The Grand Hotel Swansea
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The Grand Hotel Review
The 3-star Grand Hotel Swansea is situated near a shopping district, approximately a 5-minute drive from Glynn Vivian Art Gallery. Nestled next to a train station, this Swansea hotel has hiking and cycling to offer along with views of the city.
Weekends at the Grand Swansea start with a full English breakfast served from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. For an enjoyable stay, the property offers the à la carte restaurant serving European dishes. Featuring a lounge, the sports bar creates a warm atmosphere to have international drinks. Sample Italian specialities at Ask Italian located just a short walk from this Swansea hotel.
The central location of the independent property places guests 20 minutes' walk from Rosehill Quarry Community Park and 1.9 km from Swansea Castle. Cultural sights in the area are the neoclassical Swansea Museum (1 km) and the modestly sized Mission Gallery (1.2 km).
There is Swansea Marina a 5-minute ride away, while Swansea City bus station next to this hotel.
The Grand welcomes guests to 50 en suite rooms. Some of them come with free Wi-Fi and a TV set along with coffee and tea making equipment. They are furnished with comfortable decor. A power shower and a spa bathtub, along with such comforts as bathrobes and slippers, are also provided.
For those travelling from afar, Swansea airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Gorgeous trendy boutique hotel with a coffee house and a stadium.
- Absolutely perfect central location right next to Swansea Magistrates' Courthouse.
- Updated guest rooms feature great decor; most come with a good bathroom and a good view.
- Jacuzzi bathrooms offer toiletries and a shower.
- Gorgeous breakfast for all tastes.
- The on-site indoor restaurant serves local fare.
- Has a good main bar with excellent beverages.
- Exceptional service and great facilities.
- Great prices for the area.
- A few guests were dissatisfied with not so good views.
- Wi-Fi connection was weak for such a hotel.
Key Features
- parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- restaurant
- non-smoking rooms
- bar
- room service
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- very good breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Live entertainment
- Hiking
- Cycling
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- The Collegiate & Parish Church of St. Mary's 640 m (2100 ft)
- The LC 1.04 km (3412 ft)
- Castle Square 500 m (1640 ft)
- High Street 320 m (1050 ft)
- Plantasia Tropical Hothouse 1.18 km (3871 ft)
- National Waterfront Museum 1.11 km (3642 ft)
- Glynn Vivian Art Gallery 260 m (853 ft)
- Pobbles Bay 590 m (1936 ft)
- Swansea Castle 760 m (2493 ft)