Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Dirty plates
Outside guests causing disturbance

Categories

Cleanliness
7.21
Some dirty plates were served which affected the overall perception.
Service
8.68
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness.
Location
8.22
Conveniently located opposite the train station with good parking options.
Room Quality
8.17
Rooms were clean, tidy, and comfortable with useful amenities like iron and board.
Amenities
8.2
Included good amenities like iron and ironing board which are hard to find elsewhere.
Value for Money
7.66
Portion sizes were good but concerns regarding outside guests during busy times.
Food and Beverage
8.21
Food quality was praised with specific mentions of excellent Sunday lunch.
Overall Experience
7.68
Although there were some negatives, the overall experiences were positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:44

Property Description

Experience the Charm of The Great National Grand Hotel Swansea

Convenient Location: Situated in Swansea city centre, our landmark hotel is steps away from the train station and a short stroll from Swansea University and the stunning Gower Peninsula beaches.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy a relaxing stay in our rooms equipped with digital TV, power showers, and air conditioning. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi during your visit.

Dining and Entertainment: Unwind in the cozy guest lounge, savor casual dining at the Bistro Bar, or mingle at the vibrant Sports Bar known for its wide selection of international spirits and local brews.

Ready to immerse yourself in Swansea's vibrant scene? Book your stay at The Great National Grand Hotel Swansea today!

Important information:

Breakfast and Evening Meals are served in the Bistro.
Please note that when paying cash a further deposit of GBP 30 per person is payable at time of check-in and photo ID will also be required.
In the event a credit card is not valid, a cash deposit and ID is required or they will not be able to process the booking.
Please note that upon arrival, the property requires a £60 pre-authorisation on a valid credit/debit card for our King & Queen Suite room types, this will then be released on departure.
Unfortunately, the property will not be able to check guests in without a valid pre-authorisation on a credit/debit card for these two room types.
Check in for the King & Queen Suite is from 16:00.
Children are not permitted in our King, Queen Suite & Deluxe Double Room with Balconies due to balcony access.
Bookings of 5 rooms or more may have different cancellation/prepayment policy.
The property will contact you directly to confirm.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CWL

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.21
Service: 8.68
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 8.21
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Masao • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Elise • couple • fr
9
Point de départ pour visiter Gower
Pros:

Excellent petit déjeuner et repas

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Amoyaw • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Alister • couple • gb
10
Exceptional and friendly hotel
Pros:

Superb room

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Susanna Syld • solo_traveller • fi
10
Pros:

Siisti, hyvä hotelli ja loistava, maukas ja runsas aamupala. Rauhallinen huone, hyvä sänky ja viihtyisä tunnelma, lähellä rautatieasemaa.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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SpringbokinWales • solo_traveller • gb
8
.Great location and friendly staff
Pros:

The location was great for our needs. The staff were exceptional and friendly. Breakfast was great

Cons:

Building works around the building, unfortunate. Stayed on 3rd floor and the damp smell was not great.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Aggy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
Location ok, parking not a problem
Pros:

Choice of items, fruit juice, table service

Cons:

Not sure is the chief had ever made scrambled eggs before, what I received was more like a hard omelet made in the mushroom pan.
Asked for 2 bacon rashers, only got 1,
Must be a Welsh thing ,they like crispy dry bacon

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Syeda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Excellent location. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

We were not informed about the construction work and nouse going on at the hotel and starting at 7.50am outside our bedroom window.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Harries • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Can't give a good review as when we rocked up they had said they were shutting the whole hotel. Never said why and that all bookings were cancelled. And never contacted us.

Cons:

Communication

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
B
Becky • couple • gb
1
Non existent
Pros:

O never got to find out as we got cancelled on arrival

Cons:

The lack of help and support when left stranded with nowhere to stay.
The fact the hotel told booking.com I was a now show which reflects badly on my record when in fact I did show up, they failed to provide a room

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • hk
9
A good time hotel in a great city location
Pros:

Enjoyed the room and the bar downstairs. Easy access to the railway station and the High St.
Central to all.
Friendly and helpful staff at reception. Breakfast was good. And served promptly.

Cons:

No complaints!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • extended_group • gb
1
The hotel cancelled the booking and then I got a 'no show'! which affects my genius points.....
Pros:

The hotel cancelled my booking last minute over the Bank holiday weekend at 3pm in the afternoon just as we were about to check in as the roof had leaked. They did not help with any accommodation options and advice and then I received a 'no show' from booking.com, even though it was the hotel who cancelled! This affects my genius score.....very stressful over the August bank holiday, what with trying to find somewhere to stay for 3 nights!

Cons:

As above!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ffion • couple • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Nelson • couple • gb
3
Would not be back
Pros:

The only good thing I could say was the breakfast was good

Cons:

From walking into the hotel it smelt awful fusty it is dated and needs a revamp. Room was no better when you walked on the floor your shoes stuck the bed was comfortable door out to the so called balcony was broke so couldn’t lock it. Bathroom shower was quite grubby and the door was all cracked at the bottom.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Ruksana • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room itself were clean

Cons:

The hotel needs to be upgraded, it had a horrible smell everywhere in all the common areas. It also had a very heavy smell of alcohol everywhere.
The carpets in the common areas was torn and didn't fit right outside the elevator so was taped down.
For £165.50 for a standard room that had 2 single beds joint together and advertised as a double room it was definitely not worth the money.
Will not stay there again.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee