A warm welcome on the banks of the Avon
Fifteen individually styled rooms, a two-minute walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the old town. Book direct for our best rate.
Free Superfast Wi-Fi
Fibre broadband throughout the hotel, fast enough to work or stream on.
Free On-Site Parking
Fifteen secure spaces behind the hotel, one per room, no booking needed.
Breakfast Until 10
Full English, continental or a plate of Warwickshire cheese, served in the river room.
Two Minutes to the RSC
Curtain up at 7:15 means you can leave the hotel at 7:05.
Riverside Garden
A walled garden running down to the Avon, with heaters and blankets in the cooler months.
Licensed Bar
Local ales, a short but serious wine list, and a nightcap until late.
Dogs Welcome
Well-behaved dogs stay in our ground-floor rooms for a flat £15 per stay.
Luggage Storage
Arriving early or leaving late? Leave your bags with us at no charge.
Welcome to the Riverside Hotel
A quietly grand Georgian townhouse on Riverside Walk, the Riverside Hotel has looked out over the Avon since 1847. Fifteen rooms, no two quite alike — some with theatre views, some tucked under the eaves, all with proper beds, strong showers and a pot of Warwickshire tea waiting.
We are small on purpose. The same team greets you at reception, cooks your breakfast and books your theatre tickets, and that is exactly how our guests seem to like it.
Our Rooms
Find the perfect room for your stay in Riverside Hotel.
Single Room
Cosy single room with river-facing window.
Standard Double
Spacious double with king bed and seating area.
Standard Twin
Two full single beds, ideal for colleagues or friends.
Family Room
Family room sleeping up to four, with sofa bed.
Executive Suite
Top-floor suite with lounge, bath and river views.
Special Offers
Book direct to take advantage of these rates.
Long Stay — 7 Nights or More
Weekly rate for contractors and relocations
From the seventh consecutive night our long-stay rate applies automatically, with weekly housekeeping, a laundry service and secure parking included. Reduced VAT from 28 nights.
Promo code: WEEK7
Valid until 14 July 2027
Theatre Break — Two Nights
Stay two nights, we sort the tickets
Two nights in a Standard Double with full breakfast, a late check-out on the Sunday and two tickets to the current RSC production. Available Friday to Sunday through …
Promo code: RSC175
Valid until 5 April 2027
Advance Saver — 15% Off
Book 30 days ahead
Plan ahead and save. Book at least 30 days before arrival and take 15% off any room, breakfast included. Paid at the time of booking and non-refundable.
Promo code: EARLY15
Valid until 15 January 2027
Nearby Attractions
is perfectly placed for exploring some of the finest local attractions.
What Our Guests Say
Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,240 guests across Booking.com, Google and Tripadvisor.
"Stayed five nights and drove out each day. Staff planned routes for us and booked restaurants. The walled garden in the evening with a glass of wine is something I still think about."
"We put relatives here two or three times a year. Dog-friendly ground-floor rooms, free parking and a five-minute walk into town — nowhere else in Stratford manages all three."
"Arrived at midnight off a delayed flight and the night porter had left tea, biscuits and the heating on. Small thing, but it set the tone for the whole stay."
Ready to book your stay?
Book direct and pay less than any travel site — plus free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival and a complimentary room upgrade when we have one.
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Long Stay & Extended Bookings
Working in Warwickshire for a few weeks? Our long-stay rate applies from the seventh night and includes a weekly housekeeping service, laundry, secure parking and a desk in every room.
Stays of 28 nights or more qualify for the reduced VAT rate, which we apply automatically to your invoice — no need to ask. Contractors, relocating families and visiting academics make up a good part of our year, and we are set up for them.
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