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Reviews of The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset 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!

Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RX, United Kingdom

#4 of 6 hotels in Wells

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2280 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    The room was great. Restaurant service was very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We was told we arrived early and no further assistance.

    cooked breakfast was good. But the buffet could have a bit more fresh fruit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely, wonderful from early morning onwards, especially on market day. Dead as a doornail from 9pm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was delayed by traffic and arrived at 8:50 pm after booking a table for 8:00pm and so missed out. It was entirely my fault but if your website had stated the time for last orders for dinner, I could have stopped elsewhere during my 130 mile drive from Hertfordshire. Your on-line check-in doesn’t work.

    Eggs florentine

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Superb location, lovely building and history. Small room but comfortable. Bonus to have parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast - took 45 mins to come to the table from order Bathroom - nice size but poor hardware

    Location Staff Character

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic hotel in the heart of an undiscovered gem of a city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds could have been a bit more comfortable.

    Wells is a delightful hidden gem of a "city" and this is an excellent hotel right in the heart of it. We had a small issue with our first room which was immediately handled by finding a new room for us. On the night there wasn't a wedding the place was quiet and peaceful. Beds were comfortable. Restaurant was excellent. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    9.0
    Best city centre hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Broken guttering meant a waterfall ran all night when it rained. Lots of visits to the loo! Bathroom fittings are a bit worn and tired.

    Perfect location and lovely accommodation. Great provisions in the room and very helpful staff. Very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    7.0
    it was ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    doors need painting inside the room in 35.

    location was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay in centre of Wells
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pastries were in short supply on one morning at breakfast, and the only fruit was some cut up melon, a few bananas and apples Not sure door to stable accommodation should be left open. Pigeons flying in and out, so bird poo on carpet in entrance,and on handrail on stairs

    Great location in centre of Wells, no need to use the car while staying. Spacious room, good shower. Enjoyed the cooked breakfast,flexible with what you wanted to order. Great to have a car park to use.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    8.0
    The hotel was very good and a lovely place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very little not to like. The water pressure in the basin was low but not in the shower, which would have been more of a problem. It was very busy and the car park was a bit chaotic. This was sorted out very efficiently by the staff.

    Room location was very good. Quiet and very few steps to climb. There was a good walk in shower with lovely toiletries. Breakfasts were excellent and the staff were very pleasant. Good location in the centre of Wells.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    We hope to visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful location in the centre of Wells. A very easy walk to the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace. Very comfortable and attractive rooms. Lovely helpful staff. Good food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    7.0
    Mixed review
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking impossible, ended up at car park 10 min walk away 4 flights of stairs

    Location great room comfortable great view

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in a lovely hotel with lots of history. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location with good parking. Decoration was very smart. Lovely lounge/bar ambiance. Good breakfast choices.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

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

    Location. Clean tidy and quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    well worth the visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the people and the area

    beautiful hotel perfect setting just 10mins walk from the Cathedral and Bishops Palace fantastic As with all Hotels these days problem with staffing I have never seen so dedicate and friendly staff work so hard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    A proper charming hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no improvements needed however don't arrive in anything bigger than a Fiat 500 if you are worried about your parking skills as it is so tight in not only the bays but also the entrance and if you are arrive after 3pm it is a lottery if you will get a space or not. Drinks a bit expensive.

    The charm of the interior of the whole hotel. We stayed in a 4 poster room which was lovely. The bar area and restaurant was also lovely.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    would recommend hotel to friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    breakfast service was very slow anything up to 45 minutes wait. but food was excellent

    location was perfect for our visit

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very good.We would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sash windows don’t open enough and need an overhaul.

    Very nice staff.Clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel in the centre of a beautiful tiny city
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Car park was "challenging", but we got a space and no-one died.

    Full of character, comfortable room, great breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

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

    Parking very tight.

    Lovely old hotel, couldn’t be closer to all the interesting sites.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    It’s all been rather lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The old fashioned cocktail wasn’t very good, it really needed help. Perhaps a skilled barman needs to be there.

    When I was sat at n the bar, the manager approached me and gave me a free drink.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely and very helpful staff , especially Barbara- great customer service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    A very pleasant stay in a well-placed comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We took it as a compliment that we were not given help to carry our luggage to our rooms but we are over 80 and our room was up two lots of stairs and then down one.

    The room was comfortable and quiet. The staff were unobtrusive but very helpful.The breakfast was excellent and set us up for our visit to the Cathedral and its environs, which were so conveniently nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Choice of cereals limited some days, marmalade was jelly, no natural yoghurt. For anyone not wishing to have cooked breakfast it was a bit limited. Wish the hotel could have a lift.

    All staff,location,cleanliness, ambiance, parking,quiet bedroom, manager always available and willing to be hands on when needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel for visit to Wells
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Limited assortment for breakfast.

    Great location in heart of Wells. Friendly staff, good sized room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    Ok.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy. Room not in hotel.

    No breakfasts

    Stayed in May 2024

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