Old Swan Hotel
Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - England, HG1 2SR, United Kingdom
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Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - England, HG1 2SR, United Kingdom
Surrounded by picturesque lawns and gardens, The Old Swan was once the famous retreat of Agatha Christie. It offers modern rooms with private bathrooms and on-site car parking. Originally an 18th-century coaching inn, it now features rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV and trouser press. Some also have a stand-alone bath and views over the garden. The traditional Swan Lounge and Bar offers a selection of beverages and afternoon teas, while the Wedgewood and Library restaurants serve fresh, locally sourced dishes. The Old Swan was home to Agatha Christie during her disappearance in 1926, and has since been used as a film set for the 1979 film, Agatha. Just a short walk from Harrogate town center, the building is 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Betty’s Tearoom and 15 minutes from Harrogate Railway Station.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Pets Allowed
  • Garden
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • BBQ facilities
  • Trouser press
  • Packed lunches
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Snack bar
  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Picnic Area
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • balcony/terrace
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Room service available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely hotel and well situated
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I love the Swan and stay here often. I didn't get a bath this time and the room was small for a double, but other than that, we were more than happy. Staff are wonderful, I always come back
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Basic breakfast but well done for prunes and figs
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Perfect location for the town. Parking. Good breakfast.
Needs some TlC . Old should not include cracked washbasin.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Explanation location
Nothing all good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Loved my experience here. Perfect location, onsite parking made arrival stressless. Hotel is beautiful well deserving listed building. Staff are phenomenal. Buffet breakfasts can be a let down sometimes but this too was exceptional. Highly recommend.
Very small issue that didnt bother me enough to mention but theres a bit of a plug socket shortage in the room. Didn't cause any massive issues, just be mindful of taking devices and need to rotate changing a little. Very picky point, literally only Very slight/minor inconvenience.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent location for town, bars, and restaurants
Our room was near where coaches parked and deliveries were made so a quite noisy early in the morning
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Beautiful building in a good but quiet location for the town and convention centre. Evening food - the menu is limited however what we had was very nice. Hotel clean.
The bedroom was very warm despite opening the windows. No fitness facilties
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Small room, good breakfast, decent parking for price, great position
bar prices
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The hotel is in a great location and just a short walk into the town centre with all bars and restaurants nearby. Rooms were all well equipped with plenty of room, breakfast was superb and all staff were very helpful and polite.
Nothing
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Great central location. Friendly helpful staff. Very clean and tidy and plenty of space to sit down on the ground floor. Breakfast was perfect and a variety offered.
Bed kept moving away from wall, so pillows fell into the gap. Shower to small for my mm and bath had no adapted rails. Hotel was informed of her mobility issues. Dinner was very expensive for processed over salted food.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Breakfast was very good - excellent fruit selection and cooked breakfast okay.
Bacon cooked on one side only for instance
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely decor, ambience, friendly helpful staff. Comfy room, lovely bar, reception area. Breakfast was delicious/hot.
First day breakfast, was disappointed there were no vegetarian sausages on offer. I had to request them-with a waiting time of 10 minutes. I declined. Next day, I ordered them in plenty of time but there was still a wait so I commenced breakfast, with the waitress bringing the sausages over. I appreciate it's not ideal to cook on demand but surely it would be easier to offer vegetarian sausages initially?
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was excellent with lots of choices.
There was nothing we disliked
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Old Swan Hotel

Swan Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire - England, HG1 2SR, United Kingdom