Aviator hotel, Sywell

Malcolm Jefferson · Post by **Malcolm Jefferson** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 1:34 pm

If you have overnighted at the Aviator how would you rate it on an ascending scale of 1-10 please?

Alan Cooper · Post by **Alan Cooper** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:48 pm

I,d give it an eight.Friendly staff,good restaurant/bar pleasant rooms and of course a great location.Rating of course has to be relative to what on the few occasions I,ve stayed there was a very reasonable room rate.Great to sleep so near to your aircraft and not to have to use taxis.VBR Stampe

Dave Hall · Post by **Dave Hall** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:13 am

It's comfortable, got a bit of atmosphere, and if you can work out the funny art deco numbers, you should find your room OK!

They are already fully booked for the Sat night of the Rally though, and have 11 waiting for cancellations when I asked last week.

macconnacher · Post by **macconnacher** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:58 am

If you are coming by car there are numerous options stating at J15 of M1 to Sywell The next nearest is the "World End" Ecton So named as it is an ancient Inn and used as a field hospital after the Battle of Naseby 1645 and for most taken there it was the end of their world.

Others
Westone hotel
Premier Inn Gt Billing
Premier Inn Bedford Road
Holiday Inn Bedford Road
Mariott Brackmills
Premier Inn Nothampton South (Queen Eleanor)
Toby Inn (East Hunsbury)(Innkeepers Lodge)
Hilton
Holiday Inn Express at J15

This is in distance order from Sywell

If you want to a bit more comfort and need a gym then the Marriot and the Hilton are for you.
Impress the wife with a lovely old Inn in the surrounds of Castle Ashby House then Try the Falcon at Castle Ashby.

Along the A45 on the edge of Wellingborough are more hotels.

ffg · Post by **ffg** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:37 am

I'd give it a 9. Went there a couple of years ago (so info might not be current) and was impressed with the cleanliness, quiet ambience but mainly the aerodrome/art deco design which is just right and delightful.

Very reasonably priced too.

Bob F · Post by **Bob F** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:44 pm

Dave,

I tried the Aviator when Sywell was first confirmed - it was booked up then. I am one of those on the waiting list. I reckon the committee booked before they announced the date - Only joking!

Malcolm Jefferson · Post by **Malcolm Jefferson** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:48 pm

Thank you all very much for your replies. Actually I'm staying there tomorrow ( Sat) and 'er indoors was goin' on alarmingly about how good was it?
Thanks again folks.

Bob F · Post by **Bob F** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:55 pm

Malcolm,

You know you are going to have to give some feedback, don't you? Enjoy your stay!

Come to think of it, if anyone from the hotel is monitoring this site you should be well looked after!

Dave Hall · Post by **Dave Hall** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:50 pm

You may be right in your allegations, Bob F. Last year when I told Peter Harvey we had a room at the Aviator, he was most surprised and asked how I'd got that! We had stayed there for the Sywell Revival the year before, and knew it was good value and very handy, so booked as soon as we knew it was happening.

We're now staying at a B&B nearby for this year's Rally.

Malcolm Jefferson · Post by **Malcolm Jefferson** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:20 pm

Well I've been to the Aviator and have to agree with everyone that it is great. Clean, efficient and reasonably priced.The weekend rate to include breakfast is a far better deal than a Premier Inn.
However watch out for the catch if you are on a limited budget.
The impose a mandatory £100 deposit in case you scoot off without paying your food or bar bill. (They are well experienced in aviation matters !!!!! )
You do get it back on check-out, in fact it is nothing more than a holding deposit.
As this is on my route to East Anglia I shall use it every time I go to Norwich.

Bob F · Post by **Bob F** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:35 pm

Thanks for the feedback, Malcolm, glad you enjoyed your stay.

Dave Hall · Post by **Dave Hall** » Mon May 03, 2010 1:05 am

Maybe with a credit card they don't actually take the deposit - I've never had to pay one there.