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The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a health club and a sauna

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Indoor pool
Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment Split Level | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment Split Level

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Canal View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Canal View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio, 1 Double Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed | Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Keighley Road, Skipton, England, BD23 2TA

What's nearby

  • Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Skipton Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Thornton Hall Farm Country Park - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Bolton Priory - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Malham Cove - 28 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Skipton Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipton Sound Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Devonshire - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Woolly Sheep Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bizzie Lizzies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Capo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

Upscale hotel near Yorkshire Dales National Park
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Baby Swan Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 19-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 6 to 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baby Swan Restaurant
  • Papa Swan Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,003 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 25 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 24 to December 27:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 17 for adults, and GBP 6 to 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rendezvous Hotel Skipton
Rendezvous Skipton
Hotel Rendezvous
Rendezvous Hotel
The Skipton Rendezvous Skipton
The Skipton Hotel Formerly Hotel Rendezvous
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Hotel
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Skipton
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from May 25 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change).

Is The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Northern Dales Farmers Market, Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton, and Craven Museum and Gallery. Skipton Castle and The Mart Theatre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Skipton Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 816 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 816 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 816 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 816 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 816 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good stay. Beautiful scenery around the property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the hotel, dog friendly & staff great, happy to help & friendly to us & our pup 🐶
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

Staff and facilities really good in a very nice location. Hotel a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After the pubs and country homes this was a more ‘usual’ hotel experience. Great experience all round although our headboard had seen better days. Superb food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this hotel several times, its close to family who live close by and close to Skipton town center. Hotel staff are always friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the facilties like pool but was a couole of cobwebs in room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was y pleasure to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, Easy walk into Skipton along canal path. Lots of eatery options. Lovely shops and market. Hotel was reception areas lovely and staff polite and friendly. Rooms need to be updated and new beds as the bed was very uncomfortable. Cleaniness of the room was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room we were in was dated the bathroom too but hadn’t been cleaned properly. Food was excellent and breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great stay with friends over the festive season. Rooms are abit tired but overall was fine for our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am a regular visitor and the staff are always very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No complaints at all and will be back later in the year
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Nice overnight stay

Short overnight stay clean and tidy hotel friendly reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

A great hotel

Room really comfortable, bed, chairs, lighting, bathroom all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Beautiful views and friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another excellent stay with easy access to Skipton and the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dated

Dated hotel. Great gym. Long wait for food but the steak was amazing. Broken toilet and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

rodney

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

Stopover

Just a stop over but plan to come back for longer in summer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

gary

Nice place very relaxing and staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal location for Skipton, or walking the town path. Public spaces are lovely, our room was a bit tired though. Noisy in the early hours...not sure what. It sounded like fans going on and off. Ate at the bar one night which was ok. Breakfast was lovely, eating with a canal view.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated next to canal lovely views, nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great service

The reception staff have been very helpful. Due to personal reasons they have accommodated changes. Fully recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay all the staff really helpful and polite, really enjoyed our night away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024