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Guest scores & sentiment
From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22
Guests praised the excellent location, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Food received high marks from some. Main complaints involved poor soundproofing (street and pub noise), difficult parking, and lack of breakfast or luggage storage.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Service9.2
Location9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Rooms9.0
Value8.8
Facilities8.6
Wi-Fi8.5
Surroundings8.2
＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly and helpful staff · Clean and comfortable rooms · Great pub atmosphere
－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing · No breakfast provided · Aging facilities/malfunctions · Parking difficulties
KEYSuitable for those valuing location and pub atmosphere. Avoid street-facing rooms due to noise; confirm parking and bring toiletries as none are provided.
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Room types · 2
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Deluxe Double Room
1 × Queen bed / 1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)20 ㎡up to 2
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as heating.
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Standard Double Room
1 × Double bed10 ㎡up to 2
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Facilities · 31
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
ParkingTerraceDartsEvening entertainmentAdult onlyOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusCashless payment availableFire extinguishersSanitized tableware & silverwareGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessCCTV outside propertySecurity alarmBroadcast Live sport eventsHappy hourInternet accessReception hallSelf parking (surcharge)Snack bar/deliTelevision in common areasVegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetHousekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout
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Nearby & map
DiningSights
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Roots
Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin
££££
Set in a quiet area of the city, this attractive Arts and Crafts building is little sister to the Black Swan in Oldstead and shares its ethos of seasonality and sustainability. Tasting menus evolve naturally according to the availability of produce – which originates from their kitchen garden, small regional suppliers and chef-owner Tommy Banks’ parents’ farm. Creative, modern dishes are carefully prepared and deceptively simple to look at, yet offer great refinement and depth of flavour. There’s plenty of choice on the well-chosen wine list, with everything available by the glass.
870m
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Skosh
Modern British · Bib
££
This bright, lively restaurant is still one of the hottest tickets in town, and it's easy to see why. Located just up the road from Micklegate Bar – a 12th-century gateway to the city – its name comes from the Japanese word meaning ‘small amount’, referencing the menu's sharing-plates format. Six or seven dishes is about right between two, with each one incorporating bold, precisely balanced flavours with real skill. Indian cuisine has a palpable influence on the cooking, but so does the rest of the world – with dishes like masala monkfish and the superb hogget 'shawarma'.
388m
3
Legacy
Modern British
££££
The Grand Hotel – built in 1906 as the HQ of the North-Eastern Railway Company – is a building that certainly lives up to its name. Among its historic interiors lies Legacy, a formal restaurant with an elegant feel thanks to its parquet flooring and marble-topped tables. The kitchen is strong on technique and fuses Yorkshire ingredients with Japanese influences, from the use of ponzu to a chawanmushi-like dish of shiitake custard. The knowledgeable service team keep things running smoothly.
569m
4
Melton's
Modern British
£££
Just outside York's bustling city centre, you'll find this cosy neighbourhood restaurant where the walls are covered with murals of ingredients and happy diners. It's apt décor for a place with a passion for local produce and a warm, inviting atmosphere thanks to the long-serving team. The ambitious cooking is underpinned by the natural flavours of the high quality ingredients, and the strong classical technique of the experienced chef is evident – if a soufflé is available for dessert, make sure you order it.
607m
5
The Star Inn The City
Modern British
££
As locations go, this buzzy all-day brasserie is in a real gem – even in a city with as many pretty spots as York. Part of the same group as The Star Inn at Harome, this city centre spin-off occupies an old brick-built engine house next to the Museum Gardens, with large windows and a lovely terrace overlooking the river. The menu of carefully cooked dishes has a pubby base and blends modern execution with a pleasing gutsiness – underscoring it all is the top Yorkshire produce, with seasonal influences leading the way.
813m
6
INOS
greek
££
Located in York’s buzzing centre, this relaxed restaurant brings a sunny taste of Greece to the historic city. It’s a simple, cheerful place with an informal bistro vibe and friendly service. The cooking presents great value for money, especially at lunchtime, and offers well-executed versions of classic dishes: start with pita and dips, then share the likes of ‘keftedakia’ meatballs or moussaka, before ending on a sugary note with the ‘Portakalopia’, a Cretan cake with orange syrup. Greek wines and spirits add to the authenticity.
990m
7
Fish & Forest
Modern British
£££
The name is a clue as to this intimate restaurant’s focus, as well as to its sustainable ethos. Tucked down a narrow cobbled-street in York's pretty city centre, not far from the famous Shambles, its menu focuses on fish from small boats, meats reared putting husbandry first and game from local shoots. All parts of the ingredients are used too, so that the constantly evolving blackboard menu produces little waste. The self-taught chef's cooking has an ambitious edge, with dishes proving to be fresh and vibrant. The friendly team add to the appeal.
1.0km
8
The Bow Room at Grays Court
Modern British
££££
Tucked away by the Minster and bordered by the historic city walls, this beautiful Jacobean house with luxurious bedrooms and a peaceful garden is something of a hidden gem. Enjoy an aperitif in the characterful wood-panelled gallery, then head through to the more modern restaurant with its large bow window. Seasonality, purity and freshness underpin dishes that often use ingredients from their own garden – look out for the poached Yorkshire rhubarb dessert when available. The service team have an affable, natural charm.
1.3km
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