The fine 4-star Principal York Hotel features a central location a 5-minute walk from City of York Council and welcomes guests with a sauna, a leisure club, and a terrace. Set in gardens, this York hotel is at a medium distance from Fairfax House.
The property is located right in the centre of York, 16 minutes on foot from York City Walls and 7 minutes' walk from Priory Church of the Holy Trinity. Natural attractions in the area include the 20-acre Rowntree Park, relatively near the elegant Principal York, and a beach is 600 metres away. National Railway Museum, a well-known local spot, is also 8 minutes' walk from the accommodation. Principal York Hotel is next to a railway station.
The 155 rooms are en suite and equipped with a TV set with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making machines. Guests can use a spa bath and a rainfall shower, along with complimentary toiletries. You can enjoy views of the city.
The hotel offers full English breakfast in the restaurant. This York property is only a few metres from Hudsons restaurant with its British dishes.
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Gerald
2022-08-15
It was fairly clean, and I enjoyed very good staff and food. Outdoor bar was nice.
J.
2022-05-31
Nothing too much trouble, it was dope! We loved this place, it has great staff and food. The restaurant served a good choice of meals for breakfast.
Claire
2022-05-16
The staff were accommodating and amicable all the time. Full English breakfasts with bacon, toast, 'luxury' coffees was warm.
Jane
2022-04-13
Had real good stay out in the room. The restaurant was good, it had excellent dishes.
John
2022-04-06
It was the best of York hotels I visited before. The breakfast was plentiful, a good choice of amazing food. Also, I loved how ideal the location was🙂
Kate
2022-03-10
The place was pleasant and boutique and the staff were helpful, the location was perfect next to the train station. The breakfast was good hot, they make lots of meals. Early check in, reasonable prices. We used spa too.
Horace
2022-02-08
Clean accommodation, efficient staff who then blamed his or her higher manager.
Rupert
2021-12-16
We loved this hotel: location and staff were all perfect! The room was fabulous with exceptionally comfortable beds. 5 minutes walk from the train station.
Joe
2021-12-10
Staff and location were incredible for us...
Bernard
2021-12-05
Hotel was reasonably priced. Absolutely brilliant staff team and tasty breakfast. The outdoor restaurant and jazz bar were also available. Excellent pool too. Quiet garden outside.
Les
2021-11-20
Airy rooms, central location and consistently courteous staff. I got free upgrade and enjoyed it. Breakfast was great - lots of dishes. Service was very fantastic during my stay too. Pretty much what I expected: spectacular hotel, well priced.
Maurice
2021-11-17
Gorgeous location, very clean bed, extraordinary breakfast. The true strength of this smoking hotel was in the gorgeous staff. The property was metres from York downtown. The beach nearby was clean and the view was bright. Very good service at all times too.
Edward
2021-11-10
Optimal location, great service and hearty breakfast.
Dave
2021-07-22
It made my trip to York a PLEASANT experience. Classic restaurant, absolutely fantastic staff, tranquil position. A lovely beach, absolutely breathtaking view. Simple check-in & personalised service.
Charles
2021-07-13
It was excellent time in York. The check-in was efficient, the service was high class, plus unbeatable location. I really enjoyed a sophisticated decor and beautiful furniture. The staff was supporting, nothing was to much trouble and they were eager to help.
Brian
2021-06-08
Generous breakfast, tidy and marvelous hotel. Our deluxe room with a nice sized bathroom was newly decorated. Personnel were happy to help, terrific people. Very central location, not too far away from york minster.
David
2021-04-26
we liked location and service, everything was ready for our trip. satisfied with breakfast's price - gbp 10 per person. room was good value. nice when management remembers you. visited their restaurant refectory couple of times.
Francis
2020-01-01
We visited such places as national railway museum that were near to the hotel. Excellent location and good prices...
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