Kings Arms vs The Poplars
Both are in Thirsk, 2.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseCarlton Miniott
The Poplars
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.3
- Score by category
- 5 of 8
The short answer
Pick The Poplars
It comes out ahead on 5 of 8 compared facts. 2.5 km apart.
Choose The Poplars if you want
- to walk to the sights (4.0 km / 6.2 km)
Why is Kings Arms better than The Poplars?
- 1Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Poplars better than Kings Arms?
- 12.3 km closer to the city centre−2.3 km
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Kings Arms vs The Poplars: which hotel is better? | Kings Arms | The Poplars |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | – | 9.6 |
| Location | – | 3.3 |
| Public transport | – | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 | 9.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | – | 9.6 |
| Number of reviews | 4 | 15 +11 |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 +0.1 |
| Google reviews | 286 +206 | 80 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | – | 3.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 6.2 km | 4.0 km −2.3 km |
| To public transport | – | 400 m |
| To the airport | – | 44 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 2 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 7 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 7 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.5 km apart
The Poplars: city centre: 4.0 km, nearest station Northallerton Train Station: 400 m, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): 44 km, 2 places to eat within 500 m.
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Kings Arms or The Poplars: common questions
Which is better, Kings Arms or The Poplars?
The Poplars leads in 5 of 8 categories, including StayVersus score, number of reviews, Google rating. Kings Arms is stronger in Google reviews, check-out until.
Which is cheaper, Kings Arms or The Poplars?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Poplars is closer: 4.0 km from the centre, against 6.2 km for Kings Arms.
How far apart are Kings Arms and The Poplars?
The two hotels are 2.5 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score