The Arden Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Royal Shakespeare Theatre

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November 2025
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December 2025
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.
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Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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 cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
£132
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

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 flavour.
Sleep like royalty
Lounge in cosy dressing gowns, 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Holy Trinity Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Barge & Quarterdeck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Garrick Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dirty Duck - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Arden Hotel

The Arden Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 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 travellers.

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

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

    • On-site 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

Travelling 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 reception
  • 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 worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • No lift (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 cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

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.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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, American Express, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. The Arden Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Arden Hotel?

Yes, The Waterside Brasserie offers al fresco 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 6 minutes' walk from Stratford Butterfly Farm. Travellers 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

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, good, delicious, tasty, and cooked to order. (28 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient and ample parking space, a rare and welcome bonus in the area. (19 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered delicious food, cooked to order, with excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

LocationService staffRoomBreakfastBathroomRestaurantFoodBedTheaterTowns

10/10 Exceptional

Clean tidy and very spacious
Mark, 1-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

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

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

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.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice breakfast
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable hotel in central Stratford

Central and comfortable hotel in Stratford upon Avon opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Spacious rooms, tasty breakfast.
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely brilliant in all aspects from start to finish. Great location
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!

Fantastic from start to finish.
Claire, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable hotel with excellent service in ideal location - a delight! My preferred choice for Stratford upon Avon.
Doctor Michael Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, Warm, convenient

Best location in Stratford. Right across the street from the RSC which is why I came. Short walk to the Shakespeare Birthplace House and right on the quaint river.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and very convenient, easily walkable to town centre.
Shane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely hotel, helpful staff, great location.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, just opposite RSC. The terrace is a lovely spot for a drink, meal or light snack. Our room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. We had a lovely stay.
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely hotel! Brilliant! Will definitely be back. Thank you
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent Hotel

We had a lovely stay at the Arden. The room was lovely, the breakfast was amazing and the staff were all so polite, efficient and just fantastic in general. We would definitely return.
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great quality hotel with fantastic location and easy parking
Stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Decent hotel in great location. Finding room can be a little confusing, and pillows definitely need upgrading - apart from that it was a good 1 night stay
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location

great central location, clean friendly and helpful staff
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel & service
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel in an ideal location. Staff, food, surroundings all excellent. Would highly recommend.
Kiran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and within an easy and flat walk to all the town amenities. Hotel staff were friendly and welcoming. Easy parking in the hotel car park, a rarity for Stratford hotels.
Andrew, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

A fantastic stay with a lovely welcome. Great location in Stafford-upon-Avon and wonderful staff. Lots of attention to detail.
Abi, 1-night trip