Museum of the Great Western Railway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Swindon Designer Outlet - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Coate Water Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Lydiard Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 54 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive
Swindon Station - 7 min walk
Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 7 min walk
Kemble Station - 23 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
When you stay at Thistle Express Swindon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English, Greek, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
95 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-out available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 262 ft (GBP 6.00 per day); discounts available
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 6.00 per day (262 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Thistle Express Swindon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Thistle Express Swindon does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Thistle Express Swindon?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Thistle Express Swindon?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle Express Swindon?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
Are there restaurants at or near Thistle Express Swindon?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Thistle Express Swindon like?
Thistle Express Swindon is in the heart of Swindon, a short 7-minute walk from Swindon Station and 6 minutes' walk from Wyvern Theatre.
Thistle Express Swindon Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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 Very good
26 September 2022
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2022
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 September 2022
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 September 2022
Good. Value for money
Mohammad
Mohammad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2022
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 ……..
Anthony
Anthony, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 September 2022
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
12 September 2022
NGregory
NGregory, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 September 2022
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.
Sara
Sara, 3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
4/10 Fair
4 September 2022
two night stay
Mattress very hard, no spare pillows, bathroom very small, no kettle in room. Staff polite and helpful.
Philip
Philip, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 September 2022
I enjoyed coffee any time.
Sang Ryong
Sang Ryong, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2022
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2022
Fantastic but no free parking
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2022
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
16 August 2022
Staff are so rude
The hotel’s room is so Dirty and Staff are so rude
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2022
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.
Susie
Susie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2022
Great breakfasts. Loved having a bath rather than just a shower.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 5-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
5 August 2022
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.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 August 2022
D l
D l, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 July 2022
Eugenia
Eugenia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
1 July 2022
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.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 June 2022
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
Alastair
Alastair, 6-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 June 2022
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2022
Eugenia
Eugenia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 June 2022
Friendly staff and good location.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2022
Close to city center and bus station. Neat and beautiful free coffee 24hrs