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 favourite 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.

Accommodation

The hotel has 74 bedrooms, which have recently undergone a major refurbishment programme, 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.

All rooms have en-suite facilities and are a mixture of Doubles, Twins, King-Size and single beds. Each room has been tastefully decorated in muted tones with luxurious fabrics and furnishings.

• Mini Bars ( new refurbished rooms)
• Complimentary mineral water
• Colour Televisions and radio with selected Satellite channels
• Tea and Coffee making facilities
• 24hr Room Service
• Hairdryer
• Range of toiletries

David Garrick Restaurant

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 David Garrick Restaurant has recently been awarded two AA Rosettes.

With our extensive wine list always available, we are creating and giving the dining experience one would expect of a four star hotel.

As many of the guests that stay at the Mercure Shakespeare come to enjoy the Royal Shakespeare Theatre we provide the ideal solution to their dining needs, a starter and main course prior to the performance and dessert and coffee on return to the hotel.

The restaurant is also available to non-residents for dinner and also for Sunday lunch, which is proving extremely popular with the local residents.
Our chef and his team are happy to cater for any dietary requirements that our guests may have.

The Quill Bar and Lounge

The Quill bar is located at the front of the hotel and is cool in summer months and cosy 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.

Leisure

At our sister hotel the Alveston Manor our hotel guests are more than welcome to use their facilities.

Vital at the Macdonald Alveston Manor is a place where you can leave behind all the frustrations, distractions and hard work of modern life

It is a place, which has been designed to fit perfectly into your lifestyle. Where you can wind down after work, with a massage in one of six specially designed beauty treatment rooms or a re-energising dip in our 18-metre swimming pool. Before you enjoy the deep, penetrating, warmth of a long steam & sauna.

Vital takes exercise to a whole new level. You can train on technogym equipment. The machines feature built-in TV Screen, heart rate monitors and even relaxing and invigorating scents.

Restore your balance with a visit to Vital Beauty and nurture mind, body and spirit. Let our treatments soothe away stress and restore energy

Banqueting

The ballroom at The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel 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.
The Cabinet room is available for the more formal lunch or dinner and can cater for parties up to 24.

• Anniversary parties
• Product Launches
• Christenings
• Charity Functions
• Special Birthday
• Retirement Dinner
• Association Dinners

Our chef and his team can create menus to suit any occasion and would be happy to discuss your requirements personally. Whether it’s a formal 4-course sit down dinner, or a themed buffet, a menu can be created to complement.
Should you wish to theme your event, The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel has a reputation of creating truly magical experiences and our events department can suggest many ideas for your event to be unforgettable:-

• Shakespearean Actors
• Murder Mysteries
• Musical Trios or Bands
• Jazz Evenings

Weddings

The Mercure 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.

• The Macbeth Suite – is licensed for civil weddings and has a charming beamed ceiling
• The Cabinet room – is the ideal setting for an intimate wedding breakfast for 20
• The Ballroom – Perfect for a larger celebration and has all the character you would expect from the Shakespeare hotel.

Our dedicated wedding co-coordinator will work very closely with you to ensure that every last detail is dealt with, to ensure you have the perfect day.
If you are flexible on dates we do offer special rates for couples who book a Friday or Sunday wedding.

Business & Meetings

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 favourite 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.