Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.7 (7221 reviews)
Clopton Bridge , Stratford-upon-Avon , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Dated room
Average food
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
6.91
Room and bathroom were tired and not fully cleaned.
Service
8.88
Staff were wonderful and provided excellent service.
Location
8.92
Location is excellent and centrally located.
Room Quality
6.87
Room was dated, too warm, and there was poor water pressure.
Amenities
7.9
Good amenities including a swimming pool and parking.
Value for Money
7.36
Overpriced for the quality of the room and services.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Average food quality and expensive drink prices.
Overall Experience
7.88
Mixed feelings about quality versus price, but enjoyable overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:42

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in relaxation at the Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa with its spa, gardens, and terrace. Enjoy a culinary journey at the Manor Restaurant and unwind at the modern bar with a selection of whiskies and wines.

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Experience a blend of history and modernity in the rooms featuring original period details, along with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. The peaceful grounds offer a glimpse into the past, rumored to be the site of A Midsummer Night’s Dream's first performance.

Convenient Location and Business Facilities
Located minutes away from attractions like The Royal Shakespeare Company and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, this hotel also offers modern meeting facilities and a well-equipped business center. Explore nearby Stratford-Upon-Avon and Warwick, just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Macdonald Alveston Manor for a perfect blend of luxury and convenience.

Important information:

Note regarding pre-paid rate:
The credit/debit card used to book the Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required. This can be paid directly at the hotel.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments

The dinner package includes a GBP 25 dinner allowance. Amounts over this will be charged as a supplement and this excludes all drinks. For reservations of more than one night – the dinner is for the arrival night only. Dinner reservation time must be booked directly with the hotel after booking.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 7 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 7221 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.91
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 6.87
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 7.88
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Ken • couple • gb
8
Handy for RSC
Pros:

The staff are the main plus point. Excellent staff. Pool was good.

Cons:

Areas of the hotel are a little tired, though being worked on. The buffet breakfast was'nt great value or especially good but convenient and not terrible either.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
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Timothea • solo_traveller • gb
6
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aman paul • couple • gb
10
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great position, plenty of parking, nice breakfast.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Comfortable and convenient for the RSC.
Pros:

Well situated. Pleasant atmosphere. Attentive staff.

Cons:

The restaurant menu for dinner could be more extensive. Surprised that, apart from flat iron, the steak was not available. Some Stratford hotels charge, but given that parking is within the grounds, parking should be included for residents.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Joe • extended_group • gb
8
Cons:

Breakfast was fairly average

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • extended_group • gb
8
will be back! So good if you are going to see the RSC theatre
Pros:

I liked the range of food at breakfast. The room was super comfortable and everything worked easily.
Staff were all very helpful and it was a pretty good rice.

Cons:

I think it's a bit mean to charge guests for parking! why not just put the overnight price up by a few pounds?

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
Will definitely use again
Pros:

All very good. Bonus a lovely size pool. Great location for the RSC

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • extended_group • gb
7
Cost cutting with the withdrawal of daily room servicing is blatant profiteering given that when I stayed, two one night
Pros:

The property location was good, parking was easy and the staff were very friendly

Cons:

Despite the welcome leaflet confirming that your room would be serviced daily unless you hung out the “Do Not Disturb” notice, the hotel has withdrawn servicing rooms for guests staying more than one night. Booking one room for two nights often seems to cost more than booking the same period using two separate one night reservations at this hotel. Therefore, the longer term guest gets worse service at higher cost which is completely unacceptable.

Breakfast is a hit and miss affair - sometimes the breakfast is cooked to order but staff are poorly trained with orders being incorrectly taken and wrong food being delivered which then appears to become “the guest’s fault”. On buffet days, you get your own choice of food but the selection is more limited although you can place customers orders.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Martijn • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Great location. Beautiful building. Food and restaurant are a bit strange

Cons:

Restaurant was a bit strange. Atmosphere was old room with to loud modern music.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
4
Extremely disappointing
Pros:

The pool was lovely and warm. Our room was a suite and so very spacious.

Cons:

We stayed in a Super de luxe four poster room for two nights. After spending the day at the theatre we returned at 10pm to find our room had not been serviced. The bed had not been made, the dirty cups not replaced with clean ones and the bins not emptied. The tea bags, coffee pods and water were not replenished. On complaining to reception we were informed that 2 days before our stay it was company policy not to service rooms after the 1st night. How were we meant to know this? Yet we were staying in top of the range rooms.
Many of the facilities in the room were very tired or broken. For example the blind in the bathroom was broken as was one of the taps. We could not get the radiators to work.
The showers in the spa had no hot water.
We have stayed here many times before but will not be returning.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

Every single thing

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ahmet Turan • family_with_children • tr
5
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Oner • couple • tr
3
Doesn’t worth this money , poor service
Pros:

Among old trees and centuries old buildings , good location

Cons:

No daily house keeping , AC was not working and cold rooms, breakfast was not available for hot dishes one day, fire alarm test at 1am to wake you up, shower pressure is too low

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel staff were very friendly and location was great. Breakfast very good.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • couple • gb
10
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Cis • family_with_children • gb
6
OK
Pros:

One staff member at breakfast was friendly, helpful and efficient. All other staff we had contact with were pleasant enough but not overly friendly or efficient - just doing their job

Cons:

I called to confirm an upgrade to a suite and responded to the email sent. We did not receive the upgrade. One of the bar staff seemed to lack motivation. In general I would say the hotel was understaffed except at breakfast. Several times went to reception and no one there or evident.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Atmospheric and relaxed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee