The Mary Arden Inn

Excellent value. Easy to find. Lovely room (11). Big bathroom with bath and shower. Can't fault it for a stop over. Food in bar was good value and we just got our order in on time (8pm). All staff seemed great.

Our group booked 7 rooms and I was with my wife. First problem was accessing our room (no. 7) as the key in the door would not turn for me or the next 3 people who tried. It was eventually accessed through a window and given to a later couple who could not lock the door. We were then allocated room 1. Once I stumbled through the door as did'nt notice the drop after the door (no warning) we discovered a cavernous room with a 4 poster bed, 1 chair, no table and a large bathroom. Could not make the brand new shower work and when enquired was advised of a hidden button on the side to press. Worked great then but the flow exceeded the drainage so could not spent long there. Breakfast next day for 12 of us was in a dingy room, coffee machines and half the toaster didnt work, tea was offered in a packet with no teapot and a packet of bread was put on the counter along with a choice of 3 cereals. There were other issues but basically accommodation was a mess - at least the bed was comfortable.

Spent 2 nights here - 19th & 20th July. A lovely quiet place to stay. Clean and comfortable room. The landlord and landlady were friendly and welcoming as were all the staff. A 5 minute walk to the railway station with direct links to Stratford Upon Avon town and Birmingham Bull Ring shopping centre. The evening meals were very tasty with large portions. Would definitely stay here again.