The Swan Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Sudbury hotel

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Grand Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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High Street 1, Lavenham, Sudbury, England, CO10 9QA
  • Place, Little Hall Lavenham
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Corpus Christi Guildhall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 197 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Design Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Traditional Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lavenham

In historical district.Steps from the hotel, you'll find Little Hall Lavenham and Corpus Christi Guildhall. Also, Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul is within half a mile (1 km) and Lavenham Falconry is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Little Hall Lavenham - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Corpus Christi Guildhall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 42 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Newmarket Racecourse - 50 min drive - 33.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sudbury Station - 20 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bildeston Crown - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Corn Craft Gift Shop & Tea Room - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Francesca's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Edwardstone White Horse Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Swan Hotel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Sudbury hotel
The Swan Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Swan Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Sudbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Swan Hotel offers 45 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Swan Hotel to the airport?

The Swan Hotel is 36.8 mi (43-min drive) away from the Cambridge (CBG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swan Hotel?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swan Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from $185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Swan Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Swan Hotel.

Does The Swan Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Swan Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Swan Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Swan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Swan Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Swan Hotel have a pool?

The Swan Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Swan Hotel have a restaurant?

The Swan Hotel is home to The Gallery Restaurant, which features British cuisine.

Does The Swan Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body treatments, and facials.

How close is The Swan Hotel to downtown Sudbury?

The Swan Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Lavenham.

The Swan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 438 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favourite hotel

Love this place. Staff are friendly and helpful and food is delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been before. Food is excellent and lounges warm and cody
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location brilliant staff the best place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a beautiful hotel , with so many original features . It was clean and the staff were amazing . Especially Julia on reception , Pedro and Junior in the Gallery restaurant , which serves Michelin quality dishes . This is our go to place whenever we are visiting Lavenham .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some brilliant staff, some probably new staff but on average very good staff. Good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unique experience for character and ambience. Loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and surroundings. Great staff and food as well; we will definitely be coming again and for a longer stay:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very special hotel

A really wonderful stay at The Swan. Can’t fault a thing. Lovely, friendly staff, beautiful bedroom, great dining and bar, lots of great lounge areas and garden seating, and a super spa too. We will definitely be back - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place, excellent staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a quaint hotel with character
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and professional. Comfortable hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Swan - One to visit

Brilliant place with many wonderful places to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay and excellent food

Lovely friendly hotel in beautiful village location. Excellent breakfast and dinner. We’ll be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful hotel. Lovely garden out the back to sit and chill out and plenty of comfy areas inside. Had a really restful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laverne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & efficient staff old world charm easy access for my disabled husband attractive building wonderful food right in centre of village which had interesting buildings and shops ...would definitely recommend The Swan and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer weekend visit.

Felt very welcoming and comfortable. Best breakfasts on our holiday. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Lovely historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a beautiful, historic place to stay in the fantastic medieval town of Lavenham. It really is one of the most atmospheric hotel experiences available anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely comfortable stay with our dog Bella. The best dog friendly hotel we have stayed in. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building with character and charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing stay and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay for a very long while

Excellent all round. Staff in particular from reception thru bar stay and restaurant an breakfast were dust class no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service, great breakfast

Calm and relaxing Hotel environment. Great breakfast in the Gallery. Use of Spa was very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023