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The Swan Hotel

Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EG, England
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  • Lighthouse room(7)
  • Car park(6)
  • Market Square(4)
  • Nights B B(4)
  • Good size(3)
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Karuthers
London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have now stayed at the Swan 3 times. Once in an outside courtyard room (or bungalow) and twice in a suite. The first oddity is that the Swan (nor yet its sister hotel The Crown) seems to have what you might expect as a proper reception area or service. Any advance calls seem to go to an Adnams Call... More

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judemcm
Norwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

My partner and I stayed recently at The Swan and had a 'lighthouse room' which was lovely, clean modern and very comfortable. We had a fantastic meal in the restaurant, the service was fabulous.. all in all a lovely experience.. we will be back. Many thanks to all the lovely staff for making it special. More

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Comberdown
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The Swan Hotel, Southwold, has an excellent reputation and the quality of its restaurant certianly met our expectations. The service, range and quality of food and wine could not be faulted. However, the same could not be said for the accommodation. There are no leisure facilities (gym, pool etc) and our small double room overlooked a dingey fire escape. The... More

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JimandLynda
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
5
people found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed 2 nights in Southwold 1 in each of Adnam's sister hotels The Swan and The Crown. This review applies to both hotels. Both were priced at £160 B&B for a "standard room" for 2. Neither offers good value for money at this level providing accommodation that is small, modestly equipped and at (The Swan) or... More

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JoeandCaroline2011
Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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41 reviews
9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Our experience has been very psotive on all occasions that we have stayed. The staff are friendly, attentive, smart and professional. The service was very good, the food was wonderful - especially the desserts! We love it and will be back again soon!!! More

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ApprenticeEly
ely, Cambs
Contributor
18 reviews
14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have always wanted to stay in this hotel. It looks lovely. It has a fantastic, central location and it is steeped in history. This is a very traditional and refined hotel. The room we stayed in was very clean and nice, and the staff are most helpful. However, there was an early Saturday morning delivery to the kitchen (just... More

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Jonesy-uk
Reading, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Nice hotel, good mix of traditional and modern décor. It was a little expensive and the single room offered was far to small so I opted for the more expensive deluxe room. Friendly staff and GREAT breakfast. More

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James131038
Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I have stayed at the Swan every September for the past five years - it has become a bit of a tradition - and for the first time this year we were rather disappointed. Reception were friendly but not over welcoming and our room, No 45, was next to some sort of generator which made a throbbing... More

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EnglandFish
England
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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I've stayed at the Swan about four times in about 6 years. I keep going back because I love Southwold and the hotel is situated right in the middle and very close to the sea. Parking is free. I notice that other reviews consider it to be 'pricey' which it would be if you pay the full price. I recommend... More

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Gem_smith85
Norwich, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We decided to stay here as we had a brewery tour booked and wanted to make the most of it without having to drive. Check in was very smooth and the receptionist was very helfpful. Our room (3) was average. It was quite small and rather dated although the wallpaper was tasteful. The bathroom could have done with a re-fit.... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
7 November 2011

Thank you for your comments regarding the Swan Hotel. I am sorry that you left disappointed with your experience but do hope you will consider returning in the future. More

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  • Swan Southwold
  • Swan Hotel Southwold
  • Hotel Southwold Swan
Address: Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EG, England

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