The Old Deanery

Hotels
9 (557 reviews)
The Old Deanery Restaurant & Hotel, Minster Road , Ripon , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Delicious food
Cons:
Room quality issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Some concerns noted about the condition of the room.
Service
9.75
Service was described as friendly and attentive throughout the reviews.
Location
9.75
Location was repeatedly praised for its convenience and beauty.
Room Quality
8.25
Some remarks indicated the room could be improved, though generally comfortable.
Amenities
8.75
Basic amenities mentioned with room for improvement in replenishment.
Value for Money
8.75
A good experience justifying the price, though some small issues noted.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Breakfast received high praise for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall positive sentiments expressed throughout the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:38

Property Description

Historic Charm
Dating back to the 17th century, The Old Deanery - Restaurant With Rooms Hotel offers a unique stay in Ripon. Situated opposite the cathedral, the hotel's rich history adds to its charm.

Modern Comforts
Each room at The Old Deanery features contemporary décor, modern bathrooms, and scenic views. Enjoy the convenience of a digital TV and relax in comfort while taking in the picturesque surroundings.

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Ripon, with free parking on-site, guests can easily explore the town's attractions. With Ripon's Thursday market and proximity to Harrogate and Leeds, there is plenty to see and do during your stay at The Old Deanery - Restaurant With Rooms Hotel.

Book your stay now at The Old Deanery - Restaurant With Rooms Hotel for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 557 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Melody couple gb
9
Excellent stay in an excellent location.
Pros:

Staff superb. Location superb. Tasting breakfast was exceptional especially the vegan options which were imaginative and perfectly executed. Thank you to all staff for a wonderful experience.

Cons:

Toilet in room didn’t flush properly. Would have liked an extra lock on door to lock from inside. Used bar of soap in shower. These are just very minor niggles as we found the whole stay lovely.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller gb
9
Great location for a walk into Ripon. Fantastic staff especially at breakfast
Pros:

Fantastic location property has lots of character

Cons:

If I was to make a suggestion it would be that there needs to be more than one half used toilet roll in the bathroom and the tea tray could of been stocked up more liberally
These are just observations for improvement as we had a lovely couple of days and would book again

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Max couple gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
Worth staying for the breakfast alone!
Pros:

The lovely room at the top of the hotel was an excellent size, with a large bathroom too. Comfy bed.
The breakfast was the best I have ever had, all homemade items.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
Satisfying
Pros:

17th century period building with stacks of charm

Cons:

Nothing to think of

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Historical spot,great staff n fab breakfast!!

Cons:

No problem

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
K
Konrad solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
M
Matthew extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Cosy. Friendly staff. Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Noisy when guests in lounge

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff were very attentive and helpful. Just a shame that they are not serving food other than breakfast. We arrived the day after serving their last evening meal so snacks were thin on the ground. It is our favourite hotel at the moment and I do hope they serve meals/ lunch or light bites in the future.

Cons:

Just the fact that there was no provision for lunch/ evening meal.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Exceptional - such a delightful old hotel
Pros:

Fabulous old hotel, located right opposite the magnificent Ripon cathedral. The hotel and indeed Ripon is like a different world where everybody is super friendly. Our room was excellent, huge room, high ceiling, clean, comfortable and with en suite bathtub. To top it all off, the breakfast was exceptional - so refreshing when so many other hotels are dropping the inclusive breakfasts. Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough, try it.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Fothergill solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
very happy
Pros:

breakfast brilliant. didn't eat in for dinner
Liked the beautifullawn and garden

Cons:

everything excellent

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Grace couple gb
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
S
SARA couple gb
8
very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

delicious breakfast
great location
friendly staff

Cons:

having to unplug and move things around to get to sockets

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Toby couple gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
Very convenient location with ample parking.
Pros:

Great location
Interesting take on breakfast
Staff were welcoming

Cons:

There was no walk-in shower in our room - that was a shame.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Groom solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast was fantastic the concept and the food.
All staff very friendly, helpful, felt like they really cared about the hotel and everyone's stay. Building and character wonderful peaceful despite being in right in the middle of the city. Rooms very spacious and comfortable, lovely outside areas. Room well cooled as it was very hot when we stayed

Cons:

Room 3 had a damp patch on the ceiling, the area around the toilet could be covered up better. Maybe decorative tiles on the area around the bath, wouId make an extra wow. I'm being really picky, none of those things took away the wow factor we felt

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Homely magnificence.
Pros:

Its character.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
10
A wonderful experience.
Pros:

Beautiful 17C building tastefully decorated to reflect its age and quirky character inside the gardens are stunning and the car parking is a bonus given its very central location. The breakfast was a true dinning experience of a continental taster and then hot English breakfast taster everything was home made with quality ingredients. Staff were so friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Karin couple gb
10
Stay here, even if it’s just for the superb breakfast
Pros:

Stunning building and location. The breakfast is exceptional - the best I have ever had, anywhere. And the staff went above and beyond to accommodate a particular request. Would definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing. It was quirky, so you need to be ok with uneven floors and rattling window shutters.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee