Part of the Shire Hotel Group, winners of the AA Hotel Group of the year 2003-04 and the RAC Hotel Group of the Year 2004-05. The Hotel also won the prestigious Catey Group Hotel of The Year in 2004.We're delighted to announce that from 4th January 2007 Shire Hotels will operate a blanket no-smoking policy - which means that we are the first full service hotel group in the UK to implement such a ban.The no-smoking policy will include all bedrooms, public areas, bars, restaurants and meeting and events rooms - the only place where smoking will be allowed is in designated external areas. Located just to the east of Leeds, this luxury 4 star Hotel with Spa is perfectly placed for discovering all the delights of Yorkshire - with easy access to the Norths motorway network. Step inside this stylish and contemporary hotel and you will sense flavours of the Mediterranean. The stunning internal courtyard, in French limestone, is a natural centrepiece - with a glass atrium that allows the daylight to dance around the interior of the building.All bedrooms are executive standard, with separate relaxation areas, and air-conditioned throughout. The Spa offers the finest facilities in the area, including 7 health & beauty treatment rooms and extensive wet and dry sports areas.The restaurant is already winning awards - with an AA rosette for the third year running. The style of food is simple, well prepared dishes - using the highest quality ingredients, with a good selection of local and regional produce.If you are in the area on business, you will find the hotel well-placed to access the M62 and M1, with Leeds, York and Harrogate all on the doorstep. There are 14 meeting rooms - ideal for training and conference events - and the unique Conference Cafe really does make doing business a pleasure. Not only that but the hotel also offers free high speed wireless internet access to guests, making it easy to go online and stay in touch. Staying at the Hotel gives you the chance to explore a bit further afield - and if its a day at the races you have in mind choose from York, Wetherby, Pontefract or Doncaster. Free car parking.