Where to Stay in Harrogate                                  

If you should go to Harrogate, the place will suit you well,
Of course you'll want to know the name of some select Hotel,
And as I've been there once or twice I'll be a friend to you
And put you on the proper track by naming just a few.

You ought to try the "Grand "
If the charges you can stand,
It's real tip–top,
You'll want to stop,
But homeward 'broke' you'll land.

The "Majestic" may be best,
It's sure to stand the test,
The Chiefs arrange
To have your 'change'
The waiters have the 'rest'.

The "White Hart" gets some swells,
It's also near the Wells,
If you're home late
And can't walk straight
The Manager never tells.

Into the "George" they troop
A merry laughing group,
They make good cheer,
You never hear
The visitors eat their soup.

If you should try the "Crown"
They'll never do you down,
The boy on the lift
Won't take a gift,
You try – and see him frown.

I once stayed at the "Swan"
Among the great Haut Ton,
When I came away,
I grieve to say,
My last half–crown was gone.

The "Cairn" you will adore,
Ball room with nice spring floor,
Their meals are fine
Also the wine
But "Your food will cost you more."

Now when I name the "Queen"
It's one of the best I've seen,
Don't tip the chef
In the minor clef
Or he'll think you're beastly mean.

Then there's the "Prince of Wales,"
They sell good wines and ales,
I've also heard
If you're with a 'bird'
The waiters tell no tales.

If you put up at the "Stray"
You'll like it, I dare say,
While I was there,
I do declare,
I once met 'Mr. A'

At the Hydro called the "Spa"
Girls stay without their Ma,
They're up–to–date
And tell you straight
It's jollier, by far.

There are several more Hotels
Near Pump Rooms, Baths and Wells,
Rooms are good and the cooking prime,
There you can spend a happy time,
Enjoying a rare old pantomime,
Good luck to their fine Hotels.