Mercure Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel

We had a really lovely room, absolutely gorgeous and it felt like we had really good value for money. The hotel was in an excellent location and it felt really interesting and historic.

We stayed here for a night. The hotel itself is very olde worlde, creaking floorboards and old beams.It could do with a bit of a makeover,especially the bathroom which did look a bit tired.The breakfast was very good , with plenty of choice and all staff were very friendly.Car park is 15 pound per night.

After reading the reviews I was quite apprehensive about staying here. My partner had booked this hotel for my birthday and we were just staying the one night. We arrived quite early as we wanted a walk around before checking in. Surprisingly we did actually get parked - I suppose we were lucky! The car park is quite tight and would probably hold around 20 cars at most. So I would either book a spot (if you can) or book a spot at the local NCP in advance. Lovely large entrance with plenty of places to sit. I felt it a bit of a waste of space? Maybe something else to utilise the space better.. But we were greeted at the reception by Tristan and Sam. Absolutely lovely gents! We were told the history of the building and local places to visit. We checked in to our room which was up a flight of stairs (I'm not sure if there is a lift, if you struggle with stairs). Room was ok, and looked over the car park - suppose it would be more quiet that the road side as the windows can't be updated being such an old building. Floors weren't even and neither was the ceiling but that's the charm, that's history and that's the building - and it was awesome. When we were out and about someone had said to us the hotel may be closing before Xmas for a refurb, which I would say it needs it. The walls and windows being wonky is part of the charm and character. The stained carpets, headboard and shower floor is not. Bar was well stocked and the lad serving was lovely.. and had great hair! I definitely saw a ghost in my room, don't care what anyone says! All in all, I would stay again but after the refurb. Staff are lovely, location is brilliant, car park isn't great and nor are the carpets.