Pros

  • Quiet location just outside the center of Harrogate
  • A five-minute walk to shops and restaurants
  • Clean, contemporary guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and electric kettles
  • The Orchid restaurant serves popular pan-Asian cuisine
  • Chic cocktail bar, cozy lounge, and outdoor patio
  • A la carte breakfast and continental buffet for a fee
  • Business center and two modern meeting rooms
  • Room service with limited hours
  • Free passes to local gym
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Free on-site parking
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Cons

  • No air-conditioning in rooms
  • Guests need to book ahead at restaurant
  • No on-site fitness or spa facilities
  • Fee for breakfast
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Bottom Line

This three-and-a-half-pearl, 28-room boutique hotel is set away from Harrogate's busy town center, around a five-minute walk from the main shopping and dining area. It blends contemporary decor with subtle Asian-inspired touches and has a well-liked restaurant, The Orchid. This dining venue serves excellent pan-Asian cuisine in a modern setting, though it's well-advised to book ahead due to its popularity. There's a chic bar offering classic cocktails and an outdoor patio that's lovely the summer months, but there are no on-site fitness or spa facilities. Guest rooms are contemporary and individually designed, and all include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi, but no air-conditioning. Alternatively, travelers might also like The West Park Hotel, which has a similar boutique-inspired style and a modern restaurant. 

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet

Oyster Hotel Review

Studley Hotel and Orchid Restaurant

Scene

Cozy, boutique hotel with contemporary decor and a buzzy dining scene

This small hotel manages to blend traditional and contemporary decor with Asian touches. The pale stone exterior is typical of buildings in the area, with whitewashed window frames and gray tiles. Interiors have precisely the intimate vibe that travelers might expect from a boutique hotel in this charming little town. There's a cozy lounge just off the lobby, stylishly lined with striped sofas and a traditional fireplace. The hotel has plenty of communal areas for guests to relax in, including a chic cocktail bar with a modern back-lit bar and an outdoor patio with wood-topped tables and chairs. The Orchid restaurant is small -- meaning it's frequently busy in the evenings -- so guests should book ahead for dinner. But that buzzing reputation is part of the appeal of a stay here. The hotel's romantic atmosphere attracts a large number of couples, though many business travelers stay here during the week. 

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Location

Just outside Harrogate's town center, next to Valley Gardens

The hotel is located in a quiet area of Harrogate away from the busy town center, just a five-minute walk from upmarket shops, bars, and restaurants, including the popular Betty's Tea Rooms. It's conveniently located next to Valley Gardens, a picturesque park with a children's play area, tennis court, and Art Deco sun dial. The Mercer Art Gallery is just across the road, while the famous Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa is just a few minutes from the hotel on foot. The Harrogate Theater and Harrogate Convention Center are also within walking distance, while Knaresborough Castle and Kirkstall Abbey are both around 30 minutes away by car. Harrogate Rail Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while Leeds Bradford International Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive. 

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Rooms

Sharp and simple, with contemporary decor plus free Wi-Fi and electric kettles, but no air-conditioning

The Studley Hotel has a total of 28 rooms, including one spacious suite with lovely views of Valley Gardens. All are individually designed in a contemporary style, with neutral tones, gray carpets, bold feature walls, huge padded headboards, and simple dark wood furniture. Flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, electric kettles, free Wi-Fi, phones, and ironing facilities come standard, while upgraded rooms add king-size beds, separate seating areas, and winning touches like laptop safes, iPod docking stations, and mini-fridges with fresh milk. Guests should note that all rooms lack air-conditioning, though fans are available on request. Bathrooms are modern, but small, with unusual sunken shower/tub combos, heated towel racks, toiletries, and towels. Most rooms are quiet due to the location, but rear-facing rooms get less traffic noise. 

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Features

Popular pan-Asian restaurant, cocktail bar, breakfast for a fee, business center, and free Wi-Fi

Despite this hotel's small stature, some of the few features that it offers are particularly welcome. Its restaurants tops that list. The Orchid Restaurant serves excellent pan-Asian cuisine in a modern, intimate setting. It's open for lunch and dinner, though it's best to book ahead as it gets very busy with locals as well as hotel guests. The O Bar is small, with modern interiors, serving light snacks and classic cocktails in a chic setting. Guests can also relax in the cozy lounge next to the lobby or on the outdoor patio, which is lovely in the summer months. Breakfast is available for a fee, consisting of cooked options like smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, plus a continental buffet with tea and coffee. Room service is available during limited hours. There are no fitness or spa facilities at the hotel, but guests receive free passes for the local gym. Business travelers are well-catered to, with a computer station and two private meeting rooms, each with high-speed internet and modern equipment. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are both available, though spaces are limited. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Studley Hotel and Orchid Restaurant

Scene

Cozy, boutique hotel with contemporary decor and a buzzy dining scene

This small hotel manages to blend traditional and contemporary decor with Asian touches. The pale stone exterior is typical of buildings in the area, with whitewashed window frames and gray tiles. Interiors have precisely the intimate vibe that travelers might expect from a boutique hotel in this charming little town. There's a cozy lounge just off the lobby, stylishly lined with striped sofas and a traditional fireplace. The hotel has plenty of communal areas for guests to relax in, including a chic cocktail bar with a modern back-lit bar and an outdoor patio with wood-topped tables and chairs. The Orchid restaurant is small -- meaning it's frequently busy in the evenings -- so guests should book ahead for dinner. But that buzzing reputation is part of the appeal of a stay here. The hotel's romantic atmosphere attracts a large number of couples, though many business travelers stay here during the week. 

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Location

Just outside Harrogate's town center, next to Valley Gardens

The hotel is located in a quiet area of Harrogate away from the busy town center, just a five-minute walk from upmarket shops, bars, and restaurants, including the popular Betty's Tea Rooms. It's conveniently located next to Valley Gardens, a picturesque park with a children's play area, tennis court, and Art Deco sun dial. The Mercer Art Gallery is just across the road, while the famous Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa is just a few minutes from the hotel on foot. The Harrogate Theater and Harrogate Convention Center are also within walking distance, while Knaresborough Castle and Kirkstall Abbey are both around 30 minutes away by car. Harrogate Rail Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, while Leeds Bradford International Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive. 

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Rooms

Sharp and simple, with contemporary decor plus free Wi-Fi and electric kettles, but no air-conditioning

The Studley Hotel has a total of 28 rooms, including one spacious suite with lovely views of Valley Gardens. All are individually designed in a contemporary style, with neutral tones, gray carpets, bold feature walls, huge padded headboards, and simple dark wood furniture. Flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, electric kettles, free Wi-Fi, phones, and ironing facilities come standard, while upgraded rooms add king-size beds, separate seating areas, and winning touches like laptop safes, iPod docking stations, and mini-fridges with fresh milk. Guests should note that all rooms lack air-conditioning, though fans are available on request. Bathrooms are modern, but small, with unusual sunken shower/tub combos, heated towel racks, toiletries, and towels. Most rooms are quiet due to the location, but rear-facing rooms get less traffic noise. 

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Features

Popular pan-Asian restaurant, cocktail bar, breakfast for a fee, business center, and free Wi-Fi

Despite this hotel's small stature, some of the few features that it offers are particularly welcome. Its restaurants tops that list. The Orchid Restaurant serves excellent pan-Asian cuisine in a modern, intimate setting. It's open for lunch and dinner, though it's best to book ahead as it gets very busy with locals as well as hotel guests. The O Bar is small, with modern interiors, serving light snacks and classic cocktails in a chic setting. Guests can also relax in the cozy lounge next to the lobby or on the outdoor patio, which is lovely in the summer months. Breakfast is available for a fee, consisting of cooked options like smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, plus a continental buffet with tea and coffee. Room service is available during limited hours. There are no fitness or spa facilities at the hotel, but guests receive free passes for the local gym. Business travelers are well-catered to, with a computer station and two private meeting rooms, each with high-speed internet and modern equipment. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are both available, though spaces are limited. 

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Amenities

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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