Old Swan Hotel (Harrogate, United Kingdom)

Old Swan is a 4 star hotel in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. It is a short walk to the centre of town and famous Betty's Tea Rooms. Leeds Bradford airport is a 14 mile drive and Manchester airport 72 miles. Originally a coaching inn built 200 years ago, there are 136 guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities, radio and television. Wireless internet hot spots are available in the public areas and charges will apply. There are two Victorian style restaurants for fine dining and afternoon tea is available. For conferences and meetings there are a number of rooms available, the largest of which can hold 400 people and are equipped with the latest technology. The hotel has a link with the novelist and crime writer Agatha Christie who was resident here when she disappeared in 1926 and was used in the 1977 film. Public car parking is possible on site, a reservation is not required and is free of charge. The front desk is open 24 hours.