Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Dirty plates
Outside guests causing disturbance

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Some dirty plates were served which affected the overall perception.
Service
8.68
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
8.22
Conveniently located opposite the train station with good parking options.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were clean, tidy, and comfortable with useful amenities like iron and board.
Amenities
8.2
Included good amenities like iron and ironing board which are hard to find elsewhere.
Value for Money
7.66
Portion sizes were good but concerns regarding outside guests during busy times.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Food quality was praised with specific mentions of excellent Sunday lunch.
Overall Experience
7.68
Although there were some negatives, the overall experiences were positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:44

Property Description

Experience the Charm of The Great National Grand Hotel Swansea

Convenient Location: Situated in Swansea city centre, our landmark hotel is steps away from the train station and a short stroll from Swansea University and the stunning Gower Peninsula beaches.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy a relaxing stay in our rooms equipped with digital TV, power showers, and air conditioning. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi during your visit.

Dining and Entertainment: Unwind in the cozy guest lounge, savor casual dining at the Bistro Bar, or mingle at the vibrant Sports Bar known for its wide selection of international spirits and local brews.

Ready to immerse yourself in Swansea's vibrant scene? Book your stay at The Great National Grand Hotel Swansea today!

Important information:

Breakfast and Evening Meals are served in the Bistro.
Please note that when paying cash a further deposit of GBP 30 per person is payable at time of check-in and photo ID will also be required.
In the event a credit card is not valid, a cash deposit and ID is required or they will not be able to process the booking.
Please note that upon arrival, the property requires a £60 pre-authorisation on a valid credit/debit card for our King & Queen Suite room types, this will then be released on departure.
Unfortunately, the property will not be able to check guests in without a valid pre-authorisation on a credit/debit card for these two room types.
Check in for the King & Queen Suite is from 16:00.
Children are not permitted in our King, Queen Suite & Deluxe Double Room with Balconies due to balcony access.
Bookings of 5 rooms or more may have different cancellation/prepayment policy.
The property will contact you directly to confirm.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 8.68
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Leigh • couple • gb
4
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Hanan • couple • sa
10
Pros:

الموقع جميل جدا مقابل المحطه وسوبر ماركت تيسكو ، تعامل الموظفين اكثر من رائع سهولة وسرعة تسجيل الدخول والخروج ، مرافق الغرفه كامله متكامله ، النظافه ورائحة الغرف والممرات جميله. السرير مريح جدا ، الغرفه اللي فيها بلكونه رائعه وشرحه

Cons:

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2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Bayley • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • ca
7
Nice friendly place wth excellent food & staff.
Pros:

The food was absolutely outstanding. Breakfast lunch & dinner were very good & Sunday lunch was out of this world. Staff were very helpful & friendly

Cons:

The beds were not good & bedding u ncomfortable

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Armidoro • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Vickie • couple • au
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Takeshi • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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guerra • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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HARDEV • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Judith • extended_group • us
5
Disappointed.
Pros:

Great location,

Cons:

The rooms were not bad, but the construction which was adjacent to our rooms made the view and the noise difficult to enjoy the stay. Had we known about this we would not have stayed here.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jared • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous hotel and great food located right across from the train station.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rhian • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • us
8
Pros:

receptionist

Cons:

small room

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Corey • couple • gb
10
Brilliant.
Pros:

Lovely atmosphere , particularly the staff who work at the grand hotel!! An amazing shout out to Amy (worker ) who was amazing with us from start to finish! Thankyou.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Masao • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elise • couple • fr
9
Point de départ pour visiter Gower
Pros:

Excellent petit déjeuner et repas

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Amoyaw • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee