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Reviews of Old Swan Hotel 4 stars

Swan Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SR, United Kingdom

#21 of 22 hotels in Harrogate

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4169 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    a curtain had come off it's hook and the nets had a tear in them. The room smelt damp. the TV would only switch off at the wall.

    spacious room, choice of breakfast, central Harrogate location, friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception wasn't manned when we first arrived.

    The suite was a great size. Very helpful staff for leaving luggage.Good choice for breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very creaky floorboards No plug by kettle had to move kettle etc when wanting a drink

    Location parking comfortable bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    A Charming Characterful Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting hot water for the bath/sink was something of a lottery and could take an eternity to arrive when it was available. I tried booking an evening meal on our first night several days before arriving, but the restaurant was already fully booked!

    A hotel with enough parking on-site is a rarity these days, but we were always able to park every day after returning from trips out! An old hotel with plenty of character and interesting decor. A hotel that suits the more mature guest!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, food good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    A very comfortable stay for a good break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't have a view from our window only roof sky lights. This wasn't mentioned in the room advertisement at the time of booking. Didn't like the automatic addition of the service charge in the restaurant and bar lounge. Although you can take it off it should remain at the customers discretion.

    Great location for town centre. Nice surroundings in bar and lounge areas. Nice to have biscuits in the room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    location great , rooms clean and comfortable, breakfast good traditional fare, diner was good,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Younger inexperienced serving staff

    Location, excellent, breakfast, excellent, service good, room was large and comfortable and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Car parking is surrounded with large tress, with birds nesting or roosting. Big job to clan car on return home. Bed a little on the small side.

    Good location near centre of town. Staff freindly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing089

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Hotel suited our location particularly with parking on site
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner was not very good , limited choice when staying three nights. Same menu each night.

    Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Love the historic feel of the place, excellent food, breakfast choices.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I was disappointed that the indicator lights on the lift was still out of action, as they were last year.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Great fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    History and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    3 night stay
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Automatic service charge added on drinks and food bill which can work out quite expensive if with a party Menu was the same over our 3 night stay so did not vary, especially if you are a vegetarian

    Very good location to visit Harrogate Parking at night was adequate although it cost £10 per night

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in central Harrogate ...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room on the top floor was clean and comfortable with a lovely big bathroom. However, impossible to sit up in bed (my treat to myself on holiday watching tv) due to the sloped roof. Maybe think about reconfiguring the room layout

    Loved the central location which was walkable to everything... Staff were really friendly and helpful, breakfast was excellent and freshly cooked

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the fact that there is no fridge.there should be a small fridge.

    Very neat environment. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I also liked the breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location in a fantastic town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom cramped..

    Great bar..excellent breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    A very enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The single room only had a padded desk chair I would have liked an easy chair to sit and relax in. The tv remote had a intermittent power button.

    Both single and double rooms were clean and tidy, the beds comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. The hotels central location is perfect as a base to explore Harrogate.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was lumpy and obviously needed replacing in our room. A little drab for our tastes; the room needed some cheerfulness adding to it

    Character of the place and lovely big outside lawn. Plenty of parking. Good bar with private little alcoves. Good breakfast with plenty of choice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed. Very relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfectly clean and adequate hotel for short stay with pleasant staff, decent food and parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When I booked the room there was an option to include dinner for an additional £40, which I included on the presumption this would show a saving on the menu price. I could have bought the same three-course meal on the day for £27.50, which was disappointing. Lesson learnt, investigate the full facilities before adding extras. There was no toilet brush in the bathroom, the sink plug did not hold water, the passenger lift takes longer to arrive than it takes to walk up three flights of stairs and there is no indicator as to which floor it’s on. No mention on booking that parking on site is first come, first served and charged at £10 extra per day.

    Older, traditional hotel in nice grounds in a quiet location close enough to town centre for access, with all the essential facilities and pleasant staff. Room was very tidy and clean. Dinner was better quality than expected, however, not plentiful. Breakfast was average quality but plentiful. Ample parking on site, albeit that the overflow parking is 50 yards up a steep hill.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location and helpful staff. Quaint old building that deserves the restoration it is getting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed. It’s OK to have the headboard fixed to the wall but with a wobbly bed on wheels, the 2 separate when you sit up in bed as the bed rolls forward and you fall into the gap. Not comfortable.

    Location, lawn at front, parking, room, recent carpet and decoration investment. I hope the investment continues as features such as the rotting window frames need attention too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    A pleasurable stay as always
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A slightly bigger room

    Disappointed with the room as Mr Day is disabled and the ensuite was very tight for me too. The Swan always a pleasure to stay as the staff and food are good. We appreciate that every effort is made to get us on a floor with no steps as a mobility scooter has to be used. Always an enjoyable stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was warm not hot coffee warm

    Nice area. Nice staff nice hotel reasonably priced

    Stayed in May 2024

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