great Experience
Stay Date: 04/2018, MikeMason wrote this review.
Stayed here for 2 nights on visit to RSC to see the Scottish play. At checkin we were given a complimentary voucher for free drinks at the Bistro Pierre restaurant on site. The room was near the car park entrance (12) and was clean and a good size. … See more
Stayed here for 2 nights on visit to RSC to see the Scottish play. At checkin we were given a complimentary voucher for free drinks at the Bistro Pierre restaurant on site. The room was near the car park entrance (12) and was clean and a good size. We also had complimentary water provided on both days. We used the restaurant for dinner on the Sunday night using our voucher. Have written a separate report on this superb place. Also on return from the RSC on Saturday we popped into the Bear pub for a pint of Bear ale and a cider for my wife. It was a noisy evening there but we drank outside. The checkout experience also very pleasant. Great location for walking into the town. We will return for sure. Collapse
short visit
Stay Date: 04/2018, kevin b wrote this review.
Recently stayed here on a 3 day DBB break. Was aware the hotel was under a period of refurbishment. We stayed in a recently renovated suite,(possibly upgraded on what we asked for) separate sitting room area, bathroom with bath and shower, and a larg… See more
Recently stayed here on a 3 day DBB break. Was aware the hotel was under a period of refurbishment. We stayed in a recently renovated suite,(possibly upgraded on what we asked for) separate sitting room area, bathroom with bath and shower, and a large plush bedroom with large bed, wardrobes, safe and tea/coffee/water refreshments provided. Very good value for money, restaurant food was excellent from a set menu, an a la carte menu was also on offer. Workmen didn't start before 8a.m.so no early disturbance. Heating needed to come on earlier than 7pm, reception said the timers needed altering (maybe from GMT to BST) but it wasn't altered during our stay. Better communication needed between hotel and restaurant as our meals appeared on our bill even though we had pre-paid. Hotel location excellent for local attractions, city centre and river walks. Collapse
Excellent service,cleanliness,food,comfort,location and parking!
Stay Date: 04/2018, Sukicat99 wrote this review.
We were having a meeting at the Butterfly Farm, and needed to stay nearby overnight. We were delighted by our choice-couldn't be closer to the Butterfly Farm, and everything was excellent about the hotel. The evening meal in the bistro was particular… See more
We were having a meeting at the Butterfly Farm, and needed to stay nearby overnight. We were delighted by our choice-couldn't be closer to the Butterfly Farm, and everything was excellent about the hotel. The evening meal in the bistro was particularly worth mentioning. Also the shower was exceptionally easy to operate and suitable for my disabled husband. Collapse
Macdonald Swans Nest Revisited
Stay Date: 04/2018, WalesSunflower wrote this review.
What a difference refurbished rooms can make! We had a lovely stay at Macdonald Swans Nest . The room we had was beautiful , it has been tastefully decorated to a high standard with a stunning bathroom only wished we could have stayed longer. Many T… See more
What a difference refurbished rooms can make! We had a lovely stay at Macdonald Swans Nest . The room we had was beautiful , it has been tastefully decorated to a high standard with a stunning bathroom only wished we could have stayed longer. Many Thanks to Danny Taylor and his team for making our stay so welcoming they are a credit to this hotel Collapse
Overnite gift experience
Stay Date: 03/2018, Lin216 wrote this review.
First the location, it's perfect easy walking distance to all the attractions. The staff are super polite and really helpful. Central booking had failed to email to confirm the registration, they knew this and apologised. We had been upgraded to one … See more
First the location, it's perfect easy walking distance to all the attractions. The staff are super polite and really helpful. Central booking had failed to email to confirm the registration, they knew this and apologised. We had been upgraded to one of their super new suites. It was beautiful with complimentary water, fruit and chocolates. A king-size bed, a dining area a cosy sitting area with heavy drapes to close out the wintery weather. A beautiful bathroom with a step in shower, free standing bath and a TV for those who liked to be entertained while soaking their cares away. Robes and slippers and the usual drinks and biscuits were also available. Our meals: evening meal and breakfast were served in the adjoining restaurant and when my husband complimented them on an item on his breakfast more was immediately supplied. The attention and friendliness of all concerned made our gift even more special. Collapse
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