The Best Hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Escape to Ettington Park Hotel, a magnificent 4-star Gothic mansion enveloped by 40 acres of lush parkland in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Just 6 miles from the famed birthplace of William Shakespeare, Ettington Park serves as an ideal base for sightseeing, shopping, and theatre experiences. Discover over 800 years of history in this quintessential English town, or venture further to explore the Cotswolds and Warwickshire countryside.

This luxury retreat seamlessly blends historic extravagance with contemporary comforts across its lavishly furnished bedrooms and award-winning dining experiences.

Indulge in the finest seasonal cuisine at the 2AA Rosette restaurant, or unwind in the stunning Great Drawing Room with its elegant 18th-century décor. Rejuvenate at the indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and jacuzzi after exploring the idyllic grounds, complete with the River Stour and ruins of a Norman church.

This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking with an electric car charging point, and the option of interconnecting rooms for groups and families. Whether seeking a countryside getaway or a cultural immersion, Ettington Park promises an unforgettable escape.

Ettington Park is a dog-friendly hotel. Guests can bring a pet dog only upon prior arrangement with the hotel.
(Pets of other kinds are not permitted at the hotel)

Hotel Du Vin Stratford is attractively situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, and features a bar, free WiFi and on-site dining. Around a 6-minute walk from Royal Shakespeare Company, the property is also close to Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Local points of interest like Mary Ardens House and Swan Theatre are reachable within 300 metres and 500 metres, respectively.

At the hotel, the rooms include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Every room includes a private bathroom with a bath or shower and luxury toiletries are provided.

Guests at Hotel Du Vin Stratford can enjoy a continental breakfast. The restaurant offers French cuisine with private dining rooms also available. The hotel dates back to 1798 and retains some of the original features.

The reception can provide advice on the area in order to help guests plan their day.

Stratford upon Avon College is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Anne Hathaways Cottage is a 16-minute walk from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 29 km from the property.

The Welcombe Golf & Spa Hotel; Best Western Premier Collection features an 18 hole, par 70 golf course. Located on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Stratford upon Avon, just 5 minutes from the M40. Complimentary parking is provided.

The Welcombe spa has been upgraded in 2018. Improvements to the state of the art spa have included a newly tiled swimming pool, a new sauna, refurbished steam room, new relaxation loungers around the spa and the redecoration of the spa treatment rooms (advance booking recommended). Tennis courts are also on offer.

Built in 1866, the 4-star hotel features an impressive lounge, with a large marble fireplace, chandeliers and period furniture. It also has a Green Tourism Award.

The spacious rooms at the hotel are decorated in modern colours and feature TVs with a variety of entertainment channels. Rooms also include a work desk, tea and coffee-making facilities and bathrooms with a bath, shower and hairdryer.

The Welcombe Golf & Spa Hotel; Best Western Premier Collection is 2 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, which boasts many tourist attractions including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Stratford Racecourse.

Set in 11 acres of parkland, Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a 16th century Elizabethan manor house. Located just 3 miles from Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, this historic property features an 11th century church and an ornate topiary garden, which was planted 100 years ago to replicate a chess board.

Bedrooms combine traditional character with 21st century luxuries, options include a variety within the manor house or cedar barns. The Stuart Restaurant and Great Hall offers dinner set-up with oak panelling and original fireplaces.

The Spa has everything needed to unwind and keep fit, relax in the beauty rooms and guests can take advantage of the extensive range of Decleor treatments on offer.

Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is where Shakespeare wrote ‘As You Like It’. Historians also believe the All Saints Church in the grounds is where Shakespeare married his wife, Anne Hathaway.

Hotel Indigo Stratford is a stunning boutique hotel in the heart of historical Stratford Upon Avon where reflections of Stratford’s rich heritage can be seen throughout the hotel’s design with many original features retained. The hotel is 5 mins walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Mary Arden’s House, Swan Theatre and The MAD Museum.

Designed around a delightful garden and home to The Woodsman Restaurant, one of Stratford’s finest restaurants, delivering exceptional dining with a focus on sustainability and locally sourced produce. The hotel has an on site car park and guests have complimentary access to the fitness centre. Use of the state of the art gym is complimentary for all hotel guests and no pre booking is required.

Full of style and sophistication, each guest room offers complimentary high speed Wifi, Hypnos beds with luxury Egyptian cotton linen, spa-inspired bathrooms, bespoke toiletries, Smart TV, safe, complimentary still water, artisan snacks and tea and coffee making facilities.

Hotel Indigo Stratford is perfectly located for visiting this picturesque town. All historic Shakespearean sites and a wide range of shops, restaurants and pubs are a few minutes away. The nearest airport is Birmingham airport, 26 miles from the property and the M40 motorway is a 10 mins drive away.

Situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, 2.3 km from Royal Shakespeare Company, Burnside Hotel features accommodation with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms include a kitchen fitted with a fridge.

Walton Hall is 12 km from Burnside Hotel, while Coughton Court is 15 km from the property. Birmingham Airport is 45 km away.

With a spa, the Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa has an award-winning restaurant and gardens and terrace. The River Avon is 400 metres away and Stratford-Upon-Avon is a 5-minute walk.

The rooms all feature a modern bathroom, tea and coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV. Many rooms have original period features and all have a work desk. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel, powered by the Cloud.

The Manor Restaurant serves a creative menu using fresh local produce, and the modern bar is stocked with quality whiskies and fine wines. Blue Lounge offers morning coffee and afternoon teas.

The timber-framed Tudor building is surrounded by peaceful grounds, said to have held the first performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There is also a spa with a swimming pool, gym, sauna and beauty centre.

The property has invested a significant amount in its modern meeting and business facilities, as well as the bar, lounge and public areas.

Just a few minutes’ walk from The Royal Shakespeare Company, Macdonald Alveston Manor is a 10-minute walk from Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Historical Warwick is a 20-minute drive away.

Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon is a riverside hotel near Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. The hotel offers modern rooms, a heated swimming pool and a riverside terrace. Stratford-upon-Avon Train Station is just 1 mile away.

Some of the hotel's 259 rooms offer views of the river and garden. Each room has a work space and free WiFi. Executive rooms provide guests with bathrobes and Club Lounge Access.

You can work out in the hotel's leisure club and gym or unwind in the sauna and heated indoor swimming pool. Enjoy lunch and dinner at the Riverside Restaurant or relax with a drink or light bite to eat in the Terrace Lounge and Bar or on the heated Terrace. There are a variety of breakfast options available at the breakfast buffet which offers both hot and cold options.

There are 14 meeting rooms with the largest room having a capacity of up to 550 people. The hotel has photocopying facilities.

The hotel is a 5-minute stroll along the River Avon to the Royal Shakespeare Company and The Swan Theatre. This hotel is set in landscaped gardens beside the River Avon, 26.5 miles from Birmingham Airport and a 10-minute drive from the M40 motorway. There's on-site car parking and the town centre is a 2-minute walk away.

Set in a Grade II listed building, this hotel combines historic charm with modern convenience, still retains its original features, open fires and wonderful antiques. The White Swan is in Stratford-upon-Avon centre, just a 10-minute walk from the RSC Theatre. Free high speed Wi-Fi is provided.

The elegant bedrooms each have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some rooms have exposed beams and picturesque views of the town.

The restaurant serves classic British cuisine and seasonal specials, featuring locally sourced produce. The bar offers speciality coffees, hearty cooked breakfasts and a range of cask conditioned ales.

Just a 10-minute walk from Stratford-upon-Avon Station, White Swan is a 5-minute walk from the banks of the River Avon. Parking is available nearby, and Shakespeare’s House is 300 metres away.

Located within 21 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside, Stratford Manor Hotel is just a 5-minute drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. The 4-star hotel has a leisure centre.

The bedrooms each have a bathroom with free luxurious toiletries. All rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and WiFi access, and all have stylish modern decor.

Guests can relax in the sauna and steam room at the Stratford Manor Leisure Club. There is also a fully equipped gym, an indoor swimming pool and a new spa with 3 treatment rooms.

Shakespeare Restaurant serves a creative British menu featuring fresh local produce. Split over 2 levels, The Terrace Lounge offers speciality coffees, light lunches and real ales.

Stratford Manor Hotel is just a 10-minute drive from historic Warwick, home to Warwick Castle. There is free on-site parking, and Birmingham NEC is a 25-minute drive away.

Overlooking the RSC Theatre, the 17th-century riverside Swan's Nest hotel has parking and a bar. The town centre is a 5-minute walk away and the rail station is 15 minutes’ walk from the building.

Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine and a superb river view, while The Bear Bar and Kitchen serves traditional English dishes. Guests can also relax in the courtyard garden at Swan's Nest.

The spacious rooms all have a 26-inch Freeview LCD TV, a walk-in monsoon shower and free mineral water. Many rooms also feature scenic views of the hotel’s garden.

There is public parking onsite for an extra cost.

Baraset Barn Hotel offers accommodation with free WiFi in Stratford-upon-Avon, well located 1.9 km from Charlecote Park. The property features an award-winning restaurant and a courtyard garden with fire pit and outdoor furniture.

At the hotel, each room is individually-designed and includes a King bed, luxury linen, air conditioning, digital safes and a Smart TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower.

The Baraset Barn Restaurant has kept its original features in oak, granite and pewter, combined with contemporary styling elements. The dishes are prepared with produce from local orchards and farms. Guests can enjoy continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and pre-dinner drinks in The Conservatory Bar.

There are also three separate function spaces: The Private Dining Room, The Upper Mezzanine and The Board Room, for private business functions or family gatherings.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre is 3.8 km from the hotel, while Royal Shakespeare Company is 3.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 44 km from the property.

Situated opposite the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre, The Arden Hotel offers luxury marble bathrooms, with a central location in historical Stratford-upon-Avon. The property is part of the Eden Hotel Collection which has been awarded AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2014 - 2015.

All of the refurbished rooms feature modern en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. Luxury bathrobes and free designer toiletries are also provided. Some rooms have scenic views of the River Avon.

The stylish No.44 restaurant serves fresh and creative dishes, whilst the contemporary Champagne Bar offers classic cocktails in sophisticated surroundings. The exclusive Club Bar features a private riverside terrace, and serves a light menu.

The Arden Hotel has a guest lounge with comfy sofas and an open fireplace, and there is also a garden with a terrace. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel, and a 24-hour reception service is also available.

Located on the banks of the River Avon, The Arden Hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from The Falstaffs Experience. The Church of the Holy Trinity, Shakespeare’s resting place, is 5 minutes’ walk away. Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse is just 1 mile away.

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon, 1.2 km from Royal Shakespeare Company, DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 10 km from Walton Hall, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested.

Warwick Castle is 14 km from DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom, while Coughton Court is 16 km away. Birmingham Airport is 42 km from the property.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Church Street Townhouse is situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, 200 metres from Royal Shakespeare Company. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

All rooms are equipped with a TV. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries.

Swan Theatre is 300 metres from The Church Street Townhouse, while Mary Ardens House is 3 miles away. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 28 miles from The Church Street Townhouse.