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The Swan Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Sudbury with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Grand Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Interior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Located in the historical district, The Swan Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a peaceful garden and spa. Travelers appreciate the convenience of two restaurants and dry cleaning services. Past guests consistently highlight the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exclusive Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Premium Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Design Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Design Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Traditional Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High Street 1, Lavenham, Sudbury, England, CO10 9QA

What's nearby

  • Little Hall Lavenham - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kentwell Hall - 20 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • The Apex - 21 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Ickworth House - 28 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 20 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Edwardstone White Horse Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Bildeston Crown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Peacock Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cock And Bell - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Swan Hotel

Upscale hotel in the historical district
Consider a stay at The Swan Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap, or a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. 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 enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and meeting rooms
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, 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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Airman's Bar
  • The Brasserie
  • The Gallery Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

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 11:00 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 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Swan Hotel Sudbury
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Hotel The Swan Hotel Sudbury
Sudbury The Swan Hotel Hotel
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Swan Sudbury
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Swan
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The Swan Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Swan Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Swan Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The 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 The Swan Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Swan Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa hotel is steps from Little Hall Lavenham and Corpus Christi Guildhall. Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

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Reviews

The Swan Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 422 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

A very special hotel

A really wonderful stay at The Swan. Can’t fault a thing. Lovely, friendly staff, beautiful bedroom, great dining and bar, lots of great lounge areas and garden seating, and a super spa too. We will definitely be back - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a quaint hotel with character
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building with character and charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

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

Amazing

Amazing stay and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect but arrive early if you want to park in the hotel car park
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Beautiful hotel

Wonderful hotel, such a beautiful old building. Food was delicious, we ate in the brasserie and had breakfast each morning in the gallery restaurant. The staff were spot on, very helpful and attentive. Lavenham itself is a very picturesque village, you feel you have been transported back to another era. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere and interest in staying in a historically significant building made a big impression, even though our room, as comfortable as it was, was a bit on the small side. Dinner and breakfast were both excellent and staff were very friendly and professional. The charming town is really worth a return visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Birthday treat !

Beautiful hotel and facilities, room over looked the garden and it was really comfortable and clean - nice and quiet too . We dined at the swan too , very attentive and friendly staff .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Fabulous

Excellent friendly staff . Comfortable seating in lots of nooks and crannies. Caroline was excellent at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful historic hotel

We have stayed at the Swan before and it is beautiful . This historic hotel is very well maintained and atmospheric. The staff are lovely and very friendly and the food in the restaurant is delicious and very well presented. Our room (no. 6) was spacious and very comfortable, although the bathroom was a bit challenging . We will definitely be back to Kavengam and the Swan .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great weekend with family celebrating my husband’s 70th birthday. We stayed in the Constable suites which were lovely. We enjoyed using the spa, even the outside splash pool when it rained. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lavenham is such a beautiful village to stay in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible building beautifully kept, loved the history. Great situation in lovely town, amazing old buildings and interesting little shops and galleries. The parking is a little snug but understandable. We waited a long time for bar food at 6.30pm on Saturday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

5 Stars for Comfort

The Swan hotel is the perfect little get away for that homey type of feeling. Everything was of the best quality and comfort across the board was clearly on top of their list. All staff were eager to help and very welcoming. Our room was their standard but felt more like a junior suite. The food was delicious. The spa was perfect. 5 stars from me across the board.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Lovely couple of days

The Swan Hotel is a unique venue in a historic village which is like stepping back to Tudor times. Our large room had recently been refurbished and was lovely with a large super comfy bed. Personally I’d have preferred a walk in shower to one over the bath. Nice to have a safe in the room but positioning on the wardrobe floor wasn’t very practical.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Tudor building. Not friendly for those with much luggage but this is the nature of the building. Comfortable room. The dinner menu is gourmet but very expensive and not good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

carl

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

Lovely stay at The Swan

Had a great stay at the Swan. Friendly, helpful staff. Some really good food in hotel restaurant. First time using the small spa which was nice. Room a bit small, but this is a very, very old building so this has to be expected unless going for a higher grade room. Bathroom nice but bath a bit small for a soak, again probably constrained by the buildings size. Lovely area for a chilled, relaxed visit with a charming village and beautiful Church. Lots of charming tea houses and interesting pubs to walk to.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Yannick

Liked: Amenities
Poky room. No shower curtain
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel rooms were fine - comfortable and clean. However, we didn’t like the mass of pigeon mess and dead pigeons on the roof areas which were visible from the upstairs corridor windows. I did write to the hotel about this issue before posting a review but had no response so have to conclude that they don’t care!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing stay

The staff were execellent .The room very cosy for these price. The dinner in the dining room lacked atmosphere. My husband requested a rare as can be burger but was delivered dried and well over cooked . The downstairs lounge had moths flying around and we believe there must be a clothes moth infestation. The quality of the place has deteriorated since our last stay .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been before. Food is excellent and lounges warm and cody
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unique experience for character and ambience. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely comfortable stay with our dog Bella. The best dog friendly hotel we have stayed in. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & efficient staff old world charm easy access for my disabled husband attractive building wonderful food right in centre of village which had interesting buildings and shops ...would definitely recommend The Swan and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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