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 November, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Grand old hotel, clean comfortable room, excellent shower. Near to town & theatre.
Not really an issue but the WiFi didn't work.
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
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stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The bar and the staff. Within walking distance to Harrogate shops and bars. The beds were comfortable
The price of the stay and the cost for overnight parking.
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location, parking, hotel decor, room size , and history of building.
N/A
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Fabulous location, clean and lovely place to stay
Nothing
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Welcoming staff, clean rooms, nice restaurant and bar area and handy for the town centre
The buffet breakfast on Sunday could have been warmer, I ate fairly early and it wasn’t piping hot the room was pleasant no view but I could live with that but very warm and no opening windows
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The man on reception helped us with our parking query
The room was boiling hot , the windows were wide open but it was still hot so we could not sleep very well , we tried turning the heater down and hoped it would get cooler. We did not ask to swap rooms as we had been told they were fully booked. We have stayed before and it was great so this was disappointing
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful Hotel with many old features Very friendly helpful staff Well stocked bar Excellent hearty breakfast Would definitely stay again and highly recommend
Couldn't find fault
stayed in November, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lovely traditional old hotel in a great central location
Nothing
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
An old fashioned but comfortable hotel in an ideal location. Clean rooms and excellent staff.
Nothing really as long as you realise that the Old Swan is of a certain age.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Room. Breakfast in the magnificent dining room. Sitting in the bar in the evening. The Agatha Christie connection, which I didn't know about before my visit and that the traditional feel of the hotel had been maintained.
I would have liked a telephone spray shower head as well as the overhead option. Also the bath was very slow to drain. I would have preferred soap in the bathroom rather than liquid soap and body wash.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Central to town and good parking.
I’m liked everything.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location
Not enough plug sockets
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to centre
Nothing springs to mind other than the parking charge
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
A little run down but has loads of character
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great building, excellent staff, excellent food. Will return.
Well, a personal thing no gym, but it did not detract from a really excellent break.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Cleanliness Breakfast Staff
Evening Meal was ok but could be improved
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The whole of our stay was excellent, no complaints at all, met our expectations and more. Hoping yo return with my partner.
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Old Swan Hotel

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