We had the pleasure of staying at the Stone Maiden Inn for our little Stratford adventure from June…read more2nd to June 5th, 2022. This was our first stay together at a Bed and Breakfast and we were thrilled beyond all expectations. The property itself is a wonderfully cared for 1873 Victorian mansion. The interior is a pleasant balance of eclectic and period appropriate décor, with stunning wallpaper and interesting knick-knacks throughout the edifice. We stayed in La Grande Chambre, and were extremely pleased with the layout, which included a well-appointed bathroom, and a nicely sized makeup area. Moving into the main bedroom, we were delighted with the comfortable king-size bed, a nicely carved wardrobe and a multitude of shaded windows. Each morning greeted us with a new breakfast menu with a couple of delicious choices, preceded by a scrumptious appetizer. Each day's breakfast ended up being a fun and tasty treat. The location of the inn was another pleasant surprise, as it is situated minutes away from the downtown area, and close to the Stratford Festival theatres. The inn is also a few steps away from the wonderful walking paths along the Avon river. Fortuitously, the Stone Maiden is tucked far enough out of the way that we felt sheltered from the hustle and bustle, which comes with a tourist city. All in all, the inn and meals were absolutely spectacular, yet they paled in comparison to the geniality of our host. Upon meeting Tim, we could tell that this was a man who loved his job and took pride in not only the inn but also the hospitality he offered to each of his guests. Tim radiated positivity and exuded all the qualities of a true hotelier. Tim and Johanne turned a great stay into a perfect one. Not only will we be back to the Stone Maiden Inn on our next trip to Stratford, we will recommend it to any that are looking to visit. Beata and James

Arrived to celebrate our anniversary. Disappointed does not fully describe how we feel about our…read moreaccommodations. We were escorted to a shabby tiny bedroom by the owner Tim. We were told that it was a full house and there wasn't another room to be switched to. We will make the best of a pricey mistake!

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.

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

Check in was ok - nobody acknowledged us while we waited while the two ladies behind the desk took…read moremultiple reservations from the calls they were on. Even a friendly nod would have been appreciated. When the lady did check us in she caught and us that there were quite a few high school and little school hockey teams so it was probably going to get loud at times. The first evening was great, it wasn't very loud as the kids had not checked in yet. The next day was another story. in the afternoon, what appeared to be middle school kids, and probably their younger siblings essentially overtook the hallways with yelling and screaming while running around. Several rooms opened up the doors and told the kids to quiet down and finally some fathers came out to kind of help ensure that the kids were quiet. The hotel does have a 10 PM curfew but the fathers said the kids had a 9 PM curfew. That sounded perfect.! Later that evening, all hell broke loose as the teenagers got wild in the hallways. They ran around slamming into walls and doors. They yelled and swore (f-bombs). Long story short, many rooms ended up calling the front desk to complain in police were eventually called out as it was 1130 at night. One room in particular was very bad, across the hall from us, and the police entered that bedroom at some point The next morning, I went to the front desk and asked if they knew if the coach of these teenagers was still around. Of course, they said they had no idea. I hope the coach finds out how horribly these teenagers acted and removed them from the games this weekend. But the way these entitled teens were acting , I highly doubt it. The hotel also said that each room had to have an adult chaperone, but there was no way an adult was in some of these bedrooms. The yelling and roughhousing in the rooms just would not have occurred if a parent was in there, so I really am doubting what the hotel said about each room needing a chaperone. Would I come back here again? Possibly but I would definitely make sure that there was not going to be any sports teams staying there.

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).

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 have been to Stratford, Ontario, a few times, and stayed here at the Parlour Inn. The quality…read moreseems to have deteriorated after the pandemic. Our room looked nice: a huge jacuzzi tub in the corner (not in the bathroom). Quaint and beautifully decorated (old school inn vibe). BUT: A lot of things do not work. Air con does not work at all. Room got stuffy. Jacuzzi tub? Water is leaking into it from the faucet. In the bathroom there is no shower gel (they put lots of moisturizer, shampoo, etc). Must be an oversight by housekeeping. No in-room safe either. Windows can only open tiny bit (we needed to open windows for fresh air). Elevator so slow, glacial speed. Staircase was nowhere to be found! Several times we were in a hurry ... and the backlog was just crazy. Breakfast: why open the restaurant only at 8 am!? Too late for conferences. Slow service. Spotty too. They forgot our yoghurt parfait. Everything is slow here. If you stay here, better not be in a hurry. Nothing will get done in time. Breakfast itself is alright (see photos). Restaurant is beautiful with stained glasses. All clients seem to have retired. There's a retirement home vibe ...

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.

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!

If I could describe our visit in one word it would be idyllic. From check in to checkout 2 days…read morelater everything was perfect. Mindy gave us our key and lots of information about Stratford and the Shakespeare Festival (which is why we came here). She and her husband were welcoming and very nice. When we entered our room, we were greeted with two dark chocolates and a THANK YOU card by our bed. The bed was comfortable for 2 nights' restful sleep. The table and chairs by the window were comfortable to enjoy the view & reading materials. A small fridge kept our drinks and food cold. We don't drink coffee, but we had a Keurig and coffee packets with the necessary extras. The air conditioner kept the room cool, the lighting was all we needed, & outlets were enough for charging all of our electronics. A small closet had all the hangers we needed, as well as an iron & ironing board. We enjoyed our quiet room and the peaceful surroundings for three days & two nights. The pool looked inviting, but we did not have time to use it. We did use & like the ice machine, and TV. We hope to return next year for the Festival!

Lovely people. Room was very clean and comfortable. Just 5-10 minutes away from the theaters by car.read more