The Black Hat

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Stonegate Pub
9.1 (1359 reviews)
11 Church Street , Ilkley , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Parking challenges
Minor heating issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.11
The reviews mention multiple instances of cleanliness, referring to rooms being very clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.58
Guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff consistently across multiple reviews.
Location
9.12
The location is frequently praised for its convenience and central position near trains and attractions.
Room Quality
9.07
Many reviews highlight spacious and comfortable rooms, with some minor notes for improvements.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities mentioned were adequate, but some guests suggested additional items like coat hooks.
Value for Money
9.06
Guests felt they received a good value for the price paid, especially for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Breakfast is frequently highlighted as excellent and plentiful.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, guests expressed high satisfaction with their experiences, leading to positive recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:21

Property Description

Charming 3-Star Accommodation in Ilkley

Garden, Restaurant, and Bar
Experience a serene stay at The Black Hat with its lush garden, inviting restaurant, and cozy bar - perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Breakfast
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and enjoy a delicious Continental or Full English/Irish breakfast to kickstart your day.

Sun Terrace and Nearby Attractions
Soak up the sun on the sun terrace or venture out to explore nearby attractions like Leeds Town Hall and Trinity Leeds - all easily accessible from the hotel.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at The Black Hat? Book now and indulge in a memorable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1359 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.11
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 9.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 9.06
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Daniel • couple • gb
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Beds comfy, shower & bath great.
Tea selection.
Breakfasts.
Manager Tony was lovely.

Cons:

The bathroom sink tap sprays straight out of the sink all over you!
Could have been cleaned a bit better, under the coffee machine was filthy.
Some things a little worn & old.
Over £100 a night too much.
Shame it was Nescafé coffee & machine, owned by Nestle one of the most ethically corrupt companies in the world.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Lyndon • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, nice breakfast.

Cons:

However, I think it was very overpriced for a room above a very noisy bar. We stayed two nights in Stratford-upon-Avon in a 4-star lovely hotel on our way home to Cornwall, which was half the price and quieter.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Wright • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great value and choice

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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emma • extended_group • gb
9
Central, comfortable, welcoming - really enjoyed!
Pros:

Large room, most comfortable bed!
Lovely design
Very friendly welcome

Cons:

It was perfect, planning on a return visit

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
9
Business trip
Pros:

Central location within town.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • au
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Fab few days in Ilkley and great stay, felt very welcome
Pros:

Our host Tony was amazing, gave us lots of info on where to visit and really looked after us x

Cons:

It was all great

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Reasonable option for a short stay in this lovely town.
Pros:

Small but comfortable and well appointed room overlooking the local church, well located just off the high street in the centre of town. It is above a pub and I guess if we'd gone to bed earlier we would have heard noise but we weren't aware of any noise on our stay.

Cons:

I wasn't comfortable putting my payment details into a iPad to make the payment. The staff assured me this is fine and normal but I am sure next time I will try to pay online, in advance.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Vince • couple • gb
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Lovely pub
Pros:

Friendly pub in a great location. Near to shops, restaurants and cafes. Clean, large room. Small car park but right next to the public car park if there is no room.
Pub meals at a reasonable price.

Cons:

Ilkley itself is expensive.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

The room was super comfortable and clean and had everything we needed for an overnight stay.
There is a small amount of parking and if available you can park there you just need to pop in and ask.
Breakfast that was included was made to order with fruit cereal and yogurt tea coffee free to select. Would stay again if retuning to ilkley. Good location as central to pretty much everything as quite a small village.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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mrs diane • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location was very good

Cons:

Can get a bit noisy

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Phillips • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The location was excellent, right in the town centre.

Cons:

Breakfast didn't start until 0800 and we needed to be away so cannot comment.
The exterior doors were locked at least 15 minutes early, so I had to get out of bed and dressed to let my husband in.
The shower was over the bath with no grab rails which was difficult for me - found it hard to get anything more than lukewarm water and the hairdryer didn't work

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
7
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • family_with_children • gb
8
Will come again.
Pros:

Rooms are very comfortable, location ideal for us visiting family, friendly staff.

Cons:

Breakfast service could have been quicker. Has been faster on previous visits.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Good all round , would recommend for short stay
Pros:

Located in centre of Ilkley , 2 free parking spots otherwise main car park just behind hotel @ £1.50 per hour
Bedroom ( up one flight of stairs ) we found very good , clean , comfy queen size bed , en suite shower n loo
Hotel itself if a public bar , breakfast was ok , staff great

Cons:

Old hotel so slightly dated but otherwise fine

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Janette • solo_traveller • cy
10
Pros:

Fabulous place and the staff are excellent especially the Manager, Tony.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
8
Very relaxing quiet central location. Staff very friendly
Pros:

Nice big room , fairly quiet

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee