Hotel De Swaen

Herentals 51.17918000, 4.83473000 , Belgielaan 1-3 (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsHotel De Swaen is lauded for its prime location in the center of Herentals, making it a popular choice for city explorers. The hotel's proximity to shops, restaurants, historic buildings and the train station offers convenience for travelers. Despite its central location, it remains a peaceful retreat, perfect for unwinding after a busy day. Guests appreciate its closeness to the bicycle route network, free parking and nearby local attractions, adding to the overall appeal.

The breakfast experience garners positive mentions for quality and organization. Many guests find it delicious and hearty, ensuring a motivated start to their day. However, there are mixed reviews about variety and freshness with some guests suggesting further improvements.

Rooms at Hotel De Swaen are generally praised for cleanliness and spaciousness with air conditioning and well-designed bathrooms frequently highlighted. Yet, some reviews note that certain rooms can feel small, dimly lit and occasionally dusty. The absence of specific in-room amenities like fridges and coffee makers is also mentioned.

Regarding the beds, reviews are varied. While some guests find them comfortable, there are complaints about narrowness, discomfort and issues like lumpiness and smell. In some instances, beds being too soft or featuring separate single beds instead of a double have led to discomfort.

Overall, Hotel De Swaen provides a convenient and mostly satisfying stay, especially noted for its strategic location, though some areas like breakfast variety, room amenities and bed quality could use improvements.
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Room Types
Comfort Double or Twin Room This air-conditioned room comes equipped with flat-screen cable TV. It also has a desk and a bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Standard Double or Twin Room Includes a flat-screen cable TV, a desk and a private bathroom.

Guest Reviews
7.6
Good
Location
Hotel De Swaen boasts a prime location in the center of Herentals, making it an excellent choice for visitors looking to explore the city. Guests frequently highlight its proximity to a variety of amenities with the city center just a short walk away, providing easy access to shops, bars, restaurants and historic buildings. The hotel's proximity to the train station, just a 10-minute walk, is another advantage, allowing for convenient travel.

Despite being centrally located, the hotel offers a peaceful stay with a quiet environment, ensuring guests can relax after a busy day of sightseeing or attending events like the Reggae Geel Festival and Graspop Metal Meeting. The hotel is also noted for being close to the bicycle route network, making it ideal for cycling enthusiasts.

Additionally, the hotel provides free parking and is situated near local attractions such as an amusement park. The breakfast receives positive mentions for its quality, contributing to an overall satisfying visit. Guests appreciate the clean, well-maintained rooms and the general convenience provided by the hotel's strategic location in Herentals.

Breakfast
The breakfast experience at Hotel De Swaen appears to present a mixed bag with notable highlights and areas for improvement. Guests frequently commend the breakfast for being great, delicious and well taken care of. The breakfast is often described as good quality and included in the rate, making it a convenient and appreciated aspect of the stay.

Several reviews highlight the breakfast as varied and logically arranged, ensuring that it is well organized and simple yet sufficient for most guests. Some found it to be a hearty and even breathtaking start to their day, adding to their overall satisfaction with clean rooms and comfortable beds.

However, not all feedback is positive. A number of guests found the breakfast to be limited and mediocre with some describing it as very simple or even poor in quality. Specific complaints mention hard bread rolls and suggestions for fresher bread options. There were also instances where the breakfast package delivered to rooms due to COVID-19 restrictions left some guests disappointed, noting it was insufficient and not very tasty.

While the breakfast at Hotel De Swaen earns praise from many, there are consistent suggestions for improvements in variety and quality to better meet the expectations of all guests.

Rooms
Hotel De Swaen offers a range of rooms that are often praised for their cleanliness and spaciousness. Many guests have noted the large and neat rooms, highlighting the air conditioning as a significant plus. The bathrooms frequently receive compliments for their size and attractive design with several reviews mentioning the spaciousness and functionality.

Despite these positive aspects, there are some areas where the hotel could improve. Some guests found the bedrooms to be small and dimly lit with occasional dustiness. A few reviews mentioned a lack of amenities such as fridges or coffee makers in the rooms. Additionally, room cleanliness and service consistency seem to vary with instances of rooms not being cleaned regularly or amenities like shower bottles not being replenished.

Nevertheless, the hotel is conveniently located and offers free parking, adding to its appeal for travelers. The overall quality of the rooms, combined with functional features like a TV, makes it a satisfactory choice for many, although there is room for improvement in terms of lighting, daily cleaning and providing additional in-room facilities.

Beds
The beds at Hotel De Swaen have received mixed reviews from guests. Positive feedback includes mentions of good and comfortable beds. However, several guests found the beds to be narrow and small with some noting issues such as lumpiness, discomfort and even an unpleasant smell. Additionally, some rooms featured two single beds instead of a double bed and there were instances where soft beds led to neck and back pain. An issue with fleas was also reported in some beds, indicating a need for better cleanliness and maintenance in certain areas.


No, Hotel De Swaen doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Hotel De Swaen.

No, Hotel De Swaen doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Hotel De Swaen.

No, Hotel De Swaen doesn't have a gym.

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