The Aviator Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1199 reviews)
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell , Northampton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Surprise fees and smells in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Room quality was good, but there were concerns about smells in the bar and restaurant area, leading to a lower score.
Service
8.95
Staff were mentioned positively multiple times, providing a friendly and welcoming experience.
Location
8.19
Location comments were not explicitly mentioned, so it's rated at target level.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, though some were outdated and small TVs were noted.
Amenities
9.17
Amenities like tea/coffee facilities were appreciated, contributing to a higher score.
Value for Money
7.63
Expectations were impacted by surprise fees, resulting in a lower value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food quality was consistently praised, elevating the score significantly.
Overall Experience
8.65
Guests had mixed experiences but overall enjoyed their stay, justifying a strong overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:30

Property Description

Unique Location on a Privately Owned Aerodrome

Charming 1930s Building with Modern Amenities
Experience a blend of vintage charm and modern comfort at The Aviator. Each room features a bathroom with a bath and shower, along with convenient amenities like tea/coffee facilities and TVs.

Bar and Restaurant Offering Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a wide selection of drinks and snacks at the bar, or savor an exquisite meal from the à la carte menu at the restaurant. Enjoy the option to dine on the terrace or in the garden during the warmer months.

Ready to elevate your stay? Book now at The Aviator Hotel, ideally located just 10 miles from Northampton and 4 miles from Wellingborough.

Important information:

Please note that reservations are recommended for dinner at the restaurant.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1199 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Julie • couple • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
4
Badly cooked pork ( raw in places) steak sent back uneaten complained, we asked for feedback the kitchen… no comment, m
Pros:

Quirky art-deco aviation themed on airfield!

Cons:

Management and Food and that they take a non-optional card payment on arrival even if the room is fully paid for….
This effectively prevents anyone withholding payment payment for anything. So if you have a meal that’s badly cooked, and you complain they can just shrug their shoulders and say Tough!

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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adam • solo_traveller • gb
7
Ok, average facilities..overpriced in my opinion
Pros:

Clean, comfortable

Cons:

Basic facilities, and noisy car park..paying £100 deposit after paying bill

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good overnight business stay
Pros:

History , location, comfort, food

Cons:

With breakfast included it was a bit expensive for its rating, also service at breakfast bearing in mind the price was no better than average

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sharon Pegg (UK) • couple • gb
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was very basic. Bathroom should have a separate hand held shower for easy hair washing, the fixed shower made that very difficult

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • extended_group • gb
10
We ❤️ The Aviator Hotel
Pros:

Love the Art Deco 'aero vibe'
We had a 90th party for 26 people - the menu was varied, lovely, hot and arrived on time. The breakfast was also varied and perfect. Every member of staff were polite, helpful and efficient.

Cons:

Everyone had such a lovely time I didn't notice anything negative!!

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
7
Pros:

The staff , food and atmosphere was great

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable need a new mattress and the room needs black out blinds did not sleep all night

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Pola • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Quality venue. Very different and retro!
Pros:

The setup of the hotel is very cool. Its well organised. Rooms are of a decent size and decent showers and the beds were very comfortable. Also Hot Chocolate sachets in each room is absolutely superb.

They moved me to an upstairs room by my request and the did what they could to help.

Cons:

Erm the lack of tvs and sports in the bar area. I tried to watch football in there and they couldn't help. I think if there was a tv with channels and possible sports it could help. There was a bit of noise from the cleaners outside my room when I was trying to nap made it difficult to rest. Apart from that can't complain.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great rural retreat.
Pros:

Was an overnight stay, superb location, everything was perfect. Lovely garden and terrace.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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FIONA • family_with_children • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Amazing location for aviation fans and lots of history . Best hotel garden and views .
Friendly staff , clean and comfortable hotel with good air conditioning in bedrooms..Good restaurant .

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location for wing walking experience. Art deco building and quite unique. Food and service in bar restaurant was excellent. Nice friendly staff.
I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

The 100 deposit taken at first put me off , but in the end the stay was so good it didn't really matter just means you can charge to your room

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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christian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
5
Disappointing for the Price.
Pros:

Great decor and a nice warm environment

Cons:

When checking in and having to leave £100 deposit, they do not take contactless payment.
I didn’t have my card with me and it was the right pain to get my card Details, so they could type in the number on their machine. Don’t understand why this can’t be done when they took contactless everywhere else in the hotel.
Bedrooms were very dated and needed an upgrade, bathroom wasn’t the cleanest and the smallest TV in the room you have ever seen.
No plug sockets by the bed which can be very inconvenient, especially for people like myself who has to use a sleep apnoea CPAP machine nowhere to plug it in next to the bed.
Bedroom doors also were sprung too heavily and slammed all night when people entered their rooms.
Definitely not worth the price paid.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee