The Arden Hotel Stratford - Eden Hotel Collection

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8.6 (1599 reviews)
44 Waterside , Stratford-upon-Avon , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 1599 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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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
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good but could be better!
Pros:

Great location for RSC theatre. Onsite car park. Well stocked tea tray in room. Good selection of toiletries replenished each day. Efficient and quiet air con.

Cons:

Some surly staff with one locking an entrance door as we approached to enter. Long wait for cooked breakfast one morning. Dogs in breakfast room. £10 charge for car park not stated when booked. Receptionist asked for a discretionery service charge on check out (which we declined).

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Lennart • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Det mesta var helt perfekt och hade vädret varit bättre så hade vi kunnat sitta ute till frukost.
Hotellet ligger granne med Shakespear Society Theatre så passa på att se en av deras föreställningar, boka tidigt...

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Proximity to the RSC

Cons:

Really needs investment , we used to stay quite often before lockdown . The Bathroom was tight and difficult to use ; the bath has very high sides, my wife who is 5'4" found it very difficult to get in and out . The TVs are very old and not smart so unable to connect for streaming . I can't remember the last time I saw a dvd player - this probably reflects the older clientele. No plugs near the bed to charge phones
The bistro was appalling , presented well but poor quality ingedients and cold over cooked food. The continental breakfast was sparse to say the least , at 9.15am there were 2 pastries , some frozen berries and some greek 'style' yoghurt again the cheap produce really shouldn't be used in this standard of hotel . The cooked breakfast had thick bacon but frozen sausages and the smallest eggs of the palest hue ever.
Staff were very polite and appologetic, as we stated we didn't wan't a discount we just wanted it to be better.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Victoria Beenham • couple • gb
9
Fabulous, would stay again
Pros:

Fabulous staff, lovely comfy bed, lots of nice little extra touches in the room made for a wonderful stay. Super deep bath which was lovely. Location opposite theatre and on the river bank for a walk was also fabulous. Breakfast was very good and nice to have good coffee with our breakfast.

Cons:

I didn’t realise parking was an additional charge but that was my fault for not checking, still it was nice to stay somewhere with a large secure onsite car park so it was worth it. Also being asked if I would like to pay a service charge on the way out was a surprise, I did pay it as the staff were wonderful but the service charge and parking added extra on to the cost of my stay which I hadn’t anticipated. I would stay again despite this. Drinks a little pricey but that is to be expected in a hotel.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

staff were wonderfully friendly, professional and polite
breakfast was superb
rooms were lovely and homely
location was superb
car parking availability was superb

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
5
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff at the hotel was lovely and helpful. The hotel is so clean at all times.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Service was very poor.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Therese • couple • gb
9
Nice hotel with friendly staff but a few niggles
Pros:

A nice central location with easy access to town centre. Staff were very courteous. Breakfast good.

Cons:

Room was nice but too much furniture making it feel cramped to move around. High step up into bath to have a shower. Outrageous service charge put on our bill! Should have been told about the token you need to get out of car park.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee