Hotel Du Vin Stratford Upon Avon

Really beautiful hotel but unfortunately it was let down by a few things. When we arrived we parked in one of the allotted bays for hotel guests, we were checked in by the receptionist who was abrupt and stuck up, she asked us where we had parked and we were told we had to move as those spaces had been reserved by other guests who were out visiting family and friends. I’m sorry but I am a paying customer and if you leave your parking space that’s not my issue. We had to then search for a tiny space in the local car park and paid £15 for the privilege. We paid extra for a balcony room and when we went onto the balcony we were overlooking the Police Station car park, so I wouldn’t recommend bothering with an upgrade. We didn’t eat in the restaurant, but had drinks in the bar, the service in here was fantastic. Friendly and efficient member of staff and he was on his own and the bar got quite busy. We had breakfast the next morning because I thought it was included but it wasn’t, £44 for poached egg on toast and a full English, such a rip off. Would highly recommend two restaurants that are close by, Turquoise Kitchen is a stunning Turkish restaurant, fantastic service and excellent food. We also ate at Loxleys, beautiful building with fantastic service and amazing food. Wouldn’t stay at this hotel again though, feel it has a lot of potential but it’s trying to be something it’s not.

Great stay. We booked a family room and took our dog. Parking was £15 for 24 hours and the dog was an extra £20 but the hotel were very helpful and friendly.