The Aviator Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1256 reviews)
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell , Northampton , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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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Outdated rooms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Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, though some were outdated and small TVs were noted.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1256 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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Richard • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely hotel. Put off by the receptionist
Pros:

Clean , tidy and functional

Cons:

The receptionist!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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eduard verberght • solo_traveller • be
8
Leuke plaats om eens op een vliegveldje te verblijven
Pros:

Het is zonder meer leuk om in een hotel te slapen tussen de sport vliegtuigen, dat heeft een speciale vibe.

Cons:

Kamers zijn schoon maar gedateerd. Restaurant is eigenlijk beperkt.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Superb
Pros:

Nice and comfy

Cons:

It was all good

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tim • extended_group • gb
9
Very Good
Pros:

Excellent food

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tracey Maxfield • couple • gb
10
Unique and elegant but relaxing.
Pros:

Welcoming staff, beautiful art deco style decor, plentiful parking, great food, well stocked bar, elegant but relaxing ambience. We've stayed many times before but never on a Sunday. We were there for an event and were aware that the kitchen was closed after 3pm on a Sunday and the hotel helpfully sent an email with a list of places to eat and contact details. Breakfast is a buffet and good quality, cooked breakfast, croissants, juices, plentiful hot drinks.

Cons:

Can't think of anything!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
Used 5 times for the f1 now between 2015 and 2026. Will continue to use in the future.
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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EKyndt • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Had a flight booked in a P51 & staying in this hotel made a fantastic experience a whole lot better. that much
Pros:

A fabulous historical art deco hotel.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
10
Great staff , great hotel !
Pros:

The location was perfect with a beautiful beer garden overlooking the airfield
Rooms were very clean and spacious with air conditioning
All of the staff were so friends and helpful
And the food was great!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Louisa • couple • gb
10
Great would definitely go back !
Pros:

Beautiful and so clean the room was comfy and very clean, breakfast was 10/10 recommend the aviator breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable, as you can watch a P-47 Thunderbolt, P-51 Mustang and a Spitfire take off.
Pros:

Delightful Art Deco ambience, making it a "Boutique" experience. Interest of the Sywell aerodrome activities for an enthusiast.

Cons:

Disastrous liaison between Booking.com and hotel. B & B was paid for to Booking.com but inclusive breakfasts not included by hotel. When proof of payment shown to her on arrival, room card modified by hand by receptionist, but hotel accounting system not corrected at the time, hence £55 overcharge on check-out hidden in incomprehensible billing had to be discovered and identified to receptionist after initial over-payment. Luckily we had time to do this onsite, after incorrectly paying the required amount in the slightly stressful check-out queue. Refund was paid to card without argument. after detailed explanation made to receptionist, requiring copies of Booking.com receipt. Hotel billing bizarrely starts with a minus value (ie actually a credit) representing the amount paid to booking.com and then includes and debits the items already paid for, to a completely different organisation (booking.com) eg room rate etc, increasing the confusion.

This "cock-up" did not spoil the overall experience, but reminds us that the check-out bill, presented with a flourish as definitive, and in accountant-friendly, not user-friendly format, may not actually be correct at all.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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philip • couple • gb
10
What a fabulous place highly recommend
Pros:

Fabulous.. 15 out of 10 what a wonderful unusual place from planes,, war planes,, museum,, location food

Cons:

Nothing it was fab,, only comment would be possibly back ground music in the dinning room and a fan in bedroom

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Dan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Only staff involved in our stay was the receptionist. 10 out of 10.

Cons:

Room was in keeping with 1930s theme. Rooms were modern standards but dated and could do with a revamp.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very authentic period hotel , like going back in time .

Cons:

All good

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Rosamund • couple • gb
10
Thoroughly relaxing stay and would definitely return
Pros:

Excellent food, large comfortable room, lovely staff

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee