Hotel Indigo is set in a historic building at 4 Chapel Street, in the centre of town, and mixes period character with a modern boutique style. It has 93 rooms, a garden that guests describe as quiet, a gym and a coffee shop, and The Woodsman restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests give it exceptional marks for service and location, with a rating of about 9.6 out of 10 across around a thousand reviews. It is a good fit for couples and visitors who want style and a central address without the traditional formality of the older hotels. The room mix includes standard rooms with king, queen or twin beds, premium rooms and suites.
Location and getting around
Chapel Street is one of the best addresses in Stratford. The hotel is about a three-minute walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre, one minute from the Town Hall and about six minutes from Shakespeare's Birthplace. The railway station is about twelve minutes on foot. Limited parking is available for a nightly charge on a first-come basis and cannot be reserved, so arrive early or plan to use a public car park.
Rooms and what to ask for
Standard rooms are compact at around 205 square feet, so if you want more space, choose a premium room or a suite. Some rooms have garden views or an outdoor living area, which is a lovely touch in warm weather. The building is historic, and reviewers mention a few stairs without lift access in some parts, and some rooms that show wear, so ask for a room that suits your mobility and noise preferences.
English breakfast is available for an extra charge and gets mixed reviews, while the neighbourhood has plenty of cafes and bakeries nearby.
Who it suits and what to know: couples on a theatre break, first-time visitors and anyone who likes boutique style will enjoy it. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals. Free cancellation is offered on some rates, which helps if the weather affects your plans. The hotel is a short walk from the river, the church and the Birthplace, so you can leave the car at the hotel and cover the whole town on foot.
Why stay here
- ✓Three minutes from the RSC
- ✓The Woodsman restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Garden
- ✓Gym
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Concierge
Good questions
How far is Hotel Indigo from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre?+
It is about a three-minute walk to the RSC and the Swan Theatre. Shakespeare's Birthplace is about six minutes away on foot.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Limited on-site parking is available for a nightly charge, first come first served, and it cannot be reserved. Plan to use a public car park if the hotel's spaces are full.
Are pets allowed?+
No, only service animals are permitted. Check with the hotel if you need to travel with an assistance animal.
