Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Swindon, within a 5-minute drive of Arkells Brewery and Upper Stratton Public Library. It is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Thames River and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

The Crown Inn - 3 Star Accommodation in Swindon

Average nightly price at The Crown Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$66
February	$68
March	$67
April	$69
May	$71
June	$70
July	$76
August	$75
September	$76
October	$75
November	$72
December	$66

What guests think

At The Crown Inn, travellers highlight friendly, welcoming staff, clean rooms and good-value pub food, while noting some dated décor, variable mattresses, and occasional noise from traffic or other guests, making it a practical, no-frills stopover.

Many reviews praise powerful showers and convenient parking, although spaces can be tight. Several guests mention breakfast starts around 10–10:30am, which can be inconvenient for early departures. Overall, it suits short, value-focused stays above a pub.

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Facilities

On-site pub/restaurant is popular and good value, and parking is generally easy, though several guests note the spaces are tight. Rooms are located above or beside the pub, with some areas away from pub noise.

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Lisa

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you want luxury, pay luxury prices. If you want comfort and essentials at a reasonable price then this is for you. The lovely staff and great food the pub has to offer is an absolute bonus. We had dinner and breakfast and both were delicious, great value for money and relaxed. Parking is plentiful - i didn't use the wi-fi or visit the surrounding area so cannot comment If youre looking for somewhere to rest your head for a night or two then i can wholeheartedly recommend the crown inn.

8

Amanda

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and nice enough room. Bed wasn't particularly comfy but ok for one night, would have struggled with longer. Parking spaces are tiny so most cars parked over 2 spaces. Pub was busy so consider booking in advance if you want food - if the weather hadn't been good, I wouldn't have been able to eat there as there were no available tables inside.

10

Roland

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely pub, good parking, decent food. Warm shower. Only downside, bed was very very hard, and the person below me had their tv blaring till gone 2 in the morning. But that’s not the fault of the hotel. Would stay here again.

10

Glen

Jan 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great good in Bar , rooms away from pub noise , lovely hot water and great funky bathroom in room 1D

8

Faheem

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to park, reasonable priced freshly cooked food in restaurant,

10

keith

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good parking. Good selection in the restaurant and friendly staff

10

Keith

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good staff. Good parking

10

Keith

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly service. Safe parking

8

Scott

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Landlady was lovely and really helpful. Pub was nice, plenty of parking and the room had all you need. Nothing spectacular but I’d be happy to stay again.

10

Martin

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Solid little rooms above a pub. Have stayed in four different rooms and all were comfortable. The double had a nice walk-in shower. Water pressure good in all rooms. Decent variety on the menu. Great value and Ethan is a real gent.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe rooms and bathrooms as clean or spotless with fresh linens. However, recurring issues include mould in showers, occasional dirty or tired furnishings, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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P

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless room, lovely clean linen, towels very soft. Staff extremely welcoming and helpful. Couldn't be better.

8

Gina

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Phone call before i arrived to update me on procedure. Bathroom was lovely clean and looked new. Towels were lovely and fresh and bed linen was spotlessly clean. Bedroom furniture was old fashioned but usable and door matt appeared very dirty and stained. Walls a bit thin could hear someone coughing all night. But great stop over very clean and easy check in and out

6

Pamela

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic accommodation bathroom very small shower tiles black in between Disappointed breakfast didn’t start until 10am so couldn’t wait that long

10

Emma

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent and extremely clean. A lamp in the room would have been better rather than using the ceiling lights. The wifi code to be added to the in-room note.

4

Clive

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On arriving at the hotel I was given the key for my room went upstairs stripped the bed back to find yellow all over the mattress cover P stain not just a little the whole bed went downstairs to reception. I was given another room when I done the same to that bed. It hadn’t got a mattress cover on But the bed was very uncomfortable. Not happy at all. I’ve put a complaint in to Hotels.com watch this space?

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Thomas

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I was in room 3 the bathroom had black mould on the tiles absolutely dirty the carpet in bedroom was dirty I walked around in my socks after shower the bottom of my socks where filthy also never changed bedding or towels and did not replace tea or coffee as only had one teabag . I was there for three nights.dirtyest hotel ever. Will never stop there again

6

John

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was shabby very noisy and not very clean with mould in the shower. The only good thing was the bed was clean and comfortable.

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P

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely helpfully and kindly staff. When i told them that i would be late arriving, nothing was too much . Room spotless, ensuite too. Well appointed, towels spotless and lovely and soft. First class. Well worth a visit. Great value too. Thank you to everyone.

10

Amanda

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean room, comfortable bed, powerful shower, quick check-in, helpful staff. Only improvement would be to find a way to prevent the doors in the corridor from slamming shut as quite noisy.

6

Colin

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place in general had a nice feel to it and looked pleasant. The room its self while it was clean it had a grubby look to it. Could do with redecoration. Bathroom was well presented and nicely laid out. The was a smell present upon entry to the room which was like what I imagine a barn would smell like. Facilities for making a tea or coffee were provided, however the kettle lead did not reach the socket. Bed was quite comfortable. All in all as a place to put your head down it was ok. Bar closes early but breakfast was reasonably priced and very tasty.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and generally comfortable for short stays, with several noting spacious layouts and strong showers, and a few featuring four-poster beds. Downsides include dated décor, variable mattress comfort, traffic or internal noise, and heat build-up without fans or air conditioning; Wi‑Fi reliability varies.

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Andrew

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room and ensuite good but mattress was old and very uncomfortable. Could have done with a portable fan in the room as the weather was hot and sticky and the noise outside meant we had to close the windows.

6

Jason

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointing but I suppose you get what you pay for. Room was tired, bed uncomfortable but appeared clean. Bathroom needs TLC. Food was excellent although service was a little challenging at times. I had a room over the courtyard which is adjacent to a busy road. Lots of noise. Tried to drown it out with the TV but the TV reception went from OK to non existent.

6

J

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and en-suite were clean and a generous size. Tea and coffee we're provided which was appreciated. Unfortunately the room was unbearably hot with only a tiny window for ventilation. A fan to move the air around may have made it more comfortable.

10

Russell

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had a four poster bed with canopy!

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Jason

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, lovely pub with delicious food. Could benefit from air conditioning as it was very warm but the noise from the nearby street meant we had to close the window

8

Jodie

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub and rooms, only criticism is the beds are very noisy, so every time you turned over it woke everyone up. Room 21

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Robert

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very nice, unfortunately the room was very tired and in need of decoration, the bed was very lumpy and uncomfortable.

10

Jiaxing

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay. Spacious room with clean bathroom, the shower water pressure is great. Will stay again.

10

Martin

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Solid little rooms above a pub. Have stayed in four different rooms and all were comfortable. The double had a nice walk-in shower. Water pressure good in all rooms. Decent variety on the menu. Great value and Ethan is a real gent.

10

Russell

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place with its own restaurant. Good prices. I had a four poster bed!

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Service

Reviews consistently commend friendly, welcoming staff and smooth, flexible check-ins; pub service is generally prompt. A few guests reported isolated issues with rudeness or inconsistent service.

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10

Suzannah

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for two nights - service was lovely great food too! Danielle checked us in on arrival, herself and all the team were fantastic. Will definitely stay here again if in the area!

10

Marc

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great night's stay here. The staff were friendly and helpful, my room was clean, tidy and contained everything I needed. I'd definitely stay here again in the future.

10

Keith

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good staff. Good parking

10

Keith

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly service. Safe parking

10

Terry

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely flexible when booking in, I required to book in early (10.00 AM) as my circumstances changed. The staff very kindly accommodated this request without any issues, saving me a lot of stress and worry. Room very clean and bed comfortable. If I could suggest a fan for the room as it was very hot at the time of staying, other than that would happily stay again.

10

Grace

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were so sweet and helpful. Service was fast and the food was filling

10

CARL

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff even though I was checking in at 11pm.

10

Paul

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Just live this place. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the food is delicious!

10

Martin

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Solid little rooms above a pub. Have stayed in four different rooms and all were comfortable. The double had a nice walk-in shower. Water pressure good in all rooms. Decent variety on the menu. Great value and Ethan is a real gent.

2

Johm

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was awful the woman receptionist ( although theres no actual reception) was awful, she didnt say hellp, please or Thankyou her attitude was awful you cannot greet guests this way. The room given was a disabled room everything too low toilet had no toilet seat, the bathroom itself was awful i went to supermarket and brought cleaning products and air freshners the mould in the room and bathroom was awful This could be a great hotel if a litte work was done painting and decorating, the bar staff were really friendly though and room could have been better if it was not disabled access.. Ive stayed in over 500 hotels in the world and my reviews are based on honest experience, 2/10. Really requires staff who know how to address guests and smile it costs nothing to smile and be polite

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Location

Convenient for road links and public transport, with mentions of the station, buses and nearby shops. Traffic noise from the adjacent road is noted by several guests, and some mention it is outside the town centre.

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Helene

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Really quiet, very warm, free wifi, and a real bath! 5 minutes walk from Aldi and 10 minutes walk from the bus stop, large car park for drivers. The housemaids only come in to clean if you want to and they work in twos, which I think is a really good idea (google Sofitel DSK). Will definitely stay there again if I need to.

10

Martin

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

IT'S a little tricky to find with the crazy one way system the first time you visit,Breakfast starting so late in the morning i think they said around 10ish ?. That's crazy .but for the price for a night is excellent, that's i stay there when I can friendly good service good beer and food and a quiet location very close to major road links.

10

Gillian

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A good one night stop close to Arkells Brewery for the start of the MG100 road run. Great atmosphere in the pub with good food menu and daily specials. Pleasant room.

10

Michael

Jan 13, 2023

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Stayed 19,369 nights

Lovely old inn in Stratton. Very friendly staff and good food.

8

Philip

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The mattress felt a little soft for me, but I'm a hefty bloke. I had dinner in the pub and it was excellent. Room was fine, would have been a bit of traffic noise if I'd kept the window open at night... But it's near a road!

8

Paul

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Good location, didn’t have food but menu looked great!

6

Deryn

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Traffic noise from lorries all through the night.

10

Jose

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect stop off and quiet when windows closed. It is expected with heavy traffic route. The pub is lovely and cosy atmosphere. Great food thoroughly recommend the menu and a good warm pub meal.

8

hirofumi

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very neat to the station and very near to the car rental shop.

8

Rob

Jan 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay for short stay if don't mind being out of centre of town. Breakfast wasn't option as had to leave before start serving at 10am, apart from that place is pleasant enough.

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Dining

The on-site pub serves tasty, good-value meals with a decent menu and popular beers. A recurring drawback is breakfast starting late (around 10–10:30am), and it may not be included.

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Lisa

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

If you want luxury, pay luxury prices. If you want comfort and essentials at a reasonable price then this is for you. The lovely staff and great food the pub has to offer is an absolute bonus. We had dinner and breakfast and both were delicious, great value for money and relaxed. Parking is plentiful - i didn't use the wi-fi or visit the surrounding area so cannot comment If youre looking for somewhere to rest your head for a night or two then i can wholeheartedly recommend the crown inn.

10

Robert

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay, food in the pub was excellent.

10

John

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really nice place to stay , rooms are very comfortable, food is great and staff are very friendly, we have visited twice 2 months apart and the staff remember their guests.

6

Peter

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No breakfast until 1030

10

Aleric

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, good food and beer, helpful friendly staff, rooms are great, clean and tidy, Not one if you want an early breakfast though,

10

Keith

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean room. Good food

8

Rachel

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a stopover. Room was clean and had walk in shower, kettle and tea/coffee. Bed was comfortable Breakfast isn’t included and isn’t available until 10am. Staff friendly and helpful. Stayed midweek so it was quiet and bar closed at 9.30.

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Stephen

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and helpful, a good selection of beers, I particularly liked the Arkell 3B. Good pub food are reasonably priced.

10

Paul

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Just live this place. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and the food is delicious!

10

Martin

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Solid little rooms above a pub. Have stayed in four different rooms and all were comfortable. The double had a nice walk-in shower. Water pressure good in all rooms. Decent variety on the menu. Great value and Ethan is a real gent.

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