Our pick
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
Stafford, GB
★ 4-star9/102,142 reviews
5.7 km (3.5 mi) from original
English
The Moat House vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
What matters most to you?
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.8Rooms met expectations for a classic British hotel; mentioned as comfortable.
Location
9.3Great location with a vibrant atmosphere; conveniently located in town center.
Service
9.3Staff were friendly and attentive; overall positive sentiments regarding service.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
Stafford, GB
★ 3-star8.5/104,455 reviews
1.3 km (0.81 mi) from original
Our pick
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
Stafford, GB
★ 4-star9/102,142 reviews
5.7 km (3.5 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
The Moat House8.8
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG8.0
Cleanliness
The Moat House8.9
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG8.1
Food & Breakfast
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group9.3
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG8.1
Amenities & Facilities
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group9.3
The Moat House8.4
Value
The Moat House9.3
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG8.5
The Moat House amenity advantages
Breakfast in the roomElectric vehicle charging station
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group amenity advantages
Concierge serviceLaundry
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 5.4 km.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG: 1.3 km (0.81 mi)
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford: 6.7 km (4.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Moat House
9/10Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
8.5/10The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
9/103 Bed Townhouse Stafford
8.7/10Rooms
The Moat House
8.8Comfortable and well-designed rooms.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
8.0Rooms were described as comfortable, yet some were noted as a little dated.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
8.8Rooms met expectations for a classic British hotel; mentioned as comfortable.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackCleanliness
The Moat House
8.9Clean, well maintained.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
8.1Most reviews mentioned clean rooms, but a few noted issues with bedding.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
8.3Bar area is cozy; some service delays indicated issues with cleanliness.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackLocation
The Moat House
9.4Superb location alongside the canal, close to motorway.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
9.1Guests frequently highlighted the convenient location for travel.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
9.3Great location with a vibrant atmosphere; conveniently located in town center.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackService
The Moat House
9.4Staff were very friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
9.1Numerous reviews praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
9.3Staff were friendly and attentive; overall positive sentiments regarding service.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackSleep & Noise
The Moat House
—Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
—The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
—3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
—Food & Breakfast
The Moat House
8.4Food quality varied; some meals had issues but generally good.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
8.1While breakfast was generally good, some complaints about variety were noted.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
9.3Breakfast was amazing; food quality during events was highly praised.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackAmenities & Facilities
The Moat House
8.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
8.6Amenities like free breakfast and parking received positive mentions.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
9.3Amenities include coffee shop, restaurant, bar, and great private dining.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackValue
The Moat House
9.3Considering the experience, it represents good value.
Holiday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
8.5Most guests felt they received good value for the price paid.
The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
8.8Prices deemed fair for quality, as per feedback.
3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Not enough guest feedbackLandmarks
The Moat House
Teddesley HallHoliday Inn Express Stafford by IHG
Wildwood ParkThe Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire - The Coaching Inn Group
Victoria Park3 Bed Townhouse Stafford
Charnley Road Playing Fields