Overlooking the RSC Theatre, this 17th-century riverside hotel has parking and a bar. The town centre is a 5-minute walk away and the rail station is 15 minutes' walk from the building. Le Bistrot Pierre offers French cuisine and a superb river view, while The Bear Bar and Kitchen serves traditional English dishes. Guests can also relax in the courtyard garden at Macdonald Swan's Nest. The spacious rooms all have a 26-inch Freeview LCD TV, a walk-in monsoon shower and free mineral water. Many rooms also feature scenic views of the hotel's garden. Guests have free access to the leisure facilities at the nearby Macdonald Alveston Manor, featuring a pool, gym, sauna and steam room.