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The Swan Hotel

Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EG, England
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The Swan Hotel
Ranked #4 of 5 hotels in Southwold
4.0 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
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  • Lighthouse room(8)
  • Car park(6)
  • Nights B B(4)
  • Market Square(4)
  • Good size(3)
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London, England
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Difficult to add to the other reviewers' praise for this very traditional east coast hotel; highlights for us included the large size and quality of the room - number 9 - which was great value on a 2-night midweek dinner-inclusive deal; and so pleasant that this overcomes the slight downside of the view over the car park to the brewery-... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, Public Relations Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thank you very much for your review and it's great to hear you had an enjoyable stay with us. More

London, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Southwold is an affluent tourist destination on the East Coast of England in Suffolk, and it's a very well cared for, thriving place. This hotel stands in the very centre of the town, in sight of the sea and is a sizeable hotel that's clearly a hub for the restaurant and bar for the town. Like (seemingly) everything else in... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, Public Relations Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2012

Thank you very much for your detailed review. We will address the points you have raised about the decor and hope to see you again soon. Special offers can be found on our website More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Everyone was soo nice and courteous. Our room was very nice in the main hotel. Defo go back More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

We don't get many nights away without the kids and so this break needed to be special and it was. Whilst I agree with previous reviewers that The Swan is a little old fashioned, that is part of its charm and what a lot of people come to Southwold for. I also agree that it is on the expensive side... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We stayed for a couple of days leading up to Easter. The staff ate very friendly, chatty and helpful. The breakfast was great. The hotel is very clean. But for its four stars one might expect more, like wi fi that works in your room, a mini bar, and/or decent refreshments in room other than an average container of tea,... More

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Nottingham
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights recently. We were not disappointed. The whole package is really good. From the greeting at the reception, to the room, the breakfast and the evening meal we enjoyed it all. More

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Market Harborough
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Visited in April, and chose due to location. Room was in the garden area, at the back of the hotel, so chalet type room. Very well furnished, good spec, comfortable and clean. Breakfast very good, and dinner was superb too. Staff are probably the friendliest I have come across, and so they deserve a special mention. I suppose the only... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, General Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are privileged to be in such an ideal location and are delighted that you enjoyed staying at the Swan. We hope to see you again. More

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Back again to stay for two days... It really is so hard to beat, the restaurant never fails to deliver... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, General Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Thank you for finding the time to post a review and we are absolutely delighted that we are able to deliver consistently high standards. We look forward to seeing you again. More

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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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What a simply fantastic place, especially for a beer lover. From the moment we are arrived we knew we had chosen the right place. We had just walked out of a hotel in Saxmundham and when we explained this to the receptionist she informed us that all our stresses were over. She asked us to check out the room to... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, General Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 April 2012

Thank you for such a terrific review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the hotel so much you decided to stay another night. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Southwold and the Swan in a few months time. More

London
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

My wife and I spent our anniversary at the Swan Hotel in Southwold. Given its 4-star rating, I was hoping it would not disappoint. It was exactly the break we wanted. The atmosphere at the Swan was very relaxing. We had an amazing view overlooking most of the town and sea. The food was excellent. Service was impeccable. I enjoyed... More

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AdnamsSouthwold, General Manager at The Swan Hotel, responded to this review
10 April 2012

We are thrilled that you had such a delightful stay with us for your anniversary. I do hope you will consider coming back to visit us again. More

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Address: Market Place, Southwold IP18 6EG, England
Price range (per night):* RM500 - 814

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