“50th birthday party”

Comfortable stay ,a little dated , room windows need tlc, however still has plenty of character.Staff very helpful and friendly.Breakfast was outstanding with local produce.Service good . Overall would stay again

“Grand old lady, a little tired around the edges but still delivers in a 1970s sort of way”

Its 15 years since I was last at the Spa. A family occasion then with 15 around the table. This time just 5...sadly we all get old. Fast forward to 2020 and very little seems to have changed. This is good and not so good. Good in so far as the food is still wholesome and plentiful. Not so good as … Más

Its 15 years since I was last at the Spa. A family occasion then with 15 around the table. This time just 5...sadly we all get old. Fast forward to 2020 and very little seems to have changed. This is good and not so good. Good in so far as the food is still wholesome and plentiful. Not so good as it appears that a paint brush doesn't seem to have been used during the intervening 15 years. This is tired old lady, badly in need of investment. But you know what? It didn't matter one jot. Our small family looked past the flaking paint work, remembered the good times and enjoyed what in fairness was a very good Sunday lunch. The staff were attentive and kind. Old school and nothing wrong with that. The starter of prawn cocktail was ok. A little unimaginative, but hey... the main, Roast Beef and Yorkshire pud with vegetable side was excellent. Pudding was ok, nothing to write home about, but it filled an unimaginative gap. Coffee and don't forget the mint, in the lounge in front of a roaring fire a very good end to what was a poignant meal....

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“The Old Girl is Ageing But She's Still Charming”

We enjoyed a couple of days at The Ripon Spa and found it to be a lovely old and charming hotel of character. Lots of reviews have it as tired and in need of a lick of paint and it has to be said that this is true but it is still a wonderful place. It was very peaceful with great views across the r… Más

We enjoyed a couple of days at The Ripon Spa and found it to be a lovely old and charming hotel of character. Lots of reviews have it as tired and in need of a lick of paint and it has to be said that this is true but it is still a wonderful place. It was very peaceful with great views across the rear lawns and gardens. Breakfast was delicious and a there was a wide seletion of things on offer, from serials, pastries and fruit to buffet-style full English. Meals in the Turf Bar were delicious and service was polite and friendly, together with a nice atmosphere. Only minutes from the main shopping area and cathedral, it is in a great location. Our room was comfortable with a nice en-suite bathroom. Could have done with some extra pillows and the tv would have been better on the wall instead of inducing a stiff neck with it being on the side. However, this didn't detract from a very pleasant and memorable stay. I hope the old girl gets the necessary make-up she needs and deserves, without taking away her charmimg character.

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