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Reviews of The Golden Lion Hotel 2 stars

114 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8PP, United Kingdom

#15 of 26 hotels in Northallerton

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1424 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Really good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy at night (luckily we had white noise on for the little one which helped!)

    Good location, great sized family room, very clean and tidy!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Great base for visiting Northallerton, staff very friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast was not great and a bit of a let down. Dry tasteless sausages. Kids boxes of cereals, poor selection of fruit and we had to ask for the milk and bread to be replenished as they had run out and no one seemed to be keeping an eye on supplies. There was rugby on the Saturday afternoon so we made our way to the bar to watch on the large TV but when we asked for it to be switched on there was sound but no picture, so no rugby.

    Location was perfect for our visit. We were in Northallerton for a party and the hotel was our base. The room was ok, the deco was a little dated and tired but comfortable. The bathroom was the same and although clean there was quite a bit of hair and dust around the floor and skirting. There was private parking which was good and the reception staff were very friendly and helpful arranging a taxi for us to get to the the party.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel. Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Looks a bit tired decor wise. We had a problem with heating in our room but the receptionist was great and moved us to another room

    Lovely hotel. Great bar area. Restaurant really good. Comfortable beds. Lovely staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    It was good, I would stay there again, but look up the road for food, till they sort concerns out.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast wasn't great, I had a full breakfast, just wasn't as hoped. I actually paid less and had a better cooked breakfast the day before at the hospital canteen up the road. Evening food starter was very tasty, but the waitress who started my service, then disappeared and I had to flag down a passing member of staff if required. Also on leaving the staff member on the till when asking for my bill, got my meal wrong, then got my drinks wrong by saying 2.5 pints of coke as opposed to 2 3/4pt glasses.

    The staff were very helpful and friendly. Building was interesting, well placed in the town and had a lot of facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't get WiFi to connect but didn't bother us

    Location was fantastic free parking behind the hotel,lady on reception was very helpful trying to get us a taxi to a party at Romanby golf club.Nice big room comfy bed,good bath and shower,all 👍

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable friendly stay in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately I didn't have success linking to the hotel wifi - I suspect my room may have been too far from the router. I managed to link to a personal hotspot so wasn't too much of a problem on a short visit.

    The room was quiet and comfortable. I had dinner in the bar - the menu was varied and included vegetarian options. The nut roast with apricot and goat's cheese and perfectly cooked seasonal vegetables was delicious. The location of the hotel is great - I was in town to do research at the county record office and it was very conveniently placed for that. Great to find the Everyman cinema a few minutes walk away - a modern building in the street behind the hotel so not impinging on the traditional feel of the main street.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    9.0
    Really nice quiet weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Size of the bed and the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold room Dusty No toiletries

    Friendly staff, good food

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Homely and comfortable, I feel at ease here and don’t mind it’s a bit dated.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hadn’t appreciated there would be live music playing close to my room but it didn’t go on too late. There were ear plugs available anyway!

    Cosy, warm and clean. My third stay here and reception staff much friendlier this time. Location is very central and parking is easy. Liked having a bath as well as a shower.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Plug socket too far from mirror and bath had a leak in room 5

    Good location lovely bar area comfy bed

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Been many times to this hotel but never had Sunday lunch. It was amazing and very good value for money. The staff are efficient and friendly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The location is excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very Happy Well Stay Again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Welcoming Staff, Friendly, good breakfast, very good location for town,

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are extremely friendly and professional. The rooms are very clean. Perfect ambiance.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

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

    Very noisey

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Step back into yesteryear and enjoy the comfort of good, old-fashioned service and wholesome food.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The price of the room was a little on the high side at £90 room only. The net curtains were torn in places which created a poor impression on arrival. The lounge was pretty chilly throughout the day, with only one gas fire on low.

    Breakfast was cooked to order, meeting exact customer requirements. Lunch and dinner were very good value, and plentiful. The team was well resourced both at reception, even late at night, and especially in the restaurant and lounges. Every member of staff was extremely welcoming, professional and had enthusiasm for their work - quite an exceptional thing in today's modern world.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Good overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking- machine wasn’t working, I bought two rooms one for me and my boyfriend and one for a friend upon my friends arrival she was given a slip to put in here car( as machine was broke) when I mentioned I didn’t get one they didn’t seem bothered risking me into getting a ticket( luckily I didn’t) service could have been better.

    Good location for what we were there for

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    For what I needed, it did the job!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    More personal than anything, but it wasn't clear where their parking was (it's at the back, and there is a sign, but there wasn't a clear "The Golden Lion" sign but a lot of italic). Also, the room itself had a bit of a dodgy shower which was not tall enough for a 6ft person (temp was controlled by the taps instead, but that's just me being daftly picky with expectations)

    Staff was great! Restaurant food was pretty decent, no complaints. Checking in was real easy and not a typical faff you get from most hotels.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Great location and really helpful and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price was a bit high I thought.

    Great staff, really clean rooms and lovely atmosphere. We had a bit of a problem with the bathroom and the staff did their best to sort it out. Would recommend The Golden Lion without any hesitation.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    A lovely short stay.
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired in places. Needs a bit more attention to detail in cleaning and maintenance.

    Good sized rooms. Lovely welcoming staff. Very helpful. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and friendly staff. The dining facilities were excellent.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    9.0
    Good location, nice staff, nice room reasonable price wots not to like.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was help yourself and was nice but was just warm and I like mine really warm

    The lady on reception when we arrived was very nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Good food very friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relaxing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

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

    There was nothing we didn't like just the decor looking tired

    Lovely breakfast plenty to eat

    Stayed in December 2023

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