Name: Holiday Inn Swindon
Address: Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6AQ, GB

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Steve

We enjoyed our stay at the Holiday Inn Swindon.
OK externally it’s looking a little tired and dated and needing some TLC, but putting that to one side, it has several plus points worthy of note not the least of which was the competitive price for a one night stay.
Internally the place is neat and tidy and clean. Our room was fine. The bathroom was small but the Grohe shower - a personal favourite of mine - worked well. The bed was comfortable and I slept well. It even had a window that you could open which isn’t a certainty in many hotels. Plus a fan to help during the current heatwave.
We only stayed one night but our interaction with the staff went well. They all seemed happy in what they were doing and were more than competent. Staff in the restaurant especially went out of their way to be friendly and ensure things were as they should be.
The breakfast in particular represented excellent VFM. Surely, no one passes up on this opportunity to start the day with everything you could want for less than the cost of two cups of coffee.
Location wise, it’s a short distance off the M4, and is a ten minute walk to Coate Water Country Park which has got a circular walk which was great for exercising the dog. This is highly recommended.
All things considered, it was a positive experience and if I’m looking to break up a journey from the far SW to London is something I would likely repeat.
We didn’t use the swimming pool but I can imagine that would be another positive feature

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Alexandra

Staff were wonderful, the swimming pool and gym were bonus for us as a family. Room was excellent

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Andy

The room was cleane and the staff was very polite.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2026

Steven

Comfortable bed great staff.love it more than I dislike it. Housekeeping usually great but sundsy morning at 8 shouting down the corridor and slamming doors not great.mens changing room smelly and dirty this time.josh (i think) is wonderful on front desk goes above and beyond...spacious room always sleep well. Great air con and fridge and easy parking 👌 excellent breakfast choice in bright spacious restraunt.

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Candice

Many parts of the hotel have been modernised and look and feel great. The breakfast was good and the pizza I had for dinner from the bar area was amazing! The staff were very kind, helpful and accomodating. Unfortunately, the rooms feel dated and need to be improved. The outdoor sitting area could be improved and kept clean and tidy.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Linda

Complex booking in as new system causing problems. I had to be allocated three rooms before had room with air-conditioning. One room already had guests in which a big security problem as key card gave me access to the room.
Hotel tired and a little shabby. Pool small and very busy. Gym very basic.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

helen

Breakfast was buffet
Slightly run down inside

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Danny

The bar staff were great

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Jul 2026

Ruth

Hotel is dated and requires a complete refurbishment, breakfast wasn’t included and is not really worth the extra cost.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Janet

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff in particular were so helpful especially because they located my husband’s wallet he had misplaced. Locals often could be found in the bar/dining area.
The only issue was related to having rooms that were dated.
We had a disabled room and were concerned that there were no electric power points next to the bed. To recharge mobiles etc was difficult.
We would return if we had the opportunity.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Nirosha

Good location and facilities.

Business Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

nicola

Good stay Great support by reception Restaurant staff less so but ok

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Steven

Feels like a motel.room on ground floor good side entrance easy access to car.a fridge was a god send in the heatwave,keeping things cool.great -air con another godsend. Pool and sauna good. Very good breakfast offerings .bed comfortable. My WiFi was iffy. Good value for money

Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Caroline

The bathroom and the toilet in the corridor smelled urine

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Mark

It was just as expected: the room was clean, the staff were friendly, there was an M&S petrol station right beside the hotel, the price was great, breakfast had plenty of options, from a cooked buffet to healthy continental, and the hotel had free parking.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2026

john

Where to start. 1st room was strange as bed was made but old tissues on it, the towels were wet and hung over cupboard door, an old pair of mens pants were on the bathroom floor and the toilet very used and unflushed! 2nd room, walked in and someone had already checked in to this room with bags on the bed, but they were out (not very secure) 3rd room air conditioning broken (hottest days of the year) but put up with 2 fans as was so tired from travelling. Not a great stay.......

Self

4/10

Poor

10 May 2026

DANIEL

Room was dated, cold initially, heating controls broken, no electrical sockets near bed, bathroom door wouldn’t close, shower controls broken, peeling paint and wood on bathroom door. Broken glass in car park and police car patrols outside frequently suggesting crime hotspot. Appears to have fake 10/10 reviews with little description.

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Lindsay

Lovely 3 night stay. Staff all very polite and helpful. Room was clean bathroom is rather small but was ok for a short break. Breakfast was great so many choices and not always the same every morning. Thank you :)

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Terence

everything was fine just in need of an coat of paint etc

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Leonard

Liked the change of lay out for breakfast but did miss my muesli opption

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Stuart

Lovely hotel. Great staff and service. Good food but accommodation was a let down.
Bed in our room was only a small double so had a poor nights sleep.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Graham

Sadly now Holiday Inn needs to Dona proper refurb
The room was ok, but is tired
Needs bringing up to date
Staff very helpful though

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Rhafaella

Breakfast and dinner were perfect, the room was very comfortable and clean, and the staff were very polite and helpful. The only issue is the swimming pool, which has reserved times for other people (such as classes), and we are not allowed to use it during those periods. This was not made clear at the time of booking.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

james

Awesome staff

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Matthew

Clean, friendly staff and great pool, gym & Sauna facilities. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Lauren

Clean room, great amenities and fantastic value for money

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Nasreen

Larger children’s bed and more breakfast options.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2026

Robert

Room was fine, but there was no hot water so i had to shower cold and my daughter didnt get to wash the chlorine out of her hair

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Richard

The staff were brilliant and supportve. I was taken ill and they showed great support, professional approve and kindness. Especially Nikki. Didn't get her last name. Room was clean and the food very good 👍

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Mrs Diane

Really friendly friendly staff throughout the hotel, nice selection of food for breakfast, unfortunately the food temperature was not piping hot, could do with better warmers for breakfast food selection.
Dinner was very nice, would recommended Haddock and chips.
The room we stayed in (131) had a smell of drains which was very unpleasant on arrival to the room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Jacqui

We had our breakfast in bed, it was a great choice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Dec 2025

Gemma

Friendly helpful staff

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Michelle

Staff were courteous and friendly
Nice and quiet
Comfortable clean bed

Leisure

2/10

Poor

21 Dec 2025

Nike

The hotel needs a good revamp.The room was a dump. The bathroom was horrible. The shower had no power it dribbled out. The hallways were dated the carpets were dirty. Reception was a joke there was never anyone there. Stood for ages before anyone appeared. Wouldn't stay there again.

2/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

Shannon

I requested a downstairs room due to having a poorly ankle and they put me in a room that was the furthest from the reception as possible. The bed was so hard that I barely got any sleep. Given they are one of the most expensive hotels in the area I would definitely not recommend this hotel

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Jackie

The staff were pleasant and helpful, was nice and clean with good food and facilities.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Christine

Extremely helpful staff at breakfast

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

Fiona

Needs redecorating and updating - it looks

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Steve

Great relaxing break. Nice size clean room . Plenty to do

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Janet

I didn't have breakfast. Evening meal was good and staff friendly

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

kusha

professional staff and clean swimming pool. Just needs to improve the options for pre paid dinner. Its very limited choices which can be improved.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Michael

My only criticism was that round table. Just in the way. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Andy

Clean room and had a swim at the pool. Very nice hotel.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Adrianjayne

The room was very clean only down side we were used to a king size bed so a bit cramped for stretching out, also matress dipped in middle so kept rolling into one another which is the only reason we didnt give excellent
The staff were absolutely brilliant nothing was too much trouble and so friendly it was like staying with family which is why we will be back and would highly recommend

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Asma

Staff and amenities

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Gareth

Excellent staff, very polite and helpful. Very nice breakfast with plenty of choice. Daughter was pleased there was a swimming pool. Will never be going to Premier Inn again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Satish

Staff was very helpful.

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Rosanna

The was a problem with the bathroom lock, as I was locked in and needed someone to get me out fromI reception. I was offered another room but felt it not necessary to change rooms the rest of the room was fine and I was only staying one night. Staff was helpful and understanding.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

Kathryn

Clean, comfortable and helpful staff. convenient location. Small gym and pool was added bonus.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Martyn

Parking was very satisfactory and convenient. Room was very clean. All staff very polite and trained to high standard. One observation I must mention. Need a toilet brush in the bathroom.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Jean

Nothing special, staff it appears just needed to do their shift. They could easily be working in a factory environment, its a different set of skills when dealing directly with yhe public i feel.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2025

Daryl

Needs updating

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Adrian

Clean room and plenty of parking

Business

4/10

Poor

26 Sep 2025

Mark

Be warned

All you need to know is that this location was formally a motel and that it opened in 1971.

The premium room appears to be a normal room with a fridge in it. It had the smallest bathroom I’ve ever seen. Good luck using the toilet. Heating didn’t work. Single glazing. Really shocked. Two nights for £317. Wow.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Daniel

Perfect stay

Just had 2 nights stay here. Perfect for what we wanted. Swimming Pool access for kids, free parking for hotel guests, good size room and comfy beds, quiet and in a good location. Its not 5 star and a bit in need of refreshing in certain places but its great value for the price. Very happy with our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2025

Ian

The beds were comfortable and it was niceandquiet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Ayesha

Amazing stay with amazing staff. we will return

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Sep 2025

Savannah

Breakfast was undercooked but otherwise good hotel stay

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

William

Unclear how to enter and exit the property. The exterior door to the first floor room did not open. The exterior of the property has much trash about and felt unsafe and far from welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Carl

Good parking, clean and tidy appearance, easy access. Attentive and friendly staff. Would use again if in the area.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Sean

Very nice stay. Enjoyed the pool and really food in the restaurant. Breakfast was also very nice. Would recommend and would stay again

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Laura

Pleasant stay-good value

Comfortable stay and good breakfast. Reasobaly priced. Would come again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

04 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Damp/mould

Room smelled of damp/mould, had to cancel our stay soon after arrival. Feel we may have become unwell if we had stayed.

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2025

Joanne

Informed of pool closure after booking 😒

I have stayed at this hotel previously and rebooked as my children enjoy using the pool.
After placing my booking I received a message from the hotel via hotels.com to state that the pool was closed for a maximum of two weeks from 18 August. I responded to state that it was unfair to inform a customer of this after booking and have not heard anything since. I raised it during check in and the receptionist said that hotels.com needed to resolve the issue as it was booked through them. The sign on reception and the information sheet handed to us on check in stated that the pool would reopen on Monday 1 September at the latest, however the receptionist said that it wasn’t opening until Tuesday 2 September. I would have booked alternative accommodation if this information has been provided prior to booking.
Very disappointing end to the school holidays for my family.

Other than the above, the room was ok and the breakfast good value. The parking was free.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2025

Craig

We have stayed here a few times. Very pleasant and helpful staff. The hotel seems like it needs an update as it looks very tired on the inside. It’s clean but a lick of paint would freshen it up
Also the water pressure in the shower was shockingly low. Quite terrible in fact.
But overall a good hotel.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

29 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Booked hotel especially for pool but was informed on arrival that the pool is closed for maintenance.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Booked for its convenient location. Spent 15 minutes by phone ensuring a cot instead of sofa bed was provided on arrival in the room, it wasn’t! Breakfast good but dinner was terrible. Worst omelette ever! Had to always get the highchair myself, ask for teaspoons, non slip cloth etc. Pool was closed during peak summer hot weather! Breakfast buffet cleared away at 9.30am, surely this is a bit early? Two families arrived past this time and staff put the hot dishes back down! Plus point? Staff very friendly.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Rhonda

All staff were very friendly

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

David

Holiday Inn Swindon

Great value for money and dog friendly which was great for a stopover . Room comfortable and friendly staff. 12 o clock check out really helpful.
Breakfast was superb and great value with kids eating free and reduced price for prior booking. We didn't use the pool but it looked fine. Lovely huge park over the road but not easy to get to on foot due to busy roads and no real footpaths First time using HI but will be stopping with them again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Glen

Staff was fabulous nothing was too much trouble

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Louise

Good overall

Rooms good, clean, enough space, nice basic pool, breakfast good, bar area nice, quiet when in rooms
Sofa bed extremely uncomfortable (very thin mattress - could feel springs/bars) so sadly did not sleep well at all. Main bed not as comfortable as other hotels we’ve been too but ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Keely

Excellent stay

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Stewart

The room was clean and quiet but the bathroom was very small.The staff were really good and the breakfast was too. The whole place needs a freshen up with the paintwork especially around the back outside.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Staffs are friendly. Swimming pool is definitely adding fun for the whole trip. Dinner and breakfast are excellent in terms of flavour and the portions. Room is newly renovated. It is clean and comfy. The only thing that concerned is the shower kind of weak in my room but it doesn’t matter a lot. Our family enjoy the trip in this hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Sharon

Nice, warm welcome

The room was nice. The linen was good crisp white linen which gave me a clean feeling. Enjoyed the shower which was hot and the fragrant toiletries, and also the slippers/dressing gown nice tough. But the coffee machine could’ve been easier to use.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Polite, friendly, helpful hotel staff.

The staff are amazing, it was our 2nd stay and we cannot thank you enough: polite and friendly but also hard working-you are appreciated.
On arrival I said we’d stayed a couple of weeks previously and had a great stay & written a good review, we were immediately thanked and given a voucher for a couple of free drinks! We hadn’t expected that and certainly were not fishing to get anything, we’d genuinely had a fantastic stay. We were told that people don’t complain when there’s something wrong they just leave & write a bad review-that way no action to remedy the fault can be taken.
We really did have a minor problem this time, we told the front desk and immediate action was taken so that within half an hour the fault was rectified: thank you again.
ALL the staff are incredible, cleaners in the corridors, receptionists, bar & restaurant workers and the chef who visited everyone each morning to see that they have everything they need and that the standard is good.
Hotel facilities are great, air con was welcomed after a hot day working, pool & gym, restaurant and bar & quiet areas to sit. We are impressed.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jul 2025

Julie

Could do with some renovations

The hotel is looking a bit run down. There was some pealing paint, the end of a matters was stained and the outside appeared dirty at the back of the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Natasha

Staff was brilliant.
Very clean.
Just needs a little modernisation.
Food brilliant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great

Helpful staff, lovely pool, comfortable and clean room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Eduardo

Very organised and welcome staff with care and joy. The venue was very clean and well decorated.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Jennifer

Great food, staff and pool!

Wonderful hotel. We were visiting from North Yorkshire for a friends wedding. The room was clean and the air conditioning was a god send! My daughter loved the swimming pool and the staff were very friendly and she loved chatting to them. The restaurant was good, slight delay in my daughter’s food, but they whipped it out fast once I’d asked where it was! The play corner was also very much enjoyed (some pieces missing from the toys but still enjoyed by her!) and breakfast was very nice. It was amazing that she was able to eat free whilst staying there too. Would 100% come back when visiting our friends again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2025

Matthew

Hotel fine. Restaurant service very poor.

The hotel was fine. Room was a great temperature considering it was a very hot day. Bed was comfortable. Gym was compact but good. Pool was good. The sauna was good, albeit located inside the changing rooms which disappointed my wife as she wanted us to go in together.

The breakfast was ok. The \"Juice\" was watered down so it was almost like an apple had been waved at some water and they'd called it cloudy apple juice.

We went to the restaurant for dinner and were down a table very quickly then preceded to wait for 20 minutes for someone to take our order. It wasn't that busy, I'd estimate two thirds of the tables were empty. The problem was that there was only one pad for taking orders. But there were two members of staff and both were bringing drinks to tables when it would have been far more efficient to have one taking orders. As it was, we left and went to a local pub in walking distance.

As a hotel, for the price I can't fault it. But the restaurant is poor and the spa facilities should be made more clear.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Clare

Enjoyable stay

Looking for a stay in air conditioned room during hot weather not far from. Perfect location 1 HR away from home. Lovely a/c room slept well. Also included dinner and breakfast for a little extra.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Karen

Hotel generally very clean. Room was vlean and comfortable. Good breakfast provided. Only criticism is the outside seating area needs cleaning and smartening up.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2025

Sam

Extremely disappointing stay.

Air conditioning broken (had a maintenance sign flashing), no fans, too hot to sleep. Also I booked on the fact that it had a pool and spa, but it was closed for swimming lessons the entire window I had available during my stay, without forewarning. I stay in a lot of Holiday Inns but this is by some distance the worst I've ever stayed in.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2025

Clive

Very clean, tidy. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Only an overnight stay, so no chance to assess all the facilities but what I experienced was very good.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Carolyn

The staff at this hotel are friendly helpful and give amazing service. The restaurant meals were all wonderful and we had no reason to eat anywhere else. The room was clean with plenty of space. Thank you Holiday Inn Swindon for a memorable and amazing stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Nicholas

Excellent service and friendly.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2025

jacob

Only spent one night. Restaurant was good. Decent rooms.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2025

Craig

Swimming pool ava7

I booked this hotel due to the onsite swimming pool. Having 2 young children who wake early, i thought it would benefit us to have the option of swimming in the morning. After arriving in the fitness suite at 6.45am, we were informed the pool is adults only until 9am and then an aqua aerobics class was scheduled from 0930 til 1030, thus providing a 30min window for swimming. Having plans for the day this was not convenient or catering to our needs . Had the lack of early morning availability been available on eithe Hotels.com or Holiday Inn websites, i would have booked a different hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Stuart

great staff friendly and helpful

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Nicola

Staff were really helpful and friendly, and we felt really well looked after. Children were really well catered for. Dinner was reasonably priced and good quality with children eating free.
Comfortable bed, not so comfortable pull out sofa. The hotel was clean and definitely exceeded our expectations for the night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Kenneth

Good hotel nice staff

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Verified traveler

Nice weekend break