The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

Hotels
JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2713 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

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 2713 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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Gemma solo_traveller gb
8
Comfy and spacious
Pros:

Our room was clean, nicely decorated and the beds were very comfortable!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Aoife solo_traveller ie
2
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Luciana solo_traveller br
9
Férias na Irlanda
Pros:

Quarto amplo, local sossegado e numa região bonita. Fica a uns 15 minutos do aeroporto, o que evita trânsito movimentado de Dublin.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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anthony family_with_children ie
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ahmad couple ae
8
Good hotel for one or two nights stay.
Pros:

The way it has been renovated suits the old building.

Cons:

The bar. Both inside and outside.
It needs a facelift to brighten it up. The carpeted area is grubby & smelly.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Jayenthrie solo_traveller za
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Geraldine couple gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children de
8
Pros:

Das Zimmer hatte hohe Decken bis ins Dach, eine sehr coole Einrichtung und die Unterkunft war nach dem Flug einfach gut zu erreichen. Um die Ecke ist ein kleines Cafe, wenn man auf echt irisches Breakfast noch keinen Appetit hat.

Cons:

Liegt an der Strasse...

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Eamon solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Staff extremely helpful and friendly

Cons:

For me can't say there was anything I didn't like

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Margret couple gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Katy couple au
9
Great spot & spacious room.
Pros:

Rooms very spacious, beds were very comfortable nice to have a walk in shower. Great air con.

Cons:

Room was a bit dark. There were light up in the beams but we couldn’t get them to work.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Zaralee couple ie
6
Pros:

Very good location. Food and drink very good value and tasty.
Beautiful room, great shower.

Cons:

Bed bugs in bed. Both my partner and were eaten. Cleaners shouting, cursing and singing so loud each morning.
Unprofessional and a disturbing way to wake up when you are trying to relax on holiday.
Tv not working.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Mark Mulligan solo_traveller ie
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tv didn't work, bathroom tap broken

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller nl
8
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The steps and stairs

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Bastien solo_traveller fr
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple us
7
Good location, clean modern room, but eat somewhere else if you want a nice experience.
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean. Loved the skylights with remote opening and blinds. The bath was large and modern. AC was great. Well done on the room!
The historical woodwork throughout was beautiful with a bar/restaurant that COULD be charming. Food and drinks were inexpensive.
It was an easy, short drive to the airport.
Overall good value and convenient.

Cons:

It was not obvious how to check in when we first arrived: I was directed to the bar. Someone mentioned there is a lift, but we never found it so lugged our bags up and downstairs.

We got lucky and found a parking spot in the very small lot in front, but it would have been expensive it we had to buy street or lot parking elsewhere.

The restaurant was tacky despite its potential - the big menu banners all over the place were ugly and unnecessary. Food was not especially good, and ordering at the bar was harder than it needed to be.

Swords is run down - not a destination spot.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
3
Not great
Pros:

Room was poor, too hot, flies everywhere, toilet was loose on wall and bed was not comfy.

not a great entrance and had no idea where to heck in etc

Cons:

everything, all of above was a big issue for me. More of a bar than a hotel.

I certainly would not recommend this place.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Jean-luc solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Proximité Aeroport.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Michele solo_traveller us
6
Central hotel in Swords
Pros:

The location was good, near the castle and transport to town. The rooms were updated, larger than usual and the beds were very comfortable. Strangely, our room had no windows, only a skylight.

Cons:

The hotel entry was very confusing, no real lobby with a way to check in. You had to cut through the large musty smelling restaurant, and chase down restaurant staff to get questions answered.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Inga Hlín family_with_children is
5
2026-07-07 via Nuitee