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The Arden Hotel

4.0 star property
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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Daily full breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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
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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Arden Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and conference space.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Arden Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Shakespeare Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Waterside Brasserie – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Arden Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 985 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 985 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 985 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 985 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 985 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diana, Raleigh

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel , staff and property superb , poor nights sleep as the fire alarm went off at 02:45 am ! We was woken up startled in confusion whether or not to get dressed and run out . Alarm went off after about a minute and struggled to get back to sleep !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

margaret

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sadly disappointed with the 214 pounds per room we paid Not so clean rooms; hot water faulty; room condition not good for a luxury hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Stratford - September 2025

Staff very friendly, courteous and helpful from the front desk, bar/restaurant to the service staff. Excellent location directly opposite the RSC and close to the others plus Waterside, shops and Old Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Aida, Jacksonville

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent, Plano

Travelled with family
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

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

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