The guest house is a few minutes' walk from the River Ouse and the riverside path into the city. Alternatively, you can walk through the gardens of the nearby Yorkshire Museum.
By car: the hotel is around 45 minutes from Leeds, 1 hour 45 minutes from Manchester and over 4 hours from London. Paid parking available nearby.
By train: London Kings Cross to York takes around 2 hours, after which, the hotel is a 10-minute walk. Book trains to York.
Period features, such as stained-glass windows and high ceilings, have been retained but brightened up with designer wallpapers, bold-coloured paintwork and smart soft furnishings. Anyone after a central yet quiet location will enjoy staying here.
The large lounge has comfortable sofas or there's a small rear courtyard for warmer days. An honesty bar of soft drinks and snacks is also available. Staff are down-to-earth and friendly, and full of local tips and advice.
- Breakfast room
- Lounge
- Family-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
Rooms share the same smartly contemporary style of statement wallpapers, pale carpets, thick-quality curtains and a mix of vintage and modern furniture. Some even have rooftop views towards York Minster.
Room types: Cosy Double, Classic Double, Deluxe Double, Superking/Twin, Luxury Four-Poster, Luxury Family
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, tea and coffee-making facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi
It's breakfast-only - but a handsome cold buffet, including cereals and homemade compote with Greek yogurt and honey, is followed by cooked-to-order dishes such as omelettes, pancakes and kippers as well as the full English (vegan and vegetarian options available).
Breakfast room: cosy dining room, open daily for continental and cooked-to-order breakfast options. Breakfast hamper also available.
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