Shibden Mill Inn vs The Old Post Office
Both are in Halifax, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Shibden Dale
Shibden Mill Inn
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 2.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★Dean Clough
The Old Post Office
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Old Post Office
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Shibden Mill Inn if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The Old Post Office if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Shibden Mill Inn better than The Old Post Office?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 6.9)+2.4
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
Why is The Old Post Office better than Shibden Mill Inn?
- 12.0 km closer to the city centre−2.0 km
- 21.2 km closer to public transport−1.2 km
- 3150 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+150
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 90 vs 6)+84
- 510 more sights within 1 km+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Shibden Mill Inn vs The Old Post Office: which hotel is better? | Shibden Mill Inn | The Old Post Office |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +2.4 | 6.9 |
| Location | 2.3 | 8.7 +6.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 2.1 | 8.8 +6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.5 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +2.4 | 6.9 |
| Number of reviews | 64 +25 | 39 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.3 | 8.7 +6.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 410 m −2.0 km |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 380 m −1.2 km |
| To the airport | 18 km −2.0 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 150 +150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 11 +10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 11 | 23 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +10 | 5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.2 km apart
Shibden Mill Inn or The Old Post Office: common questions
Which is better, Shibden Mill Inn or The Old Post Office?
The Old Post Office leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Shibden Mill Inn is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Shibden Mill Inn or The Old Post Office?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Old Post Office is closer: 410 m from the centre, against 2.4 km for Shibden Mill Inn.
How far apart are Shibden Mill Inn and The Old Post Office?
The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
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