The Stratford Townhouse

My friend and I stayed for 1 night after seeing Macbeth at The Other Place in November. We received a warm welcome and were able to leave our bags while we saw the matinee performance. The location is fantastic-close to theatres, history and shops. Stratford is a lovely place. Our twin room was on the top floor but the stairs weren’t steep. Beds were very comfortable with clean, fresh linen. The en suite was small, no bath only a big shower but that was fine. Couldn’t figure out how to turn the heated towel rail on but the bedroom itself was very warm so didn’t bother us. Towels were large and fluffy. There was plenty of storage and lighting, tea & coffee, mirrors and TV. Slept well. We didn’t eat here as there are lots of lovely cafes around for breakfast. I wouldn’t hesitate to book here again in the future as I thought it a lot more characterful than a premier inn.

I would actually give it 2.5 stars.|I'm going to start with what's great about this place. |*Amazing location. Everything that you want to do in Stratford is walking distance (5 to 7 min) and the train station is just 13 minutes away. A lot of nice places to eat are also around the corner.|*The girls who work at the reception and bar are incredibly friendly and they make you feel welcome. |*The room I stayed in is spacious. The bathroom is big enough (comfortable I would say) and the shower is very good. It's a lot bigger than other showers I've seen in hotels of better category. The bathroom was well cleaned, and my cleanliness expectations are high.|What is not great about The Townhouse:|*This place really needs some investment. As you walk around the bedroom halls, and even inside the room, you can feel where, below the carpet, the wood has just given in and it's actually the carpet what's keeping you from twisting your ankle. It could also do with some new carpet, in the room and in the entire place in general. In the room the carpet was full of stains. it can def do with some painting too.|*It didn't smell awful, but it could do with better ventilation.|*The mattress was uncomfortable. It just doesn't hold anymore.|*The quality of the breakfast isn't good. The coffee was tasteless and the jam was of that kind that's like a chunk that doesn't spread. It didn't taste good either. I chose the continental option and only enjoyed the granola.|*When I made the booking I got an email saying that they would charge the amount due (they charge you 20% when you book) at check-in. 48 hours before check-in day I got another email saying that they had changed management and now all bookings are fully charged 48 hours before arrival. I don't agree when a business changes their policies but don't honour the initial policy they had with the clients that booked with them while they had that initial policy. |Overall I would say that it can be a good experience for a night or two, but I would look for a different alternative if you're staying for longer. However, I can't stress enough how well this place is located! It's very convenient.

As I write this IV just finished a beautiful Sunday lunch. Stunning. Service by Red was lovely,such a nice girl. Rob the chef certainly knows his stuff. Even gave us some stuffing which was great. Thank you we will be back very soon.

Without doubt the best place for food, atmosphere and top class service. |We held our post wedding meal here. 27 guests. We had a roast dinner. It was stunning. Beautifully presented and tasted delicious and came out at the same time piping hot. They catered for allergies and dietary needs with perfection. I can’t recommend this venue more highly. It is a beautiful premise decorated tastefully and the staff are the cherry on the icing. |Don’t miss out on what is guaranteed to be the best experience you could have in Stratford upon Avon.

The staff were very welcoming, and when I arrived early I was allowed to book in.|It is a beautiful of building, however it does need some updating. |The carpets are worn, and in some places threadbare.|The window lock in my bathroom was broken|There was a kettle and several different teas, coffee, etc., but there were just 3 tiny milk pods. I would have liked more milk.|The bed in my superior room was comfortable, however it was a standard 4’6” double. There was a small fridge containing two bottles of water.|There was a large good quality 500ml soap/shampoo dispenser in the shower, a mini soap bar, and a mini hair conditioner on the sink.|The roll top bath was against a wall however there was no provision for towels, soap, or shampoo. I had to put them on the floor and because the bath was so deep I couldn’t reach them by leaning over, so I had to stand up each time. There a TV, but no safe|The breakfast was very good, and they served great coffee. |The reason I only gave them four was the price (£130 for single use), and in a superior room I would expect a king size bed, and though the toiletries were adequate, In a superior room I would expect more.

We had an amazing time staying in The Townhouse. Really welcoming! A good night's stay with comfy beds and a great shower. A delicious breakfast served to us by Atif who was soooo nice! Thank you!

Nice hotel, reasonably priced and very central for Stratford-upon-Avon. I didn’t give 5 stars because on arrival we were told that continental breakfast was included for all guests (we’d booked four rooms for eight people). The next morning, though, someone else said it was only for people who booked directly, not through Expedia like we did. A little confusing, and honestly, considering we paid over £1000 between us, it would have been nice to honour what was first promised. That said, the rooms were lovely and spacious, and overall it’s a great base to explore from.

Great check in system, very lovely young lady on reception and in bar area , bar area beautifully decorated main staircase too rooms carpets could do with replacing as threadbare. Rooms are spacious and averagely clean , bed linen was clean and beds were comfortable, bathroom was also averagely clean , tiles could do with a descale but water was hot and rest of bathroom was clean , also lovely white towels , overall for the money a great place to stay , central to all the sites , we would stay again .

I stayed here for three nights and what a lovely time I had. The staff is friendly, the rooms are fantastic and the you couldn't ask for a nicer place to walk to and from to when you are staying in Stratford-upon-Avon. Absolutely fantastic. Will definitely stay at again.

When visiting Stratford Upon Avon with some friends, we decided we wanted afternoon tea and this place was exactly what we were after. The bistro is in a grade II listed building and is located only two minutes walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre so right in the bustling town centre. The furnishings are plush and comfortable with an array of different seating with soft cushions and there is a bar located next to the dining area - a great place to meet for pre dinner drinks. We were seated immediately and were given a few moments to pursue the menu. We ordered afternoon tea at £10.50 per head which included salmon and cucumber sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, victoria sandwich cake, and a pot of tea. The tea was lovely and very filling but I would have liked to have seen something else other than victoria sandwich cake as it felt like cream and jam overkill having that part of the scones too. The waitress service was friendly and attentive, and although we spent a couple of hours there I did not feel like we had to rush and vacate our table. If you have eaten or drunk a little too much, you can retire to one of their twelve ensuite bedrooms. A lovely bistro that I would happily return to again.

This was our third visit to the Townhouse. We feel really comfortable here. The welcome is warm although it's all very casual. You have to find someone to check you in, usually everyone is busy at the bar. Our room this time was at the top of the house, small but beautifully formed. We really appreciated the mini decanter of port, the biscuits, the bottled water and the classy toiletries. The bar is busy but we bagged a table a couple of times and enjoyed the papers with a pint of good beer. Also enjoyed watching the comings and goings of the locals, this is definitely a locals spot. Food was good, we enjoyed breakfasts and also a dinner. Service was a little hit or miss but the food itself was good - it felt. As if the waitresses were a little stretched. We waited half an hour for our bottle of wine...this felt like we were being punished!! On Sunday night there is always live music and an enthusiastic crowd who come along to sing and dance the Sunday night blues away. It's loud and it's fun. Add the splendid RSC theatre and a Bank Holiday vintage car event and a craft market and plenty of sunshine and smiling faces and you've got all you need for a happy weekend.

It must have been an off night last Sunday. We had to hand menus back as they ran out, then waited near an hour for a pre booked table. Some of the food was excellent. Small portions and no fries with burger with no explanation. Hopefully just off night as previous vists have been excellent.