About this property
In the centre of Alnwick, this 300-year-old coaching inn is a short walk from Alnwick Castle and Gardens. Its restaurant’s decor was salvaged from the Titanic’s sister ship. Free parking is available. The bedrooms all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Guests can also enjoy a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities in each room. Some rooms are pet-friendly. The Olympic Suite restaurant offers an à la carte menu and has stained glass windows from the RMS ship. Hardy’s proposes a more informal experience with its bar and bistro menu. The White Swan Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Newcastle and the Metro Centre. Alnmouth Station and the North-East coast are a 10-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
United Kingdom“The staff were very approachable, friendly and helpful. We loved the location of the hotel, with very good parking, and the dining room. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was great.” - Ian United Kingdom“Location and convenient parking. Staff very helpful and friendly.”
- Antonia United Kingdom“Central location, really dog friendly, good braekfast”
- George United Kingdom“Staff at reception and dining room we're very pleasant and helpful”
- Eddie United Kingdom“Although the entrance to the car park took a little bit of finding, we were impressed by the professionalism of the staff at Reception when we arrived. The view from our room was Bondgate, just within the iconic arch, and as a consequence we were...”
- Jean United Kingdom“The location was excellent, right in the centre near to the entrance of the Alnwick Gardens. Breakfast was buffet style which suited us perfectly. There was a lot of information about what to do and where to go to eat. Staff were all very...”
- Chris United Kingdom“Good breakfast; enjoyed 1 dinner & 2 breakfasts in the Dining Room, panelled with the interior of the 1st Class Lounge from the Titanic's sister ship, the RMS Olympic.”
- Denise United Kingdom“The location is excellent. Car parking a bonus as is proximity to Alnwick Castle. The dining room is beautiful. Good breakfast”
- Marie United Kingdom“Location Is Excellent, Staff are very helpful and friendly. Rooms are good & clean . Breakfast was lovely, catered for my Gluten free needs. The Dining room was beautiful and our first nights meal was very good. Reception staff are helpful and...”
- Paul United Kingdom“Good location, we had a lovely room,clean and spacious.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Olympic Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Hardy’s Bistro
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
There is no lift at the hotel.
Pets can be accommodated upon request only. Please contact the hotel directly to request these rooms. Charges apply.
Please note that the dinner supplement is a 3-course table d'hôte dinner served mainly in the Olympic Suite and occasionally in Hardy's Bistro.
Please inform White Swan Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
