85 reviews
From
$1081 Sandhill Littleport, Ely, CB6 1NT, United Kingdom
85 reviews
1/25
From
$108Free Private Parking
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
River view
Room service
Restaurant
Garden
Welcome to The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel, a 5-star gem nestled in the charming city of Ely, United Kingdom. Located just 4.4mi from the city center, this hotel offers a serene escape with breathtaking views of the river. With 85 glowing reviews, this hotel is sure to impress even the most discerning traveler.
The Swan boasts an array of fantastic amenities to ensure a memorable stay. From pet-friendly accommodations and private parking, to a bar with happy hour specials and an exquisite restaurant, every convenience is at your fingertips. Relax and unwind in the garden or on your private balcony, or take advantage of the free walking tours and bar crawls offered by this lively hotel.
The rooms at The Swan are adorned with luxurious amenities, including free toiletries, a coffee machine, and a minibar. Enjoy a restful night's sleep in the comfortable beds and start your day right with a delicious breakfast in bed. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, The Swan provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable stay in Ely. Prices start from just $108, so don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the best that this hotel has to offer.
When it comes to dining, The Swan has you covered with its fantastic on-site restaurant, The Brasserie. With a variety of cuisines including British, International, and European, you'll be spoiled for choice. The restaurant offers a range of ambiances to suit your needs, whether you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, a modern setting, or a romantic dinner for two. Indulge in delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs while enjoying the warm and inviting ambiance of The Brasserie.
At The Swan, we understand the importance of convenience and ease, which is why we offer a variety of payment options. Cash is accepted, so you have the freedom to choose the payment method that suits you best. In addition to cash, we also accept American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, and Maestro, ensuring a hassle-free checkout process for our guests. Relax and enjoy your stay, knowing that we have taken care of all the details, including payment convenience.
Our hotel offers a range of room types to accommodate your needs. For a cozy retreat, our Standard King Room is the perfect choice. With a spacious 355 sqft of comfortable living space, you'll have plenty of room to unwind. If you're traveling with a child, our Deluxe Double Room is ideal. Offering 398 sqft of space, this room features a double bed and can comfortably accommodate two adults and one child. And for families, our Standard Family Room is spacious and welcoming. With 495 sqft of room to spread out, this room features a double bed and a sofa bed, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone. Whether you're traveling alone, as a couple, or with your family, The Swan has the perfect room to make your stay unforgettable.
Closest airports
Cambridge International Airport
18.2miLondon Stansted Airport
39.5miNorwich International Airport
43.4miLuton Airport
49.5miFree Private Parking
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
River view
Room service
Restaurant
Garden
View
Free toiletries
Terrace
Balcony
Soundproof
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
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Standard King Room
1 Double Bed
355 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
More details
Welcome to our Standard King Room, a spacious and smoke-free haven perfect for couples, offering a breathtaking river view from your private balcony. Relax in this soundproof room equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker, and complimentary toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.
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Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
1 Double Bed
400 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
More details
Immerse yourself in luxury and tranquility in our spacious Deluxe Double Room, boasting an impressive 398 sqft of space. Enjoy breathtaking views of the river from your private balcony, relax in the comfortable sitting area, and indulge in a variety of amenities including a minibar, coffee machine, and flat-screen TV. Unwind and recharge in this stylish retreat, perfect for a couple's getaway.
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Standard Family Room
1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
495 sqft
River view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
More details
Our Standard Family Room offers a spacious 495 sqft space with a scenic river view from your private balcony and terrace. You'll enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, minibar, and coffee machine, as well as the added comfort of a private bathroom with free toiletries.
7.6
85 reviewsFrom
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Mark
8.2
8.2
Lovely location and easy to get to. Easy parking. Staff were really friendly and food was good. Not long to wait for orders. Great view from a little balcony. Got room 101 which was right by the entrance to the building, but didn't hear much noise other than when guests returned back to their rooms and when they left in the morning. Bed was very comfortable.
No breakfast. I didn't realise that there was no breakfast served at this hotel. Would have booked elsewhere, if I'm honest. It's kind of an expectation to have something available for breakfast in my opinion. It is likely that this was missed when the room was booked, so may not be the hotels fault that I was not aware.
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Paul
8.2
8.2
Great location near the Ouse and the room looked over the river via a balcony. Large patio area and the beers were fine. The service was excellent. A bit tired, but work being done and lot of potential.
Disappointed that there was no breakfast facility. I understand there is a shortage of breakfast chefs in the area. A table with a selection of cereals and fruit (possibly a toaster and bread and marmalade etc.) shouldn't be too difficult to arrange. The hotel appears to have been recently taken over and work is being done to improve it
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David
9.1
9.1
Lovely location with views of the river on the balcony, which I sat out on since a small table and chairs were provided. Within walking distance of Littleport centre, where there are a range of restaurants/takeaways and a Co-Op supermarket. The bedroom and bathroom were spacious and a selection of tea, coffee and toiletries were provided. Bed was comfortable and staff were friendly. Nice restaurant, where I ate dinner and breakfast, good quality and tasty food.
The breakfast (plated Full English) was quite expensive (£15 per person) and there was an additional charge for drinks, which I thought was quite cheeky. Otherwise, no complaints.
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Nicola
9.1
9.1
We have stayed many times, twice since the new owners took over. The location is first class, there is nowhere better (there is actually nowhere else!) that you can stay on this part of the Great Ouse. The new owners are very friendly. Their decor improvements to the pub and restaurant are fantastic. The rooms are decorated to a good standard with that priceless view and you can stay for just the one night if you wish, no minimum stays. It would be great if the local and boating community continued to support and get behind the new and improved Swan so it continues to thrive.
The rooms are not terribly well soundproofed, so you can hear voices and flushing toilets in the adjoining rooms. The moorings are in need of an overhaul, but the new owners are really on the ball with their improvements and this is clearly a mammoth, specialised job.
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Chris
8.2
8.2
Excellent but expensive breakfast. Lovely deck on the riverside. Nice view from the rooms. Friendly relaxed staff. Very good furnishings and decoration. Great walks in the area.
No vegetarian English breakfast option but lots of other choices. The Hotel was further away from Ely than the address and post suggests. It's not in Ely, It's a twenty minute drive away. The noise of a generator on the site was rather loud and could be heard in the background in the rooms.
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Jeffrey
8.2
8.2
We have stayed at the Swan many times over the years as my wife is from Littleport,the new owners are still in the process of settling in and making many improvments, our stay was as expected and we were satisfied with the accommodation and food.
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Turner
8.2
8.2
Accommodation was clean and comfortable 👌 and the balcony overlooking the river was a bonus.
The restaurant was closed for the evening apart from a separate bistro which had a limited menu. Although booking.com said breakfast was available this was not the case which was disappointing .
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Edward
10
10
SADLY WE DID NOT HAVE TIME FOR BREAKFAST AS THIS WAS AN EMERGANCY STAY . WE USED TO STAY HERE A LOT BUT THE ROOMS BECAME TIRED AND GRUBBY. NOW COMPLETLY CHANGED FOR THE GOOD WILL BE RETURNING SOON FOR LONGER STAY
AT THE MOMENT ALL GOOD
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Kerry
8.2
8.2
Great location for our stay. lovely view from our room of the river! very clean and comfortable, food was delicious and staff very accommodating. staff were able to fit us in for food earlier than previously booked!
would of been helpful to know there was no breakfast available in the morning.
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Lisa
8.2
8.2
Lovely clean room, no complaints there, lovely setting
We were in room 105, there was a dj playing in smoke & spice which we didn't know about, could hear it over our tv sound ,our room obviously backed onto it, music playing loudly u til 2.05am Kept me awake
Attractions
Fossils Galore
11.7miRiver Cam
19miBridge of Sighs
19miTrinity College
19miKing's College
19.2miKing's College Chapel
19.2miUniversity of Cambridge
19.3miMathematical Bridge
19.4miQueens' College
19.4miFitzwilliam Museum
19.4miSt. George’s Distillery
25.1miAttractions
Fossils Galore
11.7miRiver Cam
19miBridge of Sighs
19miTrinity College
19miKing's College
19.2miKing's College Chapel
19.2miUniversity of Cambridge
19.3miMathematical Bridge
19.4miQueens' College
19.4miFitzwilliam Museum
19.4miSt. George’s Distillery
25.1miAirports
Cambridge International Airport
18.2miLondon Stansted Airport
39.5miNorwich International Airport
43.4miLuton Airport
49.5miThe Brasserie
Cuisines
British•International•EuropeanAmbiances
Family Friendly•Modern•RomanticFree Private Parking
Private entrance
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
River view
Room service
Restaurant
Garden
View
Free toiletries
Terrace
Balcony
Soundproof
Private Bathroom
Parking On Site
Activities
Bar crawls
Cooking class
Happy hour
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Kids' meals
Minibar
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms
Heating
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Soundproof
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Dining table
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Open-air bath
View
River view
View
From
$108Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
No internet access available.
Age restrictions
Age restriction may apply
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
American Express,
Visa,
Diners Club,
JCB,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
When are the check-in and check-out times for The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?
If you're staying at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel, the entry is set at 03:00 PM and exit is by 11:00 AM.
Is there parking at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?
Yes, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel offers free private on-site parking.
What are the rates at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?
Rates at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel commence from $108. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.
What types of rooms does The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel offer?
The hotel offers a Standard King Room with a double bed and a room size of 355 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in this room and it accommodates 2 adults without any children. Another option is the Deluxe Double Room, also with a double bed, but with a slightly bigger size of 398 sqft. This room can also accommodate 2 adults, but can accommodate 1 child as well. Lastly, there is the Standard Family Room with a bigger size of 495 sqft. It has a double bed and a sofa bed, making it suitable for 2 adults and does not allow smoking.
What are the main attractions at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?
Guests at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel can spend their time indulging in a variety of leisure amenities. The hotel features a bar where guests can relax and enjoy their favourite drinks. Additionally, guests can participate in cooking classes, providing a unique opportunity to learn new culinary skills. For those who prefer outdoor activities, the hotel offers walking tours, providing a chance to explore the surrounding area and immerse oneself in the local culture.
When it comes to dining options, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel has an onsite restaurant called The Brasserie. With its family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiances, guests can choose a setting that suits their preferences. The restaurant serves a range of cuisines, including British, International, and European, ensuring that guests can enjoy a diverse and satisfying dining experience during their stay.
Does The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel have on-site restaurants?
Yes, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel has a restaurant on site called The Brasserie. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisines including British, International, and European. It is described as having a family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance.
Can I use my credit card at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?
Yes, you can use your credit card at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel. They accept American Express, Visa, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, and Maestro. Additionally, cash payments are also accepted. Therefore, you have both credit card and cash payment options available at the hotel.
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