Ramada Jarvis Bingley, Yorkshire

I've attended 2 weddings at this hotel, admittedly both in the Summer when the weather was reasonable, so my review is from that perspective. Formerly known as the Bankfield prior to takeover by the Ramada chain, this hotel is set in its own substantial grounds, and thereby set well back from the busy Bradford-Bingley dual carriageway. The exterior is primarily traditional stone frontage as befits buildings in this region, complemented by some later add-ons as the hotel has expanded to accommodate more bed space. This has been done with the hotel's ambience in mind, and does not detract from the overall effect. Inside, the Ramada Bingley has a ...  Read the complete review

For those not so familiar with Yorkshire geography, Bingley is a real place and not just half of the Bradford and Bingley bank. It's located just to the north west of Bradford, nestled amongst some really pretty hilly scenery. To be fair, I couldn't have told you precisely where it was until I stayed there recently when visiting a factory in Bradford, about a 15 minute drive away. The hotel is just off a dual carriageway and was fairly quiet considering how close the road was. My first impressions on pulling into the car park were quite positive; the main hotel building really does look like a slightly spooky grand gothic castle, complete with a turret. Then I ...  Read the complete review