Best Western Forest And Vale Hotel

We received a very warm welcome on arrival. Check-in was quick and efficient. Our bags were taken to our room by Tom. He explained very professionally what the various facilities of the hotel were, including how to access the complimentary WiFi. The room facilities were also well explained and dining options were mentioned. We ate dinner on our two nights stay in the hotel’s restaurant and meal quality, quantity and taste was of the highest level of excellence. Breakfasts were also excellent. Location of this well run hotel is ideal for taking the heritage steam railway excursion towards Whitby. A very short seven to ten minutes walk away through the lovely town of Pickering. A good sized car park is located next to the hotel. All in all a gem of a hotel in a lovely Yorkshire town with genuine caring staff members.... less

Beautifully presented hotel, like a manor house, located 5 mins walk from the centre of Pickering. Plentiful free car parking at the rear of the hotel. Staff were eager to please – lovely, friendly and helpful. We paid extra for a superior room – Room 14. It featured modern décor, a king sized bed, spacious modern, well equipped bathroom with bath and shower and overlooked the gorgeous, well- tended gardens. Tea/coffee and biscuits were replenished every day and the housekeeper did a fabulous job keeping the room clean. Breakfast was in a beautiful downstairs dining room with stunning views of the gardens. It was so relaxing watching the birds flying in and out of the various plants outside the window. You could help yourself to juices, cereal, etc and choose your breakfast (such as full English) from the menu. The food was delicious and it was very well organised. We would definately return if we were in the area again. less

We had booked a standard room on a room only basis, but we were upgraded to a superior room - a lovely surprise! (Room 3 was at the front of the hotel overlooking the roundabout, but there was no noise disruption; the shower pressure was very poor though, so this could do with fixing - the temperature was lovely though) The hotel location is perfect for exploring the local area, especially the railway. The parking was great and easy to access. Ben in the bar was great, and really helpful with the menu and stuff to do in the area - he really knows his food! We'll definitely be back in the future. less

We have been coming to Pickering for many years, and always stayed with family, but on this occasion, which was for a family wedding we stayed here for an extended long week-end. This is very comfortable, and all of the staff are lovely. Superb room, lovely food, relaxing and very stylish. We will look forward to being able to stay here again. less

Stayed here for four nights 25 June onwards. Very pleasant hotel set in the centre of Pickering. Well placed for the North York Moors Railway, a must, Pickering Castle and further afield, Castle Howard and the glorious North Yorkshire Moors. Upgraded to a spacious Superior Room overlooking the garden. The staff were excellent as was the food. One real ale in the bar which always adds another star. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend. less