Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon by IHG
Restored Tudor inn
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Renovated
2019
Price
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Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGRestored Tudor inn
The former Falcon Hotel still runs like a classic coaching inn, warmed by wood fires, local ales, and charcoal cooking.
What it’s good at
Notable
Original sixteenth-century timber framing and exposed attic beams preserve the former Falcon Hotel.
Listed
Guest rooms span three eras, contrasting Tudor joinery with Georgian townhouse detailing.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the building incorporates elements that date back to the 15th century, and however contemporary its interiors may be, there’s never a shortage of antique atmosphere.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors face Shakespeare's New Place, and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a short stroll away.
The rooms
Tudor rooms keep their original timber beams and sloping ceilings. The rest take on Georgian townhouse or modern styles.
The gym
Treadmills, elliptical trainers, and a rack of free weights line the fitness room, set over polished wood floors.
The Woodsman Restaurant
Timber counter seats overlook the open kitchen, and an adjacent zinc bar serves drinks beside a brick fireplace.
At the table
Private parties dine at a long table beneath the Feasting Room's exposed timber beams, or beside open brick fireplaces.
How it began
The property was first licensed as an inn in the 1650s, later hosting the Royal Shakespeare Club for annual dinners.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.