The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

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JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2654 reviews)
72 Main Street , Swords , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2654 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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klaus • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Das Zimmer war geräumig und gut ausgestattet. Durch die große Dachkuppel war es schön hell. Obwohl über dem großen Lokal gelegen, war es sehr ruhig.

Cons:

Leider kann man die Dachkuppel nicht öffnen und kann so das Zimmer nicht lüften.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Rice • couple • us
8
Great location, friendly staff, old charm, affordable food
Pros:

Great location for a night before a flight

Cons:

During heat waves the scent of sewage permeates the air in Swords and came into our room

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer Grace • couple • us
10
Excellent location close to the airport
Pros:

The room was beautiful and large with a stone wall and vaulted ceilings. The mood lighting was wonderful! The bar and restaurant downstairs were great and had a large selection. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There were many shops and restaurants within walking distance.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • us
8
Nice hotel... not so nice room.
Pros:

Lovely looking hotel.
Great food and so reasonably priced.

Cons:

Didn't like the bedroom.
It wasn't appealing at all.
Glad it was for only 1 night.
Strangest reception area I've ever seen.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • au
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable room. Great position for Swords town, shopping & transport to Dublin & airport.

Cons:

A bit noisy.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
1
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Roseanne • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ulfried • solo_traveller • at
7
Pros:

Lage und Abendessen!

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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NIEL • couple • za
5
Pros:

LOCATION

Cons:

ROOMS VERY DATED.REQUIRES MAJOR REVAMP.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Noonan • family_with_children • ie
6
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Kildea • solo_traveller • ie
10
We had a lovely meal very reasonable friendly staff will go back
Pros:

It wasn clean handy for airport staff were helpful and value for money

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay all round
Pros:

Great comfy bed and fantastic shower. Good breakfast and reasonable prices for area

Cons:

My room was facing back so on Saturday night couldn’t get to sleep until 230am due to music but it is centre of time and maybe next time would ask for different room

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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CAROLINE • couple • ie
5
Disappointing. The staff dismissive about inconvenience caused.
Pros:

They were having a sewerage issue which we were not informed about and the bar and restaurant was closed because of this. Also the smoking area was closed off due to workmen dealing with this issue.

Cons:

Nice comfortable bed. Modern bathroom.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Kay • couple • us
8
Pros:

Not their vault but the sewer had backed up and the restaurant,bar and public bathrooms were closed.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Ingo • solo_traveller • de
7
Ich würde das Hotel wieder buchen, aber ich würde ein Zimmer mit Fenster wählen.
Pros:

Die Lage ist sehr gut.Es gibt ein Einkaufszentrum gegenüber vom Hotel.
In unmittelbarer Nähe gibt es auch mehrere Restaurants. Der Pub im Hotel
Ist auch schön.

Cons:

Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Dachfenster, dadurch war es ziemlich dunkel. Die Sauberkeit im Zimmer hätte besser sein können.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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klaus • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Das Zimmer war gut und auch über dem Lokal sehr ruhig. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Es war angegeben, dass Parkplätze vorhanden wären. Den Parkausweiß gab es auch sofort. Da jedoch nur wenige Plätze zur Verfügung standen war es am Ende ein Glücksspiel.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • us
8
Fun town , clean room ,great shower
Pros:

Location to town and Dublin airport . Reasonably priced and great bar with food.

Cons:

Noise of heavy door closers when Pub closes and in the morning . Needs interior paint on left wall in #104 . Everyone very nice and helpful.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • extended_group • us
10
Our stay at the hotel was too short. We only had one evening!
Pros:

The Family Room was perfect for 3 of us. We loved the ambiance of an older establishment.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Christianne • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Locatie dicht bij het vliegveld - ideaal bij late aankomst of vroeg vertrek. Mooie kamers met hoog plafond

Cons:

Onze vlucht was vertraagd - we arriveerden tussen 1 en 2 uur ‘‘s nachts en het sofabed was niet klaar. De nacht portier was erg behulpzaam maar deed er ook zo’n drie kwartier over eer we het bed hadden uitgevogeld en beddengoed. Hij bleef vriendelijk en geduldig dus chapeau voor hem

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee