• City view
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

With parts of the building dating back 700 years, this former coaching inn stands on the market square in the ancient city of Ripon, at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. In the heart of Ripon, the Unicorn is just a 5-minute walk from this historic city's cathedral and close to all of the local shops and amenities. The stunning scenery and breathtaking natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach. Today, the Unicorn features rooms with attached bathroom, all with TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a restaurant and 2 bars serving local real ales and bar meals. Limited free on-site parking is available for guests in the private car park but there is also public paid parking available nearby. There is free WiFi available in the public areas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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JD Wetherspoon PLC
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 futon bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Ripon
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location. Room had everything we needed and everything worked. Biscuits, hot chocolate and water were a nice touch.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really easy no fuss stay and the staff were great!
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great room for the price location was great and good price on food

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Unicorn
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £2.50 per day.
    Services
    • Wake-up service
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Cash is not accepted The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    An email will alert the guest to this, along with a breakdown of the charges. Any booking with 5+ rooms will be subject to different terms and conditions. They will be required to pay 50% deposit within 24 hours. As the building is grade 2 listed, it does not have a elevator or disabled access and there are no ground floor rooms. Please inform the property in advance if you would prefer a room on a lower floor. Please note, the property does not have the facilities to handle cash payments.

    FAQs about The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon

    • Check-in at The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon is 650 feet from the center of Ripon. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon has 1 restaurant:

      • The Unicorn

    • Room options at The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin

    • The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The prices at The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.