Location. The Shakespeare Hotel is nestled in the historic Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, less than two kilometers from Shakespeare's birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The hotel also enjoys proximity to public transportation; Stratford-Upon-Avon train station is located 500 meters from the hotel while Birmingham Airport is located 52 kilometers away.
Hotel Features.Shakespeare Hotel is housed in a restored 16th century building with a gabled façade. The on-site David Garrick Restaurant utilizes fresh local produce to create a continuously updated menu of innovative British fare. Beside a cozy fire, Quill Bar and Lounge serves afternoon tea with fresh homemade scones and clotted cream. Shakespeare Hotel also hosts business and social gatherings in its conference rooms and banquet facilities. Moreover, the hotel provides discounted passes to an off-site pool, sauna and gym facility. Other noteworthy amenities include wireless Internet access, 24-hour front desk service, onsite parking facilities and complimentary newspapers.

Guestrooms. Each of Macdonald Shakespeare Hotel's 74 guestrooms are uniquely named after Shakespearean characters. Rooms are dressed in autumn tones of cream and brown. Private bathrooms stock hair dryers and bath/shower units. Moreover, tea/coffee makers dispense fresh hot beverages while minibars supply chilled refreshments. Rooms also boast satellite television entertainment.

Expert Tip. Less than two kilometers from the hotel, boat rental facilities offer row boats and small motor boats for enjoyment along River Avon. Evening river cruises with dinner service are also available.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Nash's House 0.1 km / 0 mi
New Place 0.1 km / 0 mi
The Other Place 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Royal Shakespeare Theatre 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Swan Theatre 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Hall's Croft 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Guild Chapel 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Birthplace Museum 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Shakespeare Monument 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Holy Trinity Church 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Anne Hathaway's Cottage 1.6 km / 1 mi
Mary Arden's House 5 km / 3.1 mi
Warwick Castle 13 km / 8.1 mi
Collegiate Church of St Mary 13 km / 8.1 mi
Chipping Campden Church of St James 16 km / 9.9 mi

The preferred airport for Mercure Shakespeare Hotel is Birmingham (BHX Birmingham Intl.) 29.2 km / 18.2 mi.