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The Black Hat

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star inn near Ilkley Moor

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Photo gallery for The Black Hat

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a cushioned bench, and large windows with views of the outside.
An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a stone building in the background, and a fenced area with plants.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, multiple beer taps, and a red telephone booth.
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.
A stone building with a sign reading 'THE BLACK HAT.'

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Church Street, Ilkley, England, LS29 9DR
  • Place, Riverside Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The DalesWay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilkley Pool and Lido
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Family Room

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 area

Ilkley

Near the airport.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Ilkley Moor and 9 miles (15 km) of Bolton Priory. Yorkshire Dales National Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Skipton Castle is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Riverside Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The DalesWay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ilkley Toy Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Millenium Maize - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ilkley Pool and Lido - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ilkley Moor Vaults - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Midgeleys - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ilkley Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bini Brew Tap Room - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Black Hat

3.5-star inn near Ilkley Moor
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A complete renovation of The Black Hat was completed in January 2019.

This 3.5-star Ilkley inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Hat offers 7 accommodations with espresso makers and irons/ironing boards. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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: GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Black Hat to the airport?

The Black Hat is 11.2 mi (22-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Hat?

As of Sept 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Hat on Sept 15, 2026 start from CA $128, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Black Hat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Black Hat.

Does The Black Hat offer free breakfast?

The Black Hat does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Black Hat?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Napoleons Casino (21-min drive) and Grosvenor Casino Bradford (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Black Hat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Black Hat?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Black Hat have a pool?

The Black Hat does not have a pool.

Does The Black Hat have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Black Hat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Black Hat to downtown Ilkley?

The Black Hat is 0.1 mi away from Ilkley.

The Black Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 223 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious which we loved. Staff were very friendly, cleaniness could have been beter in the room .but still had nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and great location but would have liked a proper breakfast, rather than a makeshift one in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay and great value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Amazing room, lovely staff, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and bathroom, good toiletries. Coffee machine in room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff member greeting us v good. Noisy fan all night so very broken sleep Check in at the bar not ideal as you are waiting to be "served 😁"
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

6/10 Okay

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen is permanently closed, lease is for sale.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent stay toni the manager goes above and beyond makes your stay more pleasant 10 out of 10 for the manager he works very hard and nothing is to much trouble
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice pub - lovely room - breakfast spot on and so nothing fancy but a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosting from Tony and the team. Feel really looked after. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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