Falcon Hotel - the old bit!
by YPieFrom the front, it's a really quaint, old, half timbered inn. There are apparently some rooms in the old bit, but I wasn't lucky enough to get one of them (but then paying £40 per night rather than the rack rate of £105 per night, I didn't expect to!).
At the back is a 1960s extension that houses most of the bedrooms. The one I stayed in was a decent size and had all the amenities I'd expect of a 3* hotel, but it wasn't what you'd imagine from the front. Going down the corridor, what it reminded me of most was the old student halls of residence I used to live in when I was at university. Which is possilby not the best look for a hotel!
I have no complaints, and the location's great (on the corner of Chapel Street and Scholars Lane, opposite Nash's House and the Guild Chapel), but it's not what it looks like on the photos.
On the plus side, it has a big car park at the back which was a huge bonus, parking in the middle of town can be tricky/expensive, so getting parking with the hotel was a big plus point. Plus the bar and restaurant are in the old part of the building, so you can soak up the atmosphere when you're not in your room. There's also a nice garden in the middle, which is quite peaceful as it's off the road.
Sorry for not filling in the price comparisons, I can never remember what the exchange rate is for USD! Also, it depends what deal you get. On the rate I got (£40 per night) it's fairly cheap, but if you're paying the full £105 then there's almost certainly cheaper accommodation in Stratford).
There are nice old bits, but you might not be staying in them.
