Pen and Parchment by Greene King Inns
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$127
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Dining
At Pen & Parchment Inn by Greene King Inns, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
With a stay at Pen & Parchment Inn by Greene King Inns, you'll be centrally located in Stratford-upon-Avon, within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle and The Gower Memorial. This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Parish Church of St. Gregory the Great and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Shakespeare's Birthplace.
What's nearby
The Gower Memorial(0.1 miles)
Bancroft Gardens(0.1 miles)
Shakespeare Monument(0.1 miles)
Parish Church of St. Gregory the Great(0.1 miles)
The Attic Theatre(0.1 miles)
The River Avon Trail(0.2 miles)
The Jester(0.2 miles)
Harvard House(0.2 miles)
Royal Shakespeare Theatre(0.2 miles)
Swan Theatre(0.2 miles)
Town Hall Stratford upon Avon(0.3 miles)
Shakespeare's Birthplace(0.3 miles)
Shakespeare Houses(0.3 miles)
Mary Arden's Farm(0.3 miles)
The Old Bank(0.3 miles)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)(25.9 miles)
Oxford (OXF)(34.5 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Designated Smoking Area
Outdoor Furniture
Location
Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon City Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon District, England, United Kingdom
The Gower Memorial (0.1 miles)
Bancroft Gardens (0.1 miles)
Shakespeare Monument (0.1 miles)
Parish Church of St. Gregory the Great (0.1 miles)
The Attic Theatre (0.1 miles)
The River Avon Trail (0.2 miles)
Room options
5
Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
11
Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
108 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
4
Double with a View
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
Guest reviews of Pen and Parchment by Greene King Inns
8.7
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At Pen and Parchment by Greene King Inns, travellers praise the central location near the RSC and river, friendly and professional staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, with many enjoying tasty breakfasts and well-liked pub meals during their stay.
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At Pen and Parchment by Greene King Inns, travellers praise the central location near the RSC and river, friendly and professional staff, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, with many enjoying tasty breakfasts and well-liked pub meals during their stay.
However, several reviews note steep, narrow stairs and limited or no on-site parking, with some noise from the pub garden or street, especially when windows are open. Rooms draw occasional critiques about thin walls, the lack of fridges, hard single beds, and minor maintenance or door-closure issues. Housekeeping is mostly fine but a few guests reported minimal service or isolated cleanliness lapses. Expect a characterful inn stay above a busy pub.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant available. Parking is limited or not provided on site, with guests using nearby public options and occasional access difficulties.
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10
Dan
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
10
Dan
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very conveniently located. Good food, friendly and very helpful staff. We were able to park in one the few tight spots available alingside the white building. The doors accessing our room did not securely close although we were able to lock the room door once inside. Overall good stay.
Very conveniently located. Good food, friendly and very helpful staff. We were able to park in one the few tight spots available alingside the white building. The doors accessing our room did not securely close although we were able to lock the room door once inside. Overall good stay.
8
Joseph
Jan 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location with easy access to the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This made finding food during our stay very easy. There is no car parking but the multistorey next door to the property only cost £20 for 3 nights. The room itself was nice and comfortable. However, it did lack a fridge in the room. For the price, this is something we'd have liked to have seen. The room also had quite a few cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Being an old building, this can be expected, but a quick dust before our arrival would have added a extra star to the review. The walls are also very thin between the rooms. During our first night, we had an uncomfortable night's sleep owing to the couple next door... The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We asked for an ice bucket for instance to take to our room and they were more than willing to help. Overall, if you're looking for a convenient, well located place to stay in the centre of Stratford, this is the place for you.
The property was in a great location with easy access to the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This made finding food during our stay very easy. There is no car parking but the multistorey next door to the property only cost £20 for 3 nights. The room itself was nice and comfortable. However, it did lack a fridge in the room. For the price, this is something we'd have liked to have seen. The room also had quite a few cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Being an old building, this can be expected, but a quick dust before our arrival would have added a extra star to the review. The walls are also very thin between the rooms. During our first night, we had an uncomfortable night's sleep owing to the couple next door... The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We asked for an ice bucket for instance to take to our room and they were more than willing to help. Overall, if you're looking for a convenient, well located place to stay in the centre of Stratford, this is the place for you.
10
Anna
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The restaurant at this little hotel is outstanding! Check in was done through the register in the pub and it was quick and easy and the staff was delightful.
The restaurant at this little hotel is outstanding! Check in was done through the register in the pub and it was quick and easy and the staff was delightful.
8
Carole
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This newly furbished hotel was very nicely done. Staying with my cousin we had single beds, which were not comfortable, they were very hard. The menu in the evening was easy, and the pre ordered breakfast was good. On arrival the entrance to the car park wasnt easy to find, and spaces few. On leaving there was a delivery, which blocked the only way in and out. We were in no hurry but others may do well to ask if a delivery is due, if they dont want to be held up. Some staff (food servers)were very helpfull, others didnt seem to care. Very well positioned to walk to Shakespeares birth place.
This newly furbished hotel was very nicely done. Staying with my cousin we had single beds, which were not comfortable, they were very hard. The menu in the evening was easy, and the pre ordered breakfast was good. On arrival the entrance to the car park wasnt easy to find, and spaces few. On leaving there was a delivery, which blocked the only way in and out. We were in no hurry but others may do well to ask if a delivery is due, if they dont want to be held up. Some staff (food servers)were very helpfull, others didnt seem to care. Very well positioned to walk to Shakespeares birth place.
10
David
Nov 11, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
I was at a do at the crowne plaza . I used their parking and walked across the road. Very friendly greeting … nice room, good shower (over bath, but good) . Nice size room , desk , tv etc. was a bit early for breakfast but they went out of their to provide a smashing full english
I was at a do at the crowne plaza . I used their parking and walked across the road. Very friendly greeting … nice room, good shower (over bath, but good) . Nice size room , desk , tv etc. was a bit early for breakfast but they went out of their to provide a smashing full english
10
Darren
Aug 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
5 minute walk from centre of town, very close to RSC. Excellent breakfast. Only downside was the lack of car park which meant an additional charge of £20. I sid check prior to booking that there was a car park. Hopefully the website will now show this change.
5 minute walk from centre of town, very close to RSC. Excellent breakfast. Only downside was the lack of car park which meant an additional charge of £20. I sid check prior to booking that there was a car park. Hopefully the website will now show this change.
10
Karen
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
10
Ethan
Jan 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay, really close to shops and attractions. Definitely will stay here again if ever in Stratford upon Avon again. Staff friendly and attentive. Restaurant and Pub great food and drinks
Great stay, really close to shops and attractions. Definitely will stay here again if ever in Stratford upon Avon again. Staff friendly and attentive. Restaurant and Pub great food and drinks
8
Kelly
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accommodation is right in the centre where all the action is in Stratford upon Avon, perfect for sight seeing, bars and restaurants. Very reasonably priced for this area, room was very spacious with a large window with a view. Tea coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, little seating space and a desk. There was a fan in the room which was perfect and needed as it was a warm day outside. With it being a pub below and the room looking over the pub outside garden, it was a little noisy but expected! Staff were very polite and helpful! Would stay here again!
Accommodation is right in the centre where all the action is in Stratford upon Avon, perfect for sight seeing, bars and restaurants. Very reasonably priced for this area, room was very spacious with a large window with a view. Tea coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, little seating space and a desk. There was a fan in the room which was perfect and needed as it was a warm day outside. With it being a pub below and the room looking over the pub outside garden, it was a little noisy but expected! Staff were very polite and helpful! Would stay here again!
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms very clean or spotless. A few reported minimal housekeeping or isolated lapses such as cobwebs or a missed toilet clean.
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Joseph
Jan 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location with easy access to the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This made finding food during our stay very easy. There is no car parking but the multistorey next door to the property only cost £20 for 3 nights. The room itself was nice and comfortable. However, it did lack a fridge in the room. For the price, this is something we'd have liked to have seen. The room also had quite a few cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Being an old building, this can be expected, but a quick dust before our arrival would have added a extra star to the review. The walls are also very thin between the rooms. During our first night, we had an uncomfortable night's sleep owing to the couple next door... The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We asked for an ice bucket for instance to take to our room and they were more than willing to help. Overall, if you're looking for a convenient, well located place to stay in the centre of Stratford, this is the place for you.
The property was in a great location with easy access to the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This made finding food during our stay very easy. There is no car parking but the multistorey next door to the property only cost £20 for 3 nights. The room itself was nice and comfortable. However, it did lack a fridge in the room. For the price, this is something we'd have liked to have seen. The room also had quite a few cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Being an old building, this can be expected, but a quick dust before our arrival would have added a extra star to the review. The walls are also very thin between the rooms. During our first night, we had an uncomfortable night's sleep owing to the couple next door... The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We asked for an ice bucket for instance to take to our room and they were more than willing to help. Overall, if you're looking for a convenient, well located place to stay in the centre of Stratford, this is the place for you.
10
Jade
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We were there to to the RSC and all the historical sites and this couldn’t have been a better place to stay. The friendly staff made it so enjoyable and the room was perfect.
We were there to to the RSC and all the historical sites and this couldn’t have been a better place to stay. The friendly staff made it so enjoyable and the room was perfect.
10
Alison
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly and professional; room and bathroom spotless; great location
Staff friendly and professional; room and bathroom spotless; great location
10
Meg
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
8
Jaye
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was clean and tidy and we had plenty of space. Nice big bathroom! Customer service was outstanding!
Our room was clean and tidy and we had plenty of space. Nice big bathroom! Customer service was outstanding!
8
Dawna
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was fine. Our check-in was delayed because the computer system was down. We waited in the pub-would have been nice if you'd comped our drinks. The clerk was perfectly kind-it was out of her control. We were surprised that there was only very minimal housekeeping (bathroom trash emptied, but dirty mugs not replace, towels left on floor). Usually if there's no housekeeping except on request there's a notice that states that.
Everything was fine. Our check-in was delayed because the computer system was down. We waited in the pub-would have been nice if you'd comped our drinks. The clerk was perfectly kind-it was out of her control. We were surprised that there was only very minimal housekeeping (bathroom trash emptied, but dirty mugs not replace, towels left on floor). Usually if there's no housekeeping except on request there's a notice that states that.
10
gail
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
nice room clean and suited our needs nice comfortable bed and large tv
nice room clean and suited our needs nice comfortable bed and large tv
10
Karen
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
6
Kaoru
Nov 21, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
The location is great. Check In at the bar was friendly and helpful. While I didn’t report it.. the toilet had evidence of a fulsome poop… flushed a few times and used my sani wipes. The room was quaint … I was worried about bar noise but the evening was quiet. I forgot a new hooded sweatshirt there, sent an email as but never did hear back. It’s unlikely I’d stay again with other great options in town.
The location is great. Check In at the bar was friendly and helpful. While I didn’t report it.. the toilet had evidence of a fulsome poop… flushed a few times and used my sani wipes. The room was quaint … I was worried about bar noise but the evening was quiet. I forgot a new hooded sweatshirt there, sent an email as but never did hear back. It’s unlikely I’d stay again with other great options in town.
10
Dan
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was very easy and the guy at the desk was friendly. My room was nice but there were a few issues such as the heated towel rail not working (it would switch on for a few minutes and then turn off). Other than that the room was great and cleaned to a perfect standard.
Check in was very easy and the guy at the desk was friendly. My room was nice but there were a few issues such as the heated towel rail not working (it would switch on for a few minutes and then turn off). Other than that the room was great and cleaned to a perfect standard.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, sometimes spacious, with features like large TVs, desks, and occasional views. Drawbacks include thin walls and pub or road noise, lack of fridges, some hard single beds, and minor maintenance or door-closure issues.
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Dan
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very conveniently located. Good food, friendly and very helpful staff. We were able to park in one the few tight spots available alingside the white building. The doors accessing our room did not securely close although we were able to lock the room door once inside. Overall good stay.
Very conveniently located. Good food, friendly and very helpful staff. We were able to park in one the few tight spots available alingside the white building. The doors accessing our room did not securely close although we were able to lock the room door once inside. Overall good stay.
8
Joseph
Jan 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was in a great location with easy access to the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This made finding food during our stay very easy. There is no car parking but the multistorey next door to the property only cost £20 for 3 nights. The room itself was nice and comfortable. However, it did lack a fridge in the room. For the price, this is something we'd have liked to have seen. The room also had quite a few cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Being an old building, this can be expected, but a quick dust before our arrival would have added a extra star to the review. The walls are also very thin between the rooms. During our first night, we had an uncomfortable night's sleep owing to the couple next door... The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We asked for an ice bucket for instance to take to our room and they were more than willing to help. Overall, if you're looking for a convenient, well located place to stay in the centre of Stratford, this is the place for you.
The property was in a great location with easy access to the centre of Stratford Upon Avon. This made finding food during our stay very easy. There is no car parking but the multistorey next door to the property only cost £20 for 3 nights. The room itself was nice and comfortable. However, it did lack a fridge in the room. For the price, this is something we'd have liked to have seen. The room also had quite a few cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. Being an old building, this can be expected, but a quick dust before our arrival would have added a extra star to the review. The walls are also very thin between the rooms. During our first night, we had an uncomfortable night's sleep owing to the couple next door... The staff were very friendly and incredibly helpful. We asked for an ice bucket for instance to take to our room and they were more than willing to help. Overall, if you're looking for a convenient, well located place to stay in the centre of Stratford, this is the place for you.
10
chantal
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
view of the RSC theare outside the window, yet a really quiet room, no traffic noise at all. Room small but very comfortable and pleasant, with lovely bathroom. We will certainly stay again next time we are in Stratford for a play.
view of the RSC theare outside the window, yet a really quiet room, no traffic noise at all. Room small but very comfortable and pleasant, with lovely bathroom. We will certainly stay again next time we are in Stratford for a play.
8
Carole
Apr 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This newly furbished hotel was very nicely done. Staying with my cousin we had single beds, which were not comfortable, they were very hard. The menu in the evening was easy, and the pre ordered breakfast was good. On arrival the entrance to the car park wasnt easy to find, and spaces few. On leaving there was a delivery, which blocked the only way in and out. We were in no hurry but others may do well to ask if a delivery is due, if they dont want to be held up. Some staff (food servers)were very helpfull, others didnt seem to care. Very well positioned to walk to Shakespeares birth place.
This newly furbished hotel was very nicely done. Staying with my cousin we had single beds, which were not comfortable, they were very hard. The menu in the evening was easy, and the pre ordered breakfast was good. On arrival the entrance to the car park wasnt easy to find, and spaces few. On leaving there was a delivery, which blocked the only way in and out. We were in no hurry but others may do well to ask if a delivery is due, if they dont want to be held up. Some staff (food servers)were very helpfull, others didnt seem to care. Very well positioned to walk to Shakespeares birth place.
10
David
Nov 11, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
I was at a do at the crowne plaza . I used their parking and walked across the road. Very friendly greeting … nice room, good shower (over bath, but good) . Nice size room , desk , tv etc. was a bit early for breakfast but they went out of their to provide a smashing full english
I was at a do at the crowne plaza . I used their parking and walked across the road. Very friendly greeting … nice room, good shower (over bath, but good) . Nice size room , desk , tv etc. was a bit early for breakfast but they went out of their to provide a smashing full english
10
Stephen
May 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and had everything you needed. Desk lamp needed fixing/replacing - spring missing that held lamp up. Also, very warm in room, a fan would have been nice. Excellent location and value for money. Would recommend.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room clean and had everything you needed. Desk lamp needed fixing/replacing - spring missing that held lamp up. Also, very warm in room, a fan would have been nice. Excellent location and value for money. Would recommend.
10
gail
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
nice room clean and suited our needs nice comfortable bed and large tv
nice room clean and suited our needs nice comfortable bed and large tv
8
Alastair
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely traditional pub. Good food. Welcoming staff. Was very hot when we were there and opening windows let in a lot of traffic noise and noise from outside tables below. No fridge in room for medication.
Lovely traditional pub. Good food. Welcoming staff. Was very hot when we were there and opening windows let in a lot of traffic noise and noise from outside tables below. No fridge in room for medication.
8
Kelly
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accommodation is right in the centre where all the action is in Stratford upon Avon, perfect for sight seeing, bars and restaurants. Very reasonably priced for this area, room was very spacious with a large window with a view. Tea coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, little seating space and a desk. There was a fan in the room which was perfect and needed as it was a warm day outside. With it being a pub below and the room looking over the pub outside garden, it was a little noisy but expected! Staff were very polite and helpful! Would stay here again!
Accommodation is right in the centre where all the action is in Stratford upon Avon, perfect for sight seeing, bars and restaurants. Very reasonably priced for this area, room was very spacious with a large window with a view. Tea coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, little seating space and a desk. There was a fan in the room which was perfect and needed as it was a warm day outside. With it being a pub below and the room looking over the pub outside garden, it was a little noisy but expected! Staff were very polite and helpful! Would stay here again!
10
Dan
Feb 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was very easy and the guy at the desk was friendly. My room was nice but there were a few issues such as the heated towel rail not working (it would switch on for a few minutes and then turn off). Other than that the room was great and cleaned to a perfect standard.
Check in was very easy and the guy at the desk was friendly. My room was nice but there were a few issues such as the heated towel rail not working (it would switch on for a few minutes and then turn off). Other than that the room was great and cleaned to a perfect standard.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and professional, and check-in is usually smooth. There were occasional delays or inconsistent interactions, and some guests needed assistance with steep stairs.
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Dan
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
10
Susan
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable clean with all you might need on your stay. It definitely couldn’t be in a better position for sightseeing and visiting all the attractions.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable clean with all you might need on your stay. It definitely couldn’t be in a better position for sightseeing and visiting all the attractions.
10
Alison
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly and professional; room and bathroom spotless; great location
Staff friendly and professional; room and bathroom spotless; great location
10
Meg
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
8
Jaye
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was clean and tidy and we had plenty of space. Nice big bathroom! Customer service was outstanding!
Our room was clean and tidy and we had plenty of space. Nice big bathroom! Customer service was outstanding!
8
Dawna
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was fine. Our check-in was delayed because the computer system was down. We waited in the pub-would have been nice if you'd comped our drinks. The clerk was perfectly kind-it was out of her control. We were surprised that there was only very minimal housekeeping (bathroom trash emptied, but dirty mugs not replace, towels left on floor). Usually if there's no housekeeping except on request there's a notice that states that.
Everything was fine. Our check-in was delayed because the computer system was down. We waited in the pub-would have been nice if you'd comped our drinks. The clerk was perfectly kind-it was out of her control. We were surprised that there was only very minimal housekeeping (bathroom trash emptied, but dirty mugs not replace, towels left on floor). Usually if there's no housekeeping except on request there's a notice that states that.
6
Stephen
Mar 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is conveniently located near the RSC and downtown Stratford. The room was clean and comfortable, but the stairs to get to our room were extremely narrow and steep. It was impossible for us to carry our suitcases up those stairs ourselves, so we had to ask the staff for help. Fortunately, they helped us out - but we had to wait, as they had other duties, and seemed a bit put out by our request.
The hotel is conveniently located near the RSC and downtown Stratford. The room was clean and comfortable, but the stairs to get to our room were extremely narrow and steep. It was impossible for us to carry our suitcases up those stairs ourselves, so we had to ask the staff for help. Fortunately, they helped us out - but we had to wait, as they had other duties, and seemed a bit put out by our request.
10
Candace
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was superb for visiting main sites including Theatre. Staff was super helpful and continental breakfast was more than adequate.
Location was superb for visiting main sites including Theatre. Staff was super helpful and continental breakfast was more than adequate.
10
Karen
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
4
Peter
Dec 14, 2021
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Stayed 1 night
The room was brilliant the waiter who served me put me off my food
The room was brilliant the waiter who served me put me off my food
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Location
Central base near the RSC, river, and main sights, ideal for walking to theatres, shops, and attractions.
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Dan
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
10
Paul
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect in every way. Room superb with all that u need. Comfy bed and very clean. Perfect location next to river basin. We ate at night which along with breakfast was faultless but from check in to check out the staff were awesome with genuine attention to detail. Will be back and will recommend
Perfect in every way. Room superb with all that u need. Comfy bed and very clean. Perfect location next to river basin. We ate at night which along with breakfast was faultless but from check in to check out the staff were awesome with genuine attention to detail. Will be back and will recommend
10
Susan
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable clean with all you might need on your stay. It definitely couldn’t be in a better position for sightseeing and visiting all the attractions.
The staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are very comfortable clean with all you might need on your stay. It definitely couldn’t be in a better position for sightseeing and visiting all the attractions.
10
Alison
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff friendly and professional; room and bathroom spotless; great location
Staff friendly and professional; room and bathroom spotless; great location
10
fiona
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely overnight stay with an excellent breakfast. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful. Ideal location for the RSC. Recommended.
A lovely overnight stay with an excellent breakfast. All the staff we met were friendly and helpful. Ideal location for the RSC. Recommended.
10
John
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good all roind breakfast and room right on the town and by the river front
Good all roind breakfast and room right on the town and by the river front
10
Meg
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
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Candace
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was superb for visiting main sites including Theatre. Staff was super helpful and continental breakfast was more than adequate.
Location was superb for visiting main sites including Theatre. Staff was super helpful and continental breakfast was more than adequate.
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Darren
Aug 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
5 minute walk from centre of town, very close to RSC. Excellent breakfast. Only downside was the lack of car park which meant an additional charge of £20. I sid check prior to booking that there was a car park. Hopefully the website will now show this change.
5 minute walk from centre of town, very close to RSC. Excellent breakfast. Only downside was the lack of car park which meant an additional charge of £20. I sid check prior to booking that there was a car park. Hopefully the website will now show this change.
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Kelly
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Accommodation is right in the centre where all the action is in Stratford upon Avon, perfect for sight seeing, bars and restaurants. Very reasonably priced for this area, room was very spacious with a large window with a view. Tea coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, little seating space and a desk. There was a fan in the room which was perfect and needed as it was a warm day outside. With it being a pub below and the room looking over the pub outside garden, it was a little noisy but expected! Staff were very polite and helpful! Would stay here again!
Accommodation is right in the centre where all the action is in Stratford upon Avon, perfect for sight seeing, bars and restaurants. Very reasonably priced for this area, room was very spacious with a large window with a view. Tea coffee facilities, iron and ironing board, little seating space and a desk. There was a fan in the room which was perfect and needed as it was a warm day outside. With it being a pub below and the room looking over the pub outside garden, it was a little noisy but expected! Staff were very polite and helpful! Would stay here again!
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised, and many enjoyed the on-site pub and restaurant. A small number noted a negative service experience affecting a meal.
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Dan
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
Very nice and conveniently located hotel. Friendly helpful staff great food in the pub.
10
Anna
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The restaurant at this little hotel is outstanding! Check in was done through the register in the pub and it was quick and easy and the staff was delightful.
The restaurant at this little hotel is outstanding! Check in was done through the register in the pub and it was quick and easy and the staff was delightful.
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John
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good all roind breakfast and room right on the town and by the river front
Good all roind breakfast and room right on the town and by the river front
10
Meg
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
Great stay - perfect location for the centre. Room was comfortable and clean with lovely decor. Staff were helpful even letting us leave bags after checkout for our day exploring. Breakfast was delicious too! Would stay here again and reccomend.
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P
Jul 31, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Great location veryclose to theatres. Generous breakfast. Comfy clean room
Great location veryclose to theatres. Generous breakfast. Comfy clean room
10
Mary
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great central location. Staff were lovely and friendly and a pretty good breakfast too
Great central location. Staff were lovely and friendly and a pretty good breakfast too
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Darren
Aug 29, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
5 minute walk from centre of town, very close to RSC. Excellent breakfast. Only downside was the lack of car park which meant an additional charge of £20. I sid check prior to booking that there was a car park. Hopefully the website will now show this change.
5 minute walk from centre of town, very close to RSC. Excellent breakfast. Only downside was the lack of car park which meant an additional charge of £20. I sid check prior to booking that there was a car park. Hopefully the website will now show this change.
10
Karen
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
Room very clean and well presented, staff very professional and welcoming. Ate in bar and food was excellent. Will be staying again
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Peter
Dec 14, 2021
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Stayed 1 night
The room was brilliant the waiter who served me put me off my food
The room was brilliant the waiter who served me put me off my food
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Lee
Oct 21, 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room, great staff, great breakfast
Nice room, great staff, great breakfast
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Rodney
Jun 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Neat place above the pub. If staying in that section, the stairs are quite narrow to get checked luggage up - but doable. We booked through Expedia and it said no attendant on site - so there was confusion on where to leave our bags and we did not receive a response so we ended up paying Premier Inn to hold our bags. But when we got to the hotel after checkin time , there was reception in the Pub. She was very nice and got us checked in quickly. Place was old and could use a dusting of the windows. We used the fan to stay cool but would have liked to prop a window open for a breeze. Bed was comfy enough and had extra pillows. Overall nice stay for the night.
Neat place above the pub. If staying in that section, the stairs are quite narrow to get checked luggage up - but doable. We booked through Expedia and it said no attendant on site - so there was confusion on where to leave our bags and we did not receive a response so we ended up paying Premier Inn to hold our bags. But when we got to the hotel after checkin time , there was reception in the Pub. She was very nice and got us checked in quickly. Place was old and could use a dusting of the windows. We used the fan to stay cool but would have liked to prop a window open for a breeze. Bed was comfy enough and had extra pillows. Overall nice stay for the night.
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Natalie
Jun 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and good food.
Great location and good food.
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Sandra
Jun 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Central for visiting the tourist attractions. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Food is good. Stairs to hotel room can be tricky with cases but rooms are available in an outside building. Would definitely stay again.
Central for visiting the tourist attractions. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Food is good. Stairs to hotel room can be tricky with cases but rooms are available in an outside building. Would definitely stay again.
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JUNE
Jun 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Recommend Pen & Parchment 100% Will definitely book again
Recommend Pen & Parchment 100% Will definitely book again
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Claire
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved this place and would have extended my stay but it was fully booked out. Brilliantly located for Shakespeare sightseeing, everything was within walking distance. Highly recommended.
I loved this place and would have extended my stay but it was fully booked out. Brilliantly located for Shakespeare sightseeing, everything was within walking distance. Highly recommended.
Property Policies
Check-in instructions
Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.
Check-in
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From 14:00 to 22:00
Before 11:00
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FAQs about Pen and Parchment by Greene King Inns
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Stratford-upon-Avon, within a 15-minute drive of Warwick Castle and The Gower Memorial. It is 0.2 mi from Shakespeare's Birthplace and 0.3 mi from Shakespeare Houses.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not specified.
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- 2026-10-28: 180.07595081353762USD
- 2026-10-29: 130.22663251449586USD
- 2026-10-30: 167.87887303479005USD
- 2026-10-31: 234.10473850756838USD
- 2026-11-01: 129.92993043524172USD
- 2026-11-02: 137.9009045318909USD
- 2026-11-03: 161.87878906958008USD
- 2026-11-04: 179.86781101739504USD
- 2026-11-05: 130.22663251449586USD
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- 2026-11-12: 130.22663251449586USD
- 2026-11-13: 158.55289000579836USD
- 2026-11-14: 186.85667902899172USD
- 2026-11-15: 130.22663251449586USD
- 2026-11-16: 137.9009045318909USD
- 2026-11-17: 161.87878906958008USD
- 2026-11-18: 161.87878906958008USD
- 2026-11-19: 135.9008679710083USD
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- 2026-11-21: 210.0952815288086USD
- 2026-11-22: 130.22663251449586USD
- 2026-11-23: 137.9009045318909USD
- 2026-11-24: 161.87878906958008USD
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- 2026-12-13: 113.24885450869752USD
- 2026-12-14: 119.91187401159668USD
- 2026-12-15: 131.90081199420166USD
- 2026-12-16: 131.90081199420166USD
- 2026-12-17: 113.24885450869752USD
- 2026-12-18: 135.9008679710083USD
- 2026-12-19: 186.85667902899172USD
There is no front desk at this property. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Contactless check-out is available.
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