Located near a train station, Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi, luggage storage and helpful staff. Enjoy the cozy bar or host an event at the banquet hall.
Blacknest Golf Club Limited - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Farnborough (FAB) - 30 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 44 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 57 min drive
Alton Station - 9 min walk
Bentley Station - 15 min drive
Farnham Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Ivy House (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
Ten Tun Tap House - 2 min walk
The Eight Bells - 5 min walk
The Crown Hotel - 2 min walk
Swan Hotel - 1 min walk
About this property
Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns
Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns puts you just a 5-minute drive from South Downs National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Does Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns like?
Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns is a short 9-minute walk from Alton Station and 4 minutes' walk from Church of St Lawrence.
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Reviews
Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.2
Eco-friendliness
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised as excellent, with many guests enjoying the options and service. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2025
Swan in it
Great place to stay
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Overnight at The Swan. Alton.
The Hotel condition and food and staff were all excellent.
Peter Nicholas
Peter Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Very nice establishment
Chloe
Chloe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff, a very pleasant experience.
Susan
Susan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Loved the hotel, very quaint. Crisp & very clean! Staff was friendly & helpful. Central & convenient to where I was going!
Zowie
Zowie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Lovely historic hotel with great staff. No air conditioning which is a challenge in very hot weather.
Lisa
Lisa, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 17, 2025
Overnight stay
Very nice hotel , staff lovely , food good , room nice , pillows uncomfortable , large shower head dirty and mouldy .Hotel needs a lick of paint . Did enjoy our stay and Alton lovely place , very friendly
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Wonderful stay
Bellissimo hotel in posizione centrale. Camera grandissima e bagno nuovo. Tutto molto pulito.
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1-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 11, 2025
Very noisy
This hotel has excellent, helpful staff and good location, but the noise is terrible. It's not just the High St noise, which is to be expected, but the floorboards creak very loudly when anyone moves about. I was woken in the night several times by other guests just moving about in the corridors or the room above. I expect it will take major structural work to fix this.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 3, 2025
Prima verblijf met vriendelijk personeel en een goede keuken. Wifi verbinding hapert nogal
Frank
Frank, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2025
First time in Alton
It was exciting to be staying in an historic hotel. I was comfortable with the fan that was provided given that the UK was experiencing a heatwave when I stayed. A staff member was on hand to assist me with taking my suitcase up the two flights of stairs to my room. The restaurant was excellent!
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
Average for the price.
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2024
Nice stay
Sipho
Sipho, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
We were very impressed with our short stay here as we required somewhere to sleep after a wedding that was nearby. We booked 2 rooms for our family and both were very spacious and clean. The staff were very helpful and thought we’d missed the breakfast after getting up late but were able to still get brunch!
CLAUDIA
CLAUDIA, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
OK for short stay
Good check in. Receptionist very helpful. Room was adequate & clean. Comfortable bed. As it was hot we had windows open but kitchen smells came in.
Restaurant had run out of some items for dinner & buffet breakfast ran low toi as only one member of staff. But sensible prices for drink/food
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Lovely pub/hotel and great value. Will go back.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2024
Historic comfortable 3 star Hotel in the centre of town with friendly staff and good value meals
Harland
Harland, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2023
Nice place to stay.
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
A decent place to stay. Excellent value for money. Comfortable beds. Lovely bathroom. Very clean. Bring your own toiletries, which I always do. There is a hairdryer. We ate in the pub, the food was lovely. The staff are very pleasant. We will return.
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2025
Brilliant value for money, thank you.
Matt
Matt, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2023
A lovely hotel.
Chris
Chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2024
The staff were very friendly and made our stay very comfortable in one word brilliant
simon
simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 28, 2024
Clean and comfortable although room a bit dated. Good to have on site dining and bar.
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2024
Great location in the centre of town. Good value for money
Friendly helpful staff
I used it as a crash pad but i found the matress very hard
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Staff especially The lady at the desk were wonderful