The Black Hat

Hotels
Stonegate Pub
9.1 (1429 reviews)
11 Church Street , Ilkley , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Non-smoking throughout
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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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1429 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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Tim family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Caroline family_with_children gb
8
Great stay in a central location in Ilkley. Will return
Pros:

Great location. The rooms were nicely presented, modern and very clean.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group ch
8
Nice hotel at the start of The Dales Way
Pros:

Clean, easy check in and nice goodies in the fridge. Big bathroom.

Cons:

Not much.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable, stylish, well-priced
Pros:

A great unexpected find, this place. Just wanted one night near relatives, and it was well-priced for July. And it's lovely! Not just comfortable but stylish/boutique; immaculately clean, quiet (the downstairs closes at 10); very centrally placed. Very generous (continental) breakfast in room provided. Staff are LOVELY, very obliging.

Cons:

Street noise - but it goes with being that central.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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David couple us
8
Great facilities and location, confusing interactions with staff.
Pros:

Excellent location smack in the heart of Ilkley. Conveniently near restaurants, shops, and the start of the Dales Way. Well-appointed room with comfy bed, tea/coffee facilities, and a pleasant en-suite bathroom. During the warm weather, it was nice to have a fan available, and the option to swap the heavy duvet for a lighter sheet made for better sleep than we might otherwise have had.

Cons:

Staff seemed confused at check-in, almost as if they hadn't anticipated guests. The kitchen is no longer in operation, so there was no option of a cooked breakfast. Although a generously stocked in-room breakfast hamper was provided, we'd have preferred that this be communicated ahead of time. Further confusion on morning of departure, when staff knocked on our door to say our baggage transfer service needed our bags half an hour before the agreed-upon time (which turned out not to be the case), resulting in our hastily packing up.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Trish solo_traveller gb
7
Nice place, give it a try
Pros:

The room was very nice. It had everything that was needed including a fan/aircon! And it was clean.
The staff member who took me to the room was very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is a hamper with lots of choice of cereal, fruit, yoghurt etc.

Cons:

The room would have been quiet, except for a certain World Cup fixture that night - this wasn't the fault of the pub - however do be aware that this IS a pub and will be showing live sporting events.
I got the fresh milk out of the fridge for my cereal in the morning and it was off - no idea whether it was already like that, or if the fridge wasn't coping with the heat (although it was cold whenever I had opened it) It was early so I couldn't find anyone to ask for a replacement, not a major problem for me though as I had the instant porridge instead.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Brian extended_group gb
4
Really poor. After a meal out our party returned at 10pm for a night cap, and were told by the 2 bar staff the pub bar h
Pros:

Central

Cons:

On main through road and very noisy

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Mike couple be
8
Pros:

Clean rooms, very cosy

Cons:

Breakfast seems no longer to be as on the pictures. Breakfast basket in room now.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Steve & Tracy solo_traveller gb
8
Good location
Pros:

Room a good size, well appointed and very clean. Nice outside space and bar area nice. Breakfast supplud as a basket with good choice and more than enough. Bed comfortable. Staff were pleasant and helpful

Cons:

Parking very limited. Clientele were very young and pub side did not seem very busy so lacked atmosphere. Bar prices were inconsistent - cherged three different prices for the same round of drinks

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Deborah extended_group gb
9
Great facilities but breakfast n lack of staff overnight was an issue .
Pros:

I booked this accomodation for its location to a show we were attending. Ideal location for facilities in town,train station etc.
Room was spacious with great ammenties...coffee machine,fan ,fridge etc.

Cons:

We booked as price included english breakfast, but on arrival was told kitchen had permenantly closed . Website still ecouraging us to book a table for pur evening meal.
Room had hamper with cereal ,cake and some fruit. Ok but not what we were expecting or had paid for.
Also the accommodation was un manned over night .We were given keys to enter the pub if we were back late but basically were left to it.
As 2 ladies travelling together we we werent very comfortable with this .Feel we should have been made aware of this and the no restaurant situatio .

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple fr
5
Ne pas à refaire
Pros:

L’endroit- centre ville

Cons:

Le personnel est désintéressé et l’accueille très froid.
Le petit dejeuner est pre- fourni dans la chambre ( ceci est bien expliqué au moment du reservation)
Le premier jour le lait dans le mini frigo était tourné et un Orange moisie.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
7
OK but take ear plugs
Pros:

Location, room

Cons:

Really loud and not just when England were playing on the second night

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
9
We loved our stay & would happily stay again
Pros:

Our room was spotlessly clean with everything we needed for an overnight stay. The bed was extremely comfy. The brewing station was well stocked & included biscuits. The room also included fans which were extremely welcome during the hot weather. The shower gel & handwash were also plentiful & smelled fabulous. It was also a refreshing change to have an iron & ironing board in the room. The location was excellent as it was in the town centre & the staff were friendly & helpful. The pub has recently changed hands & cooked food is no longer available. However, the breakfast hamper which is provided has a good selection of cereals inc porridge & comes with 2 small bottles of milk, 2 bottles of water, yoghurts and my particular favourite - 2 Freddo chocolate bars 😂Whilst this may not be to everyone’s taste, I think they have made a good effort to compensate for the kitchen closure.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jaqui couple gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Mark n Amanda solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Good overnight stop to explore Ilkley Moor.

Room good for old pub establishment, excellent in room breakfast provided

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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wayne solo_traveller gb
10
Black Hat in Ilkley. I take my hat off to you!!!!!
Pros:

Excellent location, very clean room and fantastic breakfast basket with enough provisions for a week!!!. Staff were very friendly and explained the check in/ out procedure very well. Excellent choice of beers and great beer garden. Highly recommended.

Cons:

The only car park is outside the rear of the premises with only limited spaces. However the main council car park is 1 minute away but the price is £1.50 an hour but free between the hours of 1800 hrs and 0800 hrs.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location. Comfortable and clean room. Provided coffee making facilities and a great spread for breakfast to do in your room. Staff explained everything well and were friendly and approachable

Cons:

The room was very hot. To be fair it was an exceptionally hot day and night and fans were provided

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Jeanette couple gb
5
Our stay in Ilkley was lovely but we would not stay in the Black Hat again.
Pros:

The location is excellent, close to shops and transport. The rooms were very clean and had everything we needed.

Cons:

We stayed there last year and decided to go back as it was excellent, this time it had had a change of management and the kitchen had been closed, so no cooked breakfast or any other food, the breakfast was a hamper in the room which wasn’t too bad but disappointing. The staff were good but the pub was empty of customers.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Central location, easy access to everything. Great nights sleep. Large family room in

2026-06-23 via Nuitee