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The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel

2.5 star property
Riverfront hotel in Ely with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Relax in the inviting bar area with a wooden bar, comfortable seating, and a cozy atmosphere.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.
Enjoy a drink or meal at The Swan, a hotel with a bar, brasserie, and grill.
Surrounded by serene waters and leafy trees, this tranquil riverside setting offers a peaceful escape.
Experience a refreshing shower with a round showerhead featuring multiple nozzles and a sleek chrome pipe.
Located by the river, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel offers a relaxing retreat with a charming terrace and coffee shop. Unwind with in-room WiFi, or enjoy activities like billiards/pool table while savoring English breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Sandhill, Ely, England, CB6 1NT

What's nearby

  • Wisbech - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Ely Museum - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ely City Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Ely Cathedral - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - 24 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 38 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 66 min drive
  • Shippea Hill Station - 7 min drive
  • Ely Station - 10 min drive
  • Littleport Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ely Leisure Village - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Yard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Market Kitchen Ely - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel

When visiting Ely, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
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Special features

Dining

The Brasserie - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Riverside Bar - Onsite pub. Open daily.
Smoke n' Spice - Onsite theme restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

The Swan A Colombo Edition
The Swan A Colombo Edition Hotel
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Ely
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Hotel
The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Hotel Ely
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Are there restaurants at or near The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel like?

The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include WWT Welney Wetland Centre, which is 9 minutes away by car.

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The Swan - A Colombo Edition Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
River
Wines
Food
Breakfast

Reviews

10/10

Stummbled across The Swan on a ramdom drive in Ely. The staff are very welcoming, took us to our room which was clean, spacious and inviting, the room was over looking a canal, which made it feel tranquil when sitting on the balcony in the morning drinking tea, in the robes provided. The bed was comfy, decent size walk in shower room too. Had an ibiza themed night when we stayed, so decent music. Would stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

A warm welcome, a quick check-in without any fuss & a comfortable room with views across the river. Good to meet and chat with Prasad and his lovely family when we left in the morning. Sadly we didn't eat here but we'll be back to put this right in the future
1-night trip

8/10

Great relaxing location, room overlooking the river. Had a good dinner with a few pints!
1-night trip

10/10

Great pub on the river
1-night trip

10/10

Good
1-night trip

6/10

Rooms noisy
1-night trip

8/10

Great room with a small balcony overlooking the river. Nice menu for dinner & great choice of drinks from the bar. No breakfast available at the property despite whats hotels.com tell you but plenty of choice in Littleport. Great stay & would stay again.
1-night trip

8/10

Tiny balcony, ok for short visit. Train passing crossing annoying all night, but convenient and clean a bit dated though.
2-night trip

10/10

Lovely little hotel on the river, nice food and friendly staff. Just five rooms but each has veranda overlooking the river. Recently refurbished and under new management (I believe). I look forward to staying longer next time
2-night trip

6/10

Pub and rooms had fan heaters as central heating did not work. Choice of drinks was lager lager and more lager. Food choices were limited. I opted for the fish and chips to be served a fish that had batter that was very oil filled. I will not be using here again
1-night trip

8/10

We had a very nice overnight stay at The Swan in a comfortable & quiet room overlooking the river. The room was round the back of the pub in a separate block so we were able to go out & come in when we wanted. It was very nicely & thoughtfully furnished and supplied - good beverage choices, wine & water, lovely fluffy towels, lots of hot water & a great shower. It was very warm though, a few degrees cooler would have suited us better but we were able to keep the window open all night which was ok. I was disappointed not to be able to get breakfast there as Hotels.com said we could but we found a nice place 10 mins walk up the road.
1-night trip

8/10

On arrival was abit hesitant to be honest as right near the railway line and car park had a large buzzing generator. Our fears were unfounded as facilities were excellent.Rooms were at the back , a series of chalets with their own locked security corridor .Motion sensor lights made it easy to see in the dark . Rooms were modern and very clean .Towels arranged like swans when we arrived making it look very luxurious.Rooms were warm and each room had a small balcony over looking the river . We ate in the swan pub and found the food lovely and at a good price .Akso had complimentary tea , coffee and wine .Plus an extensive information folder in room. Unfortunately the swan wasn’t providing breakfast but they had links to a local cafe which provided discount fir hotel guests . There was live music on Sat night but this stopped about midnight so did not disturb us . Travel into Ely took approx 15 mins . Would def recommend, staff very polite and accommodating.
2-night trip

2/10

2-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

Pretty good value Rooms are pretty tired and there was no gas heating but the provided space heater made up for it Lovely area
1-night trip

10/10

4-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

6/10

Used the hotel previously for work. Very clean and tidy. Booked for a second time and work arrangements changed. Forfeited 2 nights but was promised a refund on the 3rd. This was not given and the manager will not answer the phone.
3-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

Great location and lovely pub/restuarant. Location on riverbank is beautiful and peaceful. Rooms are comfortable and well looked after. Had a great night's sleep.
1-night trip