Highly recommend this lovely B&B in Stratford that is within walking distance to all the…read moreperformance venues and numerous restaurants. Hosts Kim and Kevin are so welcoming and knowledgeable about all the doings in Stratford. The house is impeccably decorated, with tons of books to read and spaces to sit outside and enjoy the gardens. Refrigerators for personal use. Rooms and beds are comfortable and many have private decks. Tea and cookies always available. The most wonderful thing is that a big thermos of coffee is brought up into hallway in early morning for self serve. How great is that? No getting dressed! Outstanding ample breakfast each day featuring top notch very fresh and innovative breakfast items. A station with granola, fresh breads, croissants, biscuits and homemade jams starts one off. Then a hot item of astonishing quality. Dietary restrictions accommodated. Cannot wait to return next year!

I spent a night here yesterday while in town for a conference at the theatre. Normally, I am not…read moreinclined to opt for a B & B, but I am very pleased that I put aside my normal doubts and gave the Old Rectory a go. Making my arrangements to stay here was very easy. Kevin got back to me immediately and replied to my inquiry and we quickly and efficiently arranged everything. My friend and I arrived a bit earlier than we'd initially indicated, but both Kevin and Kim were welcoming and helpful. We were shown to a reasonable sized room on the second floor and all necessary amenities were explained to us. The decor of the place wasn't really my cup of tea, but the room was clean and cozy, so I can put aside my own personal aesthetic. The private bathroom was a decent size and well laid out. The bed was a wee bit smaller than I'd imagined, but it was very comfortable. My favourite part of my stay though hands down had to be my breakfast! Because Kevin and Kim knew we had an early start, they got breakfast going extra early for us. We started with freshly baked croissants, lemon poppy seed cake, and assorted fresh berries. DEELISH! Then we had poached eggs with hollandaise sauce with heirloom tomato on a wonderfully salty rosti. SO SO GOOD!!! The eggs were cooked to perfection and the splash of pesto on the tomato added a perfect kick. I was in heaven. I love coming to Stratford to see the theatre. Next year, I am totally coming back here, but I am going to make sure that I have dinner at the Old Rectory too!

The Bruce is a fantastic hotel In Stratford. Excellent service, wonderful food and lovely…read moreaccomodations. VERY spacious rooms, beautifully appointed rooms and grounds. Extremely quiet. Lots of unexpected charming touches, very well thought out. Love, Love, Love! A must stay if you're visiting Stratford!

One of the highlights of our Easter weekend trip to Stratford was having a brunch and tour at the…read moreBruce Hotel!! I totally did not expect this high quality in service and food. Beautiful decor! It is so elegant and heavenly white with classical or piano concerto playing in the background!! The dining area could not have been anymore romantic and intimate. My beau and I loved the open brunch table in the centre of the main dining area, where you can get endless servings of fruits including strawberries, pineapples, and dragonfruits!! We have never eaten dragonfruits for brunch at any hotel before! So exotic! We ate so many slices. Service was a collective team effort and everyone was welcoming, attentive and super friendly. I can tell that they all enjoyed working there from their seemingly genuine smiles and bubbly personalities! The food there was so good!! Everything was cooked to perfection! We had their prix Fixe Easter brunch special and it was worth every dollar!! What a beautiful way to celebrate both Easter and my beau's birthday!! My beau was so impressed and thankful of me for booking and paying for brunch here that he is planning to treat me here next year for his not so surprising proposal!!! When the staff knew of his plans, the receptionist immediately gave us a tour of their suites and amenities!! What excellent and attentive service!! I will definitely come back here in the near future for a couple retreat or weekend getaway!! Stratford is such a cute town with so many good restaurants and hotels open during their famous and busy Stratford Festival season, but this hotel and restaurant really stood out to the both of us!! 5/5 would highly recommend!!

My friends were interested in a B&B but since I like cleanliness and privacy, they kindly selected…read morea hotel in the heart of the Stratford community for us. Mercer Hotel is a small, mom-and-pop type hotel that sits atop a popular bar/restaurant. The hotel is located in front of the river, a good landmark to follow to get to the theater. My room was quite spacious, with a view of the main drag. The bathroom was small though. My friends' was considerably smaller and darker - we both paid the same price. We were all settled in before we discovered the difference; I would have offered to trade otherwise. The room included the requisite desk and flat-screen TV. As well, I liked the very comfy chairs in room, perfect for reading or doing the mini crossword on the NYT app. The hotel was in close proximity to coffee and shopping - is there anything more that is needed on a weekend? I appreciate that we were allowed to book only one day of the weekend. It seemed that many hotels wanted to maximize profits with guests for the entire weekend. Our room generously included parking in a nearby lot. Check-in occurred behind the bar. It seemed a bit chaotic contributing to a clerical error - I was charged for both mine and my friend's rooms. A few other things to note: (1) the bed was harder than what I am accustomed to and (2) there is no elevator.

My wife and I loved staying here and will return if/when we visit Stratford again…read more The location is as good as it gets if you plan to explore downtown on foot. Lots of restaurants, cafes, high end pubs, boutique stores, gift shops, chocolateries, and various other attractions are within immediate proximity. We didn't need our car at all. The restaurant downstairs (which is called Mercer Hall, and is the ground floor of the hotel) is excellent. And I may write a separate review for it later. Mentioning it here because you can literally walk downstairs from your room and have access to an upscale dining option. The hotel staff were great. Brooke at the front desk was super helpful getting us checked in / settled in, and communicating when I had questions. Everyone we interacted with throughout our stay was friendly. The room was cozy and comfortable. It was also really ROMANTIC. Fireplace + jacuzzi jetted tub + king size bed. Use your imagination. ------ Overall it was an A+ experience; but there are a couple caveats to be aware of: * Parking is somewhat confusing. If you're facing the front of the hotel, there is an alleyway on the right you need to drive into. Then after driving a bit there is a lot to the right that has spaces with "Mercer guest" signs on each. * Stairs, stairs, stairs. There is no elevator, so either pack light or be prepared to get your lifting workout in. The hotel is really a beautiful historic building. But it's also a maze of staircases. Neither of these were a problem for us, but the stairs in particular might not be ideal for those who have knee issues, for example.

I had a marvelous time at the Parlous Inn and would absolutely return. If I could give half stars…read morethis would easily be a 4.5 star experience. The Parlour Inn is a small hotel in the heart of Stratford with plenty of parking, the roomiest of rooms, and a nice attached restaurant. It is partially a historic building, partially an addition. I stayed here for a week and genuinely enjoyed the experience. I booked a two-queen bedroom that had a ton of space. Now I will admit this is where one of the downsides was because despite all this space there wasn't enough drawer space for our small garments that couldn't be hung up. Yet it was a minor inconvenience considering everything else. The bathtub was nice, water pressure great, and water temperature superb. Every night when we returned there was a single rose on the bed! How utterly sweet is that! I had a whole boutique by the time we left! Sadly they would not have survived the trip back home. The walls were a bit thin but that was only problematic on one night when the room next door became rowdy. They eventually calmed down. The restaurant downstairs was super cute and a great place to go for an evening cocktail. Service was a bit all over the place in a charming haphazard way. Many of the younger servers were very new to the job and were still learning which they explained when there were hiccups. I don't think most of them were ever taught how to mix a drink but they did their very best! I very much enjoyed my breakfasts there. I found the dinner food to be fairly ok, but the breakfast shined! Again, service was all over the map 80% of the time but they were very nice about the whole thing and we weren't in any rush. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the theatre and a pick up. I can't tell you how awesome this is. Initially I was planning on walking everywhere but it quickly became apparent that my mother had misjudged her physical stamina when she agreed to this plan so I was uncertain how this would work. The shuttle service was a vacation-saver. The drivers were super nice, the ability to be dropped off right in front helped my mother, and it was always timely. I honestly had a fantastic time here and would absolutely return!

The hotel, bar area and our room are so beautiful. Love the historic ceiling and stained glass…read morewindows. A very friendly staff is also a plus. Dinner was fabulous last night with a 6 oz strip steak with mashed potatoes and vegetables and a wonderful antique rose cocktail. Dessert was the yummy pavlova. Can't wait to come back!

We spent the weekend at the Best Western Plus in Stratford while attending a friend's wedding…read morenearby. All in all, I'd recommend the hotel because it's clean (excluding the dust along the bed's headboard -- yikes), quiet (there was another wedding happening at the hotel the nights we stayed and I didn't hear a thing), and the super friendly staff. Everyone I encountered was personable and professional, and the front desk staff were top notch. My biggest issue was with the food from the in-house bar and lounge. It wasn't a huge issue, but when you order a jumbo shrimp cocktail, you expect jumbo shrimp. What I got was 6 cooked-to-death regular shrimp and watery salsa for $13.99. The wings were solid and the omelette I had for breakfast was tasty and filling, but if we stayed again, based on price and quality of food, we would probably be dining out. Overall, a positive experience!

The worst stay in any hotel ever. The bathroom smelled of…read moremold and the sitting room was stuffed with mismatched furniture.

We stayed one night at this inn. We did everything online. They sent the key code 2 hours before…read morechecking in. Our room was the mini and first on the left. It had a super hero theme. The bed was comfortable, huge walkin shower with beautiful coloured tiles. I like the window over looks the water. And you're located in the heart of the city near Shakespeare park. And you're connected to the Relic bar and cafe. Everything went well. The place is quiet and clean. They have parking with 4 spots and they were taken. We had to park 5 minutes away. They have designated spots with the name of the Inn. Now someone with mobility issues may have a problem. We also had issues with the tv and ended up staying on one channel the whole time. Despite that it was great experience.

We inadvertently entered the hotel through the wrong door. We were met by the owner who instead of…read moresimply redirecting us started insulting us for making this simple error - nothing had been damaged or disrupted. My partner told him he was being very rude. He then said he didn't want people like us at his hotel and was cancelling our reservation and refunding our money. When my partner apologized - sincerely, not sarcastically - he attacked her "attitude" and completed the transaction on his phone as we looked on aghast. Interestingly when I called their office several hours later to inquire why the refund had not come through I was told he had cancelled another customer's reservation. I guess we are not all perfect after all.

We enjoyed our Stay at the Stratford Hotel. Beautiful small…read moreboutique hotel. Wonderful staff and lovely ambiance. Delicious continental breakfast. Will definitely come back.

No air conditioning! The room was really warm, and we couldn't turn the pilot light off of the…read morefireplace. We opened the windows to get some air; one didn't even have a screen! Emails went unanswered. Parking is an additional fee (not free as stated).

I recently went to Stratford and stayed at this lovely bed and breakfast with 2 friends for a girls…read moreweekend. We had a wonderful time. The owners are very accommodating and friendly and breakfast was delicious. The house itself is really something. Well restored and comfortable with a beautiful garden overlooking the river and right near all the action. We'll go back.

Leave your car in the River Garden House lot and walk to everything in Stratford. The house is…read morebeautifully restored, the breakfast is delicious, and some rooms look out over the river. George and Christine, the owners, are incredibly accommodating.

What a lovely, warm and welcoming environment! The breakfasts are really beyond imagining-not…read morebecause they are too much of anything, but because each one is made up of home-created fruits, glorious eggs, homemade breads or biscuits, usually a home-smoked meat all self-served at a common table. The rooms (with decks or patios) are generous, the beds are comfortable and the closed-in porch and living room is a great place to read the papers or meet up with friends. The hosts provide substantial information on restaurants and current things to do before or after the plays. We've stayed there twice recently, and brought friends who loved it as well, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else when we go to Stratford.

We recently stayed there in the "inn" part and the location couldn't be more unfortunate. It's on a…read morebusy, four lane road with trucks and heavy traffic starting early in the morning. Our room faced the road and it felt like we were downtown Toronto. Besides the road noises, the beds were too short and rooms tiny with no space for even a table. The walls are very thin and you can hear your neighbors talk, cough, sneeze, snore, etc. like they're right next to you. Definitely not the Stratford experience we expected and we were glad to leave after four days.