The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

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JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2713 reviews)
72 Main Street , Swords , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Service supervision issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.65
There were reports of dirty rooms and strange smells.
Service
7.65
Staff supervision issues noted, overall service was adequate.
Location
8.65
Great location mentioned multiple times.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms generally comfortable but some guests experienced issues.
Amenities
8.15
Good amenities like the restaurant and bar, minor complaints noted.
Value for Money
8.65
Many reviews praised the value for prices.
Food and Beverage
8.15
Food quality was good, some delivery issues mentioned.
Overall Experience
7.65
Overall satisfaction was good with some reservations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:39

Property Description

Charming Garden and Terrace Setting
Nestled in Swords, just minutes away from Dublin Airport, The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon offers a delightful garden, terrace, and a close proximity to Swords Castle.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel is equipped with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Convenient Dining and Assistance
Guests can enjoy the convenience of an on-site restaurant and bar, while the attentive staff at the reception is always ready to offer helpful advice.

Book your stay at The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon for a memorable experience in Swords.

Important information:

Please note the property does not accept cash payments.

Please note, for bookings of 5 or more rooms, different policies and conditions may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2713 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.65
Service: 7.65
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.15
Overall Experience: 7.65
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Bastien • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
7
Good location, clean modern room, but eat somewhere else if you want a nice experience.
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean. Loved the skylights with remote opening and blinds. The bath was large and modern. AC was great. Well done on the room!
The historical woodwork throughout was beautiful with a bar/restaurant that COULD be charming. Food and drinks were inexpensive.
It was an easy, short drive to the airport.
Overall good value and convenient.

Cons:

It was not obvious how to check in when we first arrived: I was directed to the bar. Someone mentioned there is a lift, but we never found it so lugged our bags up and downstairs.

We got lucky and found a parking spot in the very small lot in front, but it would have been expensive it we had to buy street or lot parking elsewhere.

The restaurant was tacky despite its potential - the big menu banners all over the place were ugly and unnecessary. Food was not especially good, and ordering at the bar was harder than it needed to be.

Swords is run down - not a destination spot.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
3
Not great
Pros:

Room was poor, too hot, flies everywhere, toilet was loose on wall and bed was not comfy.

not a great entrance and had no idea where to heck in etc

Cons:

everything, all of above was a big issue for me. More of a bar than a hotel.

I certainly would not recommend this place.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean-luc • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Proximité Aeroport.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • us
6
Central hotel in Swords
Pros:

The location was good, near the castle and transport to town. The rooms were updated, larger than usual and the beds were very comfortable. Strangely, our room had no windows, only a skylight.

Cons:

The hotel entry was very confusing, no real lobby with a way to check in. You had to cut through the large musty smelling restaurant, and chase down restaurant staff to get questions answered.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Inga Hlín • family_with_children • is
5
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jayenthrie • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Lindsey • couple • gb
10
Great location
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • at
6
Gute Lage, gutes Essen, schlechtes Bett und man hört im Zimmer alles
Pros:

Gute Lage zum Flughafen, viele Bars und Imbissbuden in Fußweite, Zimmer sehr sauber und gut ausgestattet

Cons:

Preislich nicht gerade günstig, aufgrund der Hoteleigenen Bar im Erdgeschoss doch etwas laut bis Mitternacht und aufgrund von Durchzugstüren auch danach - wir sind etliche Male aufgewacht weil diverse Personen die Türen neben dem Zimmer zugeschmissen haben…

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Fiordalice • couple • us
5
Overall decent stay
Pros:

Close proximity to the airport!

Cons:

Confusing layout with limited parking

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
Had everything we needed
Pros:

Nicely made up room, good shower, good hospitality tray, good location.

Cons:

All good

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • se
1
Välj något annat
Pros:

Centralt

Cons:

Skitig pub, fötterna fastnade i golvet på väg till rummet. Rummet fullt med malar, personalen förnekade, trots uppvisande av en av de malar jag slog ihjäl

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • ie
1
Didn’t sleep a wink 🙈
Pros:

Location was good for us as we were attending a concert in Malahide Castle, bus stop just up the road and free parking outside the property, staff was friendly and helpful

Cons:

I wouldn’t call it a hotel, it was a huge pub with rooms upstairs, no reception area, floors and carpet on stairs was very grubby, place needs a overhaul and clean, room again carpet did not look very clean, sheets were torn and had hairs on them. Bathroom ok, clean but smelled of bleach.
Worse thing of all there was no window in the room only a skylight right above the bed, extremely claustrophobic 🙈 ( it had a blind and you could open it but then a draft came in on top of you. Properly was fully booked so couldn’t change the room, so make sure and ask for front facing room when booking if you like a window.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ciara • extended_group • gb
8
Great hotel in a great location
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Francisco Javier • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

location to airport is very good

Cons:

noise out the back of the hotel for most of the night

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Walter Boncompagni • extended_group • ie
6
Pleasant and friendly atmosphere
Pros:

The young man that helped us was very friendly and engaging . He is definitely an asset to the establishment.

Cons:

Satellite TV wasn't working and I couldn't watch the soccer in my room

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee