Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns
High St
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Location and the quiet rooms”
“Welcoming and efficient from the majority of the staff”
“Staff are really friendly, fish fryer was down, so no fish, alternatives offered”
“Comfortable beds”
“Great location, nice size room”
“lovely lady for the breakfast stint, lovely place to stay”
“Friendly staff and good choice for breakfast”
“Lovely clean, comfortable and quiet room”
“Staff were friendly, room was clean”
“Easy parking”
“Friendly staff, central location, free parking, decent shower”
Overview
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 en suite bedrooms 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.
Traveller reviews
Ian
solo_traveller
June 18, 2026
“Booking.com rate was almost 30% higher than that of the other 3 couples in our group who also had breakfast included whi”
Location
Janice
solo_traveller
June 17, 2026
Welcoming and efficient from the majority of the staff. Lovely clean, comfortable and quiet room.
Max
solo_traveller
June 15, 2026
“Nice Hotel with character and parking space”
Location and the quiet rooms. Food was good and the layout was also super.
Ian
extended_group
June 15, 2026
“really nice place to stay, easy access in the heart of town, good choice of food and friendly staff”
Staff are really friendly, fish fryer was down, so no fish, alternatives offered. lovely lady for the breakfast stint, lovely place to stay
DeborahC
solo_traveller
June 14, 2026
“Excellent Location”
Central location. Favilities available.
Jacqui
couple
June 13, 2026
“Would definitely use the hotel again and recommend it to friends and family as it was well priced and comfortable.”
Location Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds.
Ros
couple
June 13, 2026
“Comfortable Stay”
Good location on the high street. Friendly staff and good choice for breakfast. Easy parking
Csims
solo_traveller
June 13, 2026
Great location, nice size room.
TRIDENT 26DM
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Friendly staff, central location, free parking, decent shower.
Lisa
extended_group
June 11, 2026
“Good stay for good price”
Staff were friendly, room was clean. Food good in restaurant
Sharon
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Location
Beryl
couple
June 10, 2026
“Enjoyed every moment”
Helpful friendly staff,very clean,location excellent
Rachel
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
The room was large and very comfy
Mohammed
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
The room was good and tidy. The birthroom was nice and clean
Mark
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
“would happily stay there again”
breakfast was good, service was good, staff were polite & courteous
Joanne
family_with_children
June 8, 2026
Warm welcome from the staff in reception.
Jacqueline
solo_traveller
June 7, 2026
Lovely hotel. We stay here every few months as the standard is very high.
Anne
couple
June 7, 2026
“Maybe if the weather was cooler we could have stayed but not in that heat with no air in the room.”
Convenient location for us. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Jan
couple
June 2, 2026
“An enjoyable short stay.”
The breakfast was excellent, good choice.
Tom
solo_traveller
June 1, 2026
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Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Kid meals
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Daily housekeeping
Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
This room features an en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Double Room
This room features an en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Superior Double Room
These rooms feature an en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. These rooms are also larger than the standard rooms. There is room to work as well as relax.
Twin Room
This room features an en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Single Room
This room features an en suite bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
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