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Macdonald Swans Nest Hotel

Bridgefoot, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 7LT, United Kingdom
Macdonald Swans Nest Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 14 reviews from 3 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Based on 14 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "This is a wonderful hotel, so close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Downtown Stratford-Upon-Avon -- just over the tramway bridge and your there." source Expedia

    "I would warmly recommend this lovely hotel-inn to travelers visiting Stratford-upon-Avon." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "All expectations met - room neat and clean, daily valeting very good, breakfast excellent - enjoyed the stay." source Skoosh

  • Service: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "the only criticisms I have are that the bar prices are a little high and there is no evening restaurant service- you can, however, use the 'sister' hotel's facilities(just over the road)." source Skoosh

    "Good customer service, pleasant rooms and very quiet." source Skoosh

  • Location

    "It was centrally located and the hotel staff was very helpful." source Hotels.com

    "delightful, was there two days was in walking distance of most all, including the rsc, saw 2 plays, had been in uk for over a week swans nest was the first with heat it was chilly and rainy , i include northern scotland the staff was polite and considerate." source Expedia

    "The MacDonald Swan has a great location, about 100 yards from the Avon and a short walk from all the tourist attractions, restaurants and shops." source Expedia

    "Great location (just a short walk over the Avon to everything." source Expedia

    "Great location and wonderful breakfast buffet." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "The hotel was comfortable despite having a slight insect problem in our room." source Expedia

More information on Macdonald Swans Nest Hotel

Just 5 minutes walk from the town centre and Royal Shakespeare Theatre Macdonald Swani1/2i1/2s Nest hotel is perfectly located for an afternoon by the river Avon or day at the shops, the red brick building dates back from the 17th Century and is beautifully complemented by its contemporary interior and friendly atmosphere Overlooking the river Avon, just 5 minutes walk into the town centre

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Total Rooms:

67 rooms.67

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

All 259 bedrooms are either twin or double bedded and have individual air-conditioning units; television with in-house movies, coffee and tea making faciliites and direct dial telephone with voicemail. Following a refurbishment programme all of the bedrooms offer a modern and contempoary decor and design.

Directions

City

Attractions

Shakespeares Birthplace.................1.0 Mile Anne Hathaways Cottage..................3.0 Miles Butterfly Farm..........................3.0 Miles Royal Shakespeare Theatre...............5.0 Miles Ragley Hall.............................8.0 Miles Warwick Castle..........................8.0 Miles Race Course.............................8.0 Miles Kenilworth Castle......................14.0 Miles Blenheim Palace........................35.0 Miles

Dining

Riverside RestaurantOnly breakfast is served

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