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The Alexander

3.5 star property
Hotel in Swansea

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
City Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite, Garden Area | Terrace/patio
Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite | In-room business center
The Alexander provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
3 Sketty Road, Swansea, Wales, SA2 0EU

What's nearby

  • Singleton Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swansea University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Swansea Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Theatre - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Swansea Marina - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Swansea Station - 6 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Secret - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Uplands Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Saint James - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Uplands Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Yard - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Alexander

Property highlights
The Alexander provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Alexander Hotel Swansea
Alexander Swansea
The Alexander Hotel
The Alexander Swansea
The Alexander Hotel Swansea

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alexander pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Alexander?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Alexander?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Alexander?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Alexander located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cwmdonkin Park, Dylan Thomas Birth Place, and Brynmill Park. Singleton Park and Swansea Guildhall are also within 15 minutes. Swansea Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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The Alexander Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 298 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

CJ, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Accommodating and helpful after I booked the wrong day! Lovely bed. Good for a stopover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Great location!

Hotel was excellent the service was second to none. Lin and the housekeeping team were ever so helpful during my 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Helen, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Alexander is really well placed just 12 mins from the beach and it’s got good security and I was upgraded to a double room from a single which was a wonderful surprise. My room was spotlessly clean with a comfy bed with nice white linen and a spotless bathroom with bath and shower and fluffy white towels. There was a big flat screen tv (I didn’t use it) and a view over the rooftops down to the sea. I slept very well. Just be aware as it is an old Victorian house that the sound proofing isn’t brilliant. I could hear a child running around and crying in the room above me early evening but I slept undisturbed. Very good stay for one night in Swansea as I was passing through. And Lynn the owner was very helpful and charming when we spoke on the phone (I booked last minute so she gave me the instructions to self check in - all v easy). Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, spacious room. Clean and tidy and well decorated. Needed a mat in the bathroom as you get out of the shower. Very slippery floor when wet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Leah

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Olaf Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Huf

Nedslitt gammelt og trangt..fraværende trykk og vann i dysj. Kun en nøkkel pr rom,manglende lyspærer og lysrør. Anbefales ikke. Det eneste som var positivt var prisen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visible damp problem. No check in staff - just a key safe. Noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Self check in, no staff, lot of independence, doesn't feel like a hotel, I like that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Disappointed

We waited on the street in the rain trying to contact the manager to get the code to the front door & our room. The bed was crippling. A woman attempted to break into our room while we were dressing the next morning. We checked out two nights early because of the discomfort & safety issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a room, but an igloo

I appreciate first of all that this was a cheap room, but only because advertised at 50% discount so should have been £52 per night. The room was like an icebox and the radiator had been jammed to off position. I therefore had to layer up in clothing and even put my outer jacket on when going to sleep. As the premises are unmanned, there is a telephone number for guests to call - this number did not connect to a person. Therefore I was not able to get any help with this. It was the most uncomfortable situation to be in. Definitely not recommended during cold spells
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Room comfort

Disappointing stay.

We stayed in room 2, a family room of 1 x double and 2 x single beds. Beds comfortable enough, although the sheets etc were clean, they did smell strongly of washing powder? An issue with the main curtain is that it did not close in the middle and the resulting 6" gap provided enough light to almost illuminate the room via the streetlamp directly outside. The bathroom although clean did not have a plug for the hand basin which meant running water whilst having a shave and one of the handles to the shower has the appearance and feel of being badly corroded so suggest this needs to be replaced. So why not complain well - my biggest issue is with the parking so the required number to discuss was called (and message left with name and phone number) and here 2 days later, still no response. My belief from the description given re parking was there would be parking close to the hotel which is on a main road. Whilst I missed the online text indicating parking was based on fitting in with local residents, I did not expect either to have to park so far away or to have to move my car before 09.00. (can park between 18.00 and 08.00 then for 1 hour no return for 2 hours meaning leave by 09.00). There seems to be no provision at all to park on site. Altogether a disappointing stay although with some tweaks many issues could be corrected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful smell of damp Throughout, bed was obviously old worn out mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Eldbjørg

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

Styr unna!

Kjellerrom uten vindu, muggent og rått, dusj og do i et kott under trappa ute i gangen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was not good had to walk down a lane to get to our room which was very small the cleanliness of the room was to a high standard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just right for a short stay,quirky decor,clean ,comfy,great staff particularly Pat who sorted out queries
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geen sleutel aanwezig, geen warm water aanwezig en erg rumoerig
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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