The Aviator Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1193 reviews)
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell , Northampton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food quality
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Surprise fees and smells in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Room quality was good, but there were concerns about smells in the bar and restaurant area, leading to a lower score.
Service
8.95
Staff were mentioned positively multiple times, providing a friendly and welcoming experience.
Location
8.19
Location comments were not explicitly mentioned, so it's rated at target level.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, though some were outdated and small TVs were noted.
Amenities
9.17
Amenities like tea/coffee facilities were appreciated, contributing to a higher score.
Value for Money
7.63
Expectations were impacted by surprise fees, resulting in a lower value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Food quality was consistently praised, elevating the score significantly.
Overall Experience
8.65
Guests had mixed experiences but overall enjoyed their stay, justifying a strong overall rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:30

Property Description

Unique Location on a Privately Owned Aerodrome

Charming 1930s Building with Modern Amenities
Experience a blend of vintage charm and modern comfort at The Aviator. Each room features a bathroom with a bath and shower, along with convenient amenities like tea/coffee facilities and TVs.

Bar and Restaurant Offering Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a wide selection of drinks and snacks at the bar, or savor an exquisite meal from the à la carte menu at the restaurant. Enjoy the option to dine on the terrace or in the garden during the warmer months.

Ready to elevate your stay? Book now at The Aviator Hotel, ideally located just 10 miles from Northampton and 4 miles from Wellingborough.

Important information:

Please note that reservations are recommended for dinner at the restaurant.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1193 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 7.63
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location for wing walking experience. Art deco building and quite unique. Food and service in bar restaurant was excellent. Nice friendly staff.
I would definitely stay here again.

Cons:

The 100 deposit taken at first put me off , but in the end the stay was so good it didn't really matter just means you can charge to your room

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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christian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
5
Disappointing for the Price.
Pros:

Great decor and a nice warm environment

Cons:

When checking in and having to leave £100 deposit, they do not take contactless payment.
I didn’t have my card with me and it was the right pain to get my card Details, so they could type in the number on their machine. Don’t understand why this can’t be done when they took contactless everywhere else in the hotel.
Bedrooms were very dated and needed an upgrade, bathroom wasn’t the cleanest and the smallest TV in the room you have ever seen.
No plug sockets by the bed which can be very inconvenient, especially for people like myself who has to use a sleep apnoea CPAP machine nowhere to plug it in next to the bed.
Bedroom doors also were sprung too heavily and slammed all night when people entered their rooms.
Definitely not worth the price paid.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Kasim • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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CLARA • couple • gb
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
9
Superb little find
Pros:

Friendliness, flexibility, superb spot.

Cons:

If I had to nick-pick:

The bed was a little small
There are no elevators

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • couple • it
10
Pros:

Lovely people and amazing hotel for aviator lovers !

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Claudio • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Good breakfast and location. Staff very kind

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable, friendly stay
Pros:

The breakfast was very good and the staff really friendly. They accommodated an addition to my breakfast. I also loved the fact that a plaque said that Douglas Bader opened the restaurant in 1958. The hotel was also in a perfect location for my flying exam!

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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andrea • couple • gg
8
Hidden gem !
Pros:

Very friendly staff

Cons:

Heavy doors is my only concern

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
6
Ok hotel. Won’t be rushing back.
Pros:

Close to where I was working and it was unique

Cons:

Room wasn’t well equipped and my laptop was bigger than the TV. Restaurant service was poor and the food was average

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Loved tbe 1920's features thoughout the hotel &the attention to detail.Rooms were generous and the staff very welcoming.The breakfast was fabulous.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • gb
10
Perfect stay for any Aviation enthusiast
Pros:

We were attending an aviation conference and stayed at the hotel. The theming was brilliant.

We ate dinner at the restaurant in the evening and it exceeded my expectations, the only downside for the restraunt was it was extremely quiet, worked well for us as we didn't book a table but I would like to see such a wonderful place fully booked.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
9
Enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Nice atmosphere. Food good but not cheap. Room very nice

Cons:

Food a little expensive but maybe I am out of touch.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee