Hotel in York needed!

jjonesy

We are going away in York with some friends.
I am looking for a good hotel in the middle of York - preferably within the city walls.
Any advice?

gingerdad

we stayed at the marriot, which is a bit further out but easy bus ride into town

Fit_Like

Travelodge have just opened one in Micklegate doing family room for £55 per night. (We have just booked)

minerva_windsong

Further to the Travelodge suggestion, there is one just inside the walls about five minutes' walk from town: http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_and_book/hotel_overview.php?hotel_id=196

Or if you don't mind getting a bus into town, you could stay at the Black Bull on Hull Road: http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid=81 A few of my friends' parents have stayed there and said it was fine.

Alternatively there are loads of B&Bs on the Fulford Road, which again is outside the walls but about a 20 minute walk to town or just under ten minutes by bus.

Finally, if you're not desperately bothered about cheap, my brother-in-law's work put him up in the Royal York hotel a few years ago when he went to the races, and they said it was seriously nice. It's right next to the train station as well.

Can I just say as a warning to all, I'd advise against staying at the Micklegate Travelodge during the week in the uni term as all the bars that students drink in are on Micklegate and it will get very very loud in the early hours!

naranja

If you're looking for something a bit special why not look at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel which is the only 5 star hotel in the city. It has a swimming pool, gym and spa facilities and is only a couple of mins walk to the city centre.

Because it is so new there are some good deals on so have a look at the last minute websites.

Mummy_to_L,K_and_C

minerva_windsong wrote: »

Can I just say as a warning to all, I'd advise against staying at the Micklegate Travelodge during the week in the uni term as all the bars that students drink in are on Micklegate and it will get very very loud in the early hours!

It isn't just in term time, it's every weekend of the year as that is one of the main drinking streets here. Alot of Stag and Hen parties invade at the weekends.

naranja wrote: »

If you're looking for something a bit special why not look at the Cedar Court Grand Hotel which is the only 5 star hotel in the city. It has a swimming pool, gym and spa facilities and is only a couple of mins walk to the city centre.

Because it is so new there are some good deals on so have a look at the last minute websites.

It's still mega bucks but does look lush lol

What type of hotel are you looking for? Do you want a big chain or something more intimate?

jjonesy

Thanks for the suggestions - The Cedar does indeed look impressive and although I am looking for a quality hotel - the prices do scare me a bit!

Someone else has recommended the Principal Hayley Hotel - Royal York Hotel. Prices seem reasonable - anybody stayed there?

http://www.principal-hayley.com/venues-and-hotels/the-royal-york-hotel

minerva_windsong

jjonesy wrote: »

Someone else has recommended the Principal Hayley Hotel - Royal York Hotel. Prices seem reasonable - anybody stayed there?

http://www.principal-hayley.com/venues-and-hotels/the-royal-york-hotel

That's the one my brother-in-law and sister stayed in when they went to the races, and they said it was very nice and rather swish.

surfbabe10

I live in York, the Monk bar hotel is nice, I worked there a few years ago and had my wedding reception there. Recently refurbished to and more or less in the city centre. Also Dean Court very nice family run hotel. Hope this helps a bit. Royal York a 4 star one just next to the train station and only 5 minutes walk to city centre

naranja

I think the Dean Court would suit you fine. It's very central and has a lovely little intimate dining room that overlooks the minster.

The food is very good and there are some nice comfy chairs to sit and have coffee or a drink downstairs.

It's a fave spot to have lunch for us when we're shopping in York.

jjonesy

Thanks for all the input
We opted for the Royal York - got a decent deal.
Hotel was pretty good - well located, and pretty modern.
Over did it on the buffet breakfast - there goes another notch on the belt!