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The Unicorn Hotel

1 Market Place, Ripon HG4 1BP, England
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The Unicorn Hotel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

lovely spacious rooms .very modern.,very clean .we had a room overlooking the square which was very nice .perfect to watch the parade go by on sunday morning . had breakfast in the unicorn usual choice ,good price.we was able to park behind the hotel too so no extra cost for parking .location is good and there is lots of pubs... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Had room 209 which was clean and comfortable and at the back of the hotel so not much of a view but this meant we were not overlooking the main street that can be noisy at turning out time. There's no lift so keep your bags to a minimum! This being a Wetherspoons pub it does attract a range of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Stayed here four times now and can't really fault it. The recently refurbished rooms have been done to an excellent standard. Great value and the bonus of a weatherspoons pub downstairs so you are assured of cheap drinks and decent food. Right in the centre of Ripon so probably not the best place to stay if you have small children... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This is the third time I have stayed at this hotel and it has got better everytime. A group of friends and myself stayed overnight. We arrived early but the staff did their very best to release rooms to us as early as possible which was very much appreciated. Our room was at the front of the hotel. It was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We decided to stay here and make the most of our trip to lightwater valley. it being a weatherspoons pub and hotel you know you are going to get good priced alcoholic drinks and not have to stumble to far to your bed! it is very noisey at night when you have children you cant stay up till silly o'clock... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Normal weatherspoons. Half decent food at a decent price. Problem is the staff have no manners and would rather talk to each other than put my plate in front of me. By the time the person behind the bar had chatted to the waitress the steak was Luke warm at best and then they did not know the seating plan... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Stayed weekend 19 -21 April. Tiny car park, had to use the public one had to be up before 8 am to put a ticket on the car so it did not get clamped. Lovely double room but on the 3rd floor no lift (take your breathing gear with you) bed very comfy, bathroom spotless with the best shower I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Firstly, there is a small car park at the back where you don't have to pay! We stayed here as were visiting Harefest in Pateley Bridge over the easter weekend. The rooms are quite small, but everywhere is nicely decorated. A warning though, there is no lift so you have to take the stairs. Rooms nice and clean, tea and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Wasn't expecting much from this hotel to be honest. Would never normally choose a wetherspoons hotel but this was great! Stayed in a large group for the weekend and the standard of the rooms was first rate. Very clean and modern. Noise wasn't a problem as stated in other reviews. Great location in the centre of Ripon. Would definitely stay... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

really enjoyed our one night stay here. The rooms are comfortable and fairly large, with easy access to the pub. Bed was comfortable with an excellent quality duvet. The pub itself serves good food but became incredibly busy on the Thursday evening we stayed. The only slight issue was the noise of people leaving around 1am.

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Also Known As:
Unicorn Hotel Ripon
The Unicorn Hotel Ripon, North Yorkshire
Address: 1 Market Place, Ripon HG4 1BP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Yorkshire > North Yorkshire > Ripon
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The historic Unicorn Hotel has been at the heart of hospitality in Ripon, one of Britain's smallest cities, since medieval times. This former coaching inn has 33 en-suite rooms, two bars, and dining facilities. Close to Fountains Abbey, a world heritage site, and the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, Ripon is one of the Norths best kept secrets. ... more   less 

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