Menzies Swindon

The hotel is a five-minute walk from the Railway Station and County Ground, home to Swindon Football Club, making it ideal for those in town for away games against ‘the Robins’. The design, whilst smart, may be a little clinical and precise for those who love the plush drapes, busy furnishings and rounded corners of the typical country manor hotel, but the bright and often naturally lit rooms provide a terrific location for business stays, although some guests have remarked on a slightly ‘souless’ character. The modern, fully equipped function rooms range from executive style boardrooms to suites seating up to 200 delegates, great for those team-building exercises or those facing that that next business challenge.

The Menzies also boasts a spacious lounge, the ‘Havana’ bar and superb a la carte restaurant offering a stylish and informal environment in which to dine or relax. Parking available at adjacent NCP car park, just two minutes away.

If you already have a full sightseeing itinerary to keep you entertained then this could be ideal, but a lack of imagination on facilities makes for a slightly under whelming, if pleasant, four-star experience. Call +44 (0)1793 528282 (this hotel may be in the process of changing hands) – R4U