Descriptions Hotel Mercure Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare
Dating back to 1637, this impressive Tudor Mansion is one of Stratford's most famous buildings, originally built as 3 separate houses, now its one of the towns finest hotels. Ideally located for the RSC theatre, galleries, museums and a charming butterfly farm and for those wishing to venture further afield, Blenheim Castle, Warwick Castle, The Cotswolds are all easily accessible. All rooms have a wonderful blend of modern facilities, Tudor features and tasteful décor. Not to be missed is the award winning David Garrick Restaurant, which uses the finest of seasonal ingredients for their traditional menu and has an excellent reputation with guests and locals alike. Its easy to see why this hotel has built a reputation as a firm favourite for so many including politicians and diplomats
Location.
This historic hotel is located in Stratford upon Avon, close to Nash's House, New Place, and The Other Place. Also nearby are Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre.
Features.
The property has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. 24 hour room service is available. Business amenities at this 4.0 star property include wireless Internet access and meeting rooms for small groups. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. The staff can arrange wedding services and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include a concierge desk, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Guestrooms.
Televisions are equipped with satellite channels. Guestrooms provide phones. Guestrooms feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Additional amenities include minibars, desks, and irons/ironing boards. In addition, housekeeping is offered and amenities available on request include wake up calls.
Located in the town centre, it is close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeares Birthplace and other attractions. Shakespeares birthplace, Warwick Castle, Heritage Motor Museum, Broadway Halls, Croft New Place, Mary Ardens House, Blenheim Palace and Coventry Cathedral. The Tudor facade and original stone floors in the hotels reception suggest a style of wealthy living pre-dating the Bard himself. Over the years the Shakespeare has been a firm favourite with politicians, diplomats, business people and scholars alike. Subtle touches like open fires in the lounge during the winter months and a traditional menu in the restaurant help create a wonderfully peaceful and friendly ambience. The Othellos Bar Brasserie offers a contemporary style atmosphere with a large selection of menu options from morning coffee, brunch, drinks and nibbles, there is something for everyone. The Othellos Bar Brasserie has a fantastic dinner menu with an AA Rosette. The Quill Cocktail Bar offers pre- and after-dinner drinks and the Lounge offers morning coffee and afternoon tea. Car parking is available on site at a cost of £10.00 per day, however these facilities are limited and subject to availability.
General
Built in the 17th Century, this historical town hotel is spread over 3 floors and offers 73 rooms and 1 suite. Guests may make use of the foyer with 24-hour reception desk, a lift and a safe. Additionally, a bar, an la carte restaurant, a conference room, a public Internet terminal as well as a car park is also offered. To complete the offer, room and laundry service are also offered.
SurroundingArea
This up-market hotel is situated at the heart of Stratford, not far from the River Avon. Within a few minutes walk, guests will reach the various places of interest, including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Shakespeare's birthplace. Birmingham airport is around. 40 km away.
PropertyInformation
Lunch and dinner may be taken from the à la carte menu.
AreaDetails
By Car: Via the M40, at Junction 15 take the A46 and A439 to Stratford upon Avon about 4 miles away. Follow the signs for the Town Centre and join the one way system. Keep to the right hand lane and head towards the Town Centre into Bridge Street. At the roundabout, turn left into High Street. Take the first left into Sheep Street. On the right you will see Vitners Restaurant followed by the entrance to the hotel car park.
RoomInformation
The comfortable rooms come with a bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, a minibar/ fridge, an Internet connection, partial tiling and carpeting and central heating.
A warm welcome to the Macdonald Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon with its beautiful black and white gabled façade and its perfect location in the centre of Shakespeare's Stratford. An ideal location to explore the many quaint villages and houses in the surrounding area, or come for a relaxing weekend and enjoy the shops and theatres of Stratford. The Tudor façade and original stone floor in the hotel's reception suggest a style of wealthy living pre-dating the Bard himself. Over the years the Shakespeare has been a firm favorite with politicians, diplomats, business people and scholars alike. Subtle touches like open fires in the lounge during winter months and a traditional menu in the restaurant help create a wonderfully peaceful and friendly ambience.The hotel has 74 bedrooms, which has recently undergone a major refurbishment programmed, and now offers guests all the modern comforts in a traditional atmosphere. There are a number of feature rooms, which have four poster beds, king size beds and comfy lounge areas, which make the ideal addition for a romantic weekend away.The David Garrick Restaurant has a long-standing reputation for producing food of a high standard in the local area. Using the freshest local and seasonal ingredients, our chef and his team, create a weekly changing menu that mixes the traditional with a modern influence. The Quill bar is located at the front of the hotel and is cool in summer months and cozy in winter with log fires and old oak beams. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, with delicious home made scones and clotted cream or indulge yourself in a more substantial tea with freshly cut sandwiches and wonderful, delicious cakes. During the evening it is the ideal location to meet friends for cocktails or choose a glass of wine of the endless wine list, before going through to dinner in the David Garrick restaurant. The Macdonald Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect venue for a wedding with a difference, and is the ideal setting to celebrate your special day. Supremely elegant reception suites offer a choice of venues for weddings from 10 to 100 guests.There are six conference suites to cater for meetings for up to 100 people. All the meeting rooms have natural daylight and are ideal for the executive board meeting or a less formal get together. The oak panelled Cabinet room provides an attractive ambience to a board meeting. All main suites have air-conditioning.The ballroom at The Macdonald Shakespeare can cater for banquets, private lunches and dinner dances from 40 up to 100 guests. With its original oak beams and traditional atmosphere, it lends character to any occasion.
General
The hotel has a excellent location for visiting Stratford Upon Avon and the surrounding areas.(07/06IT)
SurroundingArea
This hotel has perfect location in the centre of Stratford Upon Avon.
RoomTypes
The rooms are all very traditional and some have four poster beds. They have log fires with low beamed ceilings and creaky floor boards. The decor of the bedrooms is very tasteful and traditional. They are medium in size and are of a good decor.
PropertyInformation
Very old tudor period building with an attractive gabled facade.
DiningFacilities
This is a beautiful restaurant with excellent reputation. The style is very traditional and in keeping with the rest of the hotel.
AreaDetails
Central 48 kms to the airport (birmingham) 160 kms to the airport (london heathrow) 2 km to the nearest station (stratford upon avon) 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop 48 km to the nearest fair site (national exhibition centre)
RoomInformation
73 Single rooms Double rooms Twin rooms Triple rooms Non-smoking rooms
The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel is a four star hotel set in a Tudor building so true to its origins that it holds the rare distinction of a Grade 1 listing for architectural and historical interest. And yet this atmospheric setting has been so beautifully appointed with modern conference facilities that it makes many custom-built venues seem outdated. Each of the 86 rooms is unique, named after a character from a Shakespeare play. Each room has satellite TV and CD players. Guests with children can also take advantage of our baby listening and baby sitting service. When you've had your fill of Shakespearean history, there are plenty of other attractions on offer. Cox's Yard is an interactive centre which will take you back in time to hear the legends and witness key events. Nearby, you'll find Warwick Castle, the finest medieval castle in England.
The hotel location to explore the many quaint villages and houses in the surrounding area, or come for a relaxing weekend and enjoy the shops and theatres of Stratford.
4 star Tudor Hotel with 74 ensuite rooms located in the centre of Shakespeare's Stratford. Ideal for exploring local villages, the Cotswolds, shops and theatres of Stratford. 19 miles from Birmingham International Airport, 1 mile from Stratford upon Avon station, and 10 miles from Warwick Parkway station. Easily accessible via the M40. The hotel features the 1AA rosette Garrick Restaurant, Othello's Bar Brassiere (where free Wi-Fi is available to guests) and Quill Bar and Lounge. Limited parking is available at £10 per day.
4 star Tudor Hotel with 74 ensuite rooms located in the centre of Shakespeare's Stratford. Ideal for exploring local villages, the Cotswolds, shops and theatres of Stratford. 19 miles from Birmingham International Airport, 1 mile from Stratford upon Avon station, and 10 miles from Warwick Parkway station. Easily accessible via the M40. The hotel features the 1AA rosette Garrick Restaurant, Othello's Bar Brassiere (where free WiFi is available to guests) and Quill Bar and Lounge. Limited parking is available at £10 per day.
This 4-star Stratford-Upon-Avon hotel is in the heart of Shakespeare country. The Mercure Stratford Upon Avon Shakespeare Hotel has 78 individually named contemporary guest rooms, with minibars and satellite TV. Casual dining and a modern menu can be found at Othello's Bar and Brasserie, or take drinks or afternoon tea in the Quill Bar and Lounge. 3 fully-equipped meetings rooms can welcome up to 100 guests for meetings or weddings.
4 star Tudor hotel with 74 en suite bedrooms located in the centre of Shakespeares Stratford. Ideal for exploring local villages, the Cotswolds, shops and theatres of Stratford. 19 miles from Birmingham International Airport, 1 mile from Stratford upon A. von station, 10 miles from Warwick Parkway station. Easily accessible via the M40. Award winning David Garrick Restaurant, Quill Bar and Lounge, 6 conference rooms with natural light for up to 100 delegates. Local leisure facilities. Pay par
In the heart of Stratford-Upon-Avon, this 16th century black and white gabled inn has been a meeting place of writers, actors and artists since the 18th century. The Shakespeare retains much of its original architectural character but has also benefited over the years from sympathetic and careful modernisation. Behind its distinctive gabled fa oade, the hotel has 74 en suite rooms, including 3 four-poster rooms and 5 suites. Antique furnishings and period d 'cor create a mood of relaxed elegance, while personal service and facilities combine to ensure guests want for nothing. The hotel is full of character, with oak beams, creaky floorboards and open fires. All of the rooms are named after the plays and characters of William Shakespeare.
Dating back to 1637, this impressive Tudor Mansion is one of Stratford's most famous buildings, originally built as 3 separate houses, now its one of the towns finest hotels. Ideally located for the RSC theatre, galleries, museums and a charming butterfly farm and for those wishing to venture further afield, Blenheim Castle, Warwick Castle, The Cotswolds are all easily accessible. All rooms have a wonderful blend of modern facilities, Tudor features and tasteful décor. Not to be missed is the award winning David Garrick Restaurant, which uses the finest of seasonal ingredients for their traditional menu and has an excellent reputation with guests and locals alike. Its easy to see why this hotel has built a reputation as a firm favourite for so many including politicians and diplomats
This historic 16th century hotel with black and white gabled faade, in Stratford centre, is one mile from Shakespeare?s birthplace. Guests can browse complimentary newspapers in the lobby, take afternoon tea by the fireside in the oak-beamed lounge, or order up room service. The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel's 74 guestrooms feature classic tones of cream and brown, and all have satellite television, and minibars.
