2 Best Hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England, England

Background Illustration for Hotels

Stratford and Warwick have accommodations to fit every wallet. Because Stratford is so popular with theatergoers, book well ahead. Most hotels offer discounted two- and three-day packages. Near Stratford, a number of top-notch country hotels guarantee discreet but attentive service—at fancy prices. Birmingham's hotels, geared to the convention crowd and often booked well in advance, are mostly bland and impersonal, but a few are sophisticated; look for weekend discounts. In the countryside, many ancient inns and venerable Regency-style houses have been converted into hotels.

Chester Grosvenor Hotel

$$$ | Eastgate, Chester, CH1 1LT, England Fodor's Choice

Handmade Italian furniture and swaths of French silk fill this luxury downtown hotel in a Tudor-style building, which was established in 1865. Marble bathrooms, high-definition TVs, and a first-class spa are among the luxurious amenities. There are two restaurants: the fine dining Arkle restaurant and the more relaxed La Brasserie, with an indoor barbecue. The intimate library is a perfect spot for afternoon tea.

Pros

  • Pampered luxury
  • Superb food
  • Excellent service and facilities

Cons

  • No private parking
  • Spa is small
  • Extra for cooked breakfast
Eastgate, Chester, CH1 1LT, England
01244-324024
hotel Details
80 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

Quick Facts

New Hall Hotel & Spa

$$$ | Walmley Rd., Birmingham, B76 1QX, England Fodor's Choice

A tree-lined drive leads through 26 acres of gardens and open fields to this moated, 12th-century manor house, where public rooms reflect the hotel’s long history with touches such as 16th-century oak paneling and Flemish glass, 18th-century chandeliers, and a 17th-century stone fireplace. Guest rooms, most in a more modern section, are done in contemporary English country style with plain and print fabrics and marble-tile baths. Sophisticated British cuisine is served in the very grand Bridge restaurant, while coffees and digestifs can be taken in the Terrace Lounge and Bar. The hotel is seven miles northeast of the city center.

Pros

  • Historic building
  • Beautiful grounds
  • Excellent spa

Cons

  • A little difficult to locate
  • Far from city center
  • Might be a bit staid for some
Walmley Rd., Birmingham, B76 1QX, England
0121-3782442
hotel Details
60 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

Quick Facts