THE GODDARD ARMS, Swindon – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Goddard Arms offers double rooms with en suite bathrooms featuring baths and hairdryers. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, an electric kettle, and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms have carpeted floors and heating. Some rooms face the street.
Dining & Drinks
The on-site bar and restaurant serves food and drinks all day. Menu items include iconic burgers, loaded jacket potatoes, toasties, and small plates like Chilli & Cheese Nuggets and Chicken Wings. Offers include lunch with a drink, burger and drink deals, and afternoon tea with choice of hot drink. The bar serves cask ales, craft beers, an extensive gin selection, and cocktails like the Spicy Sunset with Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind vodka.
Sports & Entertainment
HD screens show Premier League football, live boxing from Sky Sports/BT Sports/DAZN, and Formula 1 Grand Prix races. The venue hosts pub quizzes, live music, and holiday-themed events. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the beer garden, with water provided. Free parking is available for hotel guests and pub visitors.
Location & Surroundings
Located at 1 High Street in Swindon's Old Town, the hotel is a converted Coaching Inn. Nearby landmarks include Lawns Park (0.5 km), The Museum of Computing (1 km), Town Gardens (1 km), and St Mary's Church (1 km). The area is rich in history, with cultural highlights including Swindon Art Gallery and Museum of the Great Western Railway.
Services & Policies
Breakfast is included in most room rates. The hotel offers free WiFi and has a loyalty program where points can be redeemed for vouchers. Children under 18 are welcome until 7pm when accompanied by an adult, with a children's menu available. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub. The venue is 60 km from Gloucestershire.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The location was good for exploring the town, but it could get a bit noisy at times. The service varied from unhelpful to exceptional, with some staff members being very friendly. The dining experience had its ups and downs, and the facilities were decent. The price was reasonable but could be better for the value provided.
The hotel was perfect for my needs and that of my family and friends that also booked rooms. The rooms were comfortable, the food was nice, and the staff friendly. However, there was a recurring issue with noise at night that required intervention from staff.
