We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in York, 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 Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Delightful property. Charming. Great views. Popular among couples. 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
I think this is the most beautiful, elegant and historic luxury hotel in York. WOW!
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Historic. 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
This Georgian mansion is in York city centre. It mixes original features with modern style and facilities, including car parking and free Wi-Fi. The house was originally built around 1827, and it mixes original character and high ceilings with modern luxury. It has many historical artefacts associated with Winston Churchill, and each room has a flat-screen TV and modern bathroom. The award-winning brasserie serves fresh, locally sourced, seasonal Yorkshire food in a modern British style. The Wellington Bar offers a wide range of drinks. The Churchill Hotel has a newly-opened, large beer garden with wood burning pizza oven for sunny days. The Churchill Hotel is in beautiful, quiet grounds. York Minster is 700 metres away and the shops and restaurants are a short walk from the hotel. York Racecourse is 10 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Great breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring a bar, The Bootham Tavern - York is located in York in the North Yorkshire region, 1.1 km from York Minster and 400 metres from Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.4 km from Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, 1.4 km from Cliffords Tower and 1.9 km from York Barbican. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property. Live bands play Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights with sports also shown. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Grand Opera House, National Railway Museum and York City Walls. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 50 km from The Bootham Tavern - York.Show full description
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Good 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
This beautiful hotel is ideal for morning runs, afternoon strolls, and moonlight adventures. In addition, the hotel has an on-site golf course and a delicious restaurant. SO CHARMING!
Boutique hotel. In the Mount area of York, this Hotel du Vin features elegant boutique rooms and a bistro-style restaurant. York’s city centre is only 0.5 miles from this 19th-century, Grade II listed building. With a flat-screen TV and Egyptian linen, each room at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York is also uniquely styled. Sleek private bathrooms boast power showers, and all rooms have air conditioning. The Bistro restaurant serves a fine menu of modern European cuisine, made using local cheeses, seafood and meat from a family farm. The stylish bar has an extensive list of cocktails and fine wines. York Train Station is within half a mile, whilst stunning York Minster is 1 mile away. The Jorvik Viking Centre is 15 minutes’ walk, passing many restaurants and bars on the way.Show full description
Nice style. Cool. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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
Great views. Rooftop bar.Opened December 2020. Situated conveniently in York, Malmaison York offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy British and Japanese dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. At Malmaison York all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. York Railway station is 400 metres from the accommodation, while York Minster is less than 1 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 47 km from Malmaison York.Show full description
This hotel has outstanding views, a popular rooftop bar and a cool rooftop restaurant.
Luxury Hotel.Elegant. Historic. 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. Great location. Situated in York, 200 metres from York Minster, The Dean Court features accommodation with a private parking. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has family rooms. Breakfast is served with views of York Minster. Guests can enjoy fresh coffees, drinks and snacks in the elegant lounge. Each individually decorated room at The Dean Court has a TV with DVD player and a work desk. The stylish private bathrooms also include a hairdryer. The Jorvik Viking Centre and the Shambles, a historic cobbled street with bars and pubs, are both less than 10 minutes’ walk away. York Rail Station is 800 metres from the hotel and York Racecourse is under a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Charming. Trendy. Lovely interior design. 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
Boutique hotel.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
Apartment hotel.Great value. Popular among couples. Roomzzz York City features a fitness centre and air-conditioned guest accommodation in York, 1.5 km from York Railway station, 1.7 km from York Minster and 33 km from Bramham Park. This 4-star aparthotel offers a lift and luggage storage space. The aparthotel provides a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, every unit has bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Harrogate International Centre is 35 km from the aparthotel, while Royal Hall Theatre is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 47 km from Roomzzz York City.Show full description
This apartment hotel is one of the most popular in York among couples!
Cool. Stylish. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. A boutique Art Nouveau hotel in historic York. Minutes from the heart of the city, overlooking the Knavesmire Strays, lies the Elmbank Hotel, a unique 19th-century mansion with a rich history. Redesigned by Mackintosh contemporary, George Walton, the Elmbank hotel is home to one of the finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections in the UK. Here, impressive stained-glass, beautiful murals, and detailed stencils meld with modern and sophisticated facilities to provide a space of style, comfort, and interest. York’s ancient city walls can be reached in just 10 minutes’ walk, with a further 5 to 10 minutes’ walk taking guests to the historic attractions, including the spectacular York Minster. Alternatively there is a bus stop outside the hotel, and from there a bus in to town takes 3 minutes. York Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk or few minutes by car, and the Elmbank has limited parking. There is also a bus stop near the hotel, with sightseeing tours going in to town. York Racecourse is a few minutes' away.Show full description
Hip. Charming. Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Moxy York is located in the centre of York, 700 metres from York Minster. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from York Railway station. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Moxy York the rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. You can play billiards at Moxy York. Bramham Park is 34 km from the hotel, while Harrogate International Centre is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 48 km from Moxy York.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the coolest luxury hotels in York.
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
Great location. Great value. Popular among women. Goodramgate Apartments is a family-run business in York that takes pride in its notable reputation. We have been operating in York for nearly 20 years. Offering 24 modern, self catering apartments in Grade II listed buildings including a Victorian townhouse, all wonderfully situated by two of York’s most historical landmarks, Monk Bar and Clifford’s Tower. Our central location allows you to immerse yourself in all the historic sites, local independent shops and culinary delights York has to offer. The city is easily explored on foot from all our apartments. Tourist attractions, shops and restaurants are all close by and accessible. Bennett House, our Grade II Victorian townhouse, is located in an idyllic location in the city centre alongside the River Ouse. This large comfortable English home makes it the perfect place to host an event with family and friends as a group. Furnished and decorated with classic, contemporary interiors, our self catering apartments are a place that are as cozy and comfortable as one's own home. Sleep soundly in our king sized beds with Egyptian cotton linen. Kitchens are fully equipped with oven, hob, refrigerator, freezer and microwave. Our living areas are equipped with wireless internet and large smart TVs. Bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower and heated towel rail - and no need to worry, bath towels and toiletries are provided free of charge. Take advantage of our Minster Studio, Bootham Suite, Tower Mews and Turpins Loft, which all have access to their very own private outdoor areas. Our friendly and approachable reception team are available 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm. Should you require any assistance outside of these hours, you will find our 24-hour Out of Hours Emergency helpline number inside your guest information book.Show full description
Very stylish. Lovely property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples.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
Based on my research this is the most well designed and stylish luxury hotel in York.
Historic. Middletons is a collection of six historical, Grade-II listed building situated around a secluded courtyard garden in the heart of York city centre, 800 metres from York Rail Station and York Minster. It offers complimentary access to a fitness centre with a gym. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from York Racecourse. Individually decorated, the en suite rooms have free high-speed WiFi, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities as basic facilities. A fresh breakfast is available every morning and the modern Sawmill restaurant offers a varied menu throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy a drink on one of two sunny terraces or in the hotel gardens. The hotel is just 5 minutes' walk to the main shopping areas and main attractions. The famous Grand Opera House and York Dungeons are just a short stroll away. Secure on-site parking is available at an extra cost.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great value. On a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac, B+B York is a 10-minute stroll from York city centre and offers en-suite rooms, bar/lounge facilities and on-site car parking. Each rooms has a flat-screen TV, a radio, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary biscuits. Complimentary tea, coffee and mineral water are available to guests throughout the day. Guests can read the daily newspapers, with a selection of beers and wines available. Several bars and restaurants are located within a 10-minute walk. Full English, vegetarian, vegan and continental breakfasts options are available. Special dietary requirements can be catered for on request. Bedrooms are located in either the main building or in two separate buildings around the car park. The hotel is 10 minutes' drive away from York Racecourse. Historic York Minster and all of central York's attractions are a 10-minute walk away, whilst York Railway Station is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
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