The Arden Hotel Stratford - Eden Hotel Collection

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8.6 (1668 reviews)
44 Waterside , Stratford-upon-Avon , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Parking fee
Need for room updates
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but some concerns about certain areas looking frayed.
Service
8.83
Staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout the reviews.
Location
9.07
Numerous reviews highlight the excellent location, especially for access to the city center and theaters.
Room Quality
8.22
Mixed mentions; some rooms need soundproofing and updating, but generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.45
Overall amenities are acceptable; the car park fee was mentioned negatively but breakfast was praised.
Value for Money
8.51
Some concerns about charges for parking, but good deals were found, indicating reasonable value.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Breakfast received positive feedback and was described as delicious across several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.63
Overall experiences were very positive, with many reviewers expressing intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:17

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation
The Arden Hotel offers modern rooms with luxury marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and scenic views of the River Avon. Guests can indulge in complimentary designer toiletries and cozy bathrobes for a truly pampering stay.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at No.44 restaurant, serving fresh and creative dishes. For a more sophisticated experience, guests can head to the Champagne Bar for classic cocktails. The exclusive Club Bar with a private riverside terrace offers a light menu in a stylish setting.

Prime Location
Conveniently located in historical Stratford-upon-Avon, guests can explore the city's iconic landmarks such as The Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre and The Church of the Holy Trinity. With free Wi-Fi, a guest lounge with an open fireplace, and a garden terrace, The Arden Hotel offers a perfect blend of luxury and comfort for a memorable stay.

Important information:

When booking a dinner, bed and breakfast package guests have a £ 35.00 allowance per person towards dinner.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 4 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1668 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.83
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Dave • extended_group • gb
9
We were a group of six and all had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Arden. All the staff were friendly and e
Pros:

The hotel was in an excellent position to explore the town centre and cross the river to walk in the park.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Shuang • couple • gb
9
Perfect location to stay for watching the RSC show and visit the Shakespeare garden museum. It’s opposite the RSC.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room is much bigger than expected

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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KAREN • couple • gb
10
Would stay again
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Our room was noisy due to corridor creaking loudly as anyone walked by and the bedspread was on the outer wall.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
6
Bit disappointed overall. Needs more staff training how to interact and better food standard.
Pros:

location, room

Cons:

reception not very organised, restaurant staff pleasant but not observant enough - had to chase things, food average, rooms/decor could do with decorating.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
5
Overall it was acceptable and we enjoyed the bedroom. Generally seems to need done TLC
Pros:

Excellent location.
Large well equipped bathroom

Cons:

The restaurant had a lingering unpleasant smell. Many areas need some smartening up. Oddly laid out and small bar area

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • gb
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • ie
10
Very comfortable stay
Pros:

Excellent staff & location

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
9
Ideal stay
Pros:

Very good quality hotel directly opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Kristy • couple • gb
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • gb
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Very well situated near the theatre,
Very good dinner

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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jansowa • extended_group • gb
8
Great location with opportunity to enhance
Pros:

Location was great for the RSC Theatre; room was well appointed and had all the facilities we expected; staff at breakfast and in reception were friendly and welcoming

Cons:

Courtyard was off limits at peak times; staff in the evening were polite but not customer oriented.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great place

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Antony • couple • gb
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
10
Highly recommended. Beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Everything! Gorgeous building. Very friendly staff. Location couldn’t be better. Breakfast was lovely too. Staff went the extra mile for a special birthday.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Marucci • couple • us
9
A lovely place to stay and enjoy and relax….
Pros:

Location and gardens and a great breakfast.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Really friendly and welcoming staff, who were brilliantly helpful when we encountered an issue (nothing to do with the hotel). Room, restaurant and location excellent.

Cons:

Nothing, all good.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • family_with_children • gb
7
A comfortable stay in a superb location for the theatre.
Pros:

My room was very comfortable and the coffee/tea tray generously included biscuits and snacks, as well as a good range of tea and coffee/decaf. The towels in my bathroom were new and the toiletries pleasant to use. The location for the theatre is unbeatable and being able to park at the hotel makes a huge difference.

Cons:

The person who checked me in had clearly just returned from a smoking break and reeked of cigarettes. Service at breakfast was very slow. But the coffee was good!

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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CHRIS • couple • gb
7
Good quality small hotel, with good restaurant.
Pros:

The hotel was opposite the RSC theatre which was good as we were going to the theatre.The brasserie did a good pre-theatre dinner.The food was good and was very good value.
The breakfast was much better than last time we stayed.Good quality and choice.

Cons:

We reserved our room several months in advance and requested a room near the reception.We were given a room on the top floor at the top of a steep spiral staircase.Very disappointing.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee