Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
8.1 (2366 reviews)
High St , Alton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good value for money
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Noise from adjacent rooms
Average breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Most reviews mention clean rooms, but some issues with maintenance and decor.
Service
8.4
Staff were generally kind and accommodating, especially with requests.
Location
8.94
Multiple reviews praised the hotel's great location and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms varied in description; some were liked, but maintenance issues noted.
Amenities
7.92
General amenities were appreciated, though some items were not available.
Value for Money
8.38
Good value noted with respect to the overall experience and stay duration.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Breakfast was acceptable but not the best; some mixed feedback.
Overall Experience
8.4
Despite some issues, overall experiences were mostly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:50

Property Description

Historical Charm
Located in the heart of Alton's main street, the Swan Hotel is a historic gem dating back to 1377. Enjoy the unique blend of old-world charm and modern comforts during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in full English breakfasts at the modern restaurant or savor a varied menu until 22:00 daily. The bar and lounge offer a delightful selection of bar meals, cask ales, premium lagers, and fine wines for a perfect evening.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Jane Austen’s Cottage in Chawton or hop on the Watercress Train Line from New Alresford to Alton. Immerse yourself in history and literary connections during your visit to Alton.

Experience the historic allure and modern amenities of Swan Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2366 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Margaret couple gb
8
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Chiara solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Pulito, silenzioso, perfetto per chi vuole visitare la casa di Jane Austen a Chawton (ci si può tranquillamente arrivare con una passeggiata). Ristorante offre alternative vegane, molto buono.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Lynne solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Everything was great. Location in the centre, comfortable mattress, great shower, no noise at all

Cons:

Pillows were too hard, though the mattress was very comfortable

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Staff where lovely
Breakfast was great

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Georgia Rose solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

What I liked

The staff were friendly and helpful, and they let me check in slightly earlier, which was appreciated. There was also plenty of free parking, you just need to enter your registration number at reception, which was really convenient.

Cons:

The cleanliness could have been better. The carpet felt dirty and the room was very dusty, particularly around the light fittings. The room was also awkwardly sized and on a slope, fans the bed extremely high. My friend stayed at the hotel too and had a room almost twice the size, so it seems the experience varies quite a lot depending on the room.

There were also lots of stairs and heavy fire doors, which made getting around with luggage a bit of a pain. The stairs were dirty too and I saw used socks left in the corridor.

Also on one morning, there was a French car show being set up on the high street, with drums playing from 8am right beneath my window. The hotel hadn’t mentioned this beforehand, so a heads up would have been appreciated.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Phillips extended_group gb
9
Suited us down to the ground.
Pros:

Excellent central location. Bar and restaurant clean. Room was quiet and comfortable. Staff were good. Breakfast very good. Only quibble, poor choice of draught beers but good pub over the road.

Cons:

Some kind of function in progress in the afternoon with children running all over the bar.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
8
It was a lovely stay.
Pros:

Location and the staff were excellent. Scrambled eggs at breakfast were best I’ve had for ages.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
6
A convenient place to stay but felt overpriced for what it was
Pros:

The location was very central and staff were lovely and helpful

Cons:

It was very tired and rooms did not feel very clean

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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kevin solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location dining area

Cons:

Room very dark

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
8
Perfectly adequate for our long weekend
Pros:

Good location on the high street.
Friendly and helpful reception staff
Nice dinner
Bedroom clean and perfectly adequate for our long weekend stay.
Bathroom basic.

Cons:

I miss the small bottles of shampoo: conditioner : tissues etc
Breakfast OK : quite expensive

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Elias couple nl
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Grant solo_traveller gg
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Annett extended_group de
8
Nettes Hotel in guter Lage zum Wohlfühlen
Pros:

Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gute Lage. Kostenloses Parken. Das Frühstück war lecker mit frischem Obst, Pancakes und Rührei.

Cons:

Das Doppelbett war zu schmal für zwei Personen.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jeremy solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple fr
4
Disappointing and not value for the money we paid
Pros:

The staff were brilliant and really cared and were helpful. Ruth particularly was superb and a real credit to the place

Cons:

Room had plasterboard wall to adjoining room and so no soundproofing and could hear all conversation and activity until 1am and then knocking on door and slamming of door at 6am. Had very little sleep. Not an ideal situation when youve paid a lot of money for a good night's sleep. Bath exceptionally slippery and my husband had a really bad fall. There was a minute notice by the toilet ( not the bath) to say bath mats can be obtained from reception as bath can be slippery. This is no use as you can miss the notice and are not likely to undress and go to reception for a mat. This is a Health & Safety issue and the mats should be present in the bathroom.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mirza Ather solo_traveller gb
1
One of worst stays.
Pros:

Honestly nothing.

Cons:

Too much noisy, faulty windows. Very small room. And too much over priced.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple gb
7
Good stay overall, will go there again
Pros:

Central location, lovely decor, spacious and clean room - MASSIVE comfy bed!

Cons:

No lift was a bit of a struggle with having mobility issues.
Feel like they are a little short staffed as had to wait a few minutes to get checked in.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mirza Ather extended_group gb
1
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Liam extended_group gb
10
Standard
Pros:

Clean and local to amenities

Cons:

Signal not good on the tv. Kept buffering and cutting out

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Pedro solo_traveller gb
9
A great place to stay in Alton
Pros:

Bathroom was newly renovated, very clean. Ample parking on the back. Good breakfast. Excellent location, very central.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee