The Old Post Office vs Kirk Lea
Both are in Halifax, 2.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Dean Clough
The Old Post Office
- Guest rating
- 6.9 Okay
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 9
The short answer
Pick Kirk Lea
It comes out ahead on 5 of 9 compared facts. 2.0 km apart.
Choose The Old Post Office if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Kirk Lea if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Old Post Office better than Kirk Lea?
- 11.5 km closer to the city centre−1.5 km
Why is Kirk Lea better than The Old Post Office?
- 1Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Old Post Office vs Kirk Lea: which hotel is better? | The Old Post Office | Kirk Lea |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.9 | – |
| Location | 8.7 | – |
| Public transport | 8.8 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 8.2 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 9.7 +2.8 |
| Number of reviews | 39 +36 | 3 |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 | – |
| Distance to the centre | 410 m −1.5 km | 1.9 km |
| To public transport | 380 m | – |
| To the airport | 20 km | – |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | – |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | – |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 23 | 5 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 5 | 11 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
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Location
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The Old Post Office or Kirk Lea: common questions
Which is better, The Old Post Office or Kirk Lea?
Kirk Lea leads in 5 of 9 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, listed amenities. The Old Post Office is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre.
Which is cheaper, The Old Post Office or Kirk Lea?
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 1.9 km for Kirk Lea.
How far apart are The Old Post Office and Kirk Lea?
The two hotels are 2.0 km apart in a straight line.
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