Premier Inn Stratford-Upon-Avon Central

This hotel is conveniently placed near the centre of town so is ideal for the shops etc. We were there to celebrate a family wedding, so the hotel was in easy walking reach of the registry office. However, do not even think of temporarily parking in Payton Street to unload; I got a £70 parking fine for 6 minutes. You must pay for a ticket from on on street machine nearby, just to unload. Then you park over a 6 - minute walk away at Marina where it is £8 for 48h. I discussed this matter with the Premier Inn staff. They were sympathetic but obviously can't legislate for Warwickshire County Council.

Inside the hotel it resembles a rabbit warren, with lots of stairs taking you up and down to reach your room even though there are lifts available. However, there will still be more stairs to encounter. As a pensioner with cardiac problems ,this is not the Premier Inn for me. I am an avowed and loyal Premier Inn customer but will never stay here again.

Easy walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.

This is a perfect location for exploring Stratford upon Avon as nearly everything is within walking distance! We recommend parking on the marina carpark which cost £12 for 72 hours and was a 6 minute walk away.(see attached pic from hotel for parking options) The hotel entrance needs some TLC as many other reviews have noted and the slow lift to reception becomes quite frustrating! In fact there seem to be several stairs and corridors in this hotel so would probably personally avoid if mobility is an issue, have lots of luggage or have a pram etc.
The self check in process was easy but we were also greeted by a friendly member of staff who explained the 24hr reception service and directed us to our room.
Our room was a clean and modern double room which appeared to have been recently refurbished. We were overlooking the back of M&S. Good facilities for our short break - hairdryer, plenty of sockets/USBs, large shower, shower gel, hand soap, small table and 2 chairs, tea/coffee, coat hooks and a few hangers on an open rail.
We didn’t eat here as there were so many venues nearby to choose from.
We would stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at the Premier Inn Stratford-upon-Avon Central. The staff were outstanding - friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. The hotel’s central location made it easy to explore the river, shops, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on foot. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and quiet. Overall, the team really made our visit special, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommend for great service and a perfect base in Stratford-upon-Avon!

Nice size room for a solo traveller. A lot of stairs up to the reception area and rooms. The lift is painfully slow, but at least there is one available. Ideal location for a visitor to Stratford-upon-Avon. Less than 3 min walk to the theatre and less than 5 to the town centre. 1 minute away from the River Avon & Bancroft Gardens. A lovely place to sit & watch the swans.
No on-site parking but for a very reasonable price (£8 for 48 hours, £12 for 72 hours) parking is available at the Marina (less than 4 minute walk to the hotel, even dragging suitcases.)
Would definitely recommend staying here if you don't want frills, but just looking for a quiet, comfortable place to sleep.

Have just come back from a 2 night stay. The room was immaculate and the bed was really comfortable. The breakfast was delicious with a great selection for both the cooked and continental option. What stood out for us the most was the staff in the hotel. They were absolutely brilliant and it felt like we were staying with friends instead of a business. We will definitely be staying with you again when we come back to Stratford Upon Avon.

Excellent location. Great restaurant and bar across the street.

very nice, clean and welcoming stay at Premier Inn. Bedroom was high standard as was the bathroom and the breakfast was very enjoyable. Do be aware that there is only on-street parking due to the central location of the hotel, but we were given excellent advise to park in the Marina car park for the whole weekend for £12 (we didn't need the car anyway, as the location is very central in the town). Another enjoyable stay!

Not the best looking hotel, in fact you might think your at the rear door, reception deck is upstairs when you finally find it. keep walking you will find it.
once inside a clean and tidy hotel, with welcoming friendly staff, the top floor rooms are small and only a skylight no window to look out of, ideal for a one night stay, but would be very disappointed if i was on holiday or a longer stay, you can request an upgraded room.
there's no car park so you have to use the multistory car park around the corner, where there's a lot of spaces.
Evening menu is very limited and basic, but the breakfast is the usual Premier inn wide spread all you can eat.

We have stayed here several times before and have always been impressed as my previous reviews show but we were left disappointed by our room this time. We always have a family room as we did this time too. It was clean as always and a good size but there was hardly any natural light as it overlooked a service area and had a tiny window. This meant we had to constantly have the lights on in the room, which made it feel as if it was night-time even during the day and was depressing.
The hotel didn't seem overly busy and we saw no other families with children there so I am unsure why we were given this room instead of one of the family rooms that have great natural light. As we were only there for 2 days we felt it wasn't worth complaining. It would have been very different if we were there for a longer time. I feel the hotel should either offer a reduced rate for these rooms or at least point out when booking as we would not have booked if we had realised. We will probably try the Waterways one next time which is a shame as this hotel is great in every other way,

Attractions are within walking distance. Staff went above and beyond.

Both Premier Inns Central, in Stratford-on-Avon are excellent but I prefer the Central as it is nearer the theatres and town. Immaculately clean and fresh (Premier Inn in Bath where I stayed in August, was much older, tired and needed attention, so please take note!!) . The S on A very quiet despite being on the ring road, it is perfect for a couple of nights' stay. It was quite expensive as booked not that far ahead, but if you do book in advance, you can get good deals.

This premier inn looms like it needs a spruce up. The side entrance into a staircase ould not have been more grim. The bed was great, very nice and comfortable but the shoer did not drain. Very expensive for what it was £131 per room per night was a lot for this hotel

The tv remote didn’t work. Carpets were stained and perpetual trash at the front door that staff was not concerned over. Not the worst place I’ve stayed but I wouldn’t recommend it

We stayed overnight in Stratford-upon-Avon Central hotel. We have stayed there many times & have always had positive experiences. The staff are very helpful & are keen to make stays at the hotel smooth running.

Very helpful and nice staff! Great location. Used Stasher to store bags for the day while exploring this amazing little town and it was perfect! highly recommend.

Our stay at this hotel was a mixed experience. First off, be prepared for a lot of stairs—there are far too many, and the lift is painfully slow, only reaching the first floor. This made getting around quite inconvenient, especially with luggage.

We upgraded to a Premier Plus room, which came with a fridge and a coffee machine. The fridge was a nice touch, but the coffee machine was disappointing—the coffee came out cold, so we only used it once. The rooms themselves were good, but nothing particularly special.

Initially, we were given room 221, which felt like a shoebox. It was shockingly small and should never be classified as a Premier Plus room. I’ve stayed in standard rooms that were twice the size. Thankfully, after raising the issue, we were moved to room 219, which was much nicer.

Service was slow when requesting additional items like water and towels, though I must say the staff were consistently pleasant and polite. The location is one of the hotel’s best features—just a short 3-minute walk to the town centre. However, there’s no parking on-site. We used the Marina car park, which was about a 5-minute walk away and cost £12 for three days.

Overall, I’d consider staying here again, but only if they install a proper lift. That would make a big difference.

As Premier Inns go, probably one of the worst I’ve stayed in. Don’t get me wrong, the bed was comfortable and the shower worked well, also the location was very good but here are the issues:

- Confusing layout of the hotel, lots of stairs so don’t choose this hotel if you have mobility issues - it’s like walking through a maze
- I was in a Prem Plus room and it was tiny, one of the smallest hotel rooms I have stayed in (see pic)
- Carpets in common areas, especially the entrance stairs are stained and falling off - surprised hotel management have allowed that to happen - it’s a really bad first impression
- Toilet flush poor
- No parking (but tbh, I knew this would be the case so I Parked and the Park and ride which is nice and cheap)

If the hotel was £35 a night then I wouldn’t complain but I paid £85 a night and I feel like I was ripped off. For another £20 a night I could have gone to a much nicer hotel with a pool. I would avoid this hotel as it’s a poor example of a Premier Inn

Not the best example of Premier Inn. Décor and carpets looking tired coupled with a very limited evening meal menu and practically no bar on site. No parking available unless a Blue Badge holder. It would have got one star from me if it wasn't for the lovely staff there doing their best for guests.
Awkward layout and not great for people with heavy bags to haul around the ups and downs of stairs on the same floor!
I had a Premier Plus room and it was so far from reception and entrance/exit it felt like i was in a different postcode.

Pros: 5 minute walk to important locations, like the RSC Theatre, Shakespeare's Birthplace and Henley Street.
Many good food spots in 5 minute walking distance.
15 minute walk to Stratford-upon-Avon railway station.
Comfortable beds, nice staff, easy to find.
Cons: Low water pressure on 2nd floor, no wardrobe