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Reviews of Ilkley Riverside Hotel 3 stars

Riverside Gardens,Bridge Lane, Ilkley, LS29 9EU, United Kingdom

#15 of 24 hotels in Ilkley

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 421 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    9.0
    Ideal riverside location close to town centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep stairs could be difficult to negotiate with heavy bags.

    Excellent location only 10min walk to centre of Ilkley. Big room, very clean, nicely furnished and very comfortable bed. Good breakfast and friendly, welcoming staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    On the whole we were happy with our stay at the Riverside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bedroom was a bit small with limited storage facilities

    Stayed for 2 nights. We were served an excellent full English breakfast by cheerful friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    8.0
    A lovely family run hotel in a beautiful location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no fruit offered at breakfast, I did comment on this to the hotel and they said I only had to ask, but it was not on the menu!

    A lovely family run hotel, in a beautiful location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location next to the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lovely reception from the owner who has obviously spent her whole life in hospitality. She has passed this on to her staff who were all very pleasant.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was what it said it was, if the bed could be larger (we are a large couple) and the shower a bit stronger in pressure it would have made it better, but it was perfectly ok.

    Excellent , food, atmosphere

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good location , small room , nice breakfast .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room furnishings were a bit dated and the bathroom very small but everything was clean.

    Location by the river was lovely . Staff made arrangements for us to get the keys as we arrived after 11pm and there is no 24 hour desk. The room was clean and fairly cosy. The breakfast was very good full English . The outside space by river looked lovely but it was too cold to sit there. The bar was a nice for a coffee to meet our friends.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was tiny but adequate but the shower flow was poor and spasmodic.

    Staff couldn't be nicer or more helpful. Breakfast was great and meals were very good. We had a corner room with good views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad always an excellent stay.

    Great location, all staff brilliant and very friendly as are the locals.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Good friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning of room average

    Breakfast and location excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    Lovely break with friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nice friendly hotel in lovely surroundings and in a great location for all local amenities Ilkley has to offer. Rooms were clean and comfortable, a bit on the small side but fine for a 2 night stay. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to order. Nice bar area and also outside area overlooking the river.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    7.0
    If anything the food could do to be a different choice & felt it needed a more experienced chef
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was all ok

    It was clean & homely, good parking, lovely outside seating area.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room spacious, seems it had just been updated, very nice, breakfast good, lovely walk along riverside

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    7.0
    A good value stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was within easy walking distance to Ilkley town centre and was by the river Wharfe. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Delightful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bedroom a little on the small side

    Friendly welcome, delightful bar and restaurant by the river side, clean rooms, superb breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    Overall, very happy with my room for 2 nights. Great location and comfortable sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly neglected on room not being fully ready for me (had to keep going up/down 2 flights of stairs to ask for basic things! I do understand they were rushed off their feet, but first impressions do matter in feeling welcomed!

    Great location and friendly atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable hotel in an excellent location, ideal for a short visit to Ilkley.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They stopped serving food at 8:30 on an evening. The reception area was rather drab

    The location was excellent

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    7.0
    Over night stay with breakfast
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good covered outside area to eat and drink

    Old style but pleasant

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We ate in the restaurant in the evening of our arrival. The food was disappointing, the crispy pancake rolls were oily, and the steak and ale pie very much premade and reheated - OK pub grub.

    The room was nice, with a good view, and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    8.0
    Great location, nice staff, so no real complaints.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Being a pub and restaurant, the hotel constantly smelled of food. This wasn't unpleasant, but a little off-putting when your bathroom smelled of roast dinner. The shower room was tired, and could do with updating.

    Breakfast was lovely, with cheery friendly staff. Bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked some fruit with breakfast

    Great location. Nice big corner room on first floor. Good full English breakfast . Pleasant staff. Free car parking

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower had pubic hairs in it 3 or 4 the tap handle came off, only one toilet roll which was cheap abd didnt go far , in the morning at around 7am there was barrells been deliverd realy loud ,i appreciate its a pub but i could have been warned right under my window after that i fell asleep and missed breakfast

    Its in a lovely place with nice fish n chips the room looks nice on arrival but there are a few issues

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    9.0
    We had an enjoyable stay & would recommend the Ilkley Riverside Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We had to change rooms when we arrived as we were mislead about the size & facilities of the twin room. This was due to Booking.com advertised the twin rooms using the photos of the family rooms. (This was not the fault of the proprietor).

    Excellent food both at breakfast & evening meals (which we purchased each of our 4 nights). Very helpful, polite staff. Nice walk along by the river. Added bonus of musicians playing outside & plant sales just along the walkway.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    7.0
    was ok for our weekend in Ilkley. On booking.com the rooms looked to be much larger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very small

    Staff all excellent

    Stayed in July 2024

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