Heintzman Music Suite: A Symphony of History and Comfort. At the River Merchant Inn & Spa, this suite offers a musical journey through Stratford’s past. With 2 bedrooms, a chef's kitchen, and modern conveniences like free parking and pin-pad access, it’s your perfect base for exploring Stratford’s Avon River, downtown, and cultural scenes
At the River Merchant Inn & Spa, your 1000 sq ft beautifully decorated and fully furnished private retreat is on the bank of the picturesque Avon River. This full size 2 bedroom apartment is a historical experience describing, with archive pictures and rare music memorabilia, the original uses of this unique downtown building beginning in 1909 as the Heintzman Pipe & Piano Company. Upon 2018 restoration, this building was the winner of the 2018 James D Anderson Heritage Restoration Award. After a day of walking just steps from your door to any of the 3 Stratford Festival Theatres, and many riverside and downtown activities, relax in the elegant Modern Musical Glam decorating by the fireplace, listening to a selection vintage vinyl on the record player, unwind in the deep soaker bathtub, or re-energize at the attached Illume Spa. Your Suite is located in the heart of Stratford’s beautiful, historic, tourist downtown with shops, outdoor cafes, restaurants, and activities. Other jewels in the crown of this one-of-a-kind Heintzman Music Suite are the picturesque views of the river and downtown core as well as the abundant light from the soaring 8’ windows. In addition, the new state of the art Chef’s kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances, dinner service and cookware, essentials like spices, coffee and tea’s, and is ready for the fresh ingredients you can find at the weekend Farmer’s Market in the downtown square. Free in-suite laundry is provided for your convenience. It is the perfect getaway for families, friends, couples, or business.
More Details About your Heintzman Music Suite:
The bright and spacious chef’s kitchen has:
-Full size stove, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, small appliances, dinner service, all cookwear and utensils, and comfortable dinner seating for 6.
-Spices, sugar, cooking oils, coffee, and tea’s. Teapot accepts loose leaf tea.
-Linens, dish soap and detergent, paper towels
-44” Skylight
The full size living room includes:
-8’ windows over-looking the historic downtown
-50” flat screen LED HDTV with Netflix access and Bell Fibe TV
-Bluetooth sound bar
-Laptop desk and high speed WIFI throughout the entire suite
-Cozy and warm gas fireplace
-Selection of vinyl and record player, games and books
-River Picnic basket with blanket, pillows, and wine glasses for your enjoyment.
The romantic Bedroom #1 features:
-Serta Perfect Sleeper® King size bed
-Hypoallergenic duvet and assortment of pillows for your comfort, all linens.
-Room darkening shades
-40” flat screen LED HDTV with Netflix access
-Alarm clock/radio with phone dock, and ambient sleep aiding music and lighting.
The beautifully decorated Bedroom #2 features:
-Serta Perfect Sleeper® Queen size bed
-Hypoallergenic duvet and assortment of pillows for your comfort, all linens.
-44” Skylight
-40” flat screen LED HDTV with Netflix access
-Bathrobes
-Alarm clock/radio with phone dock, and ambient sleep aiding music and lighting.
Bathroom includes:
-Shower/Deep soaker bath tub
-Vanity mirror and hairdryer
-Hand soap and lotion, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, all towels
Laundry Room:
-Free in-suite laundry machines with detergent and fabric softener.
-Iron and ironing board.
The River Merchant Inn also offers 1 FREE designated parking space. This is located nearby on Cobourg St.
Your entire suite is easily accessed from a private entrance at 35 York St. (UNIT B).
Host will be available by phone for any and all questions, however will not be on site.
Within a 1-5 minute walk from your door you can enjoy:
-Illume Spa pampering.
-Newly rebuilt Tom Patterson Theatre
-Serene Picnics and Feed the Ducks in the shade of the trees on the river’s edge
-Walks or Runs on the 5 km paved path that runs along the river and onto its bridges and island.
-Canoe and Paddleboat Rentals to float among the swans and discover the river’s inlets
-Tranquil River Boat Cruise.
-Live music Jazz Barge that floats down the river
-Picturesque historic downtown Shops, Outdoor Cafes, and Restaurants.
-Flowering Shakespearean Gardens
-Sunday Farmer’s Market in the town square.
-Brewery Tours with Herald Haus Brewery or Black Swan Brewery
-Public Swimming pool.
Within a 5-10 minute walk from your door you can enjoy:
-Avon Theatre and Festival Theatre
-Saturdays & Sundays in Summer “Art In The Park” along the river’s edge
-William Allman Memorial Hockey Arena
Within a 5-15 minute drive you can enjoy:
-Golf course
-Hiking at Avon Trail
-St Jacob’s: Mennonite Farmer’s Market, outlet mall, and historic downtown shops
-Martin’s Apple Farm
- Lake Victoria
Within a 15-60 minute drive you can enjoy:
-Professional hockey (London Knights, Hamilton Bulldogs, Toronto Marlies, Toronto Maple Leafs)
-Shopping in Toronto, London, or Kitchener/Waterloo,
-Airports: Hamilton and Waterloo 45 minute drive. Toronto 60 minute drive.
