Middlethorpe Hall has been mentioned or recognised within countless guidebooks, industry publications, reviews, and recommendations. In addition, the hotel has also been presented with a variety of important industry awards. The following represent just a few such awards:
| • | 2009 Condé-Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence - Most Outstanding Service |
| • | 2008 Yorkshire in Bloom - Gold Award 'category winner' |
| • | 2008 York Tourism Awards for Excellence 2008 - Hotel of the Year |
| • | 2008 2 AA Rosettes for Food |
| • | 2007 Yorkshire in Bloom - Gold Award |
| • | 2007 York Tourism Awards - Hotel of the Year |
| • | 2006 Automobile Association - Four Red Stars* |
| • | 2005 Yorkshire Post - Restaurant of the Year |
| • | 2004 York Tourism Awards - Hotel of the Year |
| • | 2004 Yorkshire Life Magazine - Hotel of the Year |
| • | 2003 Yorkshire Life Magazine - Hotel of the Year |
| • | 1999 RAC Gold Ribbon Award* |
| • | 1996 3 AA Rosettes for Food* |
| • | 1996 Johansens Award for 'Most Excellent Business Meeting Venue' |
| • | 1992 2 AA Rosettes for Food* |
| • | 1991 Hideaway Guide (USA) |
| • | 1988 Design Award for BTA Commended Hotel |
| • | 1988 RAC Blue Ribbon Award* |
| • | 1984 Automobile Association - three red stars* |
* Awarded in consecutive years