Halifax railway station is less than 10 minutes' walk from the hotel, which is just off the A629 and the A58. Parking is available on site for £7 per night, but spaces are limited. There is free street parking directly outside the hotel from 6pm-8am.
The White Swan Hotel is in Halifax, a couple of minutes' walk from Halifax Borough Market, a Grade II-listed Victorian market serving deli sandwiches, old-fashioned confectionary and homemade fudge.
You can visit the newly opened Piece Hall, which is less than 10 minutes' walk away, or the Victoria Theatre, where you can watch ballet, comedy acts and pantomimes. Shibden Hall, a Grade II-listed timber-framed manor dating from the 1400s, is a 5-minute drive away. It's set in 90 acres within the Shibden Valley, and the park itself has a café, a miniature railway, a lake and a pitch-and-putt course. Sowerby Bridge -- a market town with picturesque waterways lined with trendy pubs and cafés -- is within 15 minutes' drive.
You will also have Brontë country on your doorstep. The village of Southowram is within 10 minutes' drive, and is said to have inspired Emily Brontë to write "Wuthering Heights". Haworth, the Brontë sisters' former hometown, is within 30 minutes' drive. Here you can visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which houses a collection of manuscripts, letters, poetry and early editions of novels written by the sisters.
The Peak District National Park is also 35 minutes' drive away, and the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are both within an hour's drive.
The hotel's Italian restaurant, Julios, serves pizzas, pasta, meat dishes and risotto. Other facilities at the hotel include a workout room and a cosy bar and lounge. Wi-Fi is free.
Amenities
General
Bar
Gym / fitness center
Restaurant
No pets allowed
100% smoke-free
Services
24-hour front desk
24-hour security
Laundry / dry cleaning
Room service (limited hours)
Safe in reception
Room amenities
Central heating
Coffee / tea-making facilities
Flatscreen TV
Internet
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Bathroom
Hair-dryer
Bathtub or shower
Parking
Off-street parking (fees apply)
Public car park (fees apply)
Policies
Check-in: Standard Time is 2pm.
Minimum age required to check in: 18.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Children and additional guests: Extra guest charges will apply as follows: £10 per night per guest aged 3 and above. Infant's cot/crib are available, free of charge, for children aged 1 and under. This includes breakfast. Infant cot/cribs and extra beds are available on request in Standard Twin rooms only and must be requested upon booking. Supplements are not included automatically in the total price and will be charged directly by the hotel. See room descriptions and rate policies for information about room occupancy and prices.
Pets: No pets allowed.
Cancellation: Cancellation policy & booking conditions vary by 'rate plan'. These will be displayed on the payment page after you have searched for your dates and selected a rate.
Additional details: Off-street parking availability is limited and on a first come first serve basis.It is charged at £7 per night, per car.
Rates may vary by date, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until your purchase is complete.
The room rates listed are for double occupancy per room unless otherwise stated and exclude tax recovery charges and service fees.
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.