The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel puts Alton rail station a short stroll away and also has free parking behind the hotel.

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The Swan Hotel is a hotel on High Street in Alton, Hampshire, in a historic building that dates back to 1377. The setting is practical for arriving by train or car, because the station is within walking distance and parking is on the property rather than off-site. The hotel also sits on Alton’s main High Street, so the stay has a town-centre feel rather than a secluded country-house setting.

Rooms include a private bathroom, and room information for this specific hotel names baths, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some room photos show twin beds, while other room photos show a bed with seating, so the accommodation is not limited to one room layout. Dog-friendly rooms are available when arranged with the hotel in advance.

The stay works like a traditional coaching-inn hotel: there is a pub, a restaurant, and breakfast is served in the building. The restaurant offers breakfast options including pancake stacks and Full English choices for meat-eaters and vegetarians. Lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea are also part of the hotel’s food setup, so guests do not need to leave the building for a meal.

The Swan Hotel in Alton is also set up for guests travelling with dogs, because the hotel offers pet-friendly rooms when requested before arrival. The limit is specific: dog-friendly rooms have limited availability, are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, must be pre-booked directly with the hotel, and dog charges apply.

The Swan Hotel in 360°