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Lion & Swan Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Congleton with free breakfast and bars

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Exterior
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, gastropub
Signature Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Signature Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Swan Bank, Congleton, England, CW12 1AH
  • Place, Victoria Mill Arts Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Astbury Mere County Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Single Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Congleton

Lion & Swan Hotel places you within a leisurely stroll of Victoria Mill Arts Centre and Astbury Mere County Park. This 4-star hotel has 21 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Mill Arts Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Astbury Mere County Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Peak District National Park - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Alton Towers - 43 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Old Trafford - 44 min drive - 29.3 miles

Getting around

  • Congleton Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barleyhops
  • ‪The Lion and Swan Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪R&G's Tap House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Counting House (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beartown Spices - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lion & Swan Hotel

Hotel in Congleton with free breakfast and bars
Guests of Lion & Swan Hotel have access to free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and cable TV. Other standard amenities include free local calls and laptop-compatible safes.

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Exterior
The Alexandra Court Hotel
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 319 reviews
$101 nightly
The price is $122
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Leone Ristorante
  • Lion & Swan
  • Radleys & Co

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Lion & Swan Hotel Hotel
Lion & Swan Hotel Congleton
Lion & Swan Hotel Hotel Congleton

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Lion & Swan Hotel?

Lion & Swan Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Lion & Swan Hotel?

This hotel is located in Congleton, a short 8-minute walk from Victoria Mill Arts Centre and also 11 minutes on foot from Astbury Mere County Park. You'll also find Biddulph Grange Garden and Brereton Heath Country Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Lion & Swan Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel include a casino?

No, Lion & Swan Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lion & Swan Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Lion & Swan Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like 3 bars, a restaurant, and free breakfast at this hotel.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Lion & Swan Hotel serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at Leone Ristorante on weekday mornings.

Will Lion & Swan Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lion & Swan Hotel.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Lion & Swan Hotel?

The closest major airport to Lion & Swan Hotel is Manchester Airport (MAN), which is 19.6 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is around 29.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lion & Swan Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Lion & Swan Hotel.

Lion & Swan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 354 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 354 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 354 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 354 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 354 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Negatives: The key card would not work on my room. They provided me either a key in the end. The room was very stuffy. It needs airing more regularly. It was a room over the bar and so it was noisy. They provided earplugs in the room...so that was a bit of a clue! The cooked breakfast was lukewarm. Positives: The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent hotel, staff, food and room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lack of personal touch

On arrival nobody on reception, but Hotel busy doing Sunday Lunch. When we found somebody we were shown to our room, which we were not keen on, as no window, just skylight. So we were shown 2 other rooms and chose room 3. Exceptionally clean. Asked about food for an evening meal, but nothing was made clear as to what we could get to eat or when, just told plenty of places to eat out and about. Nobody about next morning at breakfast had to search again for staff,definitely a lack of staff. No orange juice had to ask for some, this happened on 2 occasions. Breakfast ok. Key stopped working, found somebody to re set it,still did not work, so cleaner offered to get it sorted. Cleaners were exceptional. Very efficient and polite. After staying for 4 nights, we checked out, but nobody asked us at anytime about our stay. Nobody was interested, we requested a telephone number as we left, in case there was a problem with the car parking, as the gentleman that did it for us said, if we got a problem, when we got home to ring, but we were told to ring the number on the website, when I explained that we tried that to book the hotel and we had no option to speak with anybody, just book online. Only small niggles, but for the price of our stay, would have liked to have felt a bit like a valued Customer and had anybody asked us about our stay, we could have given them the chance to respond, instead of having to write this review.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

hylton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little diamond staff brilliant. Spotless warm and very comfortable. Great breakfast loads of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great Place to Stay

Very nicely refurbished since my last visit. We had a great stay made particularly nice by the pleasnt and efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a really nice place to stay, it’s a bit of a maze getting to the rooms, could be because I was tired. The Rio Was lovely, as was breakfast but the coffee machine find t work properly (nightmare for me) and the hairdryer with really poor. May seem insignificant to some but important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A mixed bag. Could be exceptional

We had a bit of trouble finding anyone when we arrived so stood like lemons at the bar for ages waiting for someone. At breakfast there was one poor person trying to do everything and the only tables free had dirty dishes on from the previous guests. The evening meal in the bar area was fairly nice but not amazing. My pie was lukewarm rather than hot but the vegetables were really nicely cooked. The taster menu in the restaurant at the back was really good and nice that you could take your own drinks. The room we had was beautiful and felt really luxurious but it was a shame there was a really strong smell of drains! We mentioned it and was told the drains had been clogged so they had recently cleared them and the smell was gradually going but it did linger for the whole of our stay. The street outside was quite noisy when the windows were open but it was really quiet once we shut them at night. The beds were very very comfortable and we slept really well. The location is great for visiting the potteries, Trentham Gardens, Jodrell Bank.... so there is plenty to do in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good quality hotel with free onsite parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Lovely old building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Stayed in a luxury room; fitted the description. Well appointed room, modern, comfortable, large bathroom with his & hers sinks, and open walk in shower. Exceptionally comfortable bed. Breakfast was absolutely perfection. Excellent hotel, would definitely return if I was in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Boyd

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, slow breakfast

Nice hotel with good rooms. Evening meal ok. Breakfast service is still very poor with nothing being ready for the advertised 7am service start. Why it tales until 7.10 to put fresh milk out is a mystery. When there on business, with a bisy day ahead you want to start the day quickly and for 2 years this hasnt been possible. If don't need an early breakfast it is fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, central to town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great parking. Rooms in the main building are clean, spacious and very comfy beds. No air con but they have fans available to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay in a great location

Fab hotel. Great room and very comfortable. Bit clunky on checkout with no NatWest compatibility but that’s neither here nor there as it was sorted. Breakfast service was steady away but we weren’t in a rush and everyone literally came down at once so again, understandable so no negatives.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025