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Reviews of The Grand Hotel 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!

Ivey Place, Swansea, SA1 1NX, United Kingdom

#12 of 21 hotels in Swansea

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3276 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    8.0
    Good for a short stay, handy for the train station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    It was okay for an overnight stay. Paid parking available close by.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful Hotel, Swansea best kept secret
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A few small items of damage, the bathroom door had a couple of "dinks " in it like it had been hit with a hammer? Broken glass in one of the communal doors in the corridor, nothing major but noticeable.

    The room was spacious, which isn't always the case for solo travellers. It was beautifully clean with a decent sized bathroom, the staff were very helpful and the location was excellent. The bed was super comfortable and the bathroom was probably the best ld seen in any hotel lve stayed at. The Hospitality Tray actually had more than enough tea bags and milk, which is a rarity.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    7.0
    enjoyed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    some areas looked a bit tired

    food excellent staff very friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    Will return
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The check in was friendly and professional. The room was on the second floor very spacious and comfortable with a lovely bathroom. The staff in the bar /Restaurant were helpful and friendly the food was good and fairly priced. The room was exceptionally clean and had everything I needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable stay and will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room very warm as cooling could only go down to 19.

    The location, breakfast, staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient stay for the grand theatre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was a bit dated.

    The location was very good for the train, and car parking. Quite central for the town too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable room and great air conditioning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise at night

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing not to like

    It was in the centre and close to everything. The rooms were clean and so comfy. The bed was huge. Lovely little balcony with a chair and table.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay and close to the train station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice clean room. Close to the train station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Acceptable for price, central
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is pretty noisy as it's right next to the Central Station and there were a lot of drunk people about yelling. No parking at hotel but parking garage is right next door. Older, not renovated rooms are very dated.

    Overall nice hotel if one doesn't have too high expectations. The newly renovated rooms are nice and beds are comfy. The hotel bar is amazing and breakfast for 14GBP was plentyful with an option of hot breakfasts and a buffet. Cocktails were good in the evening.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress on bed needed changing( too thin,lumpy), breakfast was reasonable but needed something other than sour bread and a little or no rocket.

    Good room, staff very friendly,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Viewing Uni
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Was exactly what we needed - and the breakfast was excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bar was closed before 11pm on Sunday evening

    Really very close to the rail station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic stay. Would definitely recommend and will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the hotels fault really but it was really loud outside, could hear absolutely everything, which wasn’t great when trying to sleep. Maybe could invest in some thicker windows to sound proof the rooms? Other than that no other faults at all.

    A lovely, modern and clean hotel with extremely friendly staff. Food was absolutely superb too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    7.0
    An adequate hotel, close to the centre of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Because the area where the hotel was situated wasn't particularly inviting, I wasn't inclined to venture out at night, so ate at the hotel. Although I did walk around the town earlier in the day and was not particularly enamoured with the restaurants in the area. I was looking for a Pizza Express, but they were no longer in town.

    An adequate room in a hotel that was not exactly 'Grand', but close to the station and the centre of town. I suppose I thought that the hotel would have a little more of it's talked about former glory and personality. It's in the older part of town where neighbouring buildings are now uninhabited and crumbling - the unfortunate demise of the old, fading cities and town's.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great value and very convenient!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room could have been a bit cleaner, and although mostly quiet, I could still hear noises from the street outside, but for the price, I could definitely overlook these minor factors.

    At £64, this stay was a bargain! The room was a decent size with all of the essential facilities, and the bed was very comfortable. Also, the hotel is in a great location, right beside the train station and a very reasonably priced car park.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great location. Close to cheap paid parking. Decent room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All good. a bit dated.

    Great location. Close to cheap paid parking. Decent room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, very clean and fantastic staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel with lovely staff, and a great restaurant with fab atmosphere on the ground floor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There’s nothing not like really, I have stayed in this hotel several times. On this occasion I found my room a little cold. I was able to find a portable fan heater to help but the wall heater was not as efficient as it could be.

    Lovely hotel with fabulous staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Comfortable bed, good breakfast, convert location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Highlights how great service and attention to guests more than compensates for any minor issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Minor room maintenance issues - faulty air conditioner; zero bathroom ventilation; light bulb replacement; TV remote - all reported during our stay.

    The Staff, especially Victoria and Adam, absolutely "made" our stay by going the extra mile with service, in a genuinely gracious and friendly manner. Their hospitality and attention to detail were truly five star. They assured that memories of our 21st wedding anniversary stay at The Grand Hotel, Swansea will be treasured.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    8.0
    One night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little noisy but that's to be expected in the city centre

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    9.0
    Right near train station with good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, friendly staff, restaurant, price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I asked staff for an extra blanket 4 times over the course of by stay and they kept saying they would bring me one, but they never did. I even stopped by the desk and asked if I could pick up an extra blanket and they said they would bring it up to me & never did.

    Staff was very friendly and helpful for the most part

    Stayed in April 2024

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