Fodor's Expert Review Arden Hotel

Bedrooms are spacious and discreet with splashes of green, violet, and dark crimson in this redbrick boutique hotel across the road from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Choose a room at the front for a view of the river and theater. The beds are all king-sized, and marble bathrooms have huge mirrors and walk-in showers. Guests can take advantage of the Champagne bar during theater intermissions, take afternoon tea in the Lounge, or pop into the stylish Club Bar for something a little stronger.