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Reviews of The Swan At Hay This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Church Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DQ, United Kingdom

#22 of 31 hotels in Hay-on-Wye

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Review Score

Based on 1104 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: April 9, 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable one-night stay while walking Offa’s Dyke Path in a beautifully renovated old coaching inn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing not to like, just not as helpful or friendly as a smaller inn

    lovely old hotel, great location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't anything we didn't like.

    Just back from 4 days in this nice old hotel. It has very friendly and helpful staff, good food in a very convenient location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2023

    8.0
    lovely stay in hay on wye
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we were in the annex and the stairs were steep. I would definitely stay again but ask for a different room

    loved location and the rooms. the bars and restaurant were beautiful with really comfortable furniture

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    8.0
    pleasant rooms with excellent breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    fire alarm on first morning. no problem with this but very clear lack of training of staff about what to do.

    location and parking. breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    7.0
    a comfortable place for a weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the menu was very limited. we only ate there one night for that reason. we had booked a superior double room but it was not very spacious at all, which was disappointing

    located on the edge of the town, clean and comfortable , good service

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couple of issues with the facilities but sorted out quickly by staff

    Friendly, helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The down grade on facility is that the shower in our room wasn't working and therefore the second night we had to move room.

    The hotel was very comfortable. Staff couldn't do enough for you. Food very good.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant low-key place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Breakfast was OK. Beds were OK

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2023

    8.0
    friendly country hotel, great location for a short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    small thing but the walled garden would benefit from an enclosed bin to put dog waste in and the bin to be emptied more frequently.

    rooms were very good, comfortable, great size and well equipped. dog friendly was also a big bonus for us! lots of separate rooms to relax in.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nol

    Wonderful roo., food and staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    9.0
    Lovey & relaxing - would return again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tea/Coffee tray could have had a bit a more of a selection - eg. caffeinated coffee

    Location was wonderful! Service, excellent! Lovely food!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2023

    7.0
    Warm room in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Impossible to contact Reception by phone prior to arrival, with very confusing generic answerphone message.

    Warm and comfortable (small) room with good size bed and functional bathroom

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    room a bit pokey

    friendly staff/atmopshere/relaxed

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If i was to be super picky. Some of the repairs in the room weren't to a good standard.

    The staff were excellent, nothing was to much bother. Really went that extra mile to make our stay memorable. Also food was to a good standard.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2023

    8.0
    good but not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a bit basic for the price

    convenient

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    9.0
    Blazing log fires and snug lounges. Will definitely go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Service hours for dinner were limited (last orders at 7:45 pm.) although this might have been because I was there out-of-season (March).

    Breakfast was included in the room rate. You could choose between a cold buffet, a hot Anglo / American menu or both! Dinner was beautifully cooked. I chose the home-made Herefordshire steak and ale pie with fresh local vegetables. Excellent!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    7.0
    Very convenient stay close to town, staff friendly and excellent breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    coach room no 17 needs a good clean (carpets) & sliding door, room in generally needs a good refresh, with broken curtain tyebacks and bed linen not in good condition.room 17 is directly opposit the front door and so there was noise from people coming in late at night.

    Excellent breakfast and friendly staff, walking distance to town, good car parking.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent location, very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Didn't serve Guinness!

    Breakfast was very good, dinner was good. Location was very good indeed.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We honestly thought it was far too hot throughout the hotel. Our room was 26°C after we took a reading from my smartphone.. the radiator controls were isolated, so I repaired the controls, which gave us a pleasant night's sleep.. and no,I didn't charge..

    Great welcome from reception right through to bar staff, restaurant staff and breakfast staff. Very welcoming and eager to help with our requirements. Great food from the restaurant and an amazing choice of local products. It's definitely worth a trip to stay and eat here..

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    8.0
    short overnight stay very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location, friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant and comfortable for the most part. Well-situated in the village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we had for 3 night (room 2) was small and felt like we had been shut away in a corner. It would have been fine for a single night. it would have been nicer to have a more spacious room for our longer stay. There was also something banging in the wind for 2 of the nights in the garden beneath the window. The shower screen leaked onto the floor. The heating made alot of noise when it can on The walls were very thin and we could here the nabouring rooms conversion and showering.

    The staff were friendly, the hotel was clean and well presented.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic short break, friendly and cheerful and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bathroom had no fan so smelt slightly

    character; room size; cleanliness; location and parking

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room rather small and booked superior. Not sure about the pricing for such a small room.

    Great location. Lovely hotel and kind friendly staff. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely place to stay in Hay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious room (deluxe), very comfy bed. Clean room. Location near centre of town was brilliant. We didn't have the breakfast or dinner so can't comment on the food but the dining areas did look inviting. Reception staff were friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The large double bed had a 'mound' going right down the middle. So it was a bit like sleeping in two single beds.

    Big room. Very relaxing in the sofa's and arm chairs in the bar areas. Lovely steak meal.

    Stayed in January 2023

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