Lion & Swan Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 4-star Congleton hotel

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Exterior
3 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, gastropub
Reception
Food and drink
Signature Room

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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Congleton Leisure Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Astbury Mere County Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

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

Luxury Room

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

Signature Room

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

About the area

Congleton

Congleton retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Victoria Mill Arts Centre and Congleton Leisure Centre. Also, Astbury Mere County Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Brereton Heath Country Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Victoria Mill Arts Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Congleton Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Astbury Mere County Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Peak District National Park - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Alton Towers - 49 min drive - 44.6 km

Getting around

  • Congleton Station - 6 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miam Miam - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Counting House (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Orso Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barleyhops - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lion and Swan Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lion & Swan Hotel

Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 4-star Congleton hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 4-star Congleton hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Lion & Swan Hotel offers 21 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Congleton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lion & Swan Hotel to the airport?

Lion & Swan Hotel is 19.6 mi (40-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion & Swan Hotel?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion & Swan Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $143, excluding 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 Lion & Swan Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lion & Swan Hotel.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel offer free breakfast?

Lion & Swan Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lion & Swan Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lion & Swan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Lion & Swan Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel have a pool?

Lion & Swan Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Lion & Swan Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lion & Swan Hotel to downtown Congleton?

Lion & Swan Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Congleton.

Lion & Swan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 418 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

hylton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and facilities were great, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice easy check in and out, staff was lovely and helpful and the room was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

hylton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel staff absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, complete luxury
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, really friendly staff and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A really lovely hotel in a great area. The staff are excellent and extremely helpful and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this hotel. The decor and quirkiness is gorgeous. Rooms are lovely and breakfast great. Free parking a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Everything about this hotel is superb, room, staff, bar, breakfast-clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel. Great location. We stayed one night meeting up with friends. Lovely clean, quiet room. We ate in the lounge bar in the evening, and enjoyed our meal. Freshly cooked breakfast and all the staff were very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn

Lovely hotel with character but the floors were very creaky and noisy and we were woken up Friday morning at 5am with somebody in the room above us just walking back and forth. Rooms and bar area lovely, food very nice and Staff very helpful. Very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely refurbished hotel with very friendly staff and nice food. Restaurant not open Mon-Tue but can still get good pub food in the bar each night. Wasn’t a problem for us, being March but no air con in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, staff very friendly, good sized car park, only dislike was the food is expensive, the restaurant was empty which is probably why
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel in a great location. Looking forward to visiting again very soon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast, beautiful room, service superb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Clean and well furnished Included breakfast great No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Good cheque in. Room vgood and well served. Terrific shower. Staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent hotel, staff, food and room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

neal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, beautiful bathroom, super comfy bed. Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean, extremely interesting building, excellent staff. We had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast menu was very good with a large variety of choice. Unfortunately very understaffed. Only one young man, taking breakfast orders and running the reception for people checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026