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Guest Rating: 
4.2 / 5
5 minutes walk from the ancient city of Ripon and its magnificent cathedral, in landscaped gardens, stands the Best Western Ripon Spa Hotel.
The hotel offers good Yorkshire fayre, real ale, log fires and traditional hospitality. Guests can relax and enjoy the comfort of the attractive surroundings throughout the hotel's public areas overlooking the beauty of the gardens in the changing seasons. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk away from the main market square and cathedral located by the spa gardens and swimming pool.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
If cancelled up to 18:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
The week commencing 12 January 2009, the hotel will be undertaking a major refurbishment of public areas (reception). The refurbishment will be going on for 2 weeks. During this period, conferences will be unable to be held at the hotel.
All of the 40 bedrooms are individually decorated to a high standard. Some rooms have views over the award-winning gardens, park and championship croquet lawns. Hotel guests have complimentary use of a nearby gym and the spa swimming baths are located next to the hotel and spa gardens. Tennis courts are to be found directly across the road from the hotel and an instructor is on hand to advise on how to play lawn croquet.
Room facilities include satellite TV, trouser press and hairdryer.
Well equipped and individually furnished single bedded rooms, with many overlooking the beautiful gardens and grounds.
Well equipped and individually furnished double bedded rooms, with many overlooking the beautiful gardens and grounds.
Many rooms overlook the beautiful gardens and grounds.
Breakfast is served from 07:00 until 09:00.
Lunch is served from 12:00 until 14:00.
Dinner is served from 19:00 until 21:00.
Please note: there will be major roadworks in Ripon until December 2008. For up-to-date directions please contact the hotel directly.
By Car
From Leeds and Harrogate:
- From Leeds, take the A61, and from Harrogate, take the A61 to Ripon.
- Head straight over the roundabout and through a double set of traffic lights at Morrisons Supermarket.
- Drive straight across the next set of traffic lights (up a hill) towards the town centre. At the traffic lights at the top of the hill, turn left. Bear left at give way sign.
- After swimming baths and spa gardens, the Ripon Spa Hotel is on your left.
From A1 / A1M South / Boroughbridge and York:
- Take junction 48 off the A1M.
- Turn right (A168) towards Boroughbridge, over the flyover.
- At the next roundabout, take the first exit (B6265 to Ripon).
- Go straight over the next roundabout. Take the first exit of the next roundabout to Ripon B6265. Head over the A1M flyover.
- Travel into Ripon passing the racecourse. Head straight over the next roundabout with the Plumb Centre on the right. Go straight over the next roundabout towards the traffic lights; move to the middle lane.
- Turn right up the hill. At traffic lights at the top of the hill turn left. Follow directions as above.
From A1 / A1M North / Thirsk A61:
- Turn off the A1M at the junction Ripon/Thirsk A61.
- Follow the Ripon signs (A61).
- After 4 miles you will come to the bypass roundabout. Turn right and then left at the mini roundabout into the centre of Ripon, passing the clock tower on your right.
- Follow the road into the market square and move into the right-hand lane. Turn right.
- Head straight ahead through the traffic lights and bear left at the give way sign.
- After the swimming baths and spa gardens, the Ripon Spa Hotel is on your left.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
