Principal York
Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map – Railway access
Principal York
The 4-star Principal York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, is set in quiet gardens, with views into the new Garden Room overlooking York Minster. Free WiFi is available through the hotel, and the leisure club includes a sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool. It has stylish and modern rooms featuring a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work space area. Guests will find an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the wardrobe and each bathroom has a rain shower. The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace, and Chapter House bar offer fresh, seasonal food with a local flavour, while traditional afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning. With a gym and indoor pool the hotel is next door to York Train Station, with fast and frequent connections to London, Scotland and across the north of England. The property offers parking for guests driving to the property. The historic city centre and York Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel and York Racecourse is 5 minutes' drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- ElizabethUnited Kingdom“The room was cleaned to a high standard, I slept well, it was very quiet. There was a safe and a fridge in my room. Also, I appreciated the full length mirror and excellent hospitality tray. It was everything I hoped for. A big thank you to all at...”
- CarrieUnited Kingdom“Was a very beautiful building, lovely helpful friendly staff.”
- RachelUnited Kingdom“Location, breakfast was perfect. Really comfortable”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Refectory
- CuisineBritish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Principal YorkGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- English
House rulesPrincipal York takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
The breakfast price is for pre-booked breakfasts only. Guests will be charged extra for breakfasts that are not pre-booked.
When booking for 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Guest will be required to sign an additional form.
Please note that the credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Principal York
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Guests staying at Principal York can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Principal York offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Steam room
- Fitness classes
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Check-in at Principal York is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Principal York is 750 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Principal York may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Principal York has 1 restaurant:
- The Refectory
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Room options at Principal York include:
- Double
- Suite
- Single