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Thistle Express Swindon

3.0 star property
Urban excitement awaits in Swindon! Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby while planning trips to nearby shops and hotspots.

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Thistle Express Swindon places travelers in the heart of the action, near Swindon Designer Outlet. The hotel offers practical comforts like in-room WiFi and a welcoming lobby with free beverages. After exploring the city, guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in South Swindon, a neighborhood in Swindon, Thistle Express Swindon is near a train station. Wyvern Theatre and Swindon Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laserquest Swindon and Arkells Brewery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nigel Eady County Ground or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds. Visit our Swindon travel guide
Map
Fleming Way, Swindon, England, SN1 1TN

What's nearby

  • Swindon Designer Outlet which includes heritage elements, railway items and interior views
    Swindon Designer Outlet
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway featuring signage and heritage elements
    Museum of the Great Western Railway
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wyvern Theatre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nigel Eady County Ground
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Heelis
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Queen's Tap
    9 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Coffee #1
    4 min walk
  • Thyme
    6 min walk
  • The Savoy
    5 min walk

About this property

Thistle Express Swindon

Hotel located in South Swindon
Thistle Express Swindon provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises and a reception hall
Room features
All 95 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 6 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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 elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thistle Express Swindon located?

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

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Reviews

Thistle Express Swindon Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Sang Ryong

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

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

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

4/10 Poor

Philip

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

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

8/10 Good

Mohammad

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

8/10 Good

Mohammed

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ebubechukwu

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

8/10 Good

Ellen

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

Good staff and location

Okay value for money. Staff very helpful - especially Annabel. Reasonably quiet and convenient. Not a nice area but safe and easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
City Centre location with convenient and good discounted parking. Decent and most convenient breakfast provision. Most friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are poorly insulated, so was hearing noisy conversations, next door showing etc, late into early hours of the morning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Harry

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

Great service

Great friendly staff, room was nice. The decorations/ colour scheme makes it a dark room, could do with being brighter and the breakfast was okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

Good overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic value for money hotel would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, clean room, clean hotel. A nice breakfast and free 24 hour tea and coffee. Only down side is no parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

One Night Stay

Great welcome by Shannon, inside of the hotel is nice and clean and smart (outside a bit grubby but then the area is also) - room was OK although a bit hot - showerhead was broken and leaked but didnt realise until after showered and found the bathroom floor wet - other then that bed was comfortable and had a good nights rest.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

Camftable

Could not complain about anything apart from breakfast. Great choice prented well. Warm. But felt that bacon and sausaages left out too long before service
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Great stay

The staff were very friendly & helpful. Check in was swift and the discounted parking rate was great. Location perfect for the wyvern theatre & access to the town. We will stay here again, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price including breakfast can’t beat it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very polite and professional staff good room excellent value for money i will use this facility much more in the future thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022