The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.3 (3606 reviews)
Sadler Street , Wells , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Noise from events
Poor food quality on some items

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
The hotel is very clean and ideally suited for visiting the town.
Service
9.05
Staff was amazing and very friendly and professional.
Location
8.55
Location is ideal for a visit to central Wells.
Room Quality
8.05
The rooms are comfortable and wonderfully traditional.
Amenities
8.05
The hotel has lovely breakfast facilities and a pleasant ambiance.
Value for Money
8.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.55
Doombar was appalling and had to be taken off, but breakfast service was good.
Overall Experience
8.55
A lovely historic inn with a memorable experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:33

Property Description

Indulge in Historic Elegance
Discover The Swan, a 15th-century coaching inn overlooking Wells Cathedral. Enjoy a stay in one of the 48 individually designed non-smoking bedrooms featuring original four-poster beds and log fires.

Culinary Delights
Savor a blend of traditional and contemporary cuisine in the unique oak-paneled restaurant. The hotel offers a delightful dining experience amidst historic charm.

Versatile Events and Getaways
From leisure breaks to weddings, The Swan caters to all occasions. With conference facilities for up to 90 delegates, it's the perfect venue for events.

Experience a blend of history and luxury at The Swan. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

The hotel is fortunate enough to have the largest city center car park in Wells. However, the spaces are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.

Please note that our restaurant can get busy and booking is advisable.

Due to the age and construction of the property there is no elevator access to higher floors- if this is an issue please contact the hotel who will be happy to assist you in allocating the right room for your needs.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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3606 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 7.55
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Tan • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
9
Everything you need for a stay in Wells
Pros:

Perfect location, lovely room, comfy bed, great breakfast, good service in bar

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Browne • couple • ie
5
The room offered to us on arrival was a dog friendly room. It had a bad smell including a smelly dog bed we asked for an
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

The car parking was extremely tight. As a result my car was scratched by someone who did not leave a note. I asked the hotel to review their ccctv footage which they did but they said it was inconclusive. Apparently the camera that covers the tightest parking area is only a dummy camera so the only one with footage was too far away to be conclusive. Not very good for a good hotel.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Very good service and food. Helpful staff. Always friendly.
Bedroom excellent. Room always warm and quiet.

Cons:

Parking hit and miss. Had to park initially half a mile away.
Music at mealtimes unnecessary.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • solo_traveller • at
9
Pros:

Exzellente Lage
Schöne Zimmer
Sehr ruhig und gutes Frühstück

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
A
Adrian • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Room had splash marks on the wall by the bed.
Dirty glass in the bathroom.
Banister on the stairs looked dirty and was sticky.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Wilhelm • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aled • solo_traveller • gb
8
Will stay again if it’s little cheaper
Pros:

Breakfast great just little slow in there while I was travelling with work . Otherwise very good

Cons:

Staff nice bar very good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
Derek • couple • gb
7
Lovely hotel,well placed for everything.
Pros:

Unable to take breakfast.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
7
Overall, good subject only to the parking
Pros:

Everything went well except the parking

Cons:

Parking. I had been warned that parking would possiblyhave to be off-site but this was much more inconvenient than I thought would be the case

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
E
Evans • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The position of the hotel close to the Cathedral and shops
Staff very friendly.

Cons:

Parking could be challenging if hotel full

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • gb
10
Comfortable, fab location all the staff where brilliant
Pros:

Great location, gorgeous room, all the staff where very polite & courteous, would recommend

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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KALPESH • couple • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
R
roger • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Nice efficient staff

Cons:

Car park to small

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay in best-possible location in city at great price.
Pros:

Perfectly positioned coaching inn expanded at the back into multiple buildings, with internal first-come car park. Good mostly-buffet English style breakfast, reasonable bar prices with exceptionally wide selection of wine by the glass. Nice out- front patio garden adjoining cathedral green. Good atmosphere. Outstanding value-for-money.

Cons:

Some rooms (including a top suite) have views of very close adjoining buildings. Courtyards don't drain well so getting to and from main building can be wet and dirty under-foot. They like keys to be left when you are out but there can be a delay to retrieve them.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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marion • extended_group • gb
9
Convenient
Pros:

The hotel is in the centre of wells on a one way street comfortable seats in the dining room

Cons:

Make sure you request a shower if that is what you want as not all bathrooms have one. Room 8 has a bath in the bedroom and no shower. Parking very tight due to age of the hotel. Lots of stairs. Again due to age of hotel

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location & style

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
8
Fabulous location, lovely hotel, beautifully clean and comfortable room.
Pros:

Lovely building, spotlessly clean everywhere. Fantastic location in the centre of Wells.
Exceptional staff, highly professional, friendly, this contributed to the lovely atmosphere in the hotel.

Cons:

No AC in the bedroom, fan was provided. Not really an issue in September of course.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee