Wool Merchant Hotel Halifax, Halifax ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

5 Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax, United Kingdom, HX1 1SP

The Wool Merchant Hotel, originally built in the 1870s, highlights the historical significance of Halifax as a hub for wool trading. This hotel combines Victorian architecture with modern amenities, creating a unique accommodation experience. Its proximity to Halifax's vibrant attractions and easy transport links to cities like Leeds and Manchester enhances its appeal. Guests can explore the rich industrial heritage and stunning countryside known as Bronte country.

Location

The Wool Merchant Hotel is conveniently located just a two-minute walk from Halifax town center, making it easy for guests to access local shops, restaurants, and attractions. Halifax Railway Station is a five-minute walk away, offering fast train services to Leeds, Bradford, and beyond. The surrounding landscape includes beautiful West Yorkshire countryside, known for its filming locations and outdoor activities, further enhancing the location's appeal for both leisure and business travelers.

Rooms

The hotel features 54 en-suite bedrooms with options ranging from standard singles to spacious executive suites. All rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Designed with high ceilings and generous corridors, the accommodations reflect the hotel's historic charm while ensuring modern comforts. Some rooms are specifically designed to accommodate families, making the hotel suitable for a variety of guests.

Eat & Drink

The dining facilities at the Wool Merchant consist of a restaurant and bar that offer a family-friendly atmosphere. Menus focus on seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, catering to diverse palates throughout the day. Guests can enjoy a range of wines, beers, and soft drinks, providing ample options for relaxation. Elder, the informal dining experience, reinforces the hotel's commitment to high-quality British cuisine.

Leisure & Business

The hotel includes versatile meeting and event spaces that can accommodate up to 100 delegates, making it suitable for corporate functions. A business center equipped with a computer station, Wi-Fi, and audio-visual setup supports the needs of business travelers. Guests can unwind with leisure amenities, ensuring a balanced experience of work and relaxation. The atmosphere caters to both intimate gatherings and larger events.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

3 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

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Guest Room

Max:

1 person

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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One-Bedroom Suite

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2 persons

68 m²

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1 Double bed

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City Center

Halifax1400 ft

Airports

Leeds Bradford (LBA) 19.5 mi

Manchester (MAN) 43.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
Reception
Baggage storage
Elevator
Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

5 Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax, United Kingdom, HX1 1SP

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5 Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax, United Kingdom, HX1 1SP

City landmarks

Mall

The Piece Hall

2300 ft

Museums

Shibden Hall And Folk Museum

2800 ft

Church

All Souls Church

3100 ft

Parks

Shibden Park

1.1 mi

Museums

Bankfield Museum

5000 ft

Gallery

The Artworks

3500 ft

Shopping Area

Westgate Arcade

2500 ft

Market Street

Duke of Wellington's Regimental Memorial

2900 ft

Halifax HX3 9UD

Beacon hill

3900 ft

People's Park

1.1 mi

Lister's Rd

Shibden Hall

1.1 mi

9 Wakefield Gate

Wainhouse Tower

1.4 mi

Botanical Garden

Manor Heath Jungle Experience

1.3 mi

Upper Washer Lane Pye Nest

The Wainhouse Tavern

1.5 mi

King Cross

1.2 mi

Halifax HX3 0EB

Manor Heath Park

1.5 mi

Golf Course

Halifax West End Golf Club

2.1 mi

Calder and Hebble Navigation

2.0 mi

The Wharf Sowerby Bridge

Sowerby Bridge Canalside

2.3 mi

Gratrix Dam

2.2 mi

Nature reserve

Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

2.5 mi

Univeristy of Bradford

Gallery II

2.8 mi

Ravensprings Park

3.0 mi

Nearby

Museums

Eureka The National Children's Museum

1700 ft

10 Square Rd

Square Chapel

1600 ft

Church

Halifax Minster

1000 ft

Town Hall Crossley Street

Halifax Town Hall

2000 ft

Museums

Calderdale Industrial Museum

1200 ft

Libraries

Central Library

1800 ft

Ground Floor

The Escaporium

1200 ft

Restaurants

Kamran Balti House

2200 ft

27A Union Street

Sainsburys Cafe

3400 ft

Wade Street

Coffee Cali

1200 ft

1 Woolshops Woolshops Shopping Centre

Loafers Vinyl & Coffee

1400 ft

The Piece Hall

The Percy Shaw

2000 ft

Broad Street Plaza

Blondin's Ice Cream Parlour

1900 ft

1 Blackledge The Piece Hall

Adam's Cafe

2000 ft

31-32 Market Stall

Ginger Vegetarian Cafe

2000 ft

11 Northgate

Babushka Russian Shop and Cafe

2000 ft

Market Hall Borough Market Russian shop with a small cafe in the towns historic market Market Stall 21-22 Market Hall

Deli On The Bridge

2000 ft

2 Crosshills Northgate Northbridge

The Temperance Movement

2100 ft

17 - 21 Market Arcade Borough Market

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

62%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Lovely staff

Dirty rooms

Poor dining experience

6.2/10

Nice

Rooms

6.0

Location

8.3

Service

6.3

Dining

5.0

3.5/5 based on 1156 review

#7 of 9 hotels in Halifax based on Tripadvisor

Thomas

United Kingdom, April 2024

5.2/10

The hotel had a shocking drains smell in the rooms, and transitioning from a double to a twin was not ideal. However, the location couldn't have been better, offering proximity to all the main attractions while staying in a quiet area. The dining experience was poor, with limited options and unpleasant smells, but the hotel's facilities were decent.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were dirty, too hot, and heavily smelled of the last occupants.

Service

5.0

The staff seemed inexperienced and unaware of details, but they were nice and willing to address oversights.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect, close to all the main attractions and in a quiet area.

Dining

5.0

The dining was poor, with overflavored sauces and tasteless main elements.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average.

Great location

Dirty rooms

Barrie

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.4/10

The hotel offers a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms are reasonably large but can be stuffy, and the buffet breakfast setup could be improved. However, the service is excellent after finding the staff, and the location is ideal for exploring the town. Dining options are satisfactory with room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

My room was reasonably spacious, allowing me to fully open my suitcase. However, it felt a bit stuffy at times.

Service

8.0

The service was top-notch once I managed to find the staff. They were kind and made sure my stay was comfortable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect for my needs, near the town yet quiet and within walking distance of many shops and attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, but the breakfast buffet setup could be improved for guest convenience.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate for my stay.

Sally

United Kingdom, April 2023

6.4/10

Upon arrival, the hotel didn't tell us what floor we were on, but the room turned into a suite with a separate sitting room and en suite, which was a pleasant surprise. However, there was a shocking drains smell that we didn't address until departure.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a shocking drains smell, but it was turned into a suite with a separate sitting room and en suite, which was a pleasant surprise. It was small in size.

Service

6.0

The staff kindly found us another room and were honest about the problem, although they seemed to have no idea how to serve guests efficiently, as they had to do multiple jobs at once – receptionist, barman, and waitress.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect, just a couple of minutes from Piece Hall and ideal for exploring the town center and local attractions. However, the dining area felt more like a canteen than a fine dining experience.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a little disappointing as the food was not cooked fresh and was mostly on a buffet trolley. The limited options included various tinned fruits and basic ingredients for toast.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers basic facilities like room service, housekeeping, and a welcome drink. However, the dining options were subpar with no fresh dishes.