The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

Hotels
JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2756 reviews)
72 Main Street , Swords , ie

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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Ashlene solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Kathryn solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller ie
6
Adequate but essentially unsatisfactory stay, because had to park away from venu and pay by meter system.
Pros:

Close to shops, spacious rooms, food on site.

Cons:

Zero parking in reality, only enough spaces for 12 cars max, and that’s with sardine can parking. In addition, being a busy pub, that equates to zero parking for guests. They should not advertise as “parking available” even with the existing qualification, this means they don’t get included in searches that specify onsite parking available, because in practice they actually don’t have parking. available for guests. For this reason I will not stay with them again. The 11am checkout time wasn’t appreciated either.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
5
Was a good for location to attend an event
Pros:

In a great location

Cons:

Bedroom had obviously been a smoking bedroom at some point. The shower tray was in a poor state and the sealant needed to be replaced- we did not shower due to condition of the shower. Bed was a very small double which seemed to be broken at the bottom

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Luigi solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Troxell couple us
7
Cons:

no breakfast

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
7
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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PML family_with_children it
9
Easy, friendly place to stay
Pros:

We were a little intimidated at first but the place turned out to be absolutely great. Friendly people, great food, very nice rooms. Worked out for us - 2 adults, 3 kids - just right.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Kathleen family_with_children nz
6
Pleasant Hotel, but not quite what I was expecting.
Pros:

Liked breakfast nice and fresh, was available early morning. Location close to airport. Security around hotel was good.

Cons:

Portion size of dinner too small and meal tasted bland.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Erik couple no
8
Noenlunde grei valuta for kostnaden
Pros:

Grei frokost, hyggelig betjening.
Flott rom
Godt utvalg i baren
Sentral beliggenhet
Greit utvalg i frokost-meny

Cons:

Renhold kunne vert litt bedre, både på rommet , og i fellesområder

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Daniela solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Das Zimmer war gross und sauber, es gab eine gut bestückte Kaffeebar. Der Pub unten im Hotel bot auch um 22.00h noch ein leckeres Abendessen an -toll nach einer anstrengenden Anreise. Vom Flughafen aus unkompliziert zu erreichen.

Cons:

Das Zimmer hatte kein Fenster! Es gab zwar eine kleine Dachluke, über die man etwas Hinel sehen konnte, aber es gab keine Möglichkeit zum Lüften und die Klimaanlage war zum Schlafen zu laut

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
9
Don’t hesitate to book! 10 minutes from the airport without the fuss of Dublin traffic.
Pros:

Adorable! I wish we could have enjoyed all of the amenities but we arrived at around 8 pm and had to be at airport 11 hours later. The pub/ restaurant was very popular and had a lovely vibe. The hotel room and bathroom were beautiful. It took a moment to figure out how to use the sky light but it was a neat surprise. We had about 30 minutes to walk through the “mall” that was across the street before it closed. The town would have been fun to explore if time had permitted. Don’t hesitate to book!

Cons:

Parking was limited however the manager walked outside with me to look at the small parking lot and told me where we could squeeze in.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple ie
5
Wouldn't stay here again and wouldn't recommend to someone hoping to stay in a 4 star hotel
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

The room was very small and smelled weird. There was mould stained silicone in the shower and the drainage didn't work well, had to take a quick shower, otherwise the bathroom floor would be flooded. There was no shampoo, no hair conditioner. The remote control for the tv didn't work and a lamp was partially blocking the tv. The rooms are on the first floor and there isn't a lift, I can walk up the stairs just fine, but it definitely wasn't wheelchair friendly and I would expect that from a 4 star hotel.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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MARGARET m couple gb
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Gonzalo couple es
7
Pros:

Rooms are tidy and clean, beds really comfortable, and the location is superb, 15min bus away from both terminals… while being at a cozy town with nice pubs to have a drink or eat something.

Cons:

The hotel is a series of rooms atop a large pub, reception is part of the bar counter. As a hotel it works, rooms are securely separated. Not knowing so can be offputting, theres no hotel clam common areas. Totally fine for a airport one night stay!

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Katlyn family_with_children us
8
Pros:

It was very close to the airport and was in the middle of town where you could walk around for the day.

Cons:

The window opened up to the outdoor bar area - which was very loud.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Ahmad couple ae
7
Good.
Pros:

The lovely restored property in close proximity to Dublin Airport

Cons:

We usually stay in a room 105 with windows & walk in shower. This stay we were assigned a room with skylight & bath shower. The dresser table chair had food lodged in the back of seat. A ton of dust stuck to the light shade that kept blowing onto the bed when a/c is on. As I have mentioned on previous reviews here the bar & outdoors courtyard needs a good cleaning. Wooden floors instead of carpet in bar. When sitting outside the area is never swept or tables not wiped down. You stuck to the table top! Staff only come out and collect empty glasses. Not cleaning the areas!! Management please take note.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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colm solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Centre of town location

Cons:

No real parking on site , Room for maybe 10 cars .

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Sinead couple ie
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Rooms were great with A/C & comfy bed. Food & drink were very, very reasonably priced

Cons:

Young crowd in the pub & restricted parking

2026-08-12 via Nuitee