Name: The Aviator
Address: Sywell Aerodrome Sywell,, Northampton, Northampton, Northampton, NN6 0BN, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

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I stayed solo for two nights in September whilst attending an event. This was my second visit.

There may well be a problem with directions, but by using a little old fashioned nous rather than relying totally on GPS  it’s relatively easily found.

As per the description the style is art deco, which was a very clever way to re-style what must have previously been a pretty boring building, complete with ‘Crittal’ windows. The  wood panelled and WW2 aviation themed ‘club house’ atmosphere in the reception, bar and restaurant areas was very pleasant and welcoming.

Plenty of parking.

Despite it being a very busy ‘event’ weekend, all staff were friendly and efficient.

Rooms are of a decent size, simple but clean , comfortable and well equipped. Decent bathroom with shower in bath. The rooms facing the road are quite noisy if like me, guests prefer to sleep with the windows open. Ask for a room which doesn’t face the road.

Given the very busy period, the restaurant coped well, with an efficient, but not over bearing ‘Maitre D’ overseeing service. Evening food  was up to scratch - however, the buffet style breakfast whilst offering the standard hot items via Bain Maries was a little lacking in variety of the more healthy options. The bar was understandably busy, but a little short staffed.

Overall, once again, decent value and a very good stay.

Lovely hotel with staff to match.

We stayed here for one night as it was extremely convenient for an event at the adjoining airfield site. Firstly, it is worth noting that if using satellite navigation, for location, the hotel shares the postcode with other local activities and we initially arrived at a closed airfield main entrance - where the hotel is listed! We gained the impression that this issue was quite common. Use of the address as well may be useful. On arrival we were given the option of leaving a deposit of £100 on a credit card to cover drinks/meals etc. costs during our stay or paying as we incurred charges. We opted for the deposit, but I made sure that I received an itemised bill and was only charged actual costs prior to departure. For simplicity, if visiting in future, I would probably pay for each purchase separately. The hotel is made up of two buildings, one having reception, bar and restaurant, with accommodation in the other, on the opposite of the car park. Originally being a WW2 Pilot's Clubhouse and Officer's Mess, both buildings have many great art deco period features. The rooms are a reasonable size with simple decoration and furnishings, many in art deco style. There is no lift for the first floor. Our comfortable stay and experience would encourage us to book here again.

Would definitely return to this non-standard individual art deco style hotel

We were let down by booking. com with our original booking,  so we booked this in the fly, and we're so glad we did. 
There's a lovely 1920s vibe to the buildings and rooms. 
The staff were very welcoming and chatty. 
The rooms are large and airy, the beds are comfy, and the showers are hot and have good pressure. 
There is wifi and in room tea/coffee facilities. Also ample parking. 
Breakfast was tasty, and we were offered fresh hash browns,  which we accepted happily. 
We would definitely stay again.

Fantastic Art Deco building on the edge of an aerodrome

Travelling down from North Yorkshire we decided on this Hotel mainly for its quirky history. 
The signage for the Hotel entrance is totally rubbish drove around an industrial park twice as signs are poor.
Eventually found it,and impressed 
The check-in was poor as lady was quite abrupt 
Now be aware 
They ask you for a debit/credit card £100 holding fee,don't do it as we only spent £40 odd in the hotel but they took the lot,had to get my bank to retrieve the rest as they took an unauthorised payment. 
As for the hotel and the rest of the stay 
Brilliant location, lovely room
The decor is out of this world absolutely fantastic 
Room and bedroom very comfortable and clean 
The restaurant and food is 10/10 with lovely staff.
Plenty of parking space 
Would we stay again
Probably, but don't let them take £100 holding fee,pay as you go.


Would have been a 10/10

Well, very disappointing the overall impression is that it needs a tidy,l up. Slipped photographs in foyer, blown or flashing light bulbs, unfriendly greeting, insufficient and poorly trained bar staff. A large party of so-called professionals ruined our night by running corridors singing shouting from 01.30 - 03 30 without hotel intervention even though raised with staff. That said rooms were clean, tidy and comfortable. Bottom line, this is my third visit, and provably last

Friends Group Visit

Art deco style main building with rooms in a block across car park. Rooms and hotel buildings are clean and tidy. Hotel style and location with a lawn and garden area looking across the airfield behind is good. However, its just admin side fails badly.

Average Aviator

A really surprisingly beautifully outfitted hotel in the art deco period.  Big hotel room with generous supply of tea/coffee items, good sized car park.  The hotel is a separate building to the restaurant and bar.  The bathroom is of a large size.

Art Deco fans and aviation fans will love this place.

The room was well below standard.
Not clean and everything extremely worn and dated.
The walls were dirty and scuffed walls 
Chipped woodwork 
Marked and stained furniture. 
Hairdryer -  hmmmmm
Different shades of brown paint on the walls 
Stained tiles in bathroom
Disgusting shower head and shower head holder

Less than half a toilet roll provided

Three tissues in the tissue box to make it look full

Someone else’s sweaty forehead mark on the mirror. 

Not a pleasant night  - especially after finding some unknown item stuck to the bedsheet when I got it (see picture)

Oh, and when you raise a complaint, no one is available me to resolve it. Manager was meant to be in at lunch time so would call, but when chased, lo and behold no manager until the night shift. 

The only plus - the breakfast and food at the restaurant was excellent. 

I tried to upload a video but can not seem to do so.

Don’t stay here

Brilliant hotel in true Art deco style, lovely friendly people, clean. Would highly recommend the hotel restaurant and bar, it over looks an air field has a aviation museum and hangers with planes. If you are lucky you may see the Spitfire.
Breakfast is good and evening meal is good, not over priced , well worth a visit

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