Grand Hotel Swansea
Opposite Swansea railway station · Hotel
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Traditional hotel directly opposite Swansea railway station, a convenient base for visitors arriving without a car.
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About Grand Hotel Swansea
The Grand Hotel sits directly opposite Swansea railway station, making it one of the most convenient options in the city for anyone arriving by train and wanting to avoid dragging luggage far. The building has operated as a hotel for decades and offers a straightforward, traditional style of accommodation rather than a design-led one.
Rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious, and an on-site bar and restaurant cover the basics without needing to venture out on arrival. Its position, a short walk from the main shopping streets and market, suits a short city break built around Swansea itself rather than a Gower touring holiday.
For visitors without a car, the station location also makes onward day trips to Cardiff or along the coast straightforward, without the need to arrange parking anywhere in the city.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic service and a great stay. I arrived at the hotel and was immediately made to feel welcome by Eleanor. She was incredibly helpful, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure my stay was comfortable. As I was working night shifts, she kindly arranged for me to move to a quieter room so I could get the rest I needed during the day. Eleanor was attentive throughout my stay and genuinely cared about making sure everything was right. Her customer service was excellent, and she is a real credit to the hotel. Thank you for making my stay so much easier — I really appreciate everything you did. I would highly recommend this hotel and especially the outstanding service from Eleanor.
4 weeks ago · via Google
What an absolute gem of a hotel. Me and my partner stayed here just for a night and it felt like a week. Hotel is super clean, food is amazing and staff are equally as brilliant. Massive kudos to the lovely women at reception who upgraded us. And and even bigger kudos to Stuart at front of house. Nothing was too much to ask and he looked after us so well with our 2 meals we had in the restaurant. (SUNDAY LUNCH WAS THE BEST IVE HAD) Boss, if you are reading this, give that man a pay rise. I have been doing hospitality myself for 15 years and never have i ever, seen someone with so much passion and drive for a hospitable job. Fantastic, will definitely return.
2 months ago · via Google
I have to rate this place 5 stars, due to a woman on reception named victoria! She remembered me on my second visit to the place with my kids, she went above an beyond for me an my 2 little ones, very friendly an welcomoling an makes u feel right at home! I had also pre booked to go back in 2 weeks an asked if she could allocate me the same room i had for in 2 weeks an she did do that for me an my kids to be able to have a mice spacious room again! I cannot thank this lovely woman enough!
3 months ago · via Google
Visited for Father’s Day lunch, Great start seated and served straight away, This is where we went down hill … yorkshires …. Freezing Broccoli & fine beans … must of been out of the packet onto that board, no way that either had been cooked, Carrots could of done with another 5 mins too Pork… couldn’t have been any drier … non edible Chicken may of had a flash in the oven after being boiled. Everything was cleaned up, nobody returned too take our desert order, we sat there for 20/30 mins until someone came and checked Deserts were nice Went to pay the bill, but they’d added their own 10% tip onto the bill, I always leave a few quid on the table but not after that I’d not return, seen so many people going ott about the grands Sunday lunches but after today’s I’m struggling too see how Anyway 2/10 👎👎👎
a month ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers delicious and hearty meals, including excellent Sunday lunches and breakfasts, with generous portions. They also highlight the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, who provide outstanding service.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be poorly maintained.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Ivey Place, Swansea, SA1 1NX Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Opposite Swansea railway station
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 7.8 / 10 (1,300 reviews)
- Prices from
- £85 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Swansea