Opposite the magnificent west doors of York Minster - a mere 30 metres away - the hotel has, arguably, the finest location in the city. The medieval walls are less than five minutes' walk while all of the city's central attractions, restaurants and shops are walkable.
By car: the hotel is 45 minutes from Leeds, 1 hour 40 minutes from Manchester and over 4 hours from London. Paid on-site parking available.
By train: London Kings Cross to York takes around 2 hours, after which, the hotel is a 10-minute walk. Book trains to York.
The row of red-brick townhouses was converted into a hotel early last century resulting in a warren of corridors and smallish spaces that have been livened up in a low-key contemporary style. Anyone who wants to be in the historic heart of York will enjoy staying here.
The staff go out of their way to be helpful whether it's suggesting restaurants, booking theatre tickets or recommending family-friendly attractions. There's a dining room, small bar and lounge.
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Family-friendly
- Pet-friendly
- On-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Though varying in size, rooms share the same uncluttered and classic contemporary style and have minimal décor. There's a real attention to detail, such as good bedside reading lights and bathrobes - plus, in the top-tier rooms, a local gift,
Room types: Room, Classic Room, Family Room, Feature Room, Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi
Dinner is a traditional British menu, while the bar-lounge menu has lighter options. Breakfast is filling, including omelettes as well as the full grill, and gets you off to a good start. The afternoon tea is nicely old-fashioned and with Yorkshire leanings - perhaps Whitby crab sandwiches and Yorkshire curd tarts.
The restaurant: relaxed, British pub classics, Yorkshire produce. Open daily 7.30am-9pm.
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