The Cedar Court Harrogate is part of the Best Western chain of hotels and on this occasion I actually stayed for free as I had built up enough points from staying in one of their other hotels.

The hotel is very nice from the outside in a decent location just outside Harrogate centre overlooking a park. I imagine it is fairly easy to find although we actually stumbled across it by accident as we got lost (no map + no clue will do that I guess). The hotel has plenty of free (fairly secure) parking and has an entrance from both carparks (front & rear)

Check in was quick (although it was a Saturday aft so no surprise there) and the public areas of the hotel are nice.

Unfortunately as I had booked very late I only got a twin room but it had A/C, TV, tea/coffee, and all the usual stuff. The room itself was very spacious with room to pull out the little table for dinner if you were so inclined. The bathroom was fairly small, especially in comparison to the size of the room but it was adequate and clean. They were none of the usual BW toiletries but to be fair they're usually no good anyway. There is Dove handsoap in a dispenser though.

As the rugby was on we decided to stay in and ordered room service which arrived very quickly and was actually nice, non-rubbery food! For a steak sandwich, pastrami and blue cheese sandwich, wedges, soup and a drink it was £29 which i thought was ok (just!). The waiter did forget my drink but it was actually them that pointed it out and they returned with it very quickly.

The beds at the hotel were very soft, in fact way to soft for my liking and I had trouble sleeping. This was exacerbated by the complete morons in the room next door, who came back to their room at around 1am and proceeded to ring everyone in their phonebook. The walls were so thin I could here every word and I don't think they were being particularly loud. Also on the noise front was the fact that the room was suituated over the rear entrance to the hotel which I think is where they empty the bins so was also woken by bin lid crashing and bin compound gate!!!

Breakfast next morning was the usual BW fare, full english from a buffet and also continental (meats, cheese, croissants etc).

Check out was fast and without any dramas.

Overall a fairly pleasant stay, helped by the fact it was free. The standard hotel room rate is apparently £130 or thereabouts and I have to say if I had paid anymore than about £70 i would have been a bit peeved but I don't imagine there's much other choice in the area.

If you're thinking of staying at this or any other BW hotel then I would recommend signing up for a free Gold Crown Club card as even if you have no intention of using the points they will give you a free upgrade if one is available.

This is my forth time at the cedar court for business. The hotel is just outside the town, you need to navigate via the back streets in order to get to the town in a reasonable time.

Staff are efficient. The hotel looks out over a large park and is very pleasant on a good day. The gym is small. Breakfasts are good as is the restaurant. Seems to be used a lot by coaches of elderly guests.

Not bad

Typical accommodation and hospitality from a big hotel chain (Best Western in this case) -- the usual formula.

We atayed at this hotel for 4 nights 9th - 13th July, while attending the Great yorkshire Show. The Hotel has an excellent position with front rooms enjoying a view accross the Stray. Ideal for anyone attending the Great Yorkshire Showground which is an easy five minute drive. All Staff without exception were friendly , attentive and efficient. Our room classed as superior, had plenty of space, was spotlessly clean, as was the bathroon (new shower curtain.). Breakfast and food served in the lounge were excellent (certainly recommend the Club Sandwich). Would have no hesitatuion in recommending this Hotel and will be booking for Showground events in the future.