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The Arden Hotel

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

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The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon offers a tranquil garden setting with The Waterside Brasserie and a coffee shop. Guests enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace with lovely views. This eco-certified property provides amenities like dry cleaning and multilingual staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$240
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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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
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
44 Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37 6BA

What's nearby

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Town Hall Stratford upon Avon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holy Trinity Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

Upscale hotel near Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Located close to Swan Theatre and Shakespeare Monument, The Arden Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Waterside Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Arden Hotel offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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

Is The Arden Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arden Hotel on 8 Dec 2025 start from AU$239.95, 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.

How much is parking at The Arden Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per stay.

What time is check-in at The Arden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Arden Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Arden Hotel located?

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Swan Theatre and Shakespeare Monument. Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall and Holy Trinity Church are also within 10 minutes. Stratford-Upon-Avon Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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The Arden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 967 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 967 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 967 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 967 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 967 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JuJuan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, awesome room, good food, convenient location 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, perfect position, nice food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely hotel with even lovelier staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect venue for seeing shows at RSC
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and plentiful parking. Really friendly and helpful staff, who are also happy to give suggestions for sightseeing. Very good sized room, quiet and comfortable, and with a well appointed bathroom. Some nice extra touches in the room etc. Very good cooked breakfast options. I would definitely stay here again if/when I return to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with very great employees and restaurant. The room, bed and shower were great. The facility is a little worn out, it’ll need an update for esthetics only. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a very good stay at the Arden Hotel. It is in the perfect location across from the Royal Shakespeare Theater. The rooms are clean, spacious and we had a fantastic view. The food was very good. We were running late and called to change the time of our reservation. They were very accommodating. I definitely recommend the hotel and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this charming boutique hotel. The location was perfect. It was quiet but right near all of the places we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

In general poor, I have stayed at better for less money with more atmosphere & facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buildings are old and floors are a bit creaky, but the rooms were a good size, clean, very convenient and well-located just across the street from thr RSC Theater and an easy walk to all the Stratford-upon-Avon tourist sites and shopping. There's also a private parking lot. The breakfast is also very good. This is our 2nd time staying here for a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel well located in Stratford-Upon-Avon,city center with in site car parking. The hotel is nice, maybe some details in the room would require refreshing, given the overall positioning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel for exploring Stratford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service and beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel right in the heart of the town with parking! Great breakfast and super comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The Arden. Dead opposite the RSC and just a couple of minutes from The Other Place where we went to ser MacBeth. Room was huge (superior room), great air con, a great and powerful shower and with nice tea, coffee and snacks. Only one poor thing was the breakfast. We paid 20 pounds each for a full english. My scrambled egg was sat in a pool of uncooked egg and the sausage was pretty tasteless. Recommend walking down the road to visit plenty of good cafes serving breakfast for half the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025