3 Star Hotel

Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

High St, Alton, United Kingdom View Map

$71 nightly

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Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Set amid the shops on Alton's main street "Not to be confused with Alton (the home of Alton Towers) in the Midlands" the Swan Hotel is a historical building that dates back to 1377. It offers a free car park, full English breakfasts in the modern restaurant, and free Wi-Fi. The comfortable bedrooms with attached bathroom come with a TV and tea and coffee facilities. The restaurant serves a varied menu until 22:00, every day. The bar and lounge offer bar meals, cask ales, premium lagers and fine wines. Swan Hotel is less than 2 miles from Jane Austen’s Cottage in Chawton. The cottage is where 'Sense and Sensibility' and 'Pride and Prejudice' were written. The Watercress Train Line runs from New Alresford to Alton and is home to Thomas the Tank Engine.

1,119 Reviews

7.9Good

What Guests Say

  • “Our room was fantastic, very spacious, the beds were extremely comfortable and we had nice big towels. The lady on reception was really…”
  • “A nice clean hotel with friendly staff especially the young lady on reception”
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  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
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  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Single Room1/4

Single Room

194 sqft • 1 Single

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  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
Superior Double Room1/4

Superior Double Room

237 sqft • 1 Double

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  • Closet
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Twin Room1/4

Twin Room

237 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Closet
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Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)1/4

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

345 sqft • 1 Double, 1 Sofabed

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Double Room1/4

Double Room

237 sqft • 1 Double

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    What Guests Loved

    7.9
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    Based on 1,119 reviews

    Pros +

    • Our room was fantastic, very spacious, the beds were extremely comfortable and we had nice big towels. The lady on reception was really welcoming and friendly. A great stay all round :-)
    • A nice clean hotel with friendly staff especially the young lady on reception
    • Fantastic location, huge room, great breakfast, friendly staff and parking on site

    Cons -

    • Bathroom shower needed some update
    • You can hear people talking and walking a bit too loudly, but keep in mind that it is an old building. Anyway, I could sleep quite well.
    • The noise of others simply walking past, slamming doors and what sounded like jumping/running around at 1.30am. We didn’t have a good sleep at all. The room were also very warm. We aren’t light sleepers either.
    10LeannePosted on: 2-22-2026

    Our room was fantastic, very spacious, the beds were extremely comfortable and we had nice big towels. The lady on reception was really welcoming and friendly. A great stay all round :-)

    10MichaelPosted on: 2-21-2026

    A nice clean hotel with friendly staff especially the young lady on reception

    8SuePosted on: 2-15-2026

    Fantastic location, huge room, great breakfast, friendly staff and parking on site

    Bathroom shower needed some update

    8PaulaPosted on: 2-13-2026

    Location is very good.Decoration.The room is of a good size.Staff very kind.

    You can hear people talking and walking a bit too loudly, but keep in mind that it is an old building. Anyway, I could sleep quite well.

    5KayliePosted on: 2-13-2026

    Easy check in and check out. Free parking. Great location.

    The noise of others simply walking past, slamming doors and what sounded like jumping/running around at 1.30am. We didn’t have a good sleep at all. The room were also very warm. We aren’t light sleepers either.

    10KeithPosted on: 2-12-2026

    Location parking restaraunt

    Weather

    9BarbaraPosted on: 2-5-2026

    Breakfast was very good baked beans would of been nice if they were hotter. Very welcome staff

    When you buy a drink from bar it would be nice if you didn't have to pay extra for a little extra lemonade a extra £1.68 thought is was a bit much. Could have brought a glass of lemonade for not much more.

    10PoolePosted on: 1-31-2026

    The room and the staff were very good

    Food just a tad expensive

    6WorthingtonPosted on: 1-30-2026

    Breakfast was good and room was clean

    Hotel is looking very tired, could do with decorating. Shower ok but hard to set temp as it’s up and down and low pressure

    6VanessaPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Breakfast is fine

    Shower drain was smelly, switch for heated towel rail was broken, general condition and cleanliness is degrading with each visit (we typically visit +/- 2x per year for the last 15 years or so)

    10DavePosted on: 1-26-2026

    Great location, excellent parking, the food was fantastic and the staff were so accommodating.

    We couldn't stay longer!

    7AndyPosted on: 1-26-2026

    Location was good for the stay

    Poor heating. Room was cold and small fan heater provided. No toilet paper, had to ask and lots of mold around bathroom window.In need of an uplift

    7MeganPosted on: 1-26-2026

    Good location, good room size.

    Heating was turned off before getting there room was freezing

    6EllisPosted on: 1-22-2026

    Bed was comfortable.

    The lighting in the room was very poor, especially at the mirror above the desk, to dim to use the mirror. Noisy in the morning when people walked pass load noise from the floor boards. Room was to warm even with the radiators off. The window couldn't be opened very much.

    8ClairePosted on: 1-20-2026

    Lovely ground floor room. Great location.Reception staff very helpful and friendly.

    We tried to get dinner but were told we had 6 minutes as the restaurant closed at 8pm. Signs said 9pm on Sunday. Website says 8 :30, so I'm very disappointed.I tried to order a drink at the bar, waited well over 5 minutes and there was no sign of a staff member so I had to go and find someone. Three staff were working but no one was at the bar.Not a happy bunch of people not a smile or thank you between them. It's a shame as a lovely hotel.

    8ElizabethPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Really good value breakfast.

    Breakfast pastries a little style. Corridors to room 9 very tired.

    10RachelPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Very organised extremely clean we were very welcomed

    10TracyPosted on: 1-11-2026

    The staff were wonderful, from start to finish, check in, restaurant and allin between.The hotel - Old buildings have lots of character, and this is no exception, enormous spaces, and exquisite architecture.The rooms, are huge by modern standards, comfortable beds seating. Bathrooms clean and functional.Overall, although we only stayed one night we had a wonderful stay.The restaurant staff, service and food were top class.

    Nothing of note

    5ReecePosted on: 1-10-2026

    Non

    Got into the room was cold we manage to put up the heater and small floor heater

    7RebeccaPosted on: 1-10-2026

    We found bed/pillows very comfortable and should have resulted in a good night's sleep, but unfortunately room temperature was excessively warm for that. Shower was easy to manage with good water pressure. The continental breakfast was excellent value and offered a good selection of options. The hotel is so central and perfectly placed for local buses.

    The central heating throughout the hotel was uncomfortably warm, although thankfully staff must have been aware of this as our bedroom window was open on arrival and never closed during our stay. It would have been better if there was a separate switch for the (noisy) bathroom fan so as not to disturb other guests. Unfortunately there were quite a few instances of torn wallpaper and peeling paint on doors which detracted from the overall impression of the hotel.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection
    • Professional cleaning services

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

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    High St, Alton

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