The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

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JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2615 reviews)
72 Main Street , Swords , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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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.

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 2615 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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Gayle • solo_traveller • us
3
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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MARTIN Charlie • couple • ie
9
Lovely hotel with good food and drink at a very reasonable price,great location if you are flying from Dublin Airyonly 1
Pros:

Location, value for money , great food.

Cons:

There was a night club downstairs or right next door and the room is not sound proof. Really loud music not much sleep.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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László • family_with_children • hu
8
Pros:

Good place to stop for a night in the vicinity of Dublin Airport

Cons:

The pub is really busy until late-late night, the room is noisy therefore

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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RodAze • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Diarmaid • extended_group • ie
7
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
This hotel and its location are more than just a location that is close to the airport.
Pros:

Great location near the Dublin airport. We used it for recovering from jet lag and it more than did the job (3 nights). Dublin was a different segment of our three week Europe tour so we stayed in lovely Swords and also visited Malahide and Howth, including a short sea cruise. The bus is easy to use. The room was very comfortable and nice amenities were provided. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Restaurant was nice to sit in and convenient. Loved the history and presentation of it throughout the hotel.

Cons:

Nothing of note.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
9
Would recommend!
Pros:

Great menu, very fair prices. Great location by a big mall. Clean room. Didn't like not having a window, only a sky light, flat pillows. Great price though. Would recommend.

Cons:

The rain shower head. No regular head.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location and cool hotel

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was easy to find and room was clean.

Staff were friendly and very helpful when booking in.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything was as it said on the booking.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Dan • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • couple • de
8
Perfekt for a one night stay before your flight
Pros:

Close to the bus to the airport. You can’t beat the value for money of the Wetherspoons pub downstairs!

Cons:

The bed was tiny and the mattress had seen better days. There was no window (except a skylight) in the room.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • us
7
Convenient
Pros:

Location to airport, and walking distance to restaurants, castle and entertainment

Cons:

Room was clean, but could be repainted

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
Best value and village charm close to the airport!
Pros:

The Old Borough is conveniently located right in the heart of Swords Village and high street conveniences. We found the staff all cordial, accommodating and caring. We enjoyed the historic charm and appreciated the pristine modernized facilities. During our 5-day stay, we thoroughly enjoyed numerous delicious meals from the extensive menu at the hotel restaurant. The best value in town by far! A village setting close to a beautiful shopping mall and Dublin International Airport was an added blessing! We would definitely recommend The Old Borough Swords to family and friends and stay again in a heartbeat!

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Urban • solo_traveller • se
5
Pros:

Låg mitt i byn

Cons:

Ungdomsclub spelade fruktansvärt hög musik på lördagkvällen fram till 3 på batten så ingen sömn den natten

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Jakeline Nunes • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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jeannette • family_with_children • ie
6
Not great value
Pros:

Good location good value drinks

Cons:

Tv didn’t work food not great

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Eadaoin • extended_group • ie
10
Overall a brilliant experience. Ideal for my needs
Pros:

Excellent location. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great staff service. Cozy vibe in the hotel.

Cons:

Only a small thing- There was only one big towel for the showers. There were two of us staying so a second towel would’ve been good

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • ie
1
Would not recommend if you need a good night rest
Pros:

Convenient to airport

Cons:

Loud music started at 10pm until 2am , extremely noisy , not well rested for airport in the morning.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee