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The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon
About this property
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 boasts en suite rooms, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carl
United Kingdom“The staff were very friendly and helpful - big shout out to Ryan, Adam and Liz for being very helpful. We had a leak in our bathroom when we arrived as it was pouring with rain. Towels were supplied however and after the first day it didn't leak...” - Alan United Kingdom“Great Stay, great room, plenty of space. Town centre, but still quiet.”
- Natalie United Kingdom“Great location. All staff were lovely really impressed overall the hotel considering the price. Great being over the pub as reasonable meals and drinks. Couldn't hear any noise from the pub which was also great. Cleaning staff in the morning...”
- Valerie United Kingdom“Well placed staff were very helpful & food was fast & very good”
- Kay United Kingdom“Staff were excellent. Very friendly & extremely helpful. Situated on the market place hotel is very central to all amenities.”
- Wilson United Kingdom“Very helpful staff. Clean comfortable food. Excellent location.”
- James United Kingdom“Great room great location great staff great food very cheap parking!”
- J United Kingdom“Great location everything literally town is on your doorstep. Hotel staff very welcoming and helpful. Nice spacious room, clean and tidy, big comfy bed, refreshments in room, even had oat milk option (you don't even get that at the big fancy...”
- Annis United Kingdom“We are always guaranteed a clean room at Wetherspoons, parking on site (limited space but public car park is very close by also) the staff are very helpful and pleasant, the price is affordable, meals are well priced they even have gluten free...”
- Steve United Kingdom“Old building, but comfortable & clean, Couldn't be better placed for the city centre. Usual sSpoons food standard, I havn't a problem with their menu at all, good food at excellent prices. Managed to get a free parking space at the rear of the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Unicorn
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 lift 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.
