The Aviator Hotel - 3-Star Hotel in Sywell, England

The Aviator Hotel occupies a 1930s building that originally served as a WWII pilot's clubhouse and officers' mess. The hotel sits on a privately owned aerodrome, offering views of aircraft movements including Spitfires and Tiger Moths taking off from Sywell Aerodrome. Guests can access the volunteer-run Aviation Museum next door, which displays a Hawker Hunter from the 1950s and other wartime exhibits.

The hotel provides 59 en-suite bedrooms with Art Deco features, including tea and coffee making facilities, TVs, and seating areas. Deluxe Double Rooms include a bath with an overhead rain shower, while standard Double Rooms offer a bathroom with bath and shower. All rooms are located in a separate building across the car park, with some rooms facing the road and others overlooking the airfield.

The on-site Aviator Restaurant serves an à la carte menu with locally sourced ingredients, offering dishes such as sirloin steak and ham egg and chips. Breakfast is offered either as a buffet or freshly cooked to order, with options including full English breakfast. Guests can also book afternoon tea, with staff accommodating dietary preferences such as alternative sandwich selections and scone choices.

The hotel provides versatile event spaces including Hangar One, which accommodates gatherings from 5 to 500 attendees. The Cirrus Room is available for wedding receptions and other private functions. Fax and photocopying services are offered, and the hotel supports family occasions with various private gathering facilities.

The bar offers a selection of local ales and other drinks, served in an informal setting with snacks. A garden terrace provides outdoor seating with views of the airfield, allowing guests to watch aircraft movements while dining or drinking. The hotel also has a grassy area outside the main building for pre-dinner drinks.

History: Original 1930s WWII pilot's clubhouse

Location: Overlooking Sywell Aerodrome with live aircraft movements

Events: Hangar One for up to 500 guests

Dining: Aviator Restaurant with locally sourced ingredients

Rooms: 59 Art Deco en-suite bedrooms

Bar: Local ales and garden terrace with airfield views