Mercure Bradford, Bankfield Hotel

In Bingley, set in a Gothic mansion beside the River Aire. A peaceful retreat on the edge of Brontë country — the Brontë Parsonage Museum is about 5 miles away, with Bingley Five Rise Locks and Salts Mill a short drive. Two miles from Bingley railway station.

Stay in one of 103 rooms with memory-foam beds, down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms feature LCD TVs, coffee/tea makers, private bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries; some categories include bathrobes and slippers. Gothic architecture and landscaped gardens give the place a stately, moody vibe.

Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and massage rooms, plus terrace and garden spaces for unwinding. Picnic and barbecue areas, 24-hour reception, elevator access, free on-site parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Perfect for riverside walks and quiet garden mornings.

A business center and a conference center offering roughly 2,508 sq ft of event space with 10 meeting rooms. Express check-out, concierge services and free self-parking keep business trips efficient.

An on-site brasserie and bar serve lunch and dinner, with 24-hour room service available. Full breakfasts are offered on weekdays and weekends to jump-start the day.