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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful restored 18th C inn with a great pub & restaurant, right on Alton high street, in the heart of Jane Austen country. Very helpful front desk staff stored luggage before checkin time. Room was spacious and lightly updated. Nice in-room tea...
  • Lisa
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Very friendly helpful welcome. I booked last minute and really pleasantly surprised how comfy room was. Good nights sleep.
  • Martin
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Lots of character about the hotel. Large rooms. Nice original features in older building. Nice through draft in room we were in. Lovely bath.
  • David
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Old world charm, good parking and central location.
  • Kervin
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Its. The room were nice and clean.The food was also nice and thy were no problems.
  • Hay
    the United States the United States
    I'm a bit of a hard grader, so if I give a place a 4 it means I was satisfied and it met expectations. If I give it a five it means exceeded expectations. The Swan met all and exceeded some expectations. I checked in at 11:30 pm/23:30, and to feel...
  • Mattc
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The size of the room and the bed were great as well as a decent sized bathroom. Value for money it was well worth it.
  • Jing
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Amazingly helpful staff with great service and friendly attitude, warmly decorated, clean rooms. A great location in the middle of Alton. Would definitely be back again.
  • Orvinder
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    excellent locations, very clean and comfortable room
  • Stephen
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Great staff. Very hard working manageress nothing to much trouble. Good location, great value.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Swan

    No additional info available

  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

FAQs about Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns

  • Check-in at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
  • Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns is 150 feet from the center of Alton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Twin
      • Family
    • Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns has 2 restaurants:

      • The Swan
      • Restaurant #2