Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.7 (7486 reviews)
Clopton Bridge , Stratford-upon-Avon , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 7486 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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Jackie couple gb
10
Would stay again , fantastic location, beautiful place
Pros:

Stunning building

Cons:

Very warm room and should have summer quilts on bed, air con not working very good

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Del couple gb
6
Convenient, could be better.
Pros:

Location to town centre is good, and on site parking (even though you have to pay for it).

Cons:

Parts of our room need updating, like in the bathroom, a bit tired looking. The tv remote didn’t work properly, electric socket was loose, no fridge in the room (even though there was space for one) and no complimentary water.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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sandra couple gb
10
Pros:

Great central location. Very clean rooms. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Fletcher solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Anthony James ABC Cleaning Services solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Nice gardens & views

Cons:

Staff could be better with some of them seemed a bit miserable

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
1
Not a great hotel
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The aircon didn’t work, the spa was dirty, the hairdryer started smoking.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Luke solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Luke solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Victoria Richardson extended_group gb
4
Disappointing and would not go back there again
Pros:

The location was excellent

Cons:

Sadly there was no air con in the room. When we were given our room key, we walked to the end of the hotel to find that the room we had been given, was already occupied! I was really cross about this, as we could have been anyone and helped ourselves to other people's belongings. Luckily the occupants were not in their room. Did not give me much faith with their security. Could not use the restaurant after 7pm because of a wedding, even though I was not told this when I booked the room. Could not use certain areas of the bar because of the private function.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey couple gb
1
Beautiful manor house but butlins style bedroom blocks
Pros:

Spa gym close to town

Cons:

No air conditioning in room. Little ventilation since window did not open very far. So bad we went home early. Horrible small bedroom in one of the horrible cheap buildings behind the beautiful old manor house. What a terrible experience. You think you are getting quality until you are disappointed by what is behind the facade.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Hardeep solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
1
Great hotel except in a heatwave
Pros:

Well taken care of, beautiful surroundings, very elaborate interiors as per the traditional style, great location

Cons:

No air conditioning anywhere in the hotel. We were there during a heatwave. People with heat issues and elderly people should be explicitly advised to consider staying there during warm days. We are a young couple without health issues and we couldn’t stay a second night

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Phil solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
6
Were hoping for more for the money.
Pros:

Central location. Free use of swimming pool and sauna

Cons:

Room was cold and no heating. Quite dated decor. Modern room in a new wing of an historic building.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Pros:

Nice and clean

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Rosamond extended_group gb
9
excellent venue for a big group.
Pros:

We had a group of 50 of us meeting for a university reunion and the hotel managed to cope with lots of changes of plans etc. We had a lovely separate dining room for dinner and also drinks on the Terrace beforehand and some of us were still propping up the bar after midnight. Rooms large and comfortable.
Central location within easy walk to Theatre and centre of Stratford.

Cons:

The fixed menu had four choices for each course and most were delicious but salmon risotto not so good.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Gaynor couple gb
7
Still wouldn’t stop us from staying again. Only stayed one night
Pros:

We have stayed a couple of times and enjoyed ourselves. The location is great short walk to the river, restaurants and bars

Cons:

Sadly and I know it can’t always be helped, our room was nice, huge comfortable bed but no air conditioning on! Only two fans in the room, roasting hot night, yet the corridors were all nice and cool. When asking the question at reception my husband was told the air conditioning wasn’t working.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
Excellent Hotel, Fantastic Location
Pros:

Breakfast was great and location for the town superb

Cons:

Small thing really, no soap in bathroom only shower gel.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
9
Enjoyable dinner and overnight stay meeting friends.
Pros:

Comfortable room however a coach was parked overnight outside our groundfloor room (109). Difficult to understand some foreign staff but they were helpful and courteous. Hot night but fan greatly helped.

Cons:

Coach parked outside bedroom

2026-06-30 via Nuitee