Classic Lodges - The White Swan

Hotels
Classic Lodges
7.8 (193 reviews)
Bondgate Within, Alnwick, England, NE66 1TD , Alnwick , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free newspapers in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Lovely rooms
Comfortable bar area
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with quilt
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
The quilts were described as disgusting with sweat stains, impacting the overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
8.76
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and polite.
Location
8.8
The hotel is ideally located to explore Alnwick, adding positive sentiment.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were large and clean, with some areas described as faded.
Amenities
8.48
Facilities including Hardys bar and the Olympic Suite are well appreciated.
Value for Money
8.24
Good value for money was highlighted, especially for short stays.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Food variety was criticized, though breakfast was adequate and well-cooked.
Overall Experience
7.47
Despite some issues, the overall stay was still considered pleasant.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:25

Property Description

Nestled in the historic heart of Alnwick, Classic Lodges - The White Swan offers a perfect blend of charm and modernity for your getaway.

Dining Delights
Savor exquisite British cuisine at The Olympic Suite, or grab a quick coffee in our inviting cafe. Our bar/lounge is the ideal spot for evening relaxation, with room service available for a cozy night in.

Unmatched Comfort
Stay in one of our 56 well-appointed guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet. With convenient amenities such as laptop-compatible safes and modern bathrooms, your comfort is our priority.

Event Ready
Plan your special occasion with our dedicated wedding services and two versatile meeting rooms, complemented by a banquet hall for unforgettable events.

Experience Alnwick like never before—book your stay at Classic Lodges - The White Swan today!

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Only dogs are allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 193 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 7.47
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
10
A great holiday break!
Pros:

The White Swan is set in a lovely town and is a great base to get to several locations!
Staff were very friendly and helpful!
The breakfast supplied was extremely good with everything you could want, all set in the beautiful "olympic" dining room.

Cons:

The hotel rooms although comfortable and clean were beginning to look a little tired.
And just a thought there is no lift in this hotel so you need to be able to climb stairs to get to the rooms!

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
extended_group gb
7
Hotel was fine and was reasonable value in a convenient location.
Pros:

Room at top of hotel was nice and quiet, clean and had what we needed. Breakfast was fine.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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ian couple gb
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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RICHARD couple gb
10
Pros:

excellent location, excellent decor. Wonderful stay in this gem in the middle of Alnwick. Staff were helpful, hotel room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Great value.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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andrea couple gb
8
Pros:

Good hearty breakfast with plenty of choice

Cons:

Air conditioning in the room would have been nice

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
10
Perfect location, good parking. Excellent value for money.
Pros:

Breakfast was well cooked. Basic choices for other breakfast items but good quality and sufficient. For the price we paid we were pleasantly surprised.
Our room although a little small had all that we required. Comfy bed, storage, tea and coffee making facilities and biscuits. En-suite again, excellent value.

Cons:

Tapas on menu was a little disappointing as was lack of choice for wine by the glass. Otherwise good.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Troyhart solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and the staff made our dog welcome.

Cons:

Bed uncomfortable and room slightly dated.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Noeleen couple gb
8
Okay for an overnight stop
Pros:

Free parking - off road

Cons:

Extractor fan didn’t work in bathroom

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
9
loverly Hotel in an attractive area
Pros:

the location of the property was ideal for visiting , The Olympic restaurant was a step back in time of luxury Liner travel,
A pleasure to eat there

Cons:

The locks on the rooms were a bit worn an could do with replacement

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Carolyn solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything! An excellent hotel that caters for big groups and doesn't forget the individual travellers.

Cons:

Seeing an elderly couple struggle with luggage. We did help, but reception should have been a bit more pro active. The lady did say she hadn't realised they were on the 2nd floor.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Taffpope solo_traveller va
8
Couples - 3 day break
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was ok, but cold most days. Location was good and oarking at th3 rear, if you were lucky to get in early enough, but public parking was also available right behind the hotel for free.

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable with two mattresses pushed together but at different heights.
Hand wash ran out after day two and was not replenished.
Having been out fir the day, we came back to find our room door was ajar. When we entered, expecting to see room service, no-one was there, nothing had been done, no tea, coffee, milk etc, bins not emptied. When we approached reception, they confirmed room service had finished over two hours earlier. We did receive an apology and replacement tea and coffee, but thought it was awful our room had been left open without us being around.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Shaun solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Loved the Olympic dining room just awesome.
Staff very friendly. Would stay again.

Cons:

All good

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

We had a room that was furthest from the main hotel

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Cator solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The hotel and staff were brilliant .we will return again. Thanks.😀

Cons:

Our room 214 needs some work, the bathroom floor tiles, the bath,taps and radiator need attention.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Noreen extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Location. Breakfast choices. Clean, modern bar area. Other parts the hotel was a bit shabby. Paintwork on doors and architrive throughout needed re painting. Around the bath in the room needed fresh sealant and grouting. It had charrm though and was what I expected of an old coaching inn of that age.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location /comfortable bed / downstairs decorated to a good standard / great staff/ good parking/ stunning dining area good corridors

Cons:

Room so dated& tired/ bathroom poor standard,shower/ taps/sink plugs/and mould everywhere i feel that it is not fit for purpose but,could be brought up to standard with a couple of days work

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Dieter couple de
7
Die eine Nacht war für uns okay
Pros:

Das Zimmer war okay. Das Bad war in die Jahre gekommen. Es war insgesamt sauber. Die Lage direkt am Castle. Für uns von Vorteil. Das Frühstück war gut. Der Speisesaal war wirklich schön

Cons:

Bad

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Mr Clive Manning couple gb
6
Acceptable but not great !
Pros:

The location of the property was great as it was close to everything we needed .

Cons:

We found the stairs a bit challenging especially with carrying our luggage up .The quilt on the bed didn't fir the cover and i had a double thickness to contend with ,nothing was made easy within the room from making a coffee to my my wife being able to put her make-up on ,yes there were arm chairs but no chair to sit at a table and mirror .

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Jill couple gb
10
Very relaxing and made to feel really special. Will definitely return.
Pros:

Its location was excellent. A truly beautiful hotel with history. The staff were excellent very courteous and ready and willing to help. We both said it’s one of the best hotels we’ve stayed in.

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like about the property.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee