Pen and Parchment by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8.4 (1007 reviews)
Bridgefoot , Stratford-upon-Avon , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Superb location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
The room was clean and tidy with plenty of space and a nice big bathroom.
Service
9.25
Staff were super helpful and customer service was outstanding.
Location
9.25
Location was superb for visiting main sites and very reasonably priced for the area.
Room Quality
8.75
The room was comfortable, spacious, and well-presented.
Amenities
8.25
Tea and coffee facilities available; room could use a fridge.
Value for Money
8.75
Reasonably priced for the area considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast was delicious and food at the bar was excellent.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall a great stay with everything expected from the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:38

Property Description

Charming Property in Stratford-upon-Avon
Centrally Located - Explore the Shakespearean sites within minutes
Cozy Rooms - Enjoy modern amenities and comfort
Hearty Breakfast - Start your day right with a delicious meal

Book now and experience the charm of Pen and Parchment in Stratford-upon-Avon!

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1007 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Liam solo_traveller ie
8
Very good place to stay
Pros:

Lovely room, had everything we needed, was in a great location.

Cons:

Room was got quite hot, they did provide a fan tho which helped. The duvets were just a bit to heavy/thick for the weather we have atm.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Leanne couple au
7
We were on holiday to visit family.
Pros:

Was a good location

Cons:

Getting to the room was quite unsafe. Stairs are really steep and narrow. And carrying luggage up was very scary.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Emma couple ca
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group gb
8
As above.
Pros:

Very good location near to everything in centre and RSC. Nice eating are outside and room nice.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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LUCA couple it
6
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
7
Great location for a short stay
Pros:

Great location for the centre of Stratford - everything was a short walk away. We also managed to park in a nearby carpark just a 2 minute walk from the pub/hotel which was an added bonus. The room was clean, tea/coffee/biscuits and it was quiet at night once the pub had shut. Pub was nice inside and very pretty from the outside with all the flowers.

Didn't eat there but the food smelt amazing.

Cons:

However, it was very hot (as the weather has been everywhere recently) but there is no air-con, just one desk fan to plug in.

The main gripe was that when we arrived to check in, we waited in the little alcove as the signs instructed, for about 10 minutes of staff and bar staff walking past and ignoring us, despite us ringing the bell and being very obviously waiting to check in. Whilst the bar was busy, it was the feeling of being purposefully ignored that was not pleasant. We only got attended to after a member of staff came to the bar with a tray of clean glasses to put away and said he would sort out getting someone to deal with us.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Gabrielle couple ie
6
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay in Stratford
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and great breakfast.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Leah couple gb
6
Rooms where ok had what u needed mainly cleanliness down stairs tables weren’t getting wiped
Pros:

Food was good staff good

Cons:

Toilets absolutely stank weren’t cleaned worse then public toilets
tables left with food an empty glasses on while sat there whole place needs a good clean

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Kevin family_with_children ch
1
I genuinely thought one would get more for the money we paid for this accommodation.
Pros:

Location to experience Stratford was fine, but our 'VIP' room, was very noisy, direct sunlight, on the streetside so noisy, etc very inaccessible room, up some dirty stairs. Just not any focus on the accommodation experience, to be honest.

Cons:

Very dirty in general, like no love or care for the place. Entrance to both room areas did not look like it had been cleaned in months.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kathie solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
3
A high price for an unclean, hot room with no airflow
Pros:

Location, decor and dogs are accepted

Cons:

The staff were unhelpful, the room was unclean especially the bathroom. There was no air conditioning or air flow. The room was so hot we could barely breathe. At 6am the bins were emptied right outside the window

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller gb
10
Happy North Walian
Pros:

Visited 4 years ago and the new refurb has made almost unrecognisable. Breakfast,location and food at night are all top class . Will definitely be going back .

Cons:

Nothing negative to say

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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AKPeanut solo_traveller gb
10
Great 3 nights away
Pros:

The proximity to the town. Nice food, lovely, helpfull and very friendly staff. Value for money. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Noise from the traffic, and delivery. But hay ho we were staying in a pub on the main street. Room was very warm, but we had fans and were offered more😃

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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curt couple gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Kevin family_with_children gb
8
i enjoyed the stay and would recommend the pub and accommodation
Pros:

all the facilities were very good, the only criticism is the the rooms were very hot due to the exceptional weather we have been having.
The staff were excellent, and i will definitely visit the pen and parchment again.

Cons:

everything was fine no problem

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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patricia solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Friendly and accommodating staff- very central to everything.

Cons:

Stairs- my father is 77 , but it is an old building!

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
5
OK, good for the price but I would not stay again. I would happily have a drink and food in the pub.
Pros:

Good location, staff on the Saturday during the day were great

Cons:

Room smelt strongly of dog. Staff member very full on during check in, friendly is good but this was to much for me personally.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee