When visiting Pickering, Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Welsh
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will host numerous weddings and functions on select weekends. Guests should expect a high level of noise until midnight.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Local maps
Special features
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 per person
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events (including weddings and other events) are allowed on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel and nearby?
Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel like?
Best Western Forest & Vale Hotel is in the heart of Pickering, a short 7-minute walk from North Yorkshire Moors Railway and 10 minutes' walk from Pickering Castle.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 11, 2024
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 8, 2024
Just a night out
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2024
Greeted with friendly staff who informed us that we had been upgraded to an executive room. Good sized room with all facilities. Excellent breakfast.
Louise
Louise, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Would definitely return when in the area
Suzanne
Suzanne, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2024
Very enjoyabld stay. Very friendly and helpful staff
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 12, 2024
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. However, the room was not upto par in as much as it was dusty, I don’t think the fan, the press machine or mirrors and pictures had been done for yonks! Not really good if you have allergies (I don’t luckily)
Otherwise we enjoyed our stay. It’s just a pity good cleaners are hard to come by.
Lucinda
Lucinda, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
Pam
Pam, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Lovely hotel - room not noisy despite being on the road side of the hotel. Staff were lovely (as was the hotel cat) and the food was great (and large). Highly recommended.
christopher
christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 16, 2024
Lovely stay
Large free car park, easy check in and shown to room. It was disappointing that the room was not in the main building but in a converted cottage which was accessed through a nice courtyard and up narrow stairs. The room and bathroom were small but clean and very warm as the heating was one. My suggestions for improvement would be to look at the curtains which needed attention to reduce light let in at night time. Also better pillows as this spoilt my sleep quality, plus as an added extra some conditioner to go with the shampoo and body wash. The bar area was very comfortable and the barman was very helpful. We ate an evening meal in the bar and the potion size was excellent and very tasty. The night we stayed was the football final and staff had set up a room special for people to watch the match. Breakfast was lovely and served on request-good choice and hot. Service again was excellent. To finish off Alans customer was excellent and he was happy and helpful throughout our stay- a real credit to the hotel. The garden was well maintained and had plenty of seating options and would be a lovely place to relax on a good day.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 23, 2024
p
p, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Very helpful staff
Alan
Alan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
I didnt dislike anything here. Just 2 days of being looked after was nice.
Gale
Gale, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2024
Overall perfect
Casey
Casey, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Business trip
Couldn’t fault a thing.
Maybe the creaky floors.
Excellent stay.
Nadine
Nadine, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Lovely hotel great location and nice staff.
David
David, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Excellent food and stay.
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2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 15, 2024
Older building, but a stylish and well located. Loved the town and area.
Janet
Janet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2024
Two night break
Really great second stay, view of the church, two great breakfasts and a lovely evening meal, great place to stay for NYMR and Castle Howard, best asset are the staff
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2024
Lovely staff in beautiful market town on the edge of the north York moors
Comfy country hotel style rooms
Antony
Antony, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
Charming
A lovely hotel in a lovely location. Very pretty little town. The hotel has maintained all it's features and although we weren't able to sit outside due to the weather, the grounds looked very nice too. Only thing I would change is the bathroom. Felt quite stark and could be made more luxurious and in keeping with the rest of the hotel for minimal cost. Parking very good. Evening meal was lovely and the staff were lovely and very welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2024
Stay
Second time Iv stayed and really good service and room was just right