Stratford Hotels: Where to Stay in Ontario
Hotels in Stratford Ontario, checked against official and listing sources. See open hotels, motels and inns near the Festival theatres, with phone numbers.
Sammie O
Hotels in Stratford Ontario range from a boutique hotel with a spa to roadside motels and historic bed and breakfasts. Visitors come mainly for the Stratford Festival. This guide covers the hotels in Stratford we could confirm, flags the gaps and corrects several claims from our earlier version. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.
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Where to Stay in Stratford, Ontario
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The Parlour Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The Parlour Inn stands at 101 Wellington Street in downtown Stratford. Call 519-271-2772 or toll-free 877-728-4036. The hotel has 28 rooms inside a heritage building. The inn says the building has operated since 1871. The Stratford Festival listing places the hotel one block from the Avon Theatre. The hotel joined the Ascend Hotel Collection in early 2020.
Choice Hotels lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. The on-site Parlour Steakhouse serves guests. Choice Hotels lists dogs as allowed, so ask about pet rules before you book. Guests who need step-free access should know the listing mentions elevators and accessible features. Confirm room details by phone.
The Bruce Hotel
The Bruce Hotel sits at 89 Parkview Drive. Call 519-508-7100 or 855-708-7100. Forbes Travel Guide describes a boutique hotel with 25 rooms and suites, 6.5 acres of grounds and English-style gardens. A meetings directory also lists 25 rooms and says the hotel opened in 2014 within walking distance of the Festival Theatre.
Forbes lists a Nordic-style indoor pool, a hydrotherapy tub, a gym and in-room Nespresso machines. The hotel offers massage and in-room spa services. Guests can eat at an on-site restaurant. Forbes does not list check-in or check-out times, so call to confirm both. The Bruce is the most upscale stay in this guide.
Mercer Hotel Downtown, BW Premier Collection
The Mercer Hotel Downtown stands at 104 Ontario Street. The Stratford Festival listing gives 519-271-9202 and describes a 14-room boutique hotel on the second and third floors. Best Western lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.
Our earlier guide praised an indoor pool and a free breakfast buffet here. Best Western lists no pool and no fitness center, and breakfast is available for a fee. The building has no elevator, so guests with limited mobility should call first. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee in rooms and the Mercer Kitchen and Beer Hall on site. Best Western says to contact the hotel about pets.
Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel
The Arden Park Hotel stands at 552 Ontario Street. Call 519-275-2936 or toll-free 877-788-8818. Travelocity lists 144 air-conditioned rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out comes before 11:00 AM.
Both the Festival listing and Travelocity confirm an indoor pool, and the Festival listing adds a hot tub and fitness centre. Parking is free on site. Our earlier guide called breakfast complimentary. Travelocity says a full breakfast is served daily for a fee. Travelocity also lists an electric car charging station. The hotel accepts pets in certain rooms, so request one when you book.
The Stratford Hotel by Hoco Hotels Collection
The Stratford Hotel stands at 107 Erie Street. Call 519-273-1332. The hotel has 12 rooms over two floors in a Victorian-style building. Our earlier guide said the building holds 1875 townhomes and a library. We could not confirm either claim, so we dropped both.
This property has no front desk. Guests register online before arrival and receive an access code by email. Check-in runs from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday and from noon to 3:00 PM on Sundays. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Guests must be 18 or older and the hotel does not accept pets. Parking is by prior request only, so ask before you arrive.
Other Hotels and Motels in Stratford
Several more places offer rooms. We found only one or two sources for each, so treat these details as unconfirmed and phone before you book.
The Windsor Hotel by Hoco Hotels Collection
The Windsor stands at 23 Albert Street. Call 519-272-2581. The Festival listing says the hotel has 35 rooms. Expedia lists a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Pets are not allowed. Expedia says parking is limited and some guests walked to a municipal lot, so confirm parking when you book.
Rodeway Inn and Conference Centre
This large property at 1144 Ontario Street suits drivers. Call 519-273-1150. Expedia lists an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and free parking. Dogs are allowed. The two sources disagree on the room count, with 140 in one and 180 in the other. Ask the hotel for the current number. The Festival listing also mentions electric vehicle chargers.
Perth County Inn
Perth County Inn is a boutique hotel near the river. Call 519-305-5005. Expedia lists river view rooms, a bar and a cafe, with check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The sources give two street names, Ontario Street and Huron Street. Ask for the exact address before you drive. Expedia says parking is limited, and the hotel does not accept pets.
Foster’s Inn and Bentley’s Inn
Foster’s Inn at 111 Downie Street and Bentley’s Inn at 99 Ontario Street appear in the Stratford Festival listing. We found no second source for either, so we cannot confirm current details. The Festival page places Foster’s Inn closest to the Avon and Studio theatres. Call 519-271-1119 for Foster’s and 519-271-1121 for Bentley’s.
Motels in Stratford for Budget Stays
Motels in Stratford sit mostly on Ontario Street at the edge of town. The Festival listing names Majer’s Motel at 2970 Ontario Street East, Suburban Motel at 2808 Ontario Street East and Traveller’s Motel at 784 Ontario Street. The listing says Majer’s has 31 rooms and an outdoor pool. The listing says Suburban has 25 rooms and a pool, and Traveller’s has 24 rooms.
The Festival page carries paid listings, and we found no independent second source for these three motels. Call each one to confirm the motel is open, then ask about the pool, pets and parking. The motels sit away from the theatres, so plan on driving or taking a taxi to a show.
Bed and Breakfasts and Inns in Stratford
Stratford is known for bed and breakfasts in restored homes. The Festival listing names twelve, including Allison’s Brunswick House, Birmingham Manor, Stamp House, Caledonia House, Hughson Hall and Mornington Rose Guest House. The listing also names the River Merchant Inn and Illume Spa, with private suites on the Avon River. A local lodging group called Discover Stratford formed in spring 2024 to promote small lodgings.
We did not verify each bed and breakfast with a second source. Most serve breakfast, and several welcome families. Many have few rooms and fill early during the theatre season. Call the host to confirm availability, breakfast, pets and bathroom setup.
Where to Stay in Stratford, Ontario, by Traveler Type
Theatre fans should look at the Parlour Inn, Foster’s Inn, the Mercer and Perth County Inn. The Parlour Inn sits about one block from the Avon Theatre by the inn’s own words and the Festival listing. Foster’s Inn is described as closest to the Avon and Studio theatres.
Travelers who want a pool should look at the Arden Park, the Rodeway Inn and The Bruce. Families who need space can ask about suites at the Windsor Hotel and The Stratford Hotel. Drivers who want free parking should compare the Arden Park, Rodeway Inn and Parlour Inn, and should still confirm by phone.
Budget travelers should call the motels on Ontario Street. Couples seeking a quiet stay may prefer The Bruce or a bed and breakfast. Anyone with mobility needs should note the Mercer has no elevator. The Parlour Inn lists elevators and accessible features.
Hotels Near Stratford Festival Theatres
The Stratford Festival runs several theatres. The Tom Patterson Theatre opened its 2026 season with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which ran through September 26. The 2026 lineup also included The Tempest, Guys and Dolls and The Importance of Being Earnest. Check stratfordfestival.ca or call 1-800-567-1600 for the next season and ticket dates.
We did not source walking times between each hotel and each theatre. Use the hotel address and a map to judge the walk. The Parlour Inn and Foster’s Inn both say they sit close to the Avon Theatre. The Bruce says guests can walk to the Festival Theatre.
Things to Do Near Your Stratford Hotel
The Shakespearean Gardens in Stratford celebrated 90 years in 2026. The Choice Hotels page mentions the gardens and the Avon River as nearby spots for a picnic. The Stratford Perth Museum and Market Square also appear in local guides, but we did not confirm hours. Check each site before you go.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked the Parlour Inn through Choice Hotels, the Stratford Chamber directory, Stay Magazine and the hotel site. We checked The Bruce through Forbes Travel Guide and a meetings directory. We checked the Mercer on the Best Western site and the Festival listing. We checked the Arden Park, The Stratford Hotel, The Windsor, the Rodeway Inn and Perth County Inn through the Festival listing and Expedia group pages.
We could not confirm any rate, so we quote none. We could not confirm check-in times for The Bruce, the motels or the bed and breakfasts. We dropped the old claims of a library, a gastropub, an indoor pool at the Mercer and free breakfast buffets. Every hotel in the old guide still appears to operate.
How to Choose a Stratford Hotel
Book early for the theatre season. Compare the cancellation rules, ask about parking and check pet rules. Ask whether a front desk operates around the clock. Several small hotels use online check-in or limited desk hours. Read the confirmation email for access codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Stratford Ontario?
Top picks include the Parlour Inn, The Bruce Hotel, the Mercer Hotel Downtown, the Arden Park Hotel and The Stratford Hotel. All five have at least two sources. Call to confirm details.
Where to stay in Stratford, Ontario, for the theatre?
The Parlour Inn, Foster’s Inn and the Mercer sit in the downtown core. The Parlour Inn says the hotel sits one block from the Avon Theatre.
Are there motels in Stratford, Ontario?
Yes. The Festival listing names Majer’s Motel, Suburban Motel and Traveller’s Motel along Ontario Street. Confirm each is open before you drive.
Which Stratford hotels have an indoor pool?
The Bruce, the Arden Park Hotel and the Rodeway Inn list indoor pools. The Mercer has no pool, despite older claims.
Do Stratford hotels allow pets?
Rules vary. The Arden Park and Rodeway Inn allow pets in some cases. The Windsor, The Stratford Hotel and Perth County Inn do not. Ask before you book.
Is parking free at Stratford hotels?
The Parlour Inn, the Arden Park and the Rodeway Inn list free parking. The Stratford Hotel needs a prior request. Confirm parking by phone.
Do we list hotel rates?
No. Rates change daily, so check live prices on Expedia or call the hotel.
Conclusion: Choosing Hotels in Stratford Ontario
Stratford offers a deep lodging list for a small city. The Parlour Inn, The Bruce, the Mercer, the Arden Park and The Stratford Hotel are the best confirmed hotels in Stratford Ontario. Motels and bed and breakfasts add choice. Call ahead, confirm parking and pets, and book early for the theatre season.
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