Hotel Forty One

A hotel with no hotel staff - felt a bit strange. Everything is done through the restaurant, so if the restaurant is closed you’re on your own. It all worked fine for me (check in at the bar, given key, told how to get to the room) but I’m not sure what would happen if you got delayed on your journey and arrived after the restaurant had closed. You are sent a detailed email with all this a couple of days before, but it does seem to be putting more work onto the guest than is usual. Staff were friendly and helpful, breakfast was great (must pre-order the night before, including time, which some might find a little restricting) and there were no problems during my stay. My room was at the top of the building after four long flights of steep stairs, and I only noticed there was a lift on the last day. A huge fan was provided in the room, which was very welcome (very hot, close nights) but the window only opened a few inches, so the room remained stuffy and hot. Overall, a pleasant stay. The bed was comfy, the room clean and modern, Wi-Fi good and nothing to complain about. And yet the experience felt remote - it had a do-it-yourself feeling, rather than the welcoming feel of a normal hotel. Certainly no reason not to stay there, but I think I will look elsewhere next time. If I’m paying £100 a night, I’d like to think the place was staffed 24/7, not just during restaurant opening hours - and closed all day Sunday. Premier Inn/Travelodge offer a better welcome, make you feel more ‘looked-after’ and are significantly cheaper. Sorry to sound negative, but that was how it made me feel.

Boy oh boy the steps to room 8. Never ever again. Really struggled with the last batch. Room was modern and clean but far too hot. Pigeons on the attic roof windows had to balance how it was open. Bedroom door rattled all night for some reason. Breakfast average. Friendly nice staff.

Excellent throughout, room was lovely, bathroom absolutely great. Staff could not have been more helpful, and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed and recommend. Parking just a short walk,£2.50. for 24 hours! Unknown anywhere else. Perfectly situated to explore the town,and countryside.

A very welcoming experience. Wonderful breakfast start to Christmas Day and Boxing day. Booked two large comfortable rooms with modern facilities. Hotel spotless. All staff most pleasant and efficient. Parking close by and inexpensive.

Good hotel and a fab breakfast. Our room was a good size and very comfortable. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately our TV didn't work properly, even though some of the staff tried to sort it out for us. Also, it was disappointing that we were unable to leave our luggage there for a while after we'd checked out.

Great hotel central to the centre of Driffield.Bedrooms clean and spacious and so was the bathroom though shower needs a handrail. Breakfast hot but could have done without the waiting on first morning 2nd morning very quick and seemed more on plate.