The Arden Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Shakespeare Theatre

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In the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, The Arden Hotel offers a tranquil escape with a garden, coffee shop, and The Waterside Brasserie restaurant. Unwind on the charming terrace or enjoy al fresco dining while taking in stunning views. With dry cleaning services and helpful multilingual staff, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for relaxing retreats.
VIP Access
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$104 nightly
$124 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Dine your way
A restaurant with al fresco dining, a cafe, and a stylish bar create culinary magic. Full breakfast starts each day with flavor.
Sleep like royalty
Lounge in cozy bathrobes, order delicious meals with 24-hour room service, and enjoy refreshing drinks from the minibar. A perfect in-room escape.

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Shakespeare Monument - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Swan Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Gower Memorial - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Coventry (CVT) - 22 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 31 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 50 min drive
  • Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Station - 6 min drive
  • Wilmcote Station - 8 min drive
  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Arden Hotel

When you stay at The Arden Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Waterside Brasserie, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per stay)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Waterside Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.00 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 10 per stay

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

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

Does The Arden Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Arden Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Arden Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Arden Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per stay.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Arden Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Arden Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. The Arden Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Arden Hotel?

Yes, The Waterside Brasserie offers alfresco dining.

What's the area around The Arden Hotel like?

The Arden Hotel is in Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and 4 minutes' walk from The Gower Memorial. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Arden Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious, cooked to order, and offered a lovely variety of dishes. (30 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient and ample parking space, a rare and welcome feature in the area. (20 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious food, cooked to order, with good service and a lovely atmosphere. (8 reviews)
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Popular mentions

LocationService staffRoomBreakfastRestaurantBathroomFoodBedTheaterLobby

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very nice
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, awesome room, good food, convenient location 10/10
JuJuan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great room, perfect position, nice food
nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with even lovelier staff.
Judith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely and located right by the theatre!! Wonderful food and accommodation!!
Douglas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a fantastic location - a short walk to the town and all of the sights.
Matthew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely rooms. There was some loud and horrid commotion at reception when we arrived but once we got to our room we were fine.
J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean tidy and very spacious
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Craig, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place on all counts. Clean, comfortable, lovely staff to assist and wonderfully placed in Stratford. Could not fault it. Thank you.
Penelope, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect venue for seeing shows at RSC
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location and wonderful staff
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved this charming boutique hotel. The location was perfect. It was quiet but right near all of the places we wanted to see.
Theresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel offering good food and service, close to river and the Swan Theatre. Friendly, accommodating staff.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great little hotel for exploring Stratford.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The original room we had was lovely - however, we had an issue with the tap in the bathroom and we were quickly assigned another room which wasn't quite as large but still really nice - the receptionist then offered us the choice of two other rooms for the second night of our stay - we chose the larger of the two and was not disappointed. The room was absolutely lovely. We would like to praise the staff for their reactive response to the initial issue that we had - these things happen and it the response and customer care we received was excellent. The hotel itself is lovely, very well situated and breakfast was also excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice breakfast
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel right in the heart of the town with parking! Great breakfast and super comfortable beds.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Perfect ! Nice and comfortable and the food was lovely. We will be back next year !
Andy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice central location with easy parking and good breakfast.
Steve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful service and beautiful rooms
1-night trip