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Swan Hotel

3.0 of 5
High Street, Alton GU34 1AT, England
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kent
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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We spent two nights here on a b and b basis. Warm welcome, very easy check-in. All staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. Free parking a great bonus. Room was clean, comfortably spacious and well-equipped. Bathroom spotless. Bedroom was hot and the only means of cooling it was by opening the windows, which looked onto the busy high street (which... More

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Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

My third stay as a single for a night. Staff pleasant and helpful. Bar area welcoming. Room was clean, bathroom likewise. Tea making facilities were fine. Breakfast excellant. The rooms do tend to be on the warm side and being an old hotel, the window ventilation can be interesting. Hardly think that Alton's lack of nightlife is down to the... More

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Preston, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Not often I write a review but this place really does deserve one, let's start with the positives the building looks fairly nice on the outside, bar and lobby areas also. Plus the free parking behind is perfect considering this is right in the center of town. The breakfast was very nice considering it was included in the room price,... More

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OEIGK, Guest Relations Manager at Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for your feedback I will speak to housekeeping about the issues you raise. More

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Ludlow, United Kingdom
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22 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Value for money. We stayed just one night to break our journey on a Bank Holiday weekend. And I'm glad we did. Set in the middle of town but quiet enough, friendly staff and a superb bedroom with separate area for sitting watching TV. Booked a few days before so got a bit of a bargain price. Food in a... More

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OEIGK, Guest Relations Manager at Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again.If you book direct we could try to get you room 1 again More

Branford, Connecticut
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3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I needed an inexpensive spot as my center for visits to nearby nature reserves. Quite by chance, I booked this old English Inn which was lovely. I believe special pricing might have been in effect. The room was clean and comfortable, though the pub crowd got a bit noisy and could be heard from my 2nd floor spot. The staff... More

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OEIGK, Guest Relations Manager at Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Glad you enjoyed your stay and the waiting team will be interested in your comments. Thank you for your honesty More

Warwick, England, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Very welcoming and helpful on checking in. Hotel clean and comfortable. Quiet at night, despite room overlooking high street. Good food and wine at reasonable price. All in all, with the spring offer it was excellent value for money.

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Torquay, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Visiting Family in the area over the Bank Holiday week end, we decided to try the Swan for Sunday Lunch. We booked a table for 5 in advance, for 1.30 and on arrival had to search around to find someone to direct us to our table. A woman, who I assumed to be a manageress, pushed rudely past our party... More

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Calne, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

We use this hotel frequently for work and the rooms are generally very good. They are large, well furnished and because it is an old building there is some real character. But, sadly the food lets the whole experience down. The kitchen struggles to cope with parties greater than 4 and the food is of only reasonable quality and usually... More

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OldEnglishInns, Manager at Swan Hotel, responded to this review
16 April 2013

I am pleased that you like the hotel but I am disappointed that your experience with the food hasn't been great. I will pass your comments to the chefs who will ensure you have a positive experience on your next visit." More

Kendal, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My wife and I stayed here for one night with our small dog. We were given a nicely refurbished room with comfortable beds and although the view from our window was limited to say the least, we did not mind as we had been given a room which the hotel had earmarked for dogs! We all had a comfortable night.... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Stayed for two nights in December, stayed in room 5 or 6 on top floor and had loads of room and although the bathroom was slightly dated it was a very nice room. For what we paid it was unbelievable value. The restaurant at night was excellent and breakfast was o.k in the mornings. All the staff could not have... More

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Additional Information about Swan Hotel

Also Known As:
Swan Hotel Alton
Swan Hotel Alton, Hampshire
Address: High Street, Alton GU34 1AT, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Hampshire > Alton
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Alton
Price range (per night): ₹4,510 - ₹110,154
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Swan Hotel Alton near Farnham and Basingstoke, is located in the Hampshire town of Alton with easy access via the A31 making it an ideal base if visiting Farnham, Aldershot, Winchester, Basingstoke. The Swan Hotel dates back to the 16th century and was a main stage on the old London-Southampton coaching route, and the Swan Hotel has been catering handsomely to passing traffic since the 16th century. Tradition has it that the poet Edmund Spenser, Sir Francis Drake, Queen Elizabeth I and the Earl of Essex all broke their journeys here. Another famous guest was Lord Nelson. Our guests include many people of sense and sensibility - that is to say, devotees of Jane Austen, who make their pilgrimage to her cottage in the Chawton, where Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice, were both written, during their stay with us. The cottage now is a popular tourist attraction and museum dedicated to Jane's life and work. Today the Swan Hotel is popular with locals and travellers alike and along with the new refurbishment is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. ... more   less 
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