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Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Harrogate with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel sits in central Harrogate, offering a peaceful escape with its beautiful garden and charming library. Guests can enjoy traditional British dishes at Wedgwood Restaurant or relax with drinks from the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 239 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Executive Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Executive Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Superior Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Harrogate City Centre, a neighborhood in Harrogate, Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel is near a train station. Turkish Baths and Health Spa and Harrogate Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Moto-Mania and RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Yorkshire Event Centre or Wetherby Racecourse.
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Swan Road, Harrogate, England, HG1 2SR

What's nearby

  • Royal Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harrogate Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Harrogate Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Winter Gardens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fi:k - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harrogate Brewing Co On Royal Parade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Heal Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Major Tom's Social - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel

Hotel located in Harrogate City Centre
At Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Wedgwood Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a ballroom
  • A front-desk safe, an off-leash area, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 136 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wedgwood Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel located?

Located in Harrogate City Centre, this hotel is steps from Mercer Art Gallery, Valley Gardens, and Harrogate Ringway. Royal Pump Room Museum and Royal Hall are just steps away. Harrogate Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Classic Lodges The Old Swan Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the Old Swan hotel. The staff were friendly, attentive and check in was quick. Breakfast was lovely and replenished frequently Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean facilities and great choice of breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never been in a cleaner hotel up keep 5 star
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Nice room .comfy bed .nice big bathroom walk in shower as requested very clean. Breakfast was amazing really good choices and hot . Ate in restaurant at night . Nice food but drinks on expensive side. Would go again as walkable to town .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Friendly, efficient and professional staff. Fantastic location, lovely food and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a murder mystery and had an excellent time, hotel is in good location with plenty of off street parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and well presented, good amenities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional hotel. Rooms could do with updating but on the whole a nice hotel with lots of traditional features of a hotel with so much history. Conveniently situated in a quiet area but still only a 5 minute walk from all Harrogate has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and was near town and nice place to visit Harrogate
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Room clean and staff helpful and polite. Lift was very slow and broke down on last day. Had to carry cases down by hand.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing at all to complain about, lovely place, excellent staff who couldn't do enough for us, in a word 'exceptional' ..... would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a superior suite which was very nicely decorated and very clean. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Plenty of choice at breakfast and everything was very nice. Lovely hotel - would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay very helpful staff with friendly atmosphere 👍 well recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location for the Great Yorkshire Show
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love The Old Swan in Harrogate. Steeped in history, lovely old building, friendly staff and comfortable rooms at a great price. What more can you ask for? I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, easy check in and room ready early. Breakfast staff pleasant. Room clean. I stayed 2 nights and my towels were changed after 1 use. Very happy customer. Will return. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this hotel and looking forward to my next visit. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, fantastic room

Absolutely fantastic room, we had a suite. Great location. Good choice for breakfast, although the hot buffet was a bit cold
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lady Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Food selection felt limited in the bar area Room basic but clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet,clean, and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, friendly staff, not far from the center and train station 10 min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location - customer service and attentivness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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