Dogs Stay FREE 
24/7 Vet Line 
2 Two dogs per room Overview
The Old Swan Hotel is packed with stunning, period features. It's one of the most famous hotels in Harrogate as it was hideaway haven for crime queen, Agatha Christie, when she famously disappeared in 1926. It makes an ideal base for exploring North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales.
What your dog can expect at this dog-friendly property?
The Swan Hotel is surrounded by landscaped lawns and gardens that beckon your furry friend to sniff around and explore. A number of selected rooms are specially dedicated to dogs as they are close to an exit, so they can easily answer the call of nature! During your dog-friendly holiday here, you'll also can embark on plenty of dog walks in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors after your four-legged friend enjoys a tasty doggy breakfast provided by the hotel.
Highlights
- A short walk from Harrogate town centre
- Perfect for exploring North Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales
- Have dinner in the spectacular dining room
Pooch Perks:
- Plenty of dog walking adventures nearby
- Luscious lawns and gardens to enjoy
- Doggy breakfast for your pup
- Your pooch is welcome to dine in the Lounge Area
Bow Wow Factor
Fabulous walks nearby in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors that will set tails wagging!
We've partnered with The Old Swan Hotel to bring you this exclusive PetsPyjamas Dinner, Bed and Breakfast offer.
Instant ConfirmationIncluded in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- A chilled bottle of sparkling wine in your room on arrival (value £36)
- Delicious full English breakfast
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- A chilled bottle of sparkling wine in your room on arrival (value £36)
- Delicious full English breakfast
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Buy as a gift 
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- £30 per person dinner allocation on one evening. This can be used in the hotel's bar area from the bar menu or in the hotel restaurant.
- A Cream Tea for two on your second day
- Full Yorkshire breakfast included each morning
- Complimentary tickets to the World of James Herriot in Thirsk (value £8.50 per person)
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- £30 per person dinner allocation on one evening. This can be used in the hotel's bar area from the bar menu or in the hotel restaurant.
- A Cream Tea for two on your second day
- Full Yorkshire breakfast included each morning
- Complimentary tickets to the World of James Herriot in Thirsk (value £8.50 per person)
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
We've partnered with The Old Swan Hotel to bring you this exclusive PetsPyjamas Bed & Breakfast offer.
Instant ConfirmationIncluded in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Delicious full English breakfast
- Prices are subject to change
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Included in this Exclusive PetsPyjamas offer
- An overnight stay in a dog-friendly room
- Delicious full English breakfast
- Prices are subject to change
Exclusively when you book with PetsPyjamas...
- Dog-friendly room always guaranteed
- YOUR DOG STAYS FREE saving you up to £50 per trip
- FREE Access to our 24/7 emergency vet line during your trip worth £20
- Subject to availability and exclusions. T&Cs apply.
PetsPyjamas Best Price Guaranteed.
Dine with Your Dog
Indulge in a beautifully prepared dinner crafted by our chefs in the hotel's lounge area.
Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant.
Need to know
The Old Swan Hotel Reviews
- 421 reviews
- Member since 2023
Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SR
Dissapointed
Lovely building, but seen better days. Tired and needs refurb. Vey basic ingredients for dinner and breakfast. Mold in bathroom. Towels and bedding clean, but bed not comfortable rooms were spacious. . The bar area was fine and coffee good. Really could not recommend this hotel. Sorry.
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The room had no view overlooked.building work on the hotel
Hotel
The food was poor in particular the breakfast was cold had to be sent back asked for poached eggs which again were cold and undrrcooked
Deserves a bad review, apart from the lovely, polite young staff
Such a shame this beautiful building is so shabby inside, our room was tiny, clean but very tired, with a tiny bed and a window that opened an inch or two next to the fire escape.
We paid for dinner, B&B and a bottle of cava (apparently worth 36) and Midday check out. Instead we got a cheap bottle of prosecco, the dining room was lovely, yet no table cloths to hide the cheap looking tables and food that was far from great. We didn't even bother trying the breakfast, just walked up to Betty's and treated ourselves.
I hope Agatha Christie had a better room and food offering when she stayed here, great history, beautiful building, just needs some love and investment.
We say...
Thank you for your review.
We are sorry the hotel did not meet your expectations.
We have looked through other review left by our customers for this hotel and mostly they are all very complimentary.
We hope you will enjoy your next stay at one of our hotels.
Kind regards,
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Map & Directions
Address
Swan Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2SR
How to get here
Parking
Onsite parking is available, with 4 designated disabled spaces. The parking is regulated by Harrogate Borough Council and if you wish to park your car with us you must display a valid permit purchased from reception on arrival. All parking is subject to availability and operates on a first come first served basis.
Directions From the South
M1 to A1 to Wetherby, then exit onto A661 to Harrogate.
Follow signs to Ripon and town centre.
Drive down Parliament Street, straight across the traffic lights at the bottom, and up Ripon Road. After approximately 150 yards, turn left into
Swan Road.
Directions From the North
A1 to A61 signed for Ripon and Thirsk.
Enter your postcode to view approximate driving directions to The Old Swan Hotel.
Location & Local Attractions
Just a short walk from Harrogate town centre and 15 minutes from Harrogate Railway Station, the hotel is only a 5 minutes walk from the famous Betty's Tearoom
In addition to Betty's Tearooms, Harrogate is famous for its Pump Room and elegant Spa buildings, wide open green spaces.
Harrogate's most famous spa building, the Royal Pump Room, is built over the site of the strongest sulphur spring in England and the water can still be sampled today. The museum features some original Royal Bath treatments, as well as fine examples of ceramics, jewellery and costume. Nearby is The Mercer Art Gallery, originally opened in 1806 as The Promenade Room. This houses the Permanent Fine Art Collection, plus two lively exhibition spaces.
In July, the town and the hotel hosts the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, as well as a series of festivals throughout the year.
Close by is the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales with walks, places of interest to visit and activities for all ages.
Book with Confidence
We price match
We won't be beaten on price. Found it cheaper? We'll match it.
Concierge
When you make a reservation with us, our Canine Concierge are on hand pre and post trip.
Dogs Stay Free
You will never pay a dog charge when you book through PetsPyjamas.
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