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The Arden Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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44 Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 6BA
  • Place, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Stratford-upon-Avon

The Arden Hotel puts you in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, within steps of Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, The Waterside Brasserie, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre hotel include Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall and Shakespeare Monument.

What's nearby

  • The River Avon Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stratford-upon-Avon College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 14 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carluccio's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Garrick Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Arden Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Arden Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Stratford-upon-Avon hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Arden Hotel offers 45 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Stratford-upon-Avon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge
  • The Waterside Brasserie

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Arden Hotel
Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-avon
Arden Stratford-upon-avon
Hotel Arden
The Arden Hotel Hotel
The Arden Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon
The Arden Hotel Hotel Stratford-upon-Avon

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Arden Hotel?

The Arden Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Arden Hotel?

As of 8 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arden Hotel on 1 Jan 2026 start from AU$184.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Arden Hotel?

Yep, The Arden Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10 per stay. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is The Arden Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Arden Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Arden Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Arden Hotel?

No, The Arden Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Arden Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Arden Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Arden Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Arden Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Arden Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

Reviews

The Arden Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 976 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 976 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 976 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 976 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 976 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location directly across the road from The Globe theatre. Dissapointed by the discretionary surcharge automatically applied on check out. This does seem to be becoming the norm in the UK.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kamol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya, Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Arden held the charm of my 10-day trip. It is located across the street from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. I stayed in a Deluxe room with an incredible bathroom! It had a huge tub and dual rain-showers. It appeared newly renovated. Breakfast was both a la carte and buffet. Dinner was a nice atmosphere, inside and outside. I think the most delight was created by the staff, specifically the hotel manager Sai who was so kind and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Perfect ! Nice and comfortable and the food was lovely. We will be back next year !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTINE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel offering good food and service, close to river and the Swan Theatre. Friendly, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Lebanon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and located right by the theatre!! Wonderful food and accommodation!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for RSC Theatre

We have stayed many times over the years. The hotel is very central - a very short walk to the river, shops, and other sights in Stratford. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Staff friendly. Decor has been “touched up” after our last stay - but still some maintenance issues: a light not working in the bathroom and curtains coming off the rail. The restaurant is excellent and offers a pre-theatre dinner to get to the performance on time. There is a secure car park at the back of the hotel. Overall a pleasant, quiet, comfortable and convenient place to stay in the centre of Stratford.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful, historic building across the street from the Swan and Royal Shakespeare Theatres and next door to an historic pub. Everything is walkable in Stratford. We took a great walking tour from the beautiful park that included the church Shakespeare attended and is buried in. One note, there is no elevator in the hotel and our room was on the 3rd floor. They had very nice young people carry our bags up and down for us, but be aware! Very pleasant and accommodating staff, good food--we had breakfast there and also had a lunch there on the first day. Friendly people. Loved it and will definitely stay there again next time we're in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Swan Theatre
Lamp post across from hotel
Beautiful flowers along the street
the beautiful park next to the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonably priced, high class hotel.

Surprising high class hotel compered with the reasonably priced stay. The best was the room air conditioning, when it was 34°c outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful!

Fantastic from start to finish.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nice staff and great location. The rooms are comfortable but a little run down. Good bathroom and amenities. A good place to stay in Stratford.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with partner
The location is great and (directly opposite The Swan Theatre) and the aircon works brilliantly (a much needed bonus on a hot sunny day), but the hotel decor is tired and I declined to pay the suggested 60% (yes 60%) service charge because I waited soooo long for someone to appear at the bar. I would only repeat if visiting The Swan Theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with parking. Rooms were spacious, clean, quiet, comfortable with nice extras of complimentary water and snacks. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Location of the hotel is perfect for sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a fantastic location - a short walk to the town and all of the sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful venue in a fantastic location for central amenities. Check in was very slow as there were no staff available. Room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We always stay at the Arden when visiting Stratford. Lovely staff and always a pleasant stay. However our trip this time was overshadowed by the double wedding which was occurring during our stay. It would have been nice to be told upon arrival that there were two weddings and access to the downstairs amenities and outdoor patio were limited. In future, for myself and future guests, please make sure that you inform of weddings taking place at the hotel, as I would pick another weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025