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The Royal Oak

3.5 star property

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Small Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Kirkgate, Ripon, England, HG4 1PB
  • Place, Ripon Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Prison and Police Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ripon Racecourse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Ripon

The Royal Oak places you next to Workhouse Museum and Ripon Cathedral. This 8-room, 3.5-star inn has conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Ripon Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Courthouse Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Prison and Police Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ripon Racecourse - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cattal Station - 17 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oliver's Pantry - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪One Eyed Rat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Forge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Oak

At The Royal Oak, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, ironing boards, and desks are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn Ripon
Royal Oak Ripon
Inn The Royal Oak Ripon
Ripon The Royal Oak Inn
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Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak
Inn The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak Inn
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The Royal Oak Inn Ripon

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Royal Oak?

The Royal Oak provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around The Royal Oak?

This inn is located in Ripon, just steps from Courthouse Museum and Workhouse Museum, and within a short walk of Prison and Police Museum. You'll also find Spa Park Maze and Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Oak?

No, there isn't parking at the inn but you'll find free parking.

Does The Royal Oak have a casino?

No, The Royal Oak doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Oak?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Royal Oak?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar/lounge, a free daily breakfast, and a terrace at this inn.

Does The Royal Oak have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does The Royal Oak feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Royal Oak offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Royal Oak allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Oak.

Does The Royal Oak have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

What is the closest airport to The Royal Oak?

The closest major airport to The Royal Oak is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 19.2 mi away. Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is around 26.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Oak?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Oak.

The Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just great !

Wonderful old pub/hotel. Central to everything. Beautiful room, great breakfast choices and very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alban

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Three night stay at the Royal Oak, Ripon.

The staff at this hotel are first class and made our stay very pleasant. The rooms and outside areas need repair and updating but this did not detract from a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend break

Pleasant enough, pub itself is lovely but rooms could do with a refurb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very surprised at the size of the property. Loved the "olde worlde" atmosphere with the modern amenities. Food and service in the restaurant superb. Room "olde worlde" and romantic, loved it. Staff welcoming, made us feel very comfortable. Will stay and/ or eat there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Oak is in a prime position near the centre and cathedral, lots of restaurants near by thought the food her is very good , good collection of beers and nice beer garden, the room on the top floor was clean and spacious though the tv reception poor and no bath plug, good views over the cathedral thought
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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6/10 Okay

S A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Ripon

Comfortable room and excellent breakfast. Everything clean. All staff were very helpful. Had dinner at the hotel which was also excellent. A major downside was being disturbed after midnight by very noisy drinkers in the hotel's outside area. Free secure parking was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly helpful staff. Good location with secure parking. Pleasant room well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, amazing breakfast and the staff couldn’t help enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Room was nice apart from TV didn’t work properly, Milk in the room was off , no plug for the bath or hairdryer or bottled water as stated . Wasn’t told or asked if we had parked ok luckily a gentleman out the back told us where to park and gave us the code . Service at breakfast was disappointing , lady serving was on her own and clearly needed help and came across as unapproachable when asking for anything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended in Ripon

Friendly staff, comfortable hotel and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay The Royal Hotel.

We have been a number of time to this hotel alway excellent service and friendly staff the breakfast is always good and lots of choice. Hotel is right in the centre of Ripon very convenient for site seeing and restaurants. Will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay at this central hotel, staff very friendly and amazing breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 days away

Great breakfast, nice room with a brilliant lamp shade made of wine glasses. Powerful shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Good for a over night stop over. Well positioned with good local restaurants, good breakfast, good range of Timothy Taylor's ales. Good free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay

Excellent location, friendly staff, good food and rooms clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Our stay at the Royal Oak was excellent, The bed was one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. The staff were really friendly and happy to please. The food we had in the restaurant was superb. We will be definitely staying again when I’m back in the area
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Freindly Pub, nice room, great food very clean, parking on local sainsbury a small inconvenience, internet not very good at times, overall 9/10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great choice and presented well. Location is great. Close to cathedral and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

reat location and food

This is a great central location with parking nearby. Hotel was very well set up re Covid measures, food was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was nice but the cold tap was unuseable as hanging off and the shower tap came off in my hand. Tbe central heating didnt work. Breakfast again had issues i asked for scrambled eggs on sourdough bread as advertised, it came on a white ciabatta roll, on asking i got told they dont do sourbread any more. Good entral location .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Royal Oak is a lovely hotel in the centre of Ripon, check in was quick and easy all staff were really friendly. We pre booked to have our evening meal and no complaints there everything from the food to the service was excellent, breakfast was included in the price we paid for the room and it was delicious there was a good choice. I would definitely recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
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4/10 Poor

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great pub .. amazing shower !! Worth returning just for that .. room noisy fan from kitchen load .. couldn’t open window because people smoking outside .. book thu Expedia an executive room .. on arrival booking was placed on previous day .. but they had small double so gave me that one .. it was not the one I booked and same price !! Staff nice .. breakfast good . Staff like to talk !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would thoroughly recommend staying at this property. Staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful. Food was great and the room was very spacious. Location very central. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020