We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in North Yorkshire, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Highly elegant. Nice style. Great restaurant. Situated in Ripon, 12 km from Ripley Castle, Grantley Hall features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a spa centre. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Grantley Hall offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at Grantley Hall will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ripon, like cycling. Lightwater Valley Theme Park is 15 km from the hotel, while Royal Hall Theatre is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 36 km from Grantley Hall.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in North Yorkshire.
Creative. Cosy rooms.Opened April 2021. St Hildas Complex is set in Hinderwell, 44 km from Peasholm Park and 44 km from Dalby Forest. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Runswick Bay Beach. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a bath, free toiletries and a desk. Selected rooms include a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. At the hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. The Spa Scarborough is 46 km from St Hildas Complex, while Whitby Abbey is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 57 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Elegant. The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms and a luxury vaulted spa. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service. The open kitchen and spacious setting at The Rise, York creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests, guests can enjoy afternoon tea, lunch time snacks or an evening of luxury. The luxury spa at The Grand has a 13-metre swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine, with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes. An array of health, beauty and wellness therapies and remedies can also be booked within the spa's vaulted treatment rooms. There is also a modern fitness center, the complimentary use of which is open to guests staying in all rooms, however requires prior reservation for a limited time slot. Pool and spa access and treatments are subject to availability. Our family friendly swim times are 9am & 10am, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm.Show full description
Great views. Cosy rooms. In a stunning part of North Yorkshire, Goldsborough Hall is a stately manor that was once the home of Princess Mary, the great aunt of King Charles III. Although our accommodation is offered on a room only basis, 3 AA Rosette gourmet dining and full Yorkshire breakfast are available at an additional cost. Some of the main hall suites have a Jacobean hand-carved four-poster bed, as well as an ivory leather chesterfield sofa, 50-inch plasma-screen TV, an iPod docking station and a private bathroom with a spa bath and a wireless controlled monsoon shower. Goldsborough Hall offers a grand setting that reflects its long and important history. Free WiFi is accessible throughout. Surrounded by beautiful grounds, with unspoilt views over parkland, the 400-year-old manor is 11 km from Harrogate. Goldsborough Hall is ideal for a relaxed, romantic getaway. The Dining Room is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, our sister property The Bay Horse Inn will be open for food and is only a short walk away.Show full description
Cool. Comfortable beds. A boutique hotel in the heart of York just a 10-minute walk from York Minster. The building is a Grade II Listed Regency townhouse with sash windows, high ceilings, a sweeping central staircase, and ivy around the door. Inside you’ll find pantries stocked full of treats, great restaurant food throughout the day, drinks from the bar and a spa centred on bespoke therapies. There’s 38 bedrooms, including three suites that are dotted around the building’s three floors. Each one has its quirks courtesy of the building’s heritage detailing. The rooms feature a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, an iron and hairdryer in the wardrobe. The spa sits down in the arches of the cellar. It’s a cocooning world of bespoke wellbeing experiences. There are five treatment rooms, including a room for two. And a soothing space for post-treatment relaxation. The Marmalade Lounge at No.1 is where the perfect afternoon tea is served. It combines savoury and sweet treats that honour the noble tradition but brings playful flavours together to give it a twist for today. Pearly Cow is there for when something more substantial is needed. Pearly Cow is a new restaurant at 1, Clifton that is devoted to respecting what thrives nearby – the herds, breeds, crops, and catches that sum up the area’s flavour. The produce of land and sea we source is strictly the best – the wildest. Breakfast is light, hearty, or kick-starting with oysters and spiced-as-you-like bloody Marys. Lunch and dinner feature star ingredients in classics, interpretations, sharing dishes, and divine desserts. And kids have their own Pearly Calves menu. Afternoon tea is afternoon sea – a very fresh take on this timeless treat. And on Sundays, traditional roasts bring a beautiful close to the week A paid private car park is located on site. York Railway Station can be reached in 15 minutes on foot.Show full description
Creative. Friendly staff. Great views. The Stone House Hotel is a classic Edwardian country house built in 1908, set in a stunning, secluded spot in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales near the town of Hawes. It has been family-run for over 40 years. Stone House offers award-winning breakfast options, light lunches, afternoon tea's and a luxurious dinner menu that changes on a daily basis. Many rooms at Stone House have views of the beautiful gardens that surround the hotel and have Smart TVs, tea and coffee-making facilities amongst other amenities. With original oak panelling in the main lounge and real log fires throughout, the picturesque Stone House Hotel is the perfect home away from home, there is also a bar serving local ales, spirits and a range of wines by the glass which can also be enjoyed in the library/billiard room or the garden. Free WiFi is available throughout this hotel as well as free private parking and a duel electric charging point for guests use only. Please note that although the hotel is dog friendly, they are only accepted in certain rooms. Please read the full room descriptions carefully. The hotel will not accept responsibility for incorrect bookings through this site.Show full description
This boutique hotel has amazing staff and outstanding views.
Elegant. Good breakfast. Great views. With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The grand house is situated beside York Minster, and was once home to King James I. The stylish bedrooms feature fine linens and antique furniture. Rooms also have flat-screen satellite TV, and all offer scenic views of the gardens or York Minster. The Bow Room Restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and a place in the Michelin guide 2021. During the day the property serve drinks from the bar.A full cooked to order breakfast is served each morning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or in the Bow Room with its impressive art collection. The Jacobean Long Gallery with oak paneling, sofas and original paintings is a delightful place to unwind. This country house is steeped in history, and set within the York walls. Grays Court Hotel Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the picturesque Shambles shopping streets. The Theatre Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute stroll.Show full description
Great restaurant. Great breakfast.Opened May 2021. Located in York, 13 km from York Minster, Sandburn Hall provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Every room has a private bathroom, while certain rooms here will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with a lake view. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around York, like hiking and cycling. York Railway station is 14 km from Sandburn Hall, while Flamingo Land Theme Park is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 63 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Super central. Superb breakfast. Rooftop bar. Judges Lodging is a small, elegant Grade I listed Georgian townhouse that overlooks York Minster. It boasts 2 bars and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Judges Lodging has luxurious bedrooms with an LCD Freeview TV and toiletries. A full English breakfast is included in the room rate, and local suppliers are used where possible. The on site restaurant is a modern British bar and grill. The building is away from the main crowds, yet just a 10-minute walk from York Train Station and a 2-minute walk from Theatre Royal. The famous Betty's Tearooms is just around the corner from Judges Lodging, close to other eating places.Show full description
One of the most CENTRAL luxury hotels in North Yorkshire. It also has a highly rated breakfast, a central location and a popular rooftop bar.
Trendy. Central. Cosy rooms. Dating back to the 1750s and overlooking the 11th-century church of St Olafs and the remains of St Mary’s Abbey, Jorvik House has a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. All rooms have en-suite facilities with a bath and shower over or walk-in shower. Complimentary toiletries are provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities and Egyptian cotton sheets. A continental breakfast is available in the morning. York Rail Station is 10 minutes’ walk from the Jorvik and York Museum Gardens is just over 5 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and a great location in York!
Elegant. Popular among business travellers. With a boutique spa and magnificent gardens, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers award-winning food and scenic views. The hotel overlooks York Racecourse, and is just 2 miles from the historic city centre. The elegant bedrooms are decorated with antiques, and many have views of the grounds. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with fluffy robes and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna or steam room. There is also a gym in the Victorian summer house, and the grounds feature leafy terraces and fragrant orchards. The grand restaurant features panelled walls and garden views, and guests can enjoy creative British cuisine by candlelight. The menus feature fresh local produce and ingredients from the kitchen garden. Built in 1699, the historic Middlethorpe Hall is now part of the National Trust and all profits are donated to the charity. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from York Minster, and offers free on-site parking.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Good breakfast. Set in secluded gardens, Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection has free WiFi and characterful rooms. Clementine's Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection is just a 10-minute walk from York Minster and the Theatre Royal. All 27 en-suite bedrooms have been individually decorated with antique furniture and feature both tea/coffee making facilities and an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Guests can relax in the residents lounge or the private, walled garden to the rear of the property. Marmadukes Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection is just a 10-minute stroll from the historic city centre and picturesque Shambles shopping area. York Railway Station can be reached in a 20-minute walk.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in North Yorkshire.
Very central. Stylish. Great value. These 15 beautiful, individually designed luxury apartments in Harrogate are spread over three central locations; 9 luxury apartments located at King's Road, 5 newly refurbished deluxe apartments, including our three-bed apartment located at Duchy Road and the Coach House, a one bed luxury apartment located at York Road. Each apartment at The Lawrance features an open-plan living area with fabulous, modern decor including hand-printed wallpaper and laminate wood flooring. All kitchens are modern and come fully-equipped with microwave and/ or oven, hobs for cooking and a refrigerator. Bedrooms feature comfortable beds with goose down pillows and duvets (hypoallergenic bedding also available upon request). Towels and essential toiletries are provided. Free parking is on a first come, first served basis. If you are located to our Kings Road location, you will be offered the use of free car parking at Duchy Road. All three locations are situated close to the town centre.Show full description
Central. Very clean. Comfortable beds. These stylish apartments are located on Micklegate and Tanner Row in York. Arranged around a traditional courtyard, they offer contemporary accommodation with free WiFi, 5 minutes’ walk from York Train Station. The Lawrance Luxury Serviced Apartments are air conditioned and all come with a cosy lounge area with a sofa and HDTV. The 5-star sister Tanner Row property features individually air-conditioned apartments with glass fixtures and fittings, and luxurious linens. The modern kitchens include a washing machine, dishwasher, oven and microwave. There are various bars, restaurants and shops within a 5 minutes’ walk from the property and the historic centre is just a 10 minutes’ walk away across the River Ouse. The Lawrance apartments are within a 10 minutes’ walk of York Minster, York Theatre and York Art Gallery, while York Castle is less than half a mile away. Micklegate Bar, a historic 12th century gateway to the city, is 3 minutes’ walk away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has exceptional cleanliness and super comfortable beds.
Great restaurant. Great views. Popular among business travellers. In stunning parkland, close to York, Aldwark Manor Estate is a Victorian manor house that mixes traditional style with modern bedrooms featuring free WiFi. Aldwark Manor is the ideal place to relax after sightseeing in York, Harrogate and the surrounding areas. Our new luxury spa opening in 2026. The lounges have a terrace patio overlooking the gardens and golf course, ideal for a pre-dinner drink. Each room at the property features tea/coffee making facilities, a room service menu and a seating area. The bathrooms feature a walk in shower, and a hairdryer. Our brand new golf course is now open too, having undergone an exciting new refurbishment! Our spa and leisure facilities are now closed and undergoing redevelopment. Featuring a mezzanine indoor/outdoor infinity pool; outdoor relaxation spaces, state of the art treatment rooms, themed relaxation rooms with a thermal suite including Finnish sauna, bio sauna, tepidarium, salt steam room, experience showers.Show full description
Friendly staff. In the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Lister Arms is a quintessential English pub and AA 4-star 18th-century inn, offering home-cooked food and cosy accommodation. Free WiFi and parking on site is available for guests. The Lister Arms offers stylish and comfortable en suite rooms with a shower and a TV, some with stunning views. Guests will enjoy an excellent hearty Yorkshire breakfast. Some rooms are in the cottage adjoining the Inn. Other rooms are in Lister Barn, a two minute walk from the Inn, with access to a residents lounge. In the village of Malham, The Lister Arms offers a varied menu of fresh seasonal produce in a welcoming environment. There is also an attractive outdoor seating area. Guests may enjoy walking and mountain biking along Mastiles Lane in the southern Dales, or exploring the nearby market towns of Settle and Skipton. the restaurant is AA Rosette awarded.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Friendly staff. The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire is in the centre of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park. It has 3 bars, and en suite rooms, some of which have views of Helmsley’s Castle. In the bars there is local produce and a selection of cask ales. The Feathers Hotel, Helmsley, North Yorkshire Hotel has the largest function venue in Helmsley, with seating for up to 200 people. About 5 miles away is Nunnington Hall manor house, and Castle Howard is about 13 miles away.Show full description
Very stylish. Creative. Very clean. Popular among business travellers.Opened May 2021. Set within 28 km of York Railway station and 29 km of York Minster, Plum and Partridge Husthwaite offers rooms in York. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. Flamingo Land Theme Park is 35 km from the hotel and Lightwater Valley Theme Park is 36 km away. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British, Seafood and Steakhouse cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Ripley Castle is 42 km from Plum and Partridge Husthwaite, while Dalby Forest is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is likely the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in North Yorkshire.
New Holgate is a stylish hotel concept featuring 12 beautifully styled en suite rooms, with sophisticated dining options and lounge areas, including a Whiskey Lounge. Originally built in 1848, what was once a traditional townhouse now features raw elements and finishes amongst original features. Timeless details, vibrant colours and fabrics have also been added, to truly honour the story behind the guesthouse. New Holgate is just a 10-minute walk from the historic city centre and less than a mile away from the medieval City Walls. York Minster is one mile from the property and Jorvik Viking Centre just a 15-minute walk away. York Railway Station is also just a 10-minute walk from the hotel.Show full description
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