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About the Hotel

The Kingsway, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA15LS

Rooms & Amenities

The Dragon Hotel offers 106 en-suite rooms, including standard doubles, executive rooms, superior doubles, and executive suites. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities. Executive suites include a separate lounge area with an additional TV and sofa bed. Five accessible rooms have walk-in showers and wider doorways.

Dining Options

The Dragon Brasserie & Café Bar serves modern European cuisine, from light snacks to full-course meals. Breakfast includes a traditional Welsh buffet. The Piano Bar & Restaurant hosts themed gourmet evenings and is available for private hire. Chefs prioritize locally sourced ingredients, including Welsh seafood and baked goods.

Leisure & Wellness

The hotel's leisure club features an 18-meter heated indoor pool, Precor gym, and saunas. Beauty treatments include facials, manicures, and massages. Nearby, the Wales National Pool offers Olympic-sized swimming. Golfers can access over 70 courses within an hour's drive, including Royal Porthcawl and Pennard Golf Club.

Location & Transport

Located in Swansea city center, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Swansea Train Station (direct links to Cardiff and London) and 24 km from Rhossili Bay. Nearby attractions include Swansea Market (Wales' largest indoor market), the National Waterfront Museum, and the LC leisure center. The hotel has 52 parking spaces, including two Tesla charging points.

Services & Events

The events team supports meetings, conferences, and weddings for up to 180 guests, with customizable menus and AV equipment. Wedding packages include a complimentary executive suite for the couple. The hotel offers dry cleaning, 24-hour reception, and mobility assistance. A bike rental scheme is in development for exploring Swansea's seafront.

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15 m²

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15 m²

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Swansea100 m

Airports

Swansea (SWS) 10.5 km

Cardiff (CWL) 62.3 km

Bus

Bus stop500 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

The Kingsway, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA15LS

Map view

The Kingsway, Swansea, United Kingdom, SA15LS

City landmarks

Museum

National Waterfront Museum

820 m

Park

The LC

650 m

Museum

Swansea Museum

710 m

Gallery

Dylan Thomas Centre

770 m

Gallery

Mission Gallery

890 m

Castle

Swansea Castle

1.5 km

Public Building

Brangwyn Hall

1.7 km

Church

Cathedral Church of St Joseph

1.2 km

Landmark

Swansea Marina

1.5 km

Stadium

Liberty Stadium

2.4 km

Landmark

Dylan Thomas Birth Place

1.8 km

Public Building

The Guildhall

1.4 km

Park

Brynmill Park

2.2 km

Mosque

St Andrew's English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel

630 m

Park

Cwmdonkin Park

2.4 km

Nearby

Botanical Garden

Plantasia Tropical Hothouse

600 m

Gallery

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

300 m

Square

Castle Square

170 m

High Street

110 m

Church

The Collegiate & Parish Church of St. Mary's

310 m

Pobbles Bay

300 m

Welsh Coastal path

250 m

New Oxford Building Oxford Street

Oxford Street

180 m

Whiteford National Nature Reserve

300 m

Casino

Grosvenor Casino Swansea

130 m

Shopping Area

The Quadrant

390 m

1 York Street

Cygnet Distillery

480 m

31 The Kingsway

Breakout Live Swansea

200 m

Penyfodau Fawr Farm Shop

250 m

Horton Beach

300 m

Restaurants

Belle Vue Bistro

50 m

8 Belle Vue Way

Madeira Restaurant

70 m

46 The Kingsway

Piano bar and restaurant

10 m

39 The Kingsway

Awa Grill House

120 m

8-10 College Street

Maheen's

130 m

32 College Street Ammanford

Sundae Gelato

170 m

Active 7 High Street

Turtle Bay

270 m

10 Castle Street

Kaspa's Desserts

210 m

19-20 Castle Street

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

3.5/5 based on 1521 reviews

#18 of 24 hotels in Swansea based on Tripadvisor

Cyril

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the city center and train station, making it a great spot for exploring Swansea. The rooms, although a bit run down, are very clean, ensuring a comfortable stay. The service, despite some Fawlty Towers-like moments, was polite and apologetic when needed. The dining experience, while a bit chaotic at times, offers good value for money with advance bookings. Overall, a decent option for a stay in Swansea.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms may be a bit run down, but they are very clean like the scene in Fawlty Towers where Manuel wanders around with plates. Overall, clean enough to an acceptable standard.

Service

6.0

The service may reflect a touch of Fawlty Towers' rudeness but the staff is polite and apologetic when required. The refund for breakfast showcases their willingness to make things right.

Location

8.0

The location is brilliant, right in the center of Swansea with easy access to the train station and city center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience can be a bit chaotic, especially with early breakfast times, but the price with a late checkout offers good value for money.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities include a piano bar looking out over the city center, but the absence of a sauna directly impacts the experience.

Great location

Fawlty Towers-like service

William

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.0/10

My stay at the hotel was absolutely delightful. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and boasted a great view of the town with the beautiful Christmas tree outside, creating a festive atmosphere. The staff, although one or two were not as friendly, was generally very welcoming and helpful, making my stay feel special. The location was ideal for exploring the city center, with convenient parking options nearby. The dining experience, though needing some attention to detail, offered delicious and hot dishes. Overall, a lovely stay with some minor room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable with a great view of the town and the Christmas tree outside.

Service

9.0

The staff was very friendly, lovely, patient, and welcoming, with nothing being too much trouble.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was very good, right in the heart of Swansea, close to bars, restaurants, and shops, but a bit far from the train station if you have heavy bags.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was very nice, with delicious and hot food available. Some attention to small details needed.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were inviting and clean, offering a welcoming atmosphere.

Moses

United States, December 2023

7.0/10

I was a bit disappointed with this hotel despite being a regular guest as I felt the rooms were small and not great value for the money we paid. Considering I stay here multiple times a year to visit the Chinese restaurant across the road, I might opt for the Marriott on the bay next time. The rooms, however, were simple and clean, serving well as a dressing room.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were simple and clean, ideal for our needs.

Service

9.0

The service at this hotel was more than helpful and very friendly. From the warm greeting at check-in to the friendliness of the bar staff during our evening meal, we felt well taken care of.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for our needs, right in the center of Swansea with easy access to bars, restaurants, and public transport options.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar, with drinks served on trays and a coffee machine that was a bit annoying. However, the Pork Belly was surprisingly delicious.

Facilities

6.0

Terence

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.0/10

We had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with a lovely bed set up for the kids and modern amenities. The service was friendly and helpful, but the lifts struggled to accommodate larger groups like ours. The location was great for exploring Swansea but lacked some finesse. The dining was varied, though there were delays on one occasion.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable with nice amenities.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and helpful.

Location

7.0

The hotel was conveniently located for exploring Swansea.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were varied, but we experienced delays once.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for our needs.

Herbert

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were comfortable and adequate, although we had an unexpected disturbance late at night. The service was excellent, with friendly and attentive staff. The location was central, though the parking fee was a bit overpriced. The dining experience left something to be desired, as advertised facilities were not fully available.

Rooms

8.0

The room on the 7th floor overlooking the car park was more than adequate and very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially with the kind receptionists who were delightful throughout our stay.

Location

7.0

The hotel is centrally located in the commercial center of Swansea, convenient for accessing various attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not as expected, with discrepancies in the facilities advertised.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offered basic facilities, but some advertised services were not available as expected.

Maggie

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

Upon arrival, we were surprised by the room discrepancies, but overall it was clean and comfortable. The service was friendly and welcoming. The location was convenient for our activities. The dining options were good but lacked variety for vegans.

Rooms

7.0

The room was comfortable and clean, despite the initial issues.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, patient, and welcoming.

Location

8.0

The location was central to our shopping needs and theater visit.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good but could use more vegan options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for our needs.

John

United States, May 2023

7.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and I enjoyed the convenient free calls and tea/coffee provided. The restaurant offered a good choice of breakfast options, and the staff were friendly, although the front area of the hotel was a bit noisy. Overall, it was a cozy and clean place with a massive TV in the room.

Rooms

8.0

The room was a good size, clean, and comfortable with great amenities like the massive TV.

Service

7.0

The service was good, with housekeeping keeping the room tidy even past check-in time. However, some staff members lacked friendliness and quick service during breakfast hours.

Location

8.0

The location was fantastic, close to shops, nightlife, and restaurants. However, the atmosphere was a bit lacking in customer service orientation.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with a good selection of breakfast options, but some improvements could be made in terms of service speed and temperature of the food.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered convenient facilities like dry cleaning and a welcome drink, but improvements could be made in speed and service attentiveness.

Rebecca

United Kingdom, May 2023

6.6/10

The hotel is situated right in the center of Swansea, making it ideal for the theatre, shops, bars, and restaurants. The rooms were clean, tidy, and comfortable, although a bit dated. The customer service was excellent overall, but a rude interaction regarding a booking mistake was a downside. The location was brilliant for my needs, despite not being great overall. The dining experience fell short with cold breakfast and some facilities not as advertised. Overall, the hotel provided a good experience with room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was clean, tidy, and comfortable, providing more than adequate experience for a single night's stay.

Service

7.0

The customer service was great overall, with staff willing to assist with early luggage storage, though a rude incident regarding a booking mistake occurred.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was brilliant, right in the center of Swansea and ideal for my needs.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a bit disappointing with cold breakfast and some facilities not as advertised.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel's facilities were not all as advertised, creating some disappointment in overall experience.

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