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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

#5 of 6 hotels in Wells

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Review Score

Based on 2181 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    8.0
    Another good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a sash window which rattled noisily during the night. I did make receptionist aware when I xhecked out

    Location was excellent which was a huge plus

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    9.0
    We had a wonderful time in this hotel and we hope to return some day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was very good, with quality local ingredients. Also dinner in the hotel restaraunt was excellent and good value. The room was large and comfortable, and the location of the hotel was perfect for sightseeing in the beautiful town of Wells.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    9.0
    Best position in town, contemporary rooms, bar and sitting are.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very central, good facilities everything you need.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location was excellent. Everything within easy walking distance. A beautiful ancient city.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoy the stay but food needs to be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Quailty of food wasn’t good my husband food on Sunday night (fish and chips) was very over done and the fish was all batter, breakfast good choice self service but only warm toast was brought to your table with tea or coffee but cold even had a fresh cooked breakfast on Tuesday but that was only warm and poached eggs was well over done

    The room was very comfortable and clean the hotel was very nice very good location right in the centre of town car park was a bonus but a little small

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location and very comfortable and the staff were excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Electric sockets didn’t work

    Excellent staff and bed was extremely comfortable

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    8.0
    Overnight stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing was that some of the decor is looking tired, but to a degree that adds to the charm. In a short time though, the property may just look shabby.

    Excellent location and old world charm. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Superb breakfast and the location was perfect. We really had a lovely stay and intend to return soon.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    7.0
    Happy to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A "Luxury " hotel was a fair descrption except that our cosy and comfortable room had electrical problems bedside lights did not fully function and the desk lamp had a bad connection. No hot water was unfortunate and well handled but could have been explained during check in.

    Overall we enjoyed our stay and would go again

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    7.0
    The perfect location for exploring Wells City
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Huge delivery trucks outside our room which overlooked the High Street at 3am and another at 3:30am. Really noisy in the quiet of the night No fridge

    An ideal location for visiting all that Wells has to offer. Very nice deluxe rooms Gordon and his team were very accommodating We were getting married and needed another mirror which wasn't any trouble at all

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    8.0
    On the whole very good and will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As the hotel is made up of a number of buildings, moving between them, outside at times was a pain as we had really wet weather. Bar and lounge not very big and finding free table/seats was difficult at times. It was clear that a lot of locals also use hotel so this swelled numbers. One evening we intended to have a light bar meal but because the restaurant was so busy they stopped taking orders from people in the bar for a couple hours. So we didn't get to eat that night. Not good service for a resident.

    Great location, lots to see and do in town. For women excellent variety of shops. Breakfast good, very busy. Room good although looking a little tired decoratively and furniture.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable - central to points of interest, albeit the City is only small of course !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent breakfast Obliging staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    7.0
    Great views, location, and excellent Sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding!
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I left the room cleaner than I found it. I think their vacuum cleaner does not work and they don’t have attachments to clean crevices and along baseboards. Parking should be reserved for those who are staying at the hotel.

    Beautiful view of the cathedral. Centrally located.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed it but it could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is problematic but we managed. The hot buffet breakfast was cold

    The hotel was in a good location and offered comfort and a good atmosphere

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    7.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a luxury hotel in our opinion. Parts of our room were in need of redecorating and some items needed replacing.

    Location, staff were pleasant.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    8.0
    Overnight stay in Wells
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pillows ( hard)

    Big Room, good standard Location. Tradition historic building Decor. Good staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great place for a mini-break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower curtain in the bathroom - really a no-no nowadays. Didn't expect there to be a walk-in shower due to age of building which was OK but didn't have a good shower due to the curtain constantly creeping up on me. Needs to be replaced with a glass panel please.

    The restaurant, lounge and bar were very cosy and inviting and the staff so helpful. The location was perfect and looked over to the cathedral, 200 yards from the market square. Housekeeping was good too. A great place for a mini-break.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in a delightful hotel in the perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The entrance to the car park was rather tight and it was full the whole time were there. We arrived at about 2.30pm on our first day and got the last space.

    We booked last minute and chose a four poster room. When we arrived the next day we had been upgraded to the Cathedral Suite! It was magnificent. Three sumptuous areas with a wonderful view of the front of the cathedral (and a gold bath!). Because it was my husband's birthday, his dinner (two courses) was on the house! (You need to provide picture ID to qualify). The food was delicious and the ambience very relaxed. The staff were all very helpful and friendly, particularly Diane in Reception. Breakfast was good with perfectly poached eggs on the buffet. I've never come across that before! Coffee was good and service efficient.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is a pretty pricey hotel - you pay for the location. The lighting was so subdued that reading was not easy. Because the choir were eating as a group, we couldn't get a table at the early time that we would have liked - so didn't eat dinner in at all during our stay.

    This is an excellent location in the centre of this lovely little city. Being able to park at the hotel is great. Luckily there was no pressure on parking because most of the hotel was taken up with an American choir which had arrived by coach. The staff were friendly and the room comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location close to the cathedral and high street.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel but few things let it down
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Four Poster Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaking tap in bathroom, extraction fan in bathroom all night. Wardrobe was very dusty and when we put clothes on covered in dust. Used tooth found on floor next to bed. Uncomfortable pillows.

    Loved the location, decor and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    9.0
    Good food and comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Parking the car was a bit of a tight drive to the car park behind the hotel.

    Food was excellent and room very comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    9.0
    Very lovely hotel - we’ll definitely be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Perfect location, lovely staff and very nice clean room!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent location. Clean and comfortable Good staff who seemed well trained

    Stayed in August 2024

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