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About the Hotel

Fleming Way, Swindon, Gb, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN1 1TN

Rooms & Amenities

Thistle Express Swindon has 95 rooms, each equipped with a 40-inch smart TV, charging points next to the bed, and free Wi-Fi. The en-suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries. Rooms feature a double bed, an electric kettle, and tea/coffee facilities. Soundproof windows block street noise.

Dining & Drinks

The hotel has a Brasserie restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Guests can have an aperitif in the bar before or after meals. Coffee and tea are available in the common area.

Nearby Attractions

The hotel is opposite Swindon's new commercial quarter and a 5-minute walk from the train station. Nearby landmarks include The Magic Roundabout (1 km), Swindon Museum and Art Gallery (1 km), and STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway (2 km). Outlet shopping is available in the area.

Transport & Parking

Public parking costs GBP 8 per day and is located a short distance from the hotel at SN1 1TN. The M4 (J15) is 2 miles away. Bus and train connections provide access to Gloucestershire, 55 km from the hotel.

Hotel Services

The 24-hour front desk assists with express check-out. The reception hall and lounge offer space to relax. Business travelers can use free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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165 sq. feet

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2 persons

120 sq. feet

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120 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Centre

Swindon1700 ft

Airports

Gloucestershire (GLO) 34.1 mi

Bristol (BRS) 47.7 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

GBP 6 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Lift

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Fleming Way, Swindon, Gb, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN1 1TN

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Fleming Way, Swindon, Gb, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN1 1TN

City landmarks

Museum

STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway

1.1 mi

Shopping Area

Swindon Designer Outlet

4600 ft

Landmark

The Magic Roundabout

2700 ft

Landmark

ATBShop Skate Warehouse

2900 ft

Gallery

Swindon museum and art gallery

4200 ft

Landmark

Wilts & Berks Canal

2000 ft

Garden

Town Gardens

1.1 mi

Landmark

Incarcerated

2300 ft

Museum

Steam Museum

4200 ft

Public Building

Historic England Archive

2500 ft

Landmark

National Trust

4400 ft

Church

St. Augustine of Canterbury

4700 ft

Amusement Park

Coate Water Country Park

2.0 mi

Landmark

Lawns Park

1.2 mi

Garden

Twigs Community Gardens

1.4 mi

Landmark

Co-Decode Live Escape Games

1.2 mi

Landmark

Rushey Platt

1.4 mi

Landmark

Plaum's Pit

1.3 mi

Museum

Richard Jefferies Museum

2.1 mi

Landmark

Wichelstowe Footbridge

1.6 mi

Landmark

Polo Ground

1.7 mi

Park

Shaw Forest Park

2.1 mi

Nearby

Museum

The Museum of Computing

1600 ft

Theatre Square

Rainbow Walk

1100 ft

Church

St Mary's Church

2000 ft

160 Drove Rd

Queens Park

1800 ft

St Margaret's church

2000 ft

England

Windmill Hill

2000 ft

Suite 19a

The Parade

2000 ft

Lydiard Park

St Mary's Lydiard Tregoze

2000 ft

Restaurants

The Savoy

1200 ft

38-40 Regent Street

The Banquet Buffet Restaurant

1400 ft

40-42 Regent Street

Poppins Restaurant

1400 ft

35 Regent Street

iWok

1400 ft

11 Havelock Square Brunel Shopping Center

Chopstix Noodle Bar

2000 ft

Unit E

The Wyvern Tavern

1300 ft

49 - 50 Bridge Sreet

Muffin Break

1600 ft

Brunel Plaza Brunel Centre

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

Edward

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.2/10

The hotel offers a comfortable stay with some drawbacks. The rooms need better cleaning, but they are well-equipped with modern facilities. The service is friendly but could be more informed about local services. The location is convenient with easy access to nearby attractions. The dining options are satisfactory with good coffees but limited choices on the cooked items. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms need better cleaning, but they come with all modern facilities you'd need like a desk with a nice chair and a big bed.

Service

6.0

The service was friendly, but they seemed a bit inexperienced and could be more knowledgeable about local services.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is very convenient, with easy access to the Outlet and the football stadium, making it a great choice for travelers keen on these attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with good coffees and food refreshed regularly, but the cooked items lacked variety, notably missing mushrooms.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides laundry and cloakroom services, adding convenience to your stay.

Peter

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.0/10

The hotel has a convenient location not far from the train station and shops. The rooms are adequate but could benefit from a hotter shower. The service was friendly but slightly lacking in information about local services. The dining options were good but somewhat limited, and the facilities are average.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable with a bath but could have had a hotter shower.

Service

7.0

The service staff were nice and tried to help but seemed a bit uninformed about local services.

Location

8.0

Conveniently located not far from the train station and shops.

Dining

7.0

The dining offered good options but was somewhat limited in choices.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities provided were average.

Convenient location

Limited breakfast

John

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms offered fantastic views and all facilities were working smoothly, but the shower could have been hotter. The great view from the room was a definite highlight, although the shower temperature was a bit of a letdown.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms had fantastic views and all facilities were in good working order, but the shower temperature was not very hot.

Service

7.0

The staff seemed nice and tried to help, but they appeared puzzled when I made a request. They could have been a bit more informed about local services.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, being close to the Outlet and not far from the station. It was next to a shopping center and offered easy access to shops, the train station, and the bus station.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were alright, with many choices available. However, at 9:20 am, the selection was limited, and no mushrooms were offered on the cooked items.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had various facilities like laundry and cloakroom services, which added convenience to my stay.