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The Royal York is located next to the railway station. We are only 30 metres outside the walls of the city. From this location you have good access by car, train or on foot to all of the attractions in the centre of the city and shops. Being one of the few top class hotels in York our aim is to please.

Being a 4 star hotel you will be wanting for nothing when you stay here. All of our staff are well trained and should be able to anticipate your needs. The recently refurbished rooms will allow you to relax and sleep well in comfort after your days out exploring this fine historic city. We also have a splendid restaurant for you to enjoy. Our Rose Restaurant has received many good reviews from the locals and many compliments from our guests.

Originally called "The Station Hotel" being as it is adjacent to the railway station, this exceptional 4 star hotel in York opened in June 1853. A visit from Queen Victoria in 1854 when she was on her way to Scotland gave the establishment its "Royal" status. This fabulous historic landmark was really built to accommodate to aristocracy of the North. Its room rate of 14 shillings per night was good evidence of this. A new wing was built in 1896. This West Wing added 27 additional bedrooms and being as it was built in the year of the Gold Rush it was known as "the Klondike"

Room prices are available from

GBP 104.00

Accommodation
Rating

AA: 4 Star, RAC: 4 Star, International: 4 Star
Guest Rating of
3.91 out of 5

Facilities include

Parking & Transportation

Nearby Pay to Park
Self Parking

Lifts and Elevator Access

Rooms accessible by ground floor access
Restaurant accessible by lift Access
Rooms accessible by lift access

Concierge Services

Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
Porter Service (24 hour)
Currency exchange
Safety Deposit Boxes
Guest Laundry Facilities
Medical Services
Concierge
Express Check out

Swimming Facilities

Swimming Pool

Business Facilities

Meeting Facilities
Colour photocopying
Scanning
Email access
Secretarial Services
Conference phones
Microsoft Office
Blackboard
Audio equipment
Translation service
Flip Charts
Internet access
Fax service
Document binding
TV & Video hire
Document laminating
Black & White photocopying

Hospitality

Restaurant
Lounge / Bar

Fitness Centre / Gym Facilities

Fully Equipped Gymnasium

Family / Children's services

High Chairs
Baby listening services
Baby Sitting services
Cots / Cribs
Childrens Menus
Garden / outdoor play area
Baby Changing Facilities

Health Suite Facilities

Sauna
Sunbed
Spa Pool
Steam Room

Checking In available from 15:00 hours
Checking Out must be completed by 11:00 hours

Payment in our hotel is accepted by American Express, Diners Card, Master Card, Visa, Switch.

CANCELLATION POLICY: null

Good stuff: CLOSE TO RAILWAY STATION

Bad stuff: THE PRICE £114 WITHOUT BREAKFAST. EUROPE WOULD HAVE PROVIDED TWO NIGHTS PLUS BREAKFAST IN CLEAN, MODERN DECOR.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: GOOD POSITION, SHABBY DECOR, SMALL ROOMS, DUST ON SURFACES AND UNSEEN CARPET, HAIR GRIP LEFT IN BATHROOM, FAULTY LIGHTS IN BATHROOM.TELEVISION ARIEL NOT PLUGGED IN. VERY LIMITED HANGING SPACE.AT £114 A NIGHT WITHOUT BREAKFAST A RIP-OFF, EVEN FOR YORK.

Good stuff: Friendly helpful check-in staff

Bad stuff: Small room

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: Check - friednly and helpful Bar and restaurant food - expensive Hotel - clean

Good stuff: We like the fact that the hotel, when updated, retained the same ambience of the decor of the past. It is a bit like stepping back in time.

Bad stuff: Disappointed that The Rose Room was undergoing renovation and not available for dinner. The hotel garden was in need of attention.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: The staff all seem rather young and, I think, will benefit from more experience. The Concierge service should have more up-to-date information available and go the extra mile to be helpful. Brochure of York was not current. Our traveling companion was directed to out-of-town mall instead of the several shops available in the City Centre when she inquired about wool and needlework shops. Staff was efficient and did quickly follow procedures when we had to evacuate due to fire alarm, but attitude of some staff, while guests were assembled in the garden and not knowing what was wrong, seemed a bit casual while we waited for the all clear. Evacuations should always be taken seriously.

Good stuff: THe accommodation was very comfortable great views of York

Bad stuff: Disability access to the Spa, walk in areas to Pool and other facilities are inadequate for people with mobility difficulties. Bar prices are extreme.

Good stuff: Housekeeping

Bad stuff: Heating system in some Bathrooms

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: To have info aboutupgraded and not upgraded room allocation . Very pleased with a Reception staff,particularly with a Polish girl and her colleague on the same shift.

Good stuff: Good quality very clean and comfortable

Bad stuff: I had to return the meal as it was not cooked to the standard that you would expect. The restaurant staff did not seemed concerned so we had to call for a Manager, it was then resolved

Good stuff: Friendly service and good facilities

Good stuff: Pleasent surrounding and good breakfast / service

Bad stuff: Room 342 had very very squeeky door hinges.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: A bar snacks after 10.30 pm would be usefull. I did'nt want to eat alone in my room and the restaurant was closed. Apart from that, an excellant stay and the proximity to the train station makes it even more appealing for future visits.

Good stuff: The central position and proximity to the railway station

Bad stuff: value

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: The room was small (smaller than a budget hotel group room). The reception, and public rooms were very nice. The dinner menu was limited.

Good stuff: Furnishings could be updatedc

Bad stuff: In both the bar and the restaurant a drink and a meal advertised on the bar list and on the menu respectively were not available and I was led to believe the menu was compiled afresh daily

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: I have have given this hotel a high rating for service as I enjoyed my stay. However, like the vast majority of hotels in the UK, it continues to discriminate against single people by charging higher per person rates for single occupancy of single rooms than for double. I would have more sympathy with hotels when they bleat about reduced usage (eg after 9/11) if they did not try to make money out of single people.

Good stuff: It was both modern and clean. The ironing board was definately useful.

Bad stuff: The seating in the bar area was not very comfortable or easy to relax in.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: For a visit to York City to see its galleries,museums and York Minister the Hotel is ideally positioned for both rail and car travellers. With the City tour buses stopping right outside it is easy to get around. The hotel staff are both helpful and extremely polite. Breakfast will certainly set you up for a days sightseeing or meeting, the choice allows for some unusual combinations !

Good stuff: We had an excellent view from our hotel room.We were impressed with the facilities in the room.

Bad stuff: The prices of room service were way to expensive ie.we paid £5.95 for a single sandwich, a bit of salad and a hand full of crisps.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: The check in process was very good within 5 minutes we were checked in.The staff were excellent,they were very friendly and polite.We were impressed with room,the facilities were brilliant!the only down side are the prices, it was really expensive.we were charged for breakfast we never had.during our stay a domestic technician walked in our room,genuine accident, but should have checked more carefully what rooms were going to be empty.Overall our stay was enjoyable and we shall go back again.

Good stuff: Location - very convenient Breakfast - excellent, though expensive

Bad stuff: Get a concierge who knows his job and can do it well Reserve car parking space

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: The hotel is an imposing one in a very convenient location for the City of York. Car parking can be difficult. I booked a single room, which was adequate but much smaller than many more modern hotels offer. Everything worked well. I ate only breakfast: the quality of food and service was excellent, but pricy.

Good stuff: A bit small by American standards but comfortable and with a great bathroom.

Bad stuff: The one porter was attentive and very accomodating but the poor man was run ragged having to take care of the whole hotel.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: An elegant old hotel that has been updated and is well appointed and comfortable. Food was excellent and the flower arrangements in the public rooms were smashing. Location, just across the street from the station, is a real plus.

Good stuff: Welcoming staff, well kept ornate building, spacious room, excellent breakfast, nice gardens, close to city centre.

Bad stuff: A sign within the railway station pointing to the hotel entrance. Double glazing at rear to cut out overnight station noises.

Bad stuff: Listening to guests requests and acting on them.

Overall + Stuff we would like to have known: I booked this hotel as a 70th birthday present for my dad, I asked by email could he be given a nice room, with nice views and could he be looked after, you are only 70 once and hes my dad. I was disapointed to hear that he ended up in a room by the railway listening to the tannoy, and he had to go down and request a change of room, which then he was given one overlooking the garden, WHY could he of not be given this room to start with. Overall he had a nice stay, but I felt angry that he had to change rooms, after I had gone to the trouble to make my requests known.

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