Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.7 (7865 reviews)
Clopton Bridge , Stratford-upon-Avon , gb

Paid
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 7865 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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Oluwaseun couple gb
8
Pros:

Good breakfast and clean facilities

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
6
Restaurant didn't live up to expectations. My wife had finished her meal before mine arrived. Tended
Pros:

Size and facility

Cons:

It was fine

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Adrian couple gb
9
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Geoffrey couple gb
7
Have stayed at location many times but seems to be deteriorating
Pros:

Location ideal in impressive grounds.

Cons:

The rooms are now becoming a little tired. Air conditioning not working so room was far too hot. No longer provide water for the room. Bed was uncomfortable. Fridge has been removed.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Lorna solo_traveller ie
8
Beautiful hotel most rooms not in manor
Pros:

I stayed in the single room, which was amazing as it's in the proper old manor house - really nice perk.

Hotel is beautiful, it's a stunning grounds and very comfortable lounge area.

Right in stratford upon Avon, very central location

Cons:

The facilities were a bit lacking, so for example there was no shampoo or body wash in the bedroom. Not even those big bottles a lot of hotels use now. I found this odd as they provide that in the swimming pool? Also they didn't provide a fan. I understand not having air con, but in a historic heatwave, in rooms with small windows, a little fan would have helped a lot as sleeping was difficult

Also, Id say 90% of the rooms are in the new large extension. It's all very well done, but if you want to stay in an old English manor there are a lot in the area, while this is a more standard hotel (unless you get lucky like I did with my single room)

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple gb
5
Too hot . Staff disinterested
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Very tired . Rooms far too hot

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Devon couple gb
3
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Simon couple gb
9
Pros:

The facilities were great especially the pool we will be going back at some stage

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Brian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

It is very close to the town walking distance, and the staff were really good

Cons:

That we couldn't stay longer due to having car mot definitely be going back

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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claire solo_traveller gb
6
Broken aircon ruined my stay, cleaning and staff needs to be better, but good location & bed
Pros:

Nice big comfy bed, good that it had a swimming pool and sauna, parking was fine. Great location - easy to walk into town. Spacious room.

Cons:

The room was not clean - hairs everywhere particularly in the bathroom. Air con was broken so the room was unbearable in the heat and when I told the receptionist she grumpily told me there was nothing she could do to get it fixed or move me that day. The staff were grumpy, I don't remember get a smile out of anyone. I didn't eat there but drinks were very expensive and if I had had breakfast it would have been £24! Room was a little noisy in the morning as I could hear a lot going on outside, even with the window closed.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
6
Disappointed overall for the price paid
Pros:

Location to Stratford town centre and theatre

Cons:

Very noisy air conditioning unit even when turned off which started at 5am so didn’t sleep
Staff not really very friendly or welcoming

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
7
Hotel great food offer
Pros:

The hotel was really good. Room 12 was enjoyable.
However, the food was not good. Breakfast overcooked bacon, sausage and watery natural yogurt.
The Fried Haddock needs a note on menu to say it will be cooked with the skin on so you have an option.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Not much as just wanted to sleep.

Cons:

Couldn't sleep at the hotel have decided to turn off the air con and it was too hot. When asked about this one staff member claimed that the air con is actually a heating system, and some rooms have air con whereas others don't and another staff member claimed the air con was turned off to save money. Whatever the truth is, the whole point of a hotel is to be able to sleep.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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John Stephen solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location, staff, gardens. Almost perfect if not for noise

Cons:

Every 30 mins there was 1 min of very loud noise like an aircraft taking off in the room. It was all through the night

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Lee couple gb
8
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Hanna couple gb
6
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Joanne couple gb
8
Pros:

Interior design
Location
Cleanliness
Staff were friendly and attentive

Cons:

Paying for parking - it should be included in your stay

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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yvonne couple gb
9
Would stay again and recommend it to others
Pros:

Staff excellent very welcoming and helpful everywhere you went in the hotel , perfect spot for visiting Stratford as just a few minutes walk to town and riverside , our room had air conditioning which was very welcome.

Cons:

Breakfast Buffett was ok. For the amount of people it serves the area for the food service felt small and cramped , could be better laid out and more accessible . The staff there were again great .

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Jean francois solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Emplacement, restaurant, environnement

Cons:

La climatisation ne fonctionnait pas dans notre chambre. L'accueil que nous avons contacté a pris cette information a la légère et n'a rien fait. Nous étions en pleine canicule @

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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BRENDAN extended_group ie
7
Pros:

Staff Location

Cons:

Give the the weather we are having , the bed had a duvet of 4.5 tog ,and no under sheet ,had to request one from reception

2026-08-14 via Nuitee