THE ARDEN Hotel in Stratford is for sale with a guide price of £6million.
The historic Grade II listed hotel on Waterside, opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, has 45 bedrooms, together with landscaped gardens. The hotel is also home to the two AA Rosette No. 44 Brasserie.
The building has a long history. William Shakespeare’s father, John, built a property for the the 1,500-strong town in the late 17th century, which the Arden was part of. It has been claimed the playwright even wrote some of his works in the gardens.
Since then, the building has gone through many transformations and owners, but officially became a hotel in 1965.
The Arden is being sold by estate agent Knight Frank which said the hotel had demonstrated a strong trading track record, generating an expected turnover of approximately £3million, with further scope for growth.
Matthew Smith, partner at Knight Frank Hotel Agency, said: “The Arden Hotel represents a prime hospitality asset in one of the UK’s most established cultural destinations, with a truly unrivalled location overlooking the River Avon and immediately adjacent to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
“Alongside its strong operational performance, the asset offers clear opportunities for further value creation, making it a highly compelling investment proposition.”
The Arden has been part of the award-winning Eden Hotel Collection since 2010. Eden, which was crowned AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2024/25, also owns Mallory Court Hotel and Spa in Leamington.
The Arden Hotel is on the market with a guide price of £6million.
