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Reviews of The Grand, York This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

City Centre, Station Rise, York, YO1 6HT, United Kingdom

#16 of 105 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 8430 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    10
    The best experience we had on our visit to England
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay - large room, great location and warm and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price - 330.00 overnight charge with no breakfast and additional 25.00 to park seemed expensive and non competitive with other hotels locally avaible

    Didn’t have breakfast as 50.00 for 2 seemed a little excessive and had a nice breakfast close to hotel for half the price. The staff were very friendly professional and helpful particular the door men who helped with parking. The room was huge for a city centre hotel and very comfortable with small details appreciated like Milton brown toiletries and Yorkshire shortbread fab bathroom too

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    We had a fun three days stay made extra special at a wonderful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, we had awonderful stay.

    Beautiful hotel. On arrival, we were checked in by the manager who very kindly allowed us to check in early as 2 of our rooms were ready. The hotel is right across the road from the train station so very easy to get to. Always at least two members of staff available for anything you may need at the desk. All staff were very polite and very professional. The concierge were fantastic they even gave out umbrellas to use on one of our days that was raining.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Old exquisite hotel with a lot of class!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    High charge for parking.

    Staff was very courteous and helpful - including doorman, concierge, front desk, restaurant, bar. Room was large and spacious. Location was excellent.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful building full of character n charm

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely recommend The Grand York hotel to friends, as we really enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room and bed could have been much better. They were clean and the facilities were good, but for a 5 star hotel and the cost per night for our room, many of the features fell short for me. The bed was a little lumpy and not very big. We're used to a super-king, so this felt very small for us and the mattress wasn't great at all. The pillows were massive and we didn't sleep very well at all on the first night. We asked for smaller pillows which would better support our necks and they replaced them no problems, but they weren't much better. Our air con fan in the bathroom stayed on constantly and was quite noisy. One final thing was the heated towel rail only functioned if you had the heating on and our room was fairly warm during our 3 night stay, so we didn't heat the room at all, which made our wet swimming clothes damp for the next day. These are really small inconveniences, but these tiny improvements would have got 10 out of 10 in all categories.

    The staff and general welcome were exceptional. The facilities and the food were all 5 star. We were travelling by train so this made the location of this 5 star hotel an excellent choice for us as it's an easy 2 minute walk from the station. The evening dinner we had in the hotels 'Rise' restaurant was superb. Both my wife and I loved every course and whilst is was quite expensive, we didn't mind, as we were celebrating and it was well above the average.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    10
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    everything

    all good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    10
    Relaxing in a beautiful building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV in the room had a “weak/no signal” message for majority of channels available. We did report it & we were told it was a known issue. It was not resolved during our 3 night stay.

    Beautiful hotel close to everything you need to see in York. Grand by name & Grand by nature

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    9.0
    Really lovely hotel, staff & bar. Breakfast experience very average.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t like the fact that it was a buffet breakfast. At £300+ for one night, I expected service at breakfast rather than serve myself which was really disappointing. The breakfast table was sticky. There was a smell of burnt toast in the air. It was a shame that this 5* hotel had the breakfast experience of any other hotel when it should have felt “grand!”

    Great location. Stunning hotel. Upgraded room so really pleased with that! Had drinks in the bar. Staff were really lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Magical
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Excellent Very good breakfast A perfect stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Fabulous!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    So clean, large rooms, lovely atmosphere and staff really friendly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    A short weekend break which was fantastic. Hotel and Staff were superb!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room was excellent. The birthday package I had requested for my partner was simply amazing, which included personalised balloons, chocolates, flowers, prosecco, and a Happy Birthday Message. Afternoon tea was great value for money with being able to have unlimited tea and coffee. The spa facility was also good but at times got too busy. In-room breakfast was very good and the menu had a good selection to choose from

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    8.0
    Don’t go to the Moroccan for food! I did and it all came back up early hours
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paid extra for for rose pettles and procecco which wasn’t in the room on arrival, got money back and apologised to, and a free upgrade next time I go so wasn’t the end of the world

    Lovely inside and out, clean tidy and staff are great

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    10
    Great Location, Confortable Stay, Good Value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gym is quite small and not considered well-equipped.

    Great location wiz convenient access to Train Station and key tourists attractions. Rooms are spacious, the Rise restaurant offers delicious Beef Wellington + Lobster!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A beautiful experience. Great room! Fabulous bed. Delicious food. Enjoyed the Spa. Highly recommend for a treat weekend.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    10
    Wedding night perfection!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That we only booked one night… needed longer!

    We stayed here after our wedding, and were so incredibly well looked after! We were upgraded to a suite and it couldn’t have been a better end to an already amazing day! The spa, the breakfast, everything was just perfect!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely york
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Heritage Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a very busy bank holiday weekend and the staff weren't as cheerful as they usually are.

    The breakfast was very good and plenty of it.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    10
    It was unfortunate that we didn't have more time at the hotel to enjoy it. We'll be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - it was all great

    All of the staff we encountered were highly professional and very helpful. Those who stood out were Ian on the door, Emma and Dan in the restaurant. The room was very comfortable and all bathroom fittings worked well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paid extra for and executive room . But we have also stayed in a standard room and very little difference.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Wonderful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    10
    A Grand hotel with Top restaurant. Breakfast is the best I have seen in a hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It cannot be faulted. But if I would to fault it for 1 reason it would be to allow me to stay in their spa for more than 1 hour. Then If they did that I would probably have to complain as there were too many people there.

    Excellent. I cannot fault this hotel. We had that special meal in the restaurant. It was expensive but it was top cooking from a top chef and I would pay the same again. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pomp and ceremony, excellent, attentive staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    10
    I would definitely recommend for a comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Prices in the bar and restaurant were a bit high compared to local restaurants.

    Room was spacious and well appointed. Restaurant food was good but pricey. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

    10
    Beautiful Elegant Hotel, 5 min walk to train station - inside historic York, can walk everywhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing - I highly recommend

    Comfy bed, well appointed, modern, nice bathroom. I especially loved the big bottles of shampoo and bath gel - love the eco of it all. I love the extra pillows they have in the closets.they also have a Nespresso and tea. I didn't use but their room service menu looked very good too. Beautiful hotel! Was originally headquaters for a bank - our room was very nice, I think it was in an add on building - very clean. Super close to the train station - you walk out, turn left, First stoplight you turn right and run into the hotel. Maybe 5 minutes inside the wall so it's a close walk to historic city center, many restaurants. We ate that The Ivy, the shepard's pie was delicious. They offer afternoon tea but I didn't get a chance to try it- the restaurant is beautiful and majestic as well. I highly recommend staying here.

    Stayed in September 2024

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