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Thistle Express Swindon

3.0 star property
Hotel in Swindon with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Lobby
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 9.99 per person)

ibis budget Swindon

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Housekeeping
7.6 out of 10, Good, (95)
The price is HK$513
HK$616 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
ibis budget Swindon
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About the area

Map
Fleming Way, Swindon, England, SN1 1TN

What's nearby

  • Wyvern Theatre - 6 min walk
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 16 min walk
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 20 min walk
  • Coate Water Country Park - 5 min drive
  • Lydiard Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 7 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boswells Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Tap - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Savoy - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express Swindon

Hotel in the city centre
Thistle Express Swindon provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, a reception hall and coffee/tea in reception
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All 95 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Greek, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • 24 hours off-site parking (GBP 6.00 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day(262 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Thistle Express Swindon Hotel
Thistle Express Hotel
Thistle Express
Thistle Express Swindon Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Express Swindon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistle Express Swindon?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle Express Swindon?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thistle Express Swindon located?

Located in the heart of Swindon, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Wyvern Theatre and The Energy Check County Ground. Museum of the Great Western Railway and ATBShop Skate Warehouse are also within 1 mile (2 km). Swindon Station is 7 minutes by foot and Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) is 7 minutes.

Thistle Express Swindon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 644 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 644 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good. Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s an old property that’s been 3 different hotels. There is massive construction outside property roads, pedestrian accesses closed. They have done a good job in trying to provide decent lodging. 24x7 coffee in lobby etc. staff very friendly and helpful. On my first morning morning what appeared to be a homeless person walked in helped himself to buffet breakfast and sat at one of restaurant tables. Staff did not react. Later in week staff asked for room numbers each morning which they had not done previously ……..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

NGregory

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great service! I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and tea/coffee options. I would have appreciated options for snacks or light food (perhaps a vending machine) that one could pay for in addition to the pizza drinks meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Philip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
two night stay
Mattress very hard, no spare pillows, bathroom very small, no kettle in room. Staff polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sang Ryong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed coffee any time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic but no free parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are so rude
The hotel’s room is so Dirty and Staff are so rude
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Immaculate Hotel
Lovely hotel, very clean, in fact immaculate. Good choice of breakfast. brilliant lift service. Also easy key card to open the door to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfasts. Loved having a bath rather than just a shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overal a great stay
Overal a great stay and breakfast option was perfect. However, I wanted a cold shower but was unable to as only option flowing in the pipes was hot lava. Asked maintenance to look into it but was not resolved. Off site parking overall is decent, would be better of it was free but will get reimbursed anyway for it. There was also a fan and no air conditioning in the room so got really hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

D l

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Paper thin walls so if want sleep go elsewhere
To be honest I expected a lot more from thistle. The room in this hotel have paper thin walls so if you want peace and quiet then find another hotel. One side we had someone who was snoring which kept us awake, late evening and very early morning our other neighbour plaid Rap styled music which probably could be heard 4 rooms down the hall. We did tell reception who weren't particularly interested. The area around it looks like a building site, if you can see out of the filthy windows that is.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Not the ideal location
Hotel also seems to be used for housing people in need area around not nice could not walk out in the evening without being worried
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ebubechukwu

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city center and bus station. Neat and beautiful free coffee 24hrs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022