
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
8.9Rooms were comfortable but some had issues like excessive heat or a cold bathroom floor.
Cleanliness
8.4The bathroom looked tired and was not that clean in one instance.
Location
9.4Excellent location close to the sea and local pubs.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.




The compared hotels differ by 1.4 km.
The Swan Hotel: 0.07 km (0.05 mi)
The Randolph Hotel: 1.5 km (0.91 mi)
Crown Hotel
8.7/10The Swan Hotel
9.1/10The Randolph Hotel
8.6/10Sutherland House
8.6/10Crown Hotel
8.2Mixed reviews with some rooms being uncomfortable and issues with cold temperatures.
The Swan Hotel
8.9Rooms were comfortable but some had issues like excessive heat or a cold bathroom floor.
The Randolph Hotel
8.5Rooms were generally pleasant but a few had issues needing attention.
Sutherland House
8.2Rooms reported as comfortable, but some found them very small.
Crown Hotel
8.7Overall clean with minor issues in some areas like bathroom cleanliness.
The Swan Hotel
8.4The bathroom looked tired and was not that clean in one instance.
The Randolph Hotel
8.1Most rooms were clean but one review mentioned issues with maintenance.
Sutherland House
8.2General positive sentiment noted about cleanliness, though some complaints about room size exist.
Crown Hotel
9.2Great location mentioned multiple times, ideal for exploring.
The Swan Hotel
9.4Excellent location close to the sea and local pubs.
The Randolph Hotel
9.1Beautiful location, walking distance to attractions.
Sutherland House
9.3Excellent location mentioned frequently, ideal for exploring Southwold.
Crown Hotel
9.2Staff consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
The Swan Hotel
9.4Staff generally good, though there were occasional lapses in service.
The Randolph Hotel
8.8Most staff were friendly and attentive, with a few exceptions noted.
Sutherland House
9.2Guests reported high levels of service and attention from the owners.
Crown Hotel
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8.7Food was praised, particularly breakfast, but some specific dishes noted as overpriced.
The Swan Hotel
9.4Breakfasts were excellent and the food in the restaurant was highly praised.
The Randolph Hotel
8.7Food was well received, especially breakfast, but some concerns noted.
Sutherland House
8.7High-quality breakfast and dinner were praised, though some thought them a bit pricey.
Crown Hotel
8.7Amenities well regarded, though some aspects like bar service need improvement.
The Swan Hotel
8.9Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Randolph Hotel
8.5Amenities were mostly good, though some areas need refurbishment.
Sutherland House
8.7Complimentary items were generous; however, some functional issues noted.
Crown Hotel
8.2Generally good but mentioned high prices for certain meals.
The Swan Hotel
8.9Slightly over-priced but generally good value for the experience.
The Randolph Hotel
8.5General sentiment positive but some concerns about specific service issues.
Sutherland House
7.7Some guests felt it was expensive for the accommodations provided.
Crown Hotel
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