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The Black Hat

Property class: 3.5
Travelers find a stylish retreat near Bolton Priory and Bingley St Ives Golf Club, with a restaurant serving quality meals and a bar hosting live music

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A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a cushioned bench, and large windows with views of the outside. - The Black Hat (Ilkley)
A stone building with a sign reading 'THE BLACK HAT.' - The Black Hat (Ilkley)
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, two plaid pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a radiator. - The Black Hat (Ilkley)
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, multiple beer taps, and a red telephone booth. - The Black Hat (Ilkley)
An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a stone building in the background, and a fenced area with plants. - The Black Hat (Ilkley)
The Black Hat sits near Ilkley Moor offering a peaceful escape with its garden and restaurant. Guests connect with WiFi in their rooms or gather at the bar with friends. The staff receives consistent praise for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a desk, and a television.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a sofa.

Deluxe Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ilkley, The Black Hat is near the airport and near a train station. Bolton Priory and Skipton Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lister Park. National Science and Media Museum and Ilkley Moor are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ilkley travel guide
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Church Street, Ilkley, England, LS29 9DR

What's nearby

  • Ilkley Playhouse
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The DalesWay
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ilkley Toy Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ilkley Pool and Lido
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ilkley Golf Club
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Ilkley Station
    5 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Fleece
  • Midgeleys
    10 min walk
  • Ilkley Moor Vaults
    8 min walk
  • Wheatley Arms
    4 min drive
  • The Ilkley Tap
    5 min walk

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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

  • 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

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1800
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Hat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Black Hat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Black Hat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Hat located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ilkley Moor and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bolton Priory and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Skipton Castle and Lister Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). Ilkley Station is 5 minutes by foot and Ben Rhydding Station is 25 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Black Hat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great traditional pub in the centre of town, Bedrooms look to have been recently refurbished and were very clean and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Amazing room, lovely staff, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a few times and host (Tony) is fantastic- great breakfast. Sadly won’t be staying again as being taken over by a shambles of a company who have made Tony redundant - SHAMBLES!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious & very clean room, comfy bed, large bathroom. Good cooked breakfast and late check out.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming friendly staff - good atmosphere Clean comfy room - good toiletries Very good breakfast with loads of choice Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculately clean and the staff were excellent (so welcoming) especially Tony, who also cooked us a fantastic breakfast - we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good pub, Rooms in good decorative order, new fittings, comfortable beds and even over the bar quiet . Staff very pleasant and attentive from the manager down. We felt well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, staff were great. Centre of Ilkley. Included breakfast was fab. We stayed Monday and Tuesday nights. Would definitely stop there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, nicely decorated & clean. Good nights sleep! All the amenities you could need. Tony is very funny and welcoming. A tasty breakfast, cooked however you like it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Top place to stay in Ilkley

A wonderful and warm welcome from the manager Tony, outstanding breakfast and Ilkley is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was easy, the staff very friendly, had evening meal before we went to the theatre then a couple of drinks back at the black hat, lively pub but very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in a great town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great place to stay

Really nice and friendly environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great friendly reception, nice room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and very helpful staff as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A room above a pub.. bit not just any room. A cosy comfortable and really clean room with a great bed and really good shower!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, large rooms and friendly staff, breakfast fantastic also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff Great room Spot on
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great weekend away

Great stay, we went as two couples in two rooms. Everything was great especially breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Sunday night stay

Friendly helpful and professional staff great overnight stay in a lovely town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

matthew

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was a good size and clean. We had no trouble sleeping. Good choice at breakfast. Landlord and staff lovely and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025