The Old Borough Hotel - Wetherspoon

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JD Wetherspoon PLC
7.9 (2678 reviews)
72 Main Street , Swords , ie

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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 2678 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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Paul • couple • gb
6
A clean room above a busy Wetherspoons pub.
Pros:

Beer - excellent choice and very cheap
Breakfast - amazing value
Parking - free but in short supply. There are about 10 parking spaces outside the front of the pub. If you can find a free space ( we drove around then town a few times and luckily found one), staff will give guests a ticket for free parking until 11am on the morning of your departure. On the morning we left 4 cars had been clamped.
Aircon - very effective but we had to get staff to help get it working
Staff - very friendly, responsive and helpful
Location convenient for Dublin and Malahide. Interesting castle ruins. Plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby.

Cons:

The TV didn't work, and staff were unable to fix it.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • us
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • au
8
Pros:

Perfect. Close to the airport. Gorgeous town. Lots of dinning & beverages options.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • ca
3
Disappointed at the Old Borough
Pros:

The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

There was no outside window. It was a small room with a skylight only. I wasn't aware that there was no window to the outside. It was difficult to check in, the hotel reception was a corner of the bar - seemingly disorganized. The printer didn't work so I didn't get a copy of my invoice. The TV did not work. The manager came to try to fix it and couldn't. The wifi was poor and I didn't use it. It was very poor value for the expense.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Louise Botha • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

In good location

Cons:

Food choice.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Guylaine • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Old

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • cy
3
Cheap hotel and easy to see why.
Pros:

Location and breakfast.

Cons:

Lack of flexibility of manager. Their magazine said it closed at 12.30. We arrived at 12.35 after a very difficult journey and without our luggage, which had gone missing, but he refused our request for a drink to unwind, and said the bar was closed. There was a strange smell in the room when we arrived and the quality of the toilet paper was very poor. The whole establishment lacked atmosphere and the standard answer to requests from guests was “no. “

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
1
Pros:

Comfortable pillows

Cons:

Room stank of sewerage, no lift for heavy cases, no tv, no WiFi, staff completely indifferent could have stayed at a five star for the money you charged!

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Anglu • couple • mt
9
Super.
Pros:

Parking a bonus in a busy town like swords .Good breakfast at very good rates. Air conditioning and lovely comfy bed .Location close to airport.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

North Dublin location, comfortable room.

Cons:

WiFi not working, very difficult parking

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Helen • extended_group • ca
7
Nice rooms, easy access to bus transportation and nice meals.
Pros:

Staff were pleasant and rooms were clean.

Cons:

Early check-in was not possible even though i called the hotel the previous day and was told our party could check-in early for a fee. Hotel staff had no note saying this and our party waiting an hour and a half waiting for rooms to be available. We believe it was a reservation contact who made this error.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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read • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The only fault is parking.
Very limited when busy.
Great staff

Cons:

Parking set up

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Fowler • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

location central

Cons:

old tired smelly staff unhelpful

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
M
Maurice • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Location staff food and price was excellent

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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jacqui • solo_traveller • ie
10
Perfect for the airport
Pros:

Excellent location and great staff

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Anderson • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • ca
10
Pros:

We received outstanding service by the hotel manager J from the moment we arrived, he was exceptionally welcoming, professional, and accommodating. He went above and beyond to ensure our stay was comfortable and enjoyable, always taking the time to assist with any questions

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • extended_group • us
6
Decently clean room, but basically a cave, and parking is seldom actually available.
Pros:

The in-house pub/bar was decent quality and prices, and the hotel was centrally located. The staff were very helpful.

Cons:

The room's only window was a skylight, which at least opened for ventilation but was right next to the AC system so it was very loud, which made lighting very weird and nigh non-existent, it felt very closed off and did NOT match my expectations based on the photos on the website. Also the only shampoo was a hair/body all in one and no conditioner to be found. The "free parking" was free - when available, and considering the VERY popular restaurant/pub that made up the bottom floor, that was SELDOM past 11 a.m., aka any time you were returning from a day out or checking in. There were fewer spots than there were rooms, even, so first-come first-serve parking was never going to actually fit all hotel guests. There IS pay by the hour street parking available nearby, but it is also hard to get as the street is packed with restaurants and clubs, so parking is very hard to find. If arriving via taxi/bus or on a motorcycle, would work better.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee