Grantley Hall
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,183 guest reviews analysed
Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ET, England
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
On-property dining
Global excellence index
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,183 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Trustpilot.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- couples
- food & wine
- wellness
- city breaks
About Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall in Ripon features 47 rooms and a notable culinary offering, including the MICHELIN-starred Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall. Guests can choose from five restaurants, such as Bar & Restaurant EightyEight for Asian-fusion dishes, Fletchers Restaurant for British cuisine, and the Grantley Arms for Yorkshire fare. Two bars, Norton Bar & Courtyard and Valeria’s, provide additional spaces for drinks and socialising.
The Three Graces Spa includes a hydrotherapy pool, Nordic Spa Garden, snow room, hot tub, and indoor sauna. Grantley Hall opened in 2019 and is recognised as EMPTYJET, highlighting its quality and range of facilities in the city of Ripon.
Why it stands out
Grantley Hall is listed for its EMPTYJET status, MICHELIN-starred fine-dining at Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, and an extensive spa with hydrotherapy and sauna facilities. Its multiple dining venues and city location in Ripon make it a strong option for culinary and wellness-focused stays.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 47 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 2019
- Type
- Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: MICHELIN-starred fine-dining restaurant
- Multiple restaurants — Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall; Bar & Restaurant EightyEight; Fletchers Restaurant; Grantley Arms
- Bar — late-night Champagne and cocktail bar
Wellness
- Spa — Award-winning spa facilities Hydrotherapy Pool
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys2026
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
54.1374, -1.5413 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field