We stayed at the Ascot House Hotel in mid-February, and it proved a good location from which to…read moreexplore the delights of Harrogate, just under a mile to walk into the periphery of the town centre. Ascot House is an impressive looking hotel, set on a corner plot adjacent to a green area, adorned with early flowering spring bulbs and trees coming into bud because of the mild winter. The car park for the hotel was a little small for the number of rooms it had, but the access road to the side handled the overspill. The car spaces are also a little svelte, something to be aware if your car is on the large side. Inside the hotel has high ceilings and an impressive air of spaciousness throughout. The staircase to the rooms is punctuated by an impressive stained glass window, that the light streams through in the early morning. Rooms wise, there are lots and it can be a fraction disorientating at first to find you actual room. The room itself was well proportioned, warm and spacious, with a large bathroom, complete with a bath, more unusual these days. A decent sized TV, that kept us entertained with random winter sports, like snowboard half pipe, in the dead time between going out for the day, and eating out in the evening. The mattress was a little soft, but that's a minor quibble. Breakfast was efficiently run, a good variety of cereals, fruit, juices and a good range of hot food, which always speedily arrived, the scrambled egg and 'Full Yorkshire' being particularly fine. The dining room doubles as a restaurant for residents and non-residents in the evening too. A few points stopped it getting that all important fifth star, the Hotel was well maintained and was undergoing somewhat of makeover whilst we were there. They had a team decorators painting the foyer while we were there, setting up just after breakfast and still working when we returned mid-afternoon. The decorators were always impeccably polite but clambering over dust sheets and dodging wet paint to enter the hotel, was a novelty initially but became a little bit of a trial.

I stayed one night with breakfast here and could not fault it. The room was spotless, the bathroom…read morefunctioned well, , there were all the usual things such as tea and coffee in the room, toiletries, etc. The staff were all pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was very good, served promptly, in a dining room with some views of the front garden, that also serves dinners although I did not have dinner here. I booked this place because it was one of the few places with availability on a busy night, but I would reccommend it as a first choice especially as it was very reasonably priced and therefore excellent value for money.

Have been visiting Royal Oak (Gillamoor) for over 20 years The food is consistantly good, the staff…read moreare always very welcoming, friendly & helpful. The letting rooms are well maintained & comfy

Stayed here again last Friday. That makes visit number 5 I think. We have not been back for over a…read moreyear due to illness but I am happy to report that its just as good as ever. Jon and Lyndsay are a young couple but have a charming old fashion sense of customer service. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for them, they always remember my mobility isn't too good so arrange a suitable room. The hotel is on the main Kings Road just a few yards past the Harrogate Conference centre. The rooms are spotless and well kitted out. Flat screen TV, free WiFi, shampoo and soap, tea coffee water and biccies all available in all rooms. There is a residents lounge with big screen TV and chilled honesty bar. The garden has a seating area for sunny days which was perfect on Friday for a couple of beers in the sun. They have a very nice breakfast room which over looks the coppice. Breakfast time can be requested rather than being set to strict times like most places. Breakfast itself is spectacular, wide range to choose from with all quality locally sourced ingredients. If you need a hotel in Harrogate then try the Fountains. You will not regret your choice.

This is a great B&B, The rooms are first class, the owners do a fantastic breakfast, the hotel is…read morewithin walking distance for the shops, also there are some good restaurants in the area.

My room was located in a new part of the hotel which was a long way to pull suitcases, particularly…read morefor my elderly parents. The room was a regular 'corporate' style and had all the regular items you expect to find. There was a cuddly teddy bear on the bed which you can adopt if you ask at Reception. The bathroom was a little tired and needs some updating. There was plenty of hot water, towels and Molton Brown toiletries. The room was refreshed twice a day, which was fab. Breakfast was in the restaurant and there was plenty of cereal, fruit juice and cooked items available which was cooked to order. Delish! The bar prices are expensive. The meal we had in the restaurant was lovely, service was excellent. The prices were expensive. £45 for 3 a la carte courses and £25 from the other menu. You could pick and choose off both. All the staff we came into contact with were great: friendly and nothing was too much trouble.

Turned up here in our jeans and walking boots (not muddy ones though) so when we walked in we were…read morelooked up and down by the supercilious waiter who asked if we were dinning when I confirmed we would he said he would see if they had a table available. They did but not till 9.00 pm as we weren't in a rush we decided we would eat here. We opted for the taster menu and all I can say is it was well worth the wait, the food was cooked and presented to a high standard the wine selection with the food was also excellent. I couldn't help but recommend this place for an evening's meal, it's not on the cheap side but for a special occasion worth the visit if you are looking for good food in nice surroundings.

I have been staying here regularly, and previously written a review with various subsequent edits,…read moreso I thought it time to start again from fresh. A pleasant , clean and well run hotel owned by Ashdale Hotels Group , but marketed under the 'Best Western' banner. Staff have always been polite and helpful. Rooms vary in size but are clean and well appointed, Ive been favoured with large ones recently , one had a four poster. Dinner is a three course affair for £19.95 and two for £16.95. Several choices, and the quality is first class and the food well presented. Last night I went fishy and had a hot smoked mackerel for starters and sea bass fillets for main. Breakfast is also first class, and the hot food served direct from the kitchen rather than in horrendous buffet style I will just have to forgive the one occasion when they forgot to service my room for the second night. Hotel is handy for Knaresborough touristy things like the castle, the river and Mother Shiptons cave. Edit , 11th January 2012. Staying two nights again. Diisaster when I checked in as it was explained a boiler had broken down, so there would be no hot water or heating until during next day I was offered the chance to relocate to Grants Hotel (same hotel group) in nearby Harrogate (Ive stayed there before qv my report), or use the gym/leisure club section if I wanted a shower where a different boiler supplied hot water. I decided to stay put, and managed a wet shave this morning by boiling the kettle . Anyway all is restored now so I'll enjoy the excellent shower in my room tomorrow morning. Dinner this evening was of same standard as before. I had a salmon fishcake for starter, and a really tasty Confit Leg of Duck for main. But I was the only diner until shortly before I finished, a couple came in, so it wa sall a bit quiet with little atmosphere. Fortunately from my seat I could see a group of leotarded ladies having a Pilates class in the leisure center as the room was at right angles to my window !! I will leave my rating as 4 star, as I though they handled the adversity of the boiler breakdown rather well (oh and they gave me a fan heater for my room also)

I have had one of my best nights at this place. The owners were so wonderful…read more We arrived about 3 hours early but we were told it's not a problem. During check-in we were given a map and told how to get to the best tour spots and the best food and pubs. Then came the best part . The y let me borrow tools so I could break into my suitcase case. I had a great shower and a fantastic night sleep. I would come back here again and again.

Well Harrogate is known for some superior living and the Harrogate Brassiere fits that bill. What a…read morenice building it is too. Of course it is a hotel so you can rest your weary head there but it also has a fine eating emporium. Oh yes it does in pantomime style action. This is grand dining with fresh, seasonal and local produce all whipped into some luscious creations. Try the oak roasted salmon fishcakes to start with. They almost melt in the mouth. For a main I went for some mushroom fun (ghi). Sorry bad pun alert! The steaks are cooked to perfection though or you can stick to chicken, duck or whatever takes your fancy. Excellent puddings as to be expected and a totally extravagant dining experience all round. Don't expect it to come cheap, it doesn't but we all need a total blow out sometimes in our lives. We salute you.

Hubby and I went to Harrogate on spec and discovered this little gem, sadly it was fully booked, as…read morewas everywhere else, I can't even remember where we ended up! BUT, Trev arranged suprise trip here in June. We only stayed one night, but what a night. Our room was one of the new ones, happily not new room, just newly decorated, had lots of old features, was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. We booked in and went out exploring for a while, came back and got a bottle of house wine, 2 glasses and a cooler to take up to the room while we got ready for dinner. Dinner was first class. The food was well prepared, well served and there was plently of it. I had the best king prawns I have ever had followed by duck which was cooked to perfection. Trev has sea bass ( I think) and that was delicious too. We don't really do desserts, but folk around us were smacking their lips at theirs, so they must be good too. The wine was a little on the expensive side and nowt flash, but not bad enought to really complain about. We will defo be back as soon as possible, for longer hopefully, and we have recommended it to all our mates, especially those who like a bit of Jazz with their dinner.... nice

We stopped here for drinks one night and liked it so we made dinner reservations for the next…read morenight. This pub is a classic English pub with a nice bar and dark beams set off with white plaster walls. The inn is centuries old. Dinner took a while to get because they made everything from scratch. That wasn't a problem for us. I ordered the pork medallions with Stilton sauce. My wife had the Scottish salmon with a tomato-based white wine sauce. They said the fish came in from the coast that very morning. We had a rather large plate of vegetables to share. That plate had carrots, potatoes, parsnips and broccoli. Overall, this was a wonderful dinner. We wish we had a place like this near our home.