subject: The Reasons Why Choosing A Whitby Hotel Might Possibly Be The Right Choice For You
[print this page] There are many options to consider when choosing a destination for an annual holiday or a few days away or a weekend break. For example, the travelling involved to reach the destination easily. Upon arrival, will there be anything of interest to view i.e. scenic, picturesque and historical interest? What kind of restaurants and bars are available, is there a wide variety of choice? The accommodation available, is there something to suit every pocket and within certain price ranges?
The North East coast of Yorkshire can be relied upon to offer all the required elements for a wonderful holiday or breakaway. Whitby on this coastline is the ideal destination to offer such a holiday, short break or weekend away. This jewel in the crown of the Yorkshire coastline is a historical fishing port nestling in a natural harbour surrounded by ragged cliffs dominated by the ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey. Situated at the mouth of the River Esk and dominated by the magnificent ruins of the Whitby Abbey on the headland, this destination is fast becoming the choice for a number of visitors.
Easily accessible by road from both the north and south of England with rail access from Middlesbrough and a Coastliner bus service covering the area from Leeds, the location presents no problems for travellers by private or public transport.
With regard to places of interest, the variety of sights in this picturesque town are numerous. The magnificent Whitby Abbey and Heritage Centre at the top of the 199 steps near to the unusual St. Mary's church can offer a most informative and memorable visit. Around the town on both the West and East side are historical links to the past. The Captain Cook Museum situated on Grape Lane and the Whitby Museum and Art Gallery set in Pannett Park both illustrate Whitby in days gone by. The Whalebone Arch stands at the top of the Khyber Pass on the west side and from here there is a panoramic view of the coastline stretching from Sandsend to Saltwick Bay.
The numerous cafs and restaurants on offer are guaranteed to offer the most discerning diner a meal to suit their palate. Whitby's fish and chips are a well known local dish and can be found in both fish and chip shops and many of the restaurants. Restaurants on offer, for example, include Chinese, Indian, Thai, Italian, fast food and haute cuisine.
The town can boast a wide range of accommodation available, the choices include the simple camping and caravanning to the self-catering, bed and breakfast, guest houses and the hotels. The West Cliff area is where the majority of the hotels can be found, some boasting spectacular sea-views.Many of the buildings around the Royal Crescent and immediate vicinity were built by George Hudson 'The Railway King' in the 1800s. Many more hotels can be found towards the town near the Pannet Park and harbour area. All the Whitby hotels should be registered with the English Tourist Board who monitor their standards and services offered. The local tourist information office run by Scarborough Borough Council will not allow any hotel premises on their register unless they are inspected and graded by the this authority.
There are many ways in which to book accommodation at the hotels. The age old tradition of the Holiday Guide printed by the local Borough Council whereby brochures are available upon request are still available in the town. Nowadays in the increasingly modern world there is the option of the internet which offers the potential visitor an in depth description of each individual establishment together with images and the potential to read reviews by former guests. Many of the hotels have featured in television programmes which further increases the publics awareness of the potential for visiting this delightful town.
