the hotel is having a refurb, we stayed in one of the completed rooms on the second floor, comfy large bed, good shower/bathroom. We knew the lift was not working, but not about the painting in the corridors. The second floor was being repainted so unfortunately the smell of paint and dust hung about ,also very dusty in foyer. I am sure when its completed it will be nice ,but perhaps they should not have made these rooms available for the durations of the painting?
Parking was stated to be available at the rear, its really hard to be able to get a space, perhaps because of the contractors also needing a space? be prepared to pay approx. 10-14 pounds a day for on street parking, some of the metres don't work, so it can be a faff to keep looking for a working metre. I think parking is free in the winter months.
the hotel, being on the west cliff, has a lovely outlook ,and Witby its self is charming.