The Black Hat

3.5 star property

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Bar (on property)
Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Church Street, Ilkley, England, LS29 9DR
  • The DalesWay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ilkley Playhouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ilkley Pool and Lido
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Black Hat

3.5-star Ilkley inn close to Ilkley Moor
This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request.
The Black Hat offers 7 accommodations with espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

The Black Hat is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Black Hat has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Black Hat Ilkley
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The Black Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub and lovely, clean and comfortable rooms. Definitely worth a stay if you’re in Ilkley..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Good room and bed, friendly helpful staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely homely stay with warm welcome
Lovely stay - perfect place to explore the local area or hole up during the snow storm & then epic rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

carole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing in Yorkshire
Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. The room was very comfortable and spacious. The en suite fully stocked with toiletries and clean towels. Thank you to Jonell for servicing our room, keeping it stocked with beverages and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and very helpful staff as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay
Fabulous staff all very helpful and welcoming. Booked it again already!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at The Black Hat. Tony was an amazing host and nothing was too much trouble; from his friendly welcome to help with car parking. Ilkley is a lovely quaint town with great shops, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Lovely room,great host and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great find! Lovely room, lovely staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!
The room was spotless and tastefully decorated, the bed was super comfy! The food was good and reasonably priced and the breakfast was amazing! All the staff were super friendly, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janine

Fan in bedroom was filthy. And the room was very hot. Breakfast was poor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & tidy. Check in was easy & staff were really hlepful. Ideal location for Ilkley. Breakfast staff were really friendly, smiley & helpful. Yorkshire hospitality at it's best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed over night with friends after a wedding. Hotel is in an excellent location with comfy, clean rooms. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place I stay when I need to be at my head office in Skipton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Great stay here! Immaculate rooms. Comfy and and the food is great! Great host from the landlord.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Service at breakfast poor. Food quality only average.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024