Stone Maiden Inn

This was, without question, the worst inn experience we’ve ever had. My spouse compared it to Fawlty Towers—except here there was nothing funny about it. We arrived a little early, with email permission to park, and tried to let someone know we were there. The only “welcome” was a sign with Tim and Andrea’s phone numbers. After 5 p.m., we both started calling and texting. Tim, the owner, never once responded. Andrea answered but never followed through on her promise to call back. All we were trying to do was let them know we couldn’t make the arbitrary 6 p.m. registration cut-off. When we arrived 45 minutes after 6, the front door had notes for two other late guests—but not for us. How could there be when they wouldn't respond during registration time? We rang the service bell multiple times, called again, and eventually Tim wandered in. Instead of greeting us, he curtly reminded us that check-in was 4–6 p.m., as if we were misbehaving children. He then escorted us to our 3rd floor room in icy silence. The room itself was just as bad. He told us we wouldn’t need the air conditioning because it would be “cool outside" as if he was trying to save every penny. One of the single beds was tilted so badly my husband spent the night sliding toward the edge, convinced the bed was trying to push him out. We left at first light. We could not get out fast enough. For anyone considering this place: don’t. There is nothing welcoming here, only hostility and neglect. This inn doesn’t just lack hospitality—it seems to resent the very idea of guests. Why be an innkeeper if your guests are such an inconvenience?

Excellent for an overnight stay to take in a Play.

Delightful historic building with amazing antique decor. Convenient location close to downtown Stratford and Avon theatre.