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1 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG, United Kingdom
#11 of 19 hotels in Swindon
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1344 hotel reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
7.6
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Thomas
United Kingdom12 Reviews9.0“Really dog friendly, right next to a park, room was easy access in and out with dog. Restaurant dog friendly. Room nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Little bit noisy at night, but to be expected above a pub on a Saturday.
Really dog friendly, right next to a park, room was easy access in and out with dog. Restaurant dog friendly. Room nice and comfy. Very good value for money. Staff super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Zyg
United Kingdom13 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good location for Old Town visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit of road noise ( easily solved by using earplugs)
Comfortable room with good facilities nice breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Angela
United Kingdom12 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Kim
United Kingdom47 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
nothing
Didnt have the breakfast as we are staying here for work so had to leave early, but would recommend - great place to stay
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Simon
United Kingdom31 Reviews8.0“Happy stay and good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If looking for peaceful location I guess this hotel not for you.
Location. Nice bar. Nice little garden.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Kim
United Kingdom47 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing to dislike
Lovely rooms, great staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Gillian
France53 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Radiator (big towel one) on full, impossible to turn off. Staff had left windows open , as did we, total waste of energy.
Well placed old coaching inn. Updated rooms ours had a nespresso coffee maker which was great. Car park at rear.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom7 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bath in awkward position to get at taps
Excellent staff attitude, good food ,
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Julian
United Kingdom3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely friendly staff and a delicious breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 14, 2024
David
United Kingdom11 Reviews8.0“Staying at the Goddard Arms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was small.
I think the staff and management made a real effort to give us an enjoyable stay and in that they were successful. Our dog enjoyed her box of treats. Breakfast was very good. We slept well.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Betsy
United Kingdom6 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Return visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bedrooms are small
Breakfast was amazing Go downstairs and the bar and food really good
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Juanita
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Lovely hotel, great bar & restaurant with comfy room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could have done with more coffee & milk supplies as I actually stayed 2 nights but they weren’t topped up. However I could probably have just got more from the bar staff.
Breakfast was great & all the staff were lovely, friendly & helpful. The single room was small but had all I needed. The shower cubicle was great & very good size. It was busy in the bar with great atmosphere - very sociable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom23 Reviews7.0“Georgian pub with lots of character.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The meals were typical pub meals and a strong smell of cooking fat in the bar. My room (a single) had an uncomfortable bed and there was a extraction ventilator duct immediately outside the window which did not get switched off until about 11 pm and which kept me awake. The breakfast was generous and freshly prepared.
Good location in the old town and easily found. Excellent car park with CCTV. Pub gets busy in the evenings.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Glenn
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, location and value for money
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Shane
United Kingdom104 Reviews14 helpful votes9.0“Better than the obvious local competitor”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent situation. Very reasonably priced food and drink.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Tina
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0“Lovely hotel, friendly staff, delicious food in a convenient spot.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room was a little noisy during the night with sounds from either the water or central heating systems. However I manage to sleep reasonably well only having a problem with it one night.
Room was very comfortable and had everything I needed. The hotel is in an excellent position making it easy to walk from where I need to go with the bonus of a parking space to leave my car. Breakfast was delicious and filling.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Lynne
United Kingdom7 Reviews9.0“Very good friendly customer service made the stay very pleasurable - thank you !”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Rattling window when open Roadworks opposite until midnight on my second night, and again in early morning
Good, friendly service by all staff. Warm ambience in the downstairs room area Room (small double) was ideal for me
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Andre
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“I stay here when I can get in, but often end up booking at last minute, so not always available.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It can be noisy if the guests above or to the side have decided to go out on the town and get back in fairly late, especially if they've lost their key which can happen, but they are usually dealt with pretty quickly.
Staff are always helpful and the breakfast is cooked to order from 7am and your are within a short walk to a number of different restaurants for the evening and fancy something different. Parking is included which is great but the car park isn't that big so is some times full.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 16, 2024
David
United Kingdom10 Reviews8.0“Very comfortable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Mark
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Great location for Old Town Swindon. Clean, functional and professional”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Couldn’t watch tv as the batteries in the remote were dead
Good shower, comfortable bed, good breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 13, 2024
John
United Kingdom13 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location and nice bar”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very warm and creeky floorboards. Access after hours was confusing
Location and bar
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Ann
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Excellent location, but not suitable for people with difficulties walking or climbing stairs.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms were fine and good value for money, however the single room had a cigarette stub in the kettle and the bathroom was not very clean (urine splashed around the loo and on the floor). The kettle was replaced quite rapidly…..we didn’t complain about the bathroom. Our problem was with the one meal ordered. There was little of the menu available and the hunter’s chicken was ordered, but was almost inedible. Your guest managed to eat enough to take her medication, but couldn’t tackle the rest. We were disappointed to be unable to stay in the bar after 23.15. Appreciate staff need to go home, but as 3 separate households from different areas of the UK we’d hoped for catch up time after the theatre.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Frances
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0“Large comfortable room with great shower.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bedside light wasn't working. Loud argument in street woke me up at 4am. Having to navigate a crowded bar to get to our rooms.
Lovely breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Jane
United Kingdom6 Reviews9.0“Well located comfortable stay in Old Town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Not much! Floorboards very creaky but it's a very old building!
Clearly recently refurbished to a high standard. Well designed bathroom with excellent shower & nice products. Bed was very comfortable. All very good value. Ideal location for an evening in Old Town.
Stayed in March 2024
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