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+1-833-728-2041Indoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Steam room
Sauna
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Fitness center
Welcome to the Principal York, a charming 4-star hotel located in the heart of York, United Kingdom. With its prime location just 0.4mi from the city center, you'll find yourself in the perfect spot to explore all that York has to offer. This historic city is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant atmosphere.
Upon entering the Principal York, you'll be greeted by a 24-hour front desk that is ready to cater to your every need. The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including a delicious breakfast to start your day off right. Worried about staying fit while traveling? Don't fret - the hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness center, complete with a sauna and steam room.
With over 5,000 reviews, the Principal York has garnered a stellar reputation among travelers. Guests rave about the friendly and attentive staff, the beautiful garden and terrace, and the stunning views of the city and nearby landmarks. Starting from just $136 per night, the Principal York offers excellent value for your money.
Experience the charm and warmth of York at the Principal York. Book your stay now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in this captivating city.
At the Principal York, we understand that pets are an important part of the family. That's why we gladly welcome pets on request. Please note that charges may apply, so make sure to inform us in advance if you plan to bring your furry friend along. With the beautiful city of York as your playground, you and your pet can create unforgettable memories together.
As part of our commitment to providing a luxurious stay, the Principal York offers a state-of-the-art indoor pool for our guests. Whether you're looking to relax and unwind or keep up with your fitness routine, our pool is the perfect place to do so. With age restrictions in place, you can enjoy a peaceful and serene swimming experience. Take a dip, cool off, and let the worries of the day melt away in our refreshing pool.
Indulge your taste buds at our on-site restaurant, The Refectory. With its charming ambiance, it's the ideal setting for a memorable dining experience. Offering a diverse menu of British cuisine, you'll be treated to a culinary journey that celebrates the flavors of the region. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, a romantic dinner for two, or just a modern dining experience, The Refectory is sure to delight even the most discerning food lovers.
At the Principal York, we make it easy and convenient for our guests to settle their bills. While we don't accept cash payments, we offer a variety of secure payment options. You can choose to pay with American Express, Visa, Mastercard, or Carte Blanche. Rest assured, your payments will be handled efficiently and securely, allowing you to focus on enjoying your stay in our beautiful hotel. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that your payment options are hassle-free at the Principal York.
Closest airports
RAF Linton-On-Ouse
9miLeeds Bradford International Airport
24miRobin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield
33.2miHumberside Airport
40.3miDurham Tees Valley Airport
40.4miIndoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Steam room
Sauna
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Fitness center
Garden view
Landmark view
Elevator
Room service
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Business center
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Single Room
1 Twin Bed
110 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
Free toiletries
Experience comfort and convenience in our Single Room, designed for the solo traveler. Enjoy the intimacy of a private bathroom, a cozy twin bed, and complimentary tea and coffee. Other amenities include a TV, iron, and free toiletries, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Urban Double Room
1 Double Bed
160 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
Free toiletries
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Welcome to our Urban Double Room, a cozy and stylish getaway for up to 2 adults and 1 child. With its private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries, this room offers all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay in the city.
Superior King Room
1 King Size Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Free toiletries
Shower
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Welcome to our Superior King Room, a spacious and elegant double room designed to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. With a comfortable king-size bed, private bathroom, and an array of amenities such as a tea/coffee maker, TV, and free toiletries, this room is perfect for a relaxing stay.
Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Free toiletries
Shower
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Welcome to our cozy Standard Double Room, where you can unwind and relax after a busy day of exploring. With a spacious 215 sqft and comfortable double bed, this room provides all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, including a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries. Accommodating 2 adults and 1 child, it's the perfect choice for a small family or couple looking for a comfortable retreat.
Room with View
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
City view
Private Bathroom
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Enjoy a lovely stay in our Room with View, featuring breathtaking landmarks, lush gardens, and cityscapes. This spacious double room offers a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries for your convenience and comfort.
Double Room - Mobility Access with Roll-in Shower
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Free toiletries
Shower
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Our Double Room - Mobility Access with Roll-in Shower is a spacious and comfortable retreat, perfect for couples and small families. With a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries, every detail is thoughtfully designed to ensure an enjoyable stay. Plus, the entire unit is wheelchair accessible, making it a convenient choice for those with mobility needs.
Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Free toiletries
Shower
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Welcome to the Sidings, Annex Room - a cozy and comfortable double room just a 5-minute walk from the reception. This room offers a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries, making it the perfect haven for a couple or small family.
Deluxe King Room
1 King Size Bed
325 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
City view
Private Bathroom
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Indulge in a luxurious stay in our Deluxe King Room, featuring a spacious 323 sqft of comfort and modern amenities. Enjoy breathtaking views of the landmark, garden, and city, and unwind in the private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Perfect for couples or small families, this room accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, ensuring a memorable experience during your stay.
Superior Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Tea/Coffee maker
Free toiletries
Shower
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Experience comfort and relaxation in our Superior Twin Room, accommodating up to 2 adults and 1 child. Indulge in the convenience of a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in the cozy twin beds, and wake up feeling refreshed and ready for your day.
Junior Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
375 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
City view
Private Bathroom
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Indulge in the comfort of our Junior Suite, boasting a spacious 377 sqft of elegance. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, garden, and landmarks while unwinding in your private bathroom. Plus, amenities like a coffee maker and free toiletries ensure a memorable stay.
Suite with View
1 Queen Size Bed
375 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
City view
Private Bathroom
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Experience the luxury of our Suite with View, boasting stunning vistas of the city, gardens, and landmarks. With a spacious layout, cozy sitting area, and top-notch amenities, this suite offers the perfect oasis for a memorable stay.
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Featured reviews:
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Megan
8.2
8.2
We had a great stay here visiting the York Christmas market. The hotel is walking distance from the centre, so the location was very convenient. I was a little sceptical about our room when given the number 321 as I had recently seen it in a negative review leading up to our stay, but it was lovely! The little touches of the ‘tuck box’ and lovely toiletries in the room were great, and the bathroom was beautiful. All staff were really friendly and helpful from arrival to departure. I would recommend if staying more than 2 nights to go for a bigger room than a standard as it can be a little small if staying longer than this as a couple with a lot of luggage, but it was absolutely perfect for our needs and we loved it!
The only negative thing that happened throughout our stay was that on the first day our shower would not drain resulting in the whole bathroom flooding. After mentioning this at reception they were really helpful and friendly regarding this, and it was all sorted by the time we returned that evening, so it was not a problem at all.
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Claire
8.2
8.2
The hotel stands in beautiful grounds. Its in a good location, handy for the train station and a short walk into the town. The hotel is beautiful inside with a stunning staircase.
We requested rooms close together which we where spread over 2 floors, 4 and 5. The lift only goes to floor 3 so you have to use the stairs to reach 4 and 5. One of the rooms was very small and dark and felt inferior to what we had booked. We arrived by 12.45pm and was told no other rooms where available but check-in was 3pm! Breakfast was manic. We reserved a table but it wasn’t available, we ended up eating in the bar area which was scruffy with no menu on offer.
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Asrra
8.2
8.2
Excellent customer service. Can’t fault the staff they were incredible. They catered to my every need and they were just so polite and friendly. Made to feel so welcome, Didn’t want to leave the hotel. But I will definitely be back!! I was worried as the reviews before I went suggested they rooms were small and the hotel was loud. However this was far from the case. Our room was so spacious and the bathroom too. We had our 2 year old with us and he slept through the night as it wasn’t loud and we couldn’t hear any trains. It was just one amazing weekend spent there. And like I said I can’t wait to come back.
There was a Parking charge fee, I’m sure I’m not the only one but who wants to pay for parking when you’ve paid so much for the room!!
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John
8.2
8.2
The location was excellent and very close to the city centre. The room and service was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel to friends and family
The gym and pool time had changed during our stay. It opened at 9 and closed at 5 which was inconvenient. We couldn’t use this excellent facility as much as we wanted
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Adam
9.1
9.1
The hotel is beautiful and the grounds are stunning it is kept absolutely spotless. Its only a 2 second walk from the train station.The location is fantastic it takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the shambles and you get to see all of the stunning architecture. We had to check out a day earlier than planned as our little girl was unwell and had to come home to take care of her but we hope to visit again soon.
The only down side and its being very picky is that the room was really dark and there was no air con but there was a fan supplied. It wouldnt stop us from not retuning it was great.
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Thomas
9.1
9.1
The Staff, although young had a lovely way about them. The Assistant Manager was a total professional . The Food was lovely and the Garden Room was beautiful and very relaxing. Nothing was too much trouble for the Staff and as it was our Golden Wedding Anniversary the Hotel very kindly left a lovely bottle of Cava and some really great small cakes in our room.
The only thing we would have an issue with was, you had to make your own tea and coffee at breakfast as well as make your own toast. I think the Hotel is missing a trick not serving this to the guests after seating them at their table. We have stayed at 5 and 4 Star Hotels and have never had to do this. When it is done I think everyone’s breakfast runs a lot more better and is more enjoyable. In fact we have stayed at small B&Bs and small Hotels and have always had tea, coffee and toast served at your table. I think the Staff would be better off doing it this way. We were not alone in being surprised at not being served your tea and coffee and toast.
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Alan
9.1
9.1
Our room had a leak and water was falling from the ceiling which was very disappointing
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David
8.2
8.2
Room pleasant and comfortable, though there were a couple of minor maintenance problems. Once reported, attention was given. Breakfast very nice, though mass-catering is never a perfect vehicle for a full English.
We could tell that, due to the numbers catered for, several items on the menu were bought in, and not cooked on the premises. Whilst understandable, I favour food cooked from scratch, and expected better from a 4-5 star hotel. Also, the dinner service was painfully slow. One of our party had medication to take in the evening which we needed to administer, so it was frustrating when dinner took from 6.30 till nearly 9 one evening.
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William
8.2
8.2
the location is very central to everything that York has to offer
the check in was upsetting as our room already had someone else’s belongings in. when we spoke with the front desk staff we were offered another room, which we did not accept after seeing it. we were repeatedly told misleading reasons for the belongings being in the room. we later spoke with the owner of the belongings as we found them upset in the reception area after finding their room had been moved for the 3rd time. this is not a good way to operate
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Ockwell
9.1
9.1
Great location, easy for the train and town center. Nice friendly staff. Lovely clean room well equipped with everything you need. It even had a small fridge. Pool was nice my son and I swam in it daily. The breakfast buffet was also good.
The room had no air conditioning and the window looked out over a busy road and the train station. This meant that if you opened the window it was very noisy. I did however discover a fan in the wardrobe. The location of the room was also a little annoying as you had to use two lifts to get to it and had quite a long walk to the room. We found out it was actually easier to use a rear entrance and walk out side the building to get to reception and the restaurants rather than following the link corridor and use the second lift.
Attractions
York City Walls
0.2miHenry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
0.2miYorkshire Museum
0.3miYork's Chocolate Story
0.4miYork Minster
0.4miTreasurer's House
0.5miJorvik Viking Centre
0.5miThe Shambles
0.5miMerchant Adventurers' Hall
0.5miYork Castle Museum
0.6miCastle Howard
13.5miHelmsley
19.9miKilburn White Horse
20miWorld of James Herriot
21.6miNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway
23.6miAttractions
York City Walls
0.2miHenry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
0.2miYorkshire Museum
0.3miYork's Chocolate Story
0.4miYork Minster
0.4miTreasurer's House
0.5miJorvik Viking Centre
0.5miThe Shambles
0.5miMerchant Adventurers' Hall
0.5miYork Castle Museum
0.6miCastle Howard
13.5miHelmsley
19.9miKilburn White Horse
20miWorld of James Herriot
21.6miNorth Yorkshire Moors Railway
23.6miAirports
RAF Linton-On-Ouse
9miLeeds Bradford International Airport
24miRobin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield
33.2miHumberside Airport
40.3miDurham Tees Valley Airport
40.4miThe Refectory
Cuisines
BritishAmbiances
Family Friendly•Modern•RomanticLocation
IndoorAge restrictions
Adults onlyAvailability
All seasonIndoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Steam room
Sauna
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Fitness center
Garden view
Landmark view
Elevator
Room service
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Business center
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Lowered sink
Raised toilet
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Suit press
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Ironing facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Fitness
Fitness center
Fitness classes
Indoor swimming pool
Locker rooms
Personal trainer
Sauna
Steam room
View
City view
Garden view
Landmark view
From
$136Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 17.50 per day.
Reservations
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cards accepted at this property
American Express,
Visa,
Mastercard,
Carte Blanche
This property does not accept cash.
Is it possible to stay with my pet at Principal York?
Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Principal York hotel. However, please note that there may be charges involved for bringing your pet along.
When are the check-in and check-out times for Principal York?
For those planning to reside at Principal York, the doors open for check-in at 03:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 11:00 AM.
Is vehicle parking offered by Principal York?
Yes, the Principal York hotel offers private on-site parking at a cost of £18 per day. Reservations for parking are not required.
What's the nightly rate at Principal York?
Room rates at Principal York initiate from $136. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.
Which room categories can I book at Principal York?
The Principal York hotel offers a variety of room types. They have Single Rooms with a twin bed, Superior Twin Rooms with two twin beds, Urban Double Rooms with a double bed, Superior King Rooms with a king size bed, Standard Double Rooms with a double bed, Rooms with View with a double bed, Double Rooms with Mobility Access with a double bed, Sidings Annex Rooms with a double bed, Deluxe King Rooms with a king size bed, Junior Suites with a queen size bed, and Suites with View with a queen size bed. Occupancy ranges from 1 adult to 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.
What activities does Principal York offer?
Guests at the Principal York hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can take a refreshing swim in the indoor swimming pool, relax in the steam room or sauna, or work out at the fitness center. For those who enjoy dining, there is a restaurant on-site called The Refectory, offering a range of British cuisines in a family-friendly, modern or romantic ambiance.
Additionally, guests can make use of the hotel's business center for any work-related needs. The hotel also offers BBQ facilities, fitness classes, and the services of a personal trainer, providing ample opportunities to stay active and engaged during their stay. The indoor pool is available all year round, although there are age restrictions in place, making it a peaceful and relaxing space for adults.
Can guests use a pool at Principal York?
The Principal York hotel has an indoor pool available. It is open all season and is restricted to adults only.
Is there an in-house restaurant at Principal York?
Yes, the Principal York hotel does have a restaurant on site called The Refectory. The restaurant offers a modern and romantic ambiance and specializes in British cuisine.
Which payment methods are supported by Principal York?
Principal York does not accept cash as a form of payment. However, they do accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Carte Blanche as payment methods.
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