The Swan Hotel, Alresford

Hotels
8.4 (906 reviews)
11 West Street , Winchester , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Noise issues
Limited bar area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
The hotel is described as clean, but some reviews note noise from the carpark.
Service
8.73
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.97
Multiple reviews highlight the ideal location for local attractions.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms are comfortable and well-furnished, though some noise issues reported.
Amenities
8.45
Standard amenities highlighted, though some comments on bar area layout.
Value for Money
8.41
Described as very good value in relation to location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Breakfast and dinner consistently praised.
Overall Experience
8.33
Most reviews reflect positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 19:39

Property Description

Charming 18th-Century Hotel in Alresford

Historic Charm: The Swan Hotel, nestled in the heart of Alresford, offers a unique stay in an 18th-century building. Guests can enjoy the historic ambiance while being just a short drive from Winchester.

Dining Delights: Indulge in culinary experiences at The Watercress Room and the Dining Room, serving delectable meals all week. After dining, unwind in the cozy Snug with a refreshing drink or coffee.

Explore Alresford: Discover the picturesque Georgian architecture and scenic riverside walks in Alresford. Don't miss the nearby Watercress Steam Railway for a touch of nostalgia.

Book your stay at The Swan Hotel for a memorable blend of history, comfort, and culinary delights.

Important information:

Please note, there are limited parking spaces available at the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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 £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.
    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 906 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Neil • couple • gb
8
Lovely 2 night stay in a great place
Pros:

Perfectly situation on the centre of the village. Staff polite professional. Good breakfast

Cons:

Our room (no1) was over the outside seating area and there was a little voice until the bar closed…that said it was not loud enough to stop us sleeping

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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robin • extended_group • gb
8
Very comfortable and would come back
Pros:

The room was well furnished and bed comfortable. The room was warm but the hotel provided a fan which worked well.The breakfast was exceptionally good and the breakfast service great

Cons:

The only small negative was an uninspiring dinner menu although i should say my Salmon was beautifully cooked and tasty. The Gluten Free Fish my friend chose was not good but i understand it is hard to get the batter correct

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Eley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely place to stay and very well priced.
Pros:

Location, friendly and helpful staff, lovely room.

Cons:

Combined character and contemporary decor.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Erica Natalia • solo_traveller • ar
7
Pros:

buena ubicacion, muy lindo ambiente, comoda la habitación, el desayuno es muy bueno. Quienes atienden muy amables.-

Cons:

no cambian las toallas ni la ropa de cama. Hay cuartos saliendo al exterior sería ótimo que consulten si hay comodidad con ello o bien habitaciíon dentro de mis hotel, pero no conultan.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good location
Pros:

Central location. The main house quirky layout. Helpful staff.

Cons:

Noise from main road... maybe some double glazing may help.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sofie • family_with_children • be
9
A perfect stay for our family
Pros:

Good location, near Winchester. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Spacious rooms with ensuites, coffee/tea facilities. A perfect 1 night stop.

Cons:

We missed curtains in our family room. There were blinds though, but they did not fully black out the light.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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RANDAL • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

breakfast

Cons:

asked for quiet room
got noisy room
poor nights sleep
otherwise ok

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Toy • couple • gb
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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pauline • couple • gb
10
Lovely helpful staff
Pros:

18th century beautiful building

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

El desayuno

Cons:

Mucho calor en la habitación y litera un poco inestable.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Staff were really friendly, evening meal and breakfast were really good especially the sausages!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • extended_group • gb
9
Good value for money - good location - good parking
Pros:

Room very comfortable - fan provided. Staff very courteous and friendly- breakfast excellent

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Erik • solo_traveller • no
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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NEIL • solo_traveller • gb
6
No the best
Pros:

Location superb for the Watercress Line

Cons:

Room was a bit dull, it was in the old part of the hotel, the ceramic wash basin was cracked the bath/shower head outlet was leaking when switched to shower, the toilet roll holder was falling off the wall, the "pop up plug" in the bath didn't pop up so I couldn't empty the bath water there was what I assume to be chewing gum deposit on the bed sheet, the room was very hot so has a fan which was full of dust, with the window open you seem to get fumes from passing traffic, the flooring was lifting in areas which could be a trip hazard

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Fleur • family_with_children • nl
8
Uitstekende plek voor overnachting.
Pros:

Prachtige plek, goed bereikbaar. Super vriendelijk personeel, heerlijk ontbijt. Kamer was ruim, badkamer ook ruim. Kamer was ook schoon.

Cons:

Het was er vrij warm en er was geen airco. Wel een kleine ventilator.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Thrupp • couple • gb
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Martin's review
Pros:

The staff, location, room size, bed, and breakfast were all excellent.
I would recommend staying here during typical English weather conditions.

Cons:

The only thing that spoilt our stay was the lack of air conditioning in the bedroom.
We unfortunately stayed during the heatwave, the room was south facing, and had sash windows, which only opened about 6 inches.
The hotel staff provided a fan, but the room temperature was unbearable at +34° C all night, so we had little or no sleep.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Herring • family_with_children • gb
7
Would stay again.
Pros:

With the bar and restaurant there is quite a bit going on and it felt like it had a good atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was good. Room and bathroom were good with a decent nice shower.

Cons:

It was very hot in the room (heatwave) no Aircon but you kind of expect that. Staff were helpful and provided a second fan.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee