The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

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JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2756 reviews)
72 Main Street , Swords , IE
+353 1 808 4103

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2756 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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Donna • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

We loved the pub. Rooms were dressed beautifully. So close to the airport and Swords is such a lovely village. Definitely will stay here again especially if we fly out of Dublin.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • ie
3
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Weber • family_with_children • us
8
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Patrick • couple • ie
1
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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valdir • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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aurelia • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Good location price was right

Cons:

The carpets in the hallways had a funny smell

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ie
8
Perfect location for a stay in Swords. Close to the airport, Malahide and the city.
Pros:

Location, great breakfast, friendly staff

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ca
9
Very cool and quaint hotel. We loved our stay.
Pros:

Great location, hard working staff and a quiet room.

Cons:

All was very good and no complaints to

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • ie
10
Pros:

A good location ! Great prices for Dublin ! Very clean

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Juhan • couple • kr
4
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Austin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Breda • couple • gb
8
fine for a one night stay
Pros:

good location. last minute booking due to plane cancellation

Cons:

check in was in the bar

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Sally • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

Perfect location, free parking if you can get a parking spot ,restaurant on site ,good for the Breakfast..

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Anamaria • couple • ro
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • extended_group • us
10
Quiet restful night
Pros:

Convenient to airport. Very neat & clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • ie
6
Pros:

In general the food is fine,but was cold

Cons:

The room was spacious/needs an update, but good value all round.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee