These are the 10 worst hotels in Yorkshire according to Tripadvisor reviews

Dirty rooms, badly behaved staff and heating problems can make some hotel stays feel like a real-life episode of Fawlty Towers.

These are some of the Yorkshire hotels that received three stars or under on average from guest reviewers on Tripadvisor. This data was collected in June 2019 and ratings may be subject to change.

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Worst Yorkshire hotels
This Leeds hotel has received 140 1-star reviews on Tripadvisor, with one recent guest calling it "the worst hotel I have ever stayed in." And another labelling it "dirty, smelly, unfriendly" with "unhelpful staff".placeholder image
This Leeds hotel has received 140 1-star reviews on Tripadvisor, with one recent guest calling it "the worst hotel I have ever stayed in." And another labelling it "dirty, smelly, unfriendly" with "unhelpful staff".
Over 50% of the guests who have stayed in Wheelgate Guesthouse rated it with one star. One guest warned that "sleeping in your car is a better option," while another complained that "the bedding was urine stained."placeholder image
Over 50% of the guests who have stayed in Wheelgate Guesthouse rated it with one star. One guest warned that "sleeping in your car is a better option," while another complained that "the bedding was urine stained."
York is a popular holiday destination for travellers, but for some guests at Blossoms, accommodation didn't deliver. The B&B received over 150 one-star reviews, with one reading "Cheap and dirty. Cobweb city!"placeholder image
York is a popular holiday destination for travellers, but for some guests at Blossoms, accommodation didn't deliver. The B&B received over 150 one-star reviews, with one reading "Cheap and dirty. Cobweb city!"
Over 100 guests rated the Old Grey Mare one star. One promised to "never stay here again," while another traveller said their room was "disgusting with thick dust, rotten woodwork [and a] rusty radiator."placeholder image
Over 100 guests rated the Old Grey Mare one star. One promised to "never stay here again," while another traveller said their room was "disgusting with thick dust, rotten woodwork [and a] rusty radiator."
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