Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.7 (6844 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)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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 6844 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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Helen • couple • gb
10
Dirty weekend
Pros:

The swimming pool

Cons:

The rain

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Bradley-upton • couple • gb
9
Lovely place to stay def go again.
Pros:

The staff were very polite and friendly, the room was clean and comfortable and the spa was a welcome treat.

Cons:

Only down side was in the spa it was a bit confusing to navigate a few signs within the spa area would have been handy and eucalyptus in the steam room would have made it a bit more pleasant.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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patrick • solo_traveller • gb
6
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margaret • extended_group • gb
8
Stratford on Avon is an understated historic gem, not just as Shakespeare's home, but it's beauty!
Pros:

Great location, just minutes walk from everything! Nice Spa.

Cons:

Initially like a maize trying to locate room.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Goodhead • couple • gb
7
Ok stay.
Pros:

Location for walking into Stratford.
EV charging on site

Cons:

Noise on second night from Guests across the corridor, slamming doors and shouting bad language at 4am.
Breakfast menu could do with some more options other than porridge or full English. Why not poached egg on toast or similar.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Devaney • couple • gb
7
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Dean • couple • gb
10
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Bev • couple • gb
10
Lovely valentines stay
Pros:

Comfy bed. Reasonably priced drinks. Nice bar food.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
10
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
7
Good value for the price I paid.
Pros:

We received a warm welcome on arrival which was really nice. It looks like the rooms are being refurbished and the one we stayed in was lovely. Large and spacious and had just been newly decorated. The room was also nice, warm and cosy. One of the staff members went above and beyond which was really kind. The location is excellent with just a short walk over the bridge in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. It was good value for the price I paid. Will stay again.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Molly-Rose • couple • gb
7
Great location
Pros:

The location and setting is wonderful. Very beautiful and welcoming entryway. The staff were really friendly and the dinner was lovely.

Cons:

Our sink was damaged and one of the taps was broken. The dining room had a strange smell and the breakfast was over priced and subpar

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Location and pool

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything though I have yet to try the gym and spa.

Cons:

Leaving to go home.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
7
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Zoe • couple • gb
8
Good location for a quick trip
Pros:

Hotel is in good location by the river and a few minutes walking distance into the town. Good large car park around the hotel grounds .

Cons:

The room was too hot during the night , even after turning off the radiators and turning the air con on the room didn’t cool down.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
4
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duncan • couple • gb
9
Amazing room, great location and the staff were really nice. The breakfast was great too
Pros:

Amazing room. Lovely staff, great breakfast

Cons:

We paid for a period room and it was amazing. Didn’t disappoint.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Character and location

Cons:

Car park ling is a big tight / difficult to get out of

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
9
Luxurious stay close to Stratford Upon Avon hotspots
Pros:

This is the second time I've stayed here at the Macdonald Alveston hotel in Stratford upon Avon and our experience was just as lovely as the first time. Our check in was really welcoming and warm, and the overall friendliness of the staff throughout our stay exceeded our expectations, partiocularly at the breakfast service. Having a 9 month old I booked a family room which had a huge bed as well as the cot set up for us on our request. There was plenty of room for baby to crawl around and for us to relax and unwind after a day of travelling and exploring. We utilised the pool facilities which felt luxurious, and made the most of having a splash around in the water before dinner. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from Stratford upon Avon town centre and the main tourist hotspots, we loved visiting the butterfly house this time round which is just a 5 minute walk away.

Cons:

There were just a couple of hiccups. We used the baby change facilities by the bar before we could check in and the door lock wasn't working correctly which meant we did get stuck until someone came to our rescue. However, they were extremely apologetic and quickly jumped onto maintenance to get it fixed. Some areas of the room weren't quite so clean as I would appreciate, the bin for example had no liners and you could see previous stains and spills in them showing they hadn't been properly cleaned out for some time. The pillows were also quite flat and uncomfortable, we could have benefitted from some spares in the room. Our guests across from us were a group of young women who made a lot of noise throughout the night running up and down the corridors, shouting and crying, and generally seemed to be causing a nuisance at breakfast demanding food despite having not paid. I will credit the staff for dealing with them in a sensitive and de-escalating manner where possible. This was very unusual though and I would assume this was an unfortunate rare situation we had as part of our stay.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • gb
8
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