The Swan Hotel

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.6

Overlooking the River Thames, The Swan is a Victorian inn offering home-cooked food and luxurious rooms. The Swan is located in Staines, just 15 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport. The elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV and a work desk. Most rooms have original features, and some have panoramic river views or a luxury bathroom. Guests can enjoy a full English breakfast each morning, with lighter options available. The stylish restaurant serves classic British cuisine and real local ales, and there is also a riverside terrace. Just 2 miles from Thorpe Park, The Swan is only a 15-minute drive from historic Windsor. Both Ascot Racecourse and Twickenham Rugby Stadium can be reached in a 20-minute drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Anne-marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely stay with a fantastic atmosphere We really enjoyed our time here. The bar is fantastic — well stocked, great drinks, and a gorgeous outside area where you can sit, relax, and enjoy some food. The rooms are on the smaller side, but...”
Ann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room with river view. Delightful staff. Good breakfast choices well cooked.”
Kirsty
Canada Canada
“We always stay at the Swan when we come to Staines, as it is close to where I used to live and all my friends in the area, as well as being close to Heathrow, where we always fly out of. The location is beautiful, right on the river and a quick 15...”
Karen
United States United States
“Location, comfortable, great gathering areas, nice restaurant and bar”
Michael
Portugal Portugal
“The Inn was absolutely delightful. The facility was charming. The service was incredible. The food was excellent. It was the BEST fish and chips we’ve ever eaten!”
Holly
United States United States
“Beautiful location on the river Thames. Only a 15-20 min walk to bus stops and train stops. Water pressure was great, staff was very kind and welcoming. Pub was never a disturbance to our evenings. Overall great stay!”
Erik
Germany Germany
“The breakfast was great. The view of the river was different at each time of the day. I liked the homey English inn quality of the rooms and the dining area. The staff was super helpful and everything was easy. I would gladly stay there again when...”
Milena
United States United States
“Looking for an alternative to generic airport hotels for a quick one-night stay and this was perfect. Lovely historic feeling to the place, and very comfortable. Wish we could have easily gotten there from Heathrow via public transport, but that's...”
Anna
United States United States
“Great hotel! Good proximity to Heathrow. No problem parking. Loved the pub and views of the Thames. Lovely suite, very clean and comfy. The drive to the airport can be tricky though especially in rush hour so give yourself extra time.”
Miriam
United States United States
“The room had everything as expected, and was very clean and tidy. The food was good - standard pub fare with good ingredients. I had an amazing view from my room and from the restaurant. The ease of access to walk along the Thames was fantastic.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British

Amenities of The Swan Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

The Swan Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 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 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the hotel ahead of time if you are planning to arrive after 22:15 as reception is not manned 24 hours and it may not be possible to gain access.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

All Group bookings of more than 5 rooms require full pre-payment and are nonrefundable.

10% booking deposit due at the time of reservation via Bank Transfer. Once a reservation is received the hotel will provide the Bank account number.

100% full pre-payment 30 days prior to arrival via Bank Transfer on the same account number. After this day the reservation will be nonrefundable.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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