Good hotel, discreet location (Ramada Jarvis Bingley, Yorkshire)

Member Name: doctordarke2389

Product:	Ramada Jarvis Bingley, Yorkshire
Date:	26/07/09 (61 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Nice surroundings, good food

Disadvantages: Remote; small reception area

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 rather small and pokey reception area, which would, on the face of it, be swamped if a coach party turned up en masse. But, the reception rooms for functions are spacious and quite substantial, as are the bedrooms by and large. They are comfortable, with the usual amenities without going overboard, so it's a case of what you see is what you get. In other words fitting ther Ramada standard for those who've stayed at another of their facilities.

The bar areas are quite good, with room for large(ish) gatherings, and which look out on to the grounds. A word of which - the rear gardens are excellent, leading our from the main (rear) reception room and main bar, with a paranoramic view of the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. A very good selling point.

The staff are pleasant and generally good at their jobs, and make your stay a nice one. This extends to the breakfast/dining area, which is airy, spacious, and complemented by decent food.

On the downside, the hotel's location means that if you want to nip out to buy a paper you'll need to use the car, ring a taxi, or get a bus. Don't think about walking, it'll take ages to get into Bingley. There's just nothing around there but road.

Summary: Worth a short vist.