01665 602109
info@thewhiteswanhotel.co.uk
Bondgate Within, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1TD

White Swan Hotel - A Classic Lodges Hotel

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FAQ

Below you can find a whole range of answers to different questions about the hotel. If your question is not answered please get in touch with the hotel.


General Questions

Do you have your own carpark?

Yes

Where is your carpark?

At the rear if the hotel

How do I get to your carpark?

Head to Greenwell Road behind the hotel, you can access the carpark via the 3rd left

Is your carpark free?

Yes

How many spaces are in the carpark?

25, Operates on a first come, first serve basis

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Yes

What is the Wi-Fi password?

Not password protected

How many stairs are there in the hotel?

Main staircase: 21 total = 13 steps, landing, 8 steps

Second staircase: 19 total = 12 steps, landing, 7 steps Outside: 4 steps left, 3 steps right

How old is the hotel?

300 years old

Is there 24hr reception?

Reception opens at 7am-10pm, then a night porter takes over from 10pm-7am

How do I get back in after 10pm?

Call the number on the front door to contact the night porter

How far are the castle and gardens?

Under 5 minutes’ walk, accessed at the rear at the rear of the hotel

Is there wheelchair access in the hotel?

No

How much is it to stay at this hotel?

Rates vary depending on season day of the week and demand – all rates online

Where are the artifacts from the Olympic ship?

The main entrance revolving door, the main staircase in the hotel lobby, the Olympic suite dining room.

Why does this hotel hold parts of the Olympic ship?

The owner of the hotel at the time bought them on the first day of its auction.

Are you located in the town centre?

Yes

What time is check in/out?

Check out is 11am Check in at 2pm

Is the hotel dog friendly?

Yes, the bar and lounge area is however the Olympic suite is not, and only certain rooms are dog friendly

Is there a dog charge?

Yes, £10 per dog, per night

Is there a lift in the hotel?

No

Is there porterage in the hotel?

Yes, we do offer portage

Do you accept cash?

No

When do you take payment for a reservation?

Full payment is taken on arrival during check in

Where is the nearest post box?

Outside the post office out of the hotel on the right, couple minutes’ walk

Outside of the Fleece, out of the hotel on the left, couple minutes’ walk

Where is the nearest cash point?

Outside of Nisa local convenience store a couple minutes’ walk out of the hotel, turn right

Where can I get a parking disc?

Alnwick Lions bookshop next door to the hotel on the left


Dining Questions

Is there a dress code for the Olympic suite?

No

Do we do afternoon teas?

Yes – Weekends on selective dates

Do you offer room service?

No

Do you do Sunday lunches?

No

Where can I find the dinner menu?

There is a sample menu on the website, a new menu gets printed in house everyday

How much is breakfast/dinner?

Full English breakfast £14.95pp

Continental breakfast £9.95pp

2 Course dinner £30pp 3 Course dinner £35pp

How much is breakfast/dinner?

Full English breakfast £14.95pp

Continental breakfast £9.95pp

2 Course dinner £30pp 3 Course dinner £35pp

What times do you serve breakfast/dinner?

Breakfast on weekdays 7am-9:30am

Breakfast on weekends 7:30am-10am Dinner every day 6:30pm-8:30pm

Can I reserve a table in the bar area?

No, unless you are a group greater than 8 people with £5pp deposit

Can non-residents dine in the hotel?

Yes

Room Questions

How many rooms are there in the hotel?

52

How many (room type)’s does the hotel have?

Standard double/twin bedrooms: 38                 

Superior bedrooms: 6

Suites: 3 Family Rooms: 5

Do you have any accessible rooms?

No

Are there smart tv’s in the rooms?

No

Are there smart tv’s in the rooms?

No

Are there shaver ports in the bedrooms?

No

Is there a fridge in the bedrooms?

No

What is the difference between a superior bedroom and a standard bedroom?

Superior rooms are more spacious, complimentary water in the room, provided with dressing gown and slippers.

Do you have any ground floor bedrooms?

Yes, 11 standard twin/double ground floor bedrooms

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