Set amid the shops on Alton's main street "Not to be confused with Alton (the home of Alton Towers) in the Midlands" the Swan Hotel is a historical building that dates back to 1377.
Elcin
Cyprus
I don’t think the pancakes I ordered were done fresh they tasted like they were from a packet wasn’t impressed. The fruit was replenished.
Situated in the heart of Hampshire, The Angel Hotel is just 20 minutes’ drive from historic Winchester. The hotel has a cosy ale bar, a traditional restaurant and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Howard
United Kingdom
Evening meal was good and so was breakfast. Looks inviting from outside. Slept well.
Set in Alton, 3.2 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, The Crown Hotel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Blacknest Golf & Country Club is situated near Alton and has a TopTracer Driving Range and a gorgeous Bar, Restaurant & Terrace. The property is located 10 km from Jane Austen's House Museum.
Daniel
United Kingdom
I like the settings, the atmosphere and the standards of the rooms, very elegant.
Located in Alton, 10 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, The Binsted Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Carl
United Kingdom
A very nice country pub with a luxurious style of rooms,
The Market Hotel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Alton. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service.
Richard
United Kingdom
The welcome, Stacey cares about his guests, hotel or in the bar/restaurant. Nicely decorated hotel, well positioned and plenty of tea/coffee in the room!
Situated in spacious grounds, Alton House Hotel is the largest hotel in Alton featuring ample free parking and free Wi-Fi. Alton town centre is just a 5-minute walk.
Offering a bar and garden view, French Horn Chalets is located in Alton, 1 km from Jane Austen's House Museum and 16 km from Frensham Great Pond and Common.
Gabriella
Hungary
It was at a convenient location for my visit, walking distance to Jane Austen house or Alton. Alternatively you can take the bus. It's cute, tiny, but has everything needed for a short stay. It was quiet during the night. The pub next to it had really good dinner and breakfast, with attentive staff and nice local people hanging out.
Set in Alton, 5.8 km from Jane Austen's House Museum, The Three Horseshoes East Worldham offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
dale
United Kingdom
Nice place, clean and comfortable rooms, pleasant staff and good food.
Nice little town with a high street full of shops, cafe's...
Nice little town with a high street full of shops, cafe's and restaurants. We enjoyed walking through the town, its not picturesque but surrounded by countryside.
We enjoyed breakfast in a café and the staff were lovely and friendly.
Jane Austin county.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I did not go into Alton ; I travelled to Alton for personal...
I did not go into Alton ; I travelled to Alton for personal reasons and needed an overnight stay but the South Downs is good for walkers Cheriton _Jane Austin 's home and other stately homes Arlesford is a small town close by. Lovely river walk and has independent shops
Anthea
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
A bustling English market town (the Friday market is held...
A bustling English market town (the Friday market is held through the High Street). served by buses from Aldershot, Petersfield, Winchester and Basingstoke which stop almost directly outside The Swan. The mainline train station is a fair walk from the The Swan & town centre, but taxi's are on hand (business hours), if you don't fancy the walk. A good range of shops (Sainsbury's, Iceland, Co-op, charity shops, tattooist, Greggs, fancy goods, hardware store, newsagent, other pubs, live music venue 'The Lounge Bar' in the community centre, etc).
In the oldie-worldie open street town centre - much better in my opinion than the covered shopping centre's like Basingstoke -fresh air much better for people. Parking is at a premium, with car parking behind The Swan (for Patrons) or behind the town centre shops with public conveniences and a park nearby. A good place to stay if you're interested in The Bluebell Railway as Alton train station links directly to it too.
Excellent stay for a place to visit for a day out, weekend/long weekend or a holiday base for visiting other nearby attractions, with things to do if it's wet.
MadRat68
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
An interesting town with lots of history.
An interesting town with lots of history. Huge number of hostelries, and seemed to be a good range of places to eat. As is common in many towns currently, lots of vacant premises and closed shops. Still things for us to discover though so will return.
Maureen
United Kingdom
2.0
Scored 2.0
No help offered with bags yet toom to floors up.
No help offered with bags yet toom to floors up.
Not the upgraded twin room we booked. Given a standard room which was a cramped attic room with just skylight.
No heating in late October, 8C outside, on a chilly night, has to put cloths on in bed!
Extraction fan in bathroom not working - smelly - and more cold when opening the small skylight.
No hair dryer as per room details.
Very shabby worn carpet.
Ask for restaurant menu at reception but told to use QR in room but it linked to a Christmas promotion, err! When found, several levels deep on the website, the menu was too small to read on a phone - hopeless - so went Pizza Express down the street where food and service was excellent.
Bacon served at breakfast was under done, very rubbery. Rasher oddly folded half so would never cook well. Needed another 20-30 mins in the oven.
Greeted but not offered toast at breakfast until end.
Staff only doing the minium and nothing to meet expectations.
At checkout we were not asked about our stay - err!
Fire alarm at 6am on a Sunday which can happen anywhere but all fires doors still closed still after 10am so exiting room with luggage was challenging.
Dreadful. Never again. A Premier Inn is twice as good at half the price.
Carl
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Lashamn gilder sotiety is the best experience, the steam...
Lashamn gilder sotiety is the best experience, the steam train also very nice, Pourtsmouth marine museum is also a very nice day trip, we had 4 packed days with activetys, recommend traveling to Alton
Staff were very good - friendly, helpful and thoughtful. We had three rooms and they were flexible about check-out on two of them but understandably the third room had to be vacated on time as it was booked by someone else. That's a nice touch to say you don't need to check out too early if we don't have a booking on your room. Breakfast was very nice and the staff / chef were very ameniable to a few additions we needed (some fruit in the porridge). The hotel was warm and cosy.
This hotel is in the heart of the city, and you are moments from the high street with lots of amenities. Although you are still able to get a good nights sleep. The staff are super helpful, friendly and very accomodating. Beth is great!
I have stayed there a further 5 more times since my first stay, and will use this hotel whenever I am in Alton.
Beds are comfy and high, the bathroom is clean, and a home away from home.
Perfect location for the Alton Watercress Line. Very cheery and helpful staff, especially on parking, staff member moved their own car for us to park. Room clean, bathroom clean and lovely hot shower. Bed a little soft at the head area and a little small, but still fine. Unairconditioned but working fan provided, and large window to open, a peaceful, stay with no issues, very pleasant.
This was budget basic hotel room
Location in the centre of Town was useful for access and we only need somewhere to bunker down after a long day out.
Parking in the municipal car park immediately at the rear was free 18-00 to 09-00
Didn't use the breakfast facility, the pub was available for food and drinks and there were other restaurants available nearby.
Great first night on our pilgrims walk to canterbury. Pub is located in nice village (holybourne) just outside of busy alton. Room was very comfortable and clean. Throughout our stay, the staff were super friendly and helpful. Food was good pub fare. Highly recommended and very good value
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. We attended a wedding about 10 minutes from the hotel and they helped us with taxis etc. The room was HUGE and spotless. The breakfast in the morning was incredible. 10/10, we couldn't fault a thing and would happily stay there again.
The staff were very supportive and could not help enough. I have stayed at the hotel many times before and they understand my medical requirements and supported my very well. Parking was nice and easy and they have sufficient spaces allowing you to get in and out of your car.
Breakfast was good though service was quite slow. The hotel has been recently modernised and is well decorated.
The golf facilities were excellent and the golf professional very friendly and accommodating.
The location is beautiful in wooded Hampshire countryside.
Large clean room. Comfort beds. Maybe a little outdated but nothing major especially at this price level. Handy for the pleasant town of Alton. Good CAMRA pub 2 minutes walk down the road. Hotel restaurant straightforward and affordable. Pleasant staff.
The Swann is an old hotel with bags of character bang in the middle of town. The staff are friendly and very helpful . Our room, number 10, was at the back of the hotel and was well presented and clean. Nice comfortable bed. We would stay there again
Situated in a quiet and peacful rural location, the farmhouse mini-hotel offers tranquility, first class hospitality and excellent meals cooked to order. If you should arrive by train, as I did, the hotel is 20 minutes easy walk along the flat.
The hotel had not fully reopened and no breakfast available before 10, which did not suit my schedule. Bed was comfortable, although the room was a bit sparse. Location very convenient. Did not sample the restaurant for dinner.
Amazingly helpful staff with great service and friendly attitude, warmly decorated, clean rooms. A great location in the middle of Alton. Would definitely be back again.
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