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Reviews of The Aviator Hotel 3 stars

Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN, United Kingdom

#10 of 22 hotels in Northampton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 969 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were not keen on the separation of facilities across two buildings.

    Staff were very helpful. Good restaurant. Quiet. Comfortable rooms. Good night's rest.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay except for the breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food seemed to be out to long and the eggs were like rubber

    Breakfast not worth the money

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant, would recommend to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only small issue I would raise was the temperature of the room which was very warm due to the unseasonal hot weather. A small fan would have helped make our night a little more comfortable. Small issue!!

    Good Breakfast very pleasant, room was as I expected it to be, would definitely stay again. Like the art deco appearance but would have liked to have spent a bit more time watching the aircraft.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant and bar staff not particularly engaging. Room was underwhelming compared to restaurant and bar decor.

    Receptionist was superb on arrival. Decor of bar and restaurant good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    8.0
    Good comfy quaint themed but bit noisy overnite
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy overnite- humming of something.

    AviationThemed

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Thoroughly enjoyable visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    not much

    Brilliant location. friendly staff. Good value.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    very enjoyable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only downside is and it was more to do with people was there was a lot of door slamming during the night and the flashing light on the ceiling which I’m assuming is a fire alarm was very annoying

    The whole weekend was very relaxed and enjoyable breakfast and nice Art Deco a lovely touch always something to look at. Staff very pleasant And I loved the museum Very interesting

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    9.0
    We have stayed here many times before and love coming back, it's a splendid hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, it was all splendid.

    Having stayed here many times before, we love the Art Deco building and the atmosphere created by staying here, we were going to a vintage forties event while we stayed so were dressed appropriately which always adds to the feel of the stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay in a hotel with some character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A lift upto the second floor for luggage. Not a major problem as i was aware of this before I booked.

    Room was comfortable and clean. I didn't have breakfast as I do not usually eat breakfast. I could make coffee in my room so that was all I required.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Deluxe room had independent air conditioning and a good shower in the bathroom. I had a view towards the airfield which was facing away from the road so this is a good location to request. Definitely better than a premier inn so I would recommend for a business trip

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    9.0
    Excellent,live local and use bar/resturant and always wanted to try the hotel. Was not dissapointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    In the 'non' quiet rooms, doors were banging on and off all night, which like a lot of establishments could be remedied by adjusting the door closers. Also, it applies to all the rooms (13) occupied by our party, the smoke detector flashes bright white ALL night,in a pitch black room it was very frustrating.

    Booked hotel and function room for party, enabled family/friends to stay and not worry about time or driving. Rooms very nice with the art deco finishes, also the reception areas, wanted to swipe a lot of the pictures and ornaments. Staff excellent, which we knew from visiting the airfield/bar frequently for afternoon tea/drinks. Breakfast was very good.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    9.0
    Late summer break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel were unaware of our booking - luckily there was one room left.

    Friendly, professional staff, design & decor

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel, but would benefit if breakfast was started slightly earlier.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked it if they have started breakfast at 7am instead of 8am then we could of had our breakfast and gone on to the show, only suggesting it as I'm a diabetic 😕 and needed something to eat.

    Room was very good, plenty of coffee and tea etc, even minis. Very clean, the housekeeper asked reception to change my room as my mobility isn't very good so changed the room to ground floor. We had lunch in the bar which was nice. Didn't stay breakfast as had to be up for mini show on the areodrome ground's.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    Great place, great atmosphere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shame the restaurant is shut on Sunday nights.

    We always enjoy staying at the Aviator, it has great atmosphere, the staff are friendly and helpful and we always meet other interesting guests when staying there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mint imperials next to the bed ! Plenty of milk in the rooms and the fruit teas Some bottled water would’ve been nice. Bed was super comfy and the hotel and room was spotless

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Great stay, lovely hotel, perfect location…..but beware regulars with car alarms and dogs, spoiled it for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a room at the rear overlooking the secure car park. I believe one of your regular guests was staying on the ground floor, with 3 dogs, kept in the 4x4 Hilux vehicle - which subsequently caused his car alarm to activate multiple times, making sleep impossible until well into the night. This car alarm noise was reported to the night porter, we never found out what the result of this call was, but eventually it stopped. Surely the person responsible should have had more consideration for fellow guests, and he was not happy when I tackled him about this incident the following morning. Can’t think why he was unhappy!. Very poor human being. Hotel should not allow this (known?) practice, indeed around his car there were plies of plastic bags, mess etc, it looked like he was a rough sleeper not a hotel guest - this ‘look’ was absolutely not in keeping with an otherwise lovely location. Sadly, our memory of a great trip to Silverstone was tainted by this incident . I did report this matter to the Receptionist also when leaving. In summary, guests of this type should not be allowed to adversely affect the comfort and enjoyment of others - and let’s be honest, their obvious expectation not to be kept awake for hours by the crass behaviour of a thoughtless ‘regular’. Would love to stay again, but I will check if this ‘regular’ cretin is booked in at that time.

    Love the style and design period theme and feel. Love the aircraft vibe.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Mini in the Park stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a little under welming, The bacon was very rubbery and pale. Finally The pillows in our room weren't the best...

    The location, decor and staff were lovely.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely hotel nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was a little crazy a buffet not replenished often enough

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful setting and will most definitely be returning and recommending to everyone I know.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our room was showing a little wear and tear but nothing that isn't a quick fix and the restaurant for Breakfast on the Sunday could have done with extra staff to deal with the overflow of customers due to the car show.

    The refurbishment of the Bar/Restaurant was very well done with attention to detail. Whilst the accommodation block was a new build and the rooms being on par facility wise to Premier Inn, Travel Lodge etc etc, it was the little touches that raises it above the rest and the shower was powerful enough to flay the skin off your back ( magnificent stuff). Special mention to the young lady on front of house of the restaurant on the Sunday morning (27/8) who faced with a tidal wave of walk in customers from the Car Show being held on the airfield managed to single handily cope with seating the guests, clearing and wiping down the tables and keeping the coffee/ fruit juices stocked.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Great stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the staff were very welcoming and friendly, but there were a couple who were not and didn't acknowledge us. A little more training for some waiting staff might be helpful. It might have been nice to have received acknowledgement that we have stayed several times at the hotel - e.g. perhaps a discount on our food or maybe a bottle of wine placed in our room. This sort of thing goes a long way and makes a regular customer feels valued. Cleanliness of the room could have been better, especially the bathroom.

    We have stayed at this hotel quite often and we really like the style. The food is good - excellent breakfast and dinner. Our room was comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was the best location for where we needed to be

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Quiet, comfortable and clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Art Deco style features , great restaurant, out of the way!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic art deco theme

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good. Shampoo and conditioner in the shower would be very nice

    The breakfast was lovely with very good porridge. Great setting looking out over a vast green aerodrome with multiple different small planes coming and going

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    A venue which will almost certainly be used in future by our car club.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food was excellent, service very good, bedroom comfortable and plenty large enough with very adequate in-room facilities. Good range of decent beers. Period building of great interest to motoring/aviation fans. Superb viewing facilities, both indoor and outdoor, across the airfield. Secure parking round the back for vintage machinery.

    Stayed in August 2023

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