Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG is worth booking if you want a central, large hotel near the conference centre and station with a strong breakfast. Skip it if you expect true five-star luxury or are sensitive to firm mattresses, since the star rating is estimated and some guests mention hard beds and flat pillows.
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This is our Luxury pick for Harrogate. No five-star hotel made the cut in our sample, so this four-star hotel fills the slot because it scored above our 8.5 minimum.
It suits conference visitors, rail travellers and anyone who wants to walk to shops and restaurants in town. Families can look at the listed family rooms, and there is a gym on site.
If you picture a classic luxury hotel with a spa, note that no spa or pool is listed here. Be aware too that the four stars are estimated by the accommodation, not an official rating.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Kings Road in Harrogate city centre. Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 and mention the conference centre, the train station, shops and restaurants close by.
The nearby sights in the data are all far. Knaresborough Castle is about 4.8 km, around 60 minutes on foot. Ripley Castle is about 5.2 km, around 65 minutes, and Spofforth Castle about 7.8 km, around 98 minutes. For any of these you will need public transport, a taxi or a car.
These are straight-line estimates that have not been checked on the ground. Parking is not listed, so if you drive, ask the hotel about it before you arrive.
What guests say
Crowne Plaza Harrogate scores 8.6 out of 10 across 5,824 reviews, the largest review count among our three Harrogate picks.
The central position comes up again and again. Breakfast is the other highlight: guests describe an extensive buffet with a wide range of hot and cold options.
Beds split opinion. They are large and often comfortable, but some guests find the mattresses hard or the pillows flat. If you sleep badly on a firm bed, mention it when you book.
Price compared with our other two Harrogate picks
The reference price was about €192 a night, around €385 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our budget pick, The Yorkshire, was about €115 a night with 8.2 and four stars. Our Best Value pick, The Boar's Head, was about €149 with 8.9 and three stars, but it is in Ripley village rather than in town.
So this is the most expensive of the three and does not have the top score. What you pay for is a central position, a big breakfast and a large, well-reviewed hotel.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels for Harrogate. This one ranked joint second on guest score and has the most reviews behind it of our three picks.
Our Luxury slot prefers five-star hotels and accepts a four-star fallback only with a score of at least 8.5. At 8.6 it qualifies.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room description and cancellation policy for your rate.
Breakfast options listed include continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and buffet. Whether it is in your rate is not confirmed. Gym hours are not confirmed either.
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Is Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG close to the conference centre?
Guests say it is near the conference centre, the train station and the shops. Walking times have not been verified, so check a map for your exact route.
Does Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG have a spa or pool?
Neither is listed in the data we have. A gym, a restaurant and family rooms are listed.
Is breakfast good at Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with many hot and cold choices. Whether breakfast is included depends on your rate.
Can I walk from Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG to Knaresborough Castle?
It is about 4.8 km, around 60 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
How much does Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG cost?
About €192 a night in a reference search for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.