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Reviews of Galtres Lodge Hotel & Forest Restaurant 3 stars

City Centre, 54 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ , United Kingdom

#37 of 102 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1777 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, great value, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smaller rooms and tiny bathroom

    The location was fantastic. Brekky was delicious!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    10
    Best way to celebrate our anniversary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, everything about this hotel was perfect.

    Everything about this hotel was special. The front was appealing, there were many people taking pictures on the street outside. The hotel is super close to the shambles, the minster cathedral and only a short walk from everything else you'd want to see while visiting York. Inside the decor was lovely, we were seen straight away by reception and give the key to our room. We were visiting for our 10 year Anniversary and when we went in to our room there was a plate of fudge with happy Anniversary written in chocolate. Breakfast was amazing, great choices and cooked beautifully. I'd definitely recommend the blue lagoon cocktail from the bar!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    10
    We loved our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s quaintness and great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location friendly staff great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant, at a good price and breakfast was delicious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing we didnt like at all - but possibly attention to detail in a couple of places, i.e looking a little tired in places but certainly wouldnt stop us coming again and would not hesitate to recommend.

    Location and breakfast excellent. Staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it all. All staff at Galtres are so welcoming and friendly 🌟

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Little bit of a climb to our room but if you're fit and mobile this isn't a problem. There are bedrooms on lower levels too. We were woken early in the morning but again this is due to the location of the hotel so it's to be expected.

    Fantastic location and outstanding breakfast cooked fresh which is what I prefer.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    i absolutely loved the stay at the Galtres Lodge Hotel, Location is perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room overlooked the busy Pedestrianize Road and a lot of noise ( street entertainer, etc) during the night the road had been still very lively.

    Breakfast was absolutely delicious , Staff very helpful and friendly. The Hotel is only minutes away from the " Shambles " and so Central to other attractions York has to offer. The room was spacious and clean. I have very much enjoyed my time at the Galtres Lodge Hotel. at my next visit, i request a room at the back of the hotel. The restaurant food was beautiful prepared and cooked to a very high level .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    It's all about the location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath In The Bedroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bigger and thicker towels needed

    Location excellent , breakfast lovely

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath In The Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    amazing location. staff really friendly. comfortable room. thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Will stay again and hopefully a longer stay. Breakfast superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location, excellent staff and food, should’ve gone for a larger room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small double was very small with quite claustrophobic shower room

    Location Staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Always enjoy staying at Galtres. Although room was not great this time, we'll still book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was OK but noisy with being on front

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unprofessional staff upon arrival young and lacking experience

    The character of the building and the decor are charming The staff at breakfast were lovely and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and attentive staff. Made us feel very welcome. Really big bathroom with separate bath and shower. Food was delicious. Location was perfect. Felt very safe staying here. Will return and highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    The lodge was right for us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were hard and many steps to manage.

    Beautiful selection of menu items and delicious food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Great location, lovely hotel , would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff , amazing food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    All in all great location, comfortable and we dealt with the small facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tiny shower and toilet with loose seat. Two flights of stairs to room.

    Room was comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing. Extremely good location very close to the Minster.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Hotel in great city centre location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower cubicle is too small. Not able to wash properly in shower. It would nice to have cereal and pastries on the breakfast menu as well

    Location brilliant. In city centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful hotel full of character and great staff. Made our stay very special. Central for the city and Would highly rec
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful little hotel in the middle of the city. It had so much character and the restaurant and bar attached was an added bonus. Great breakfast!! Lovely staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Lovely room with friendly staff . Breakfast was delicious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we booked on booking.com it stated the hotel had parking. However we put the postcode into our satnav and we couldn’t get close to the hotel. After trying a few times we rang the hotel and were told we had to park in the Q car park Shambles, we had to do this online before and this cost £17.50. We then had to walk to the hotel with our cases. This was very misleading.

    Location was great and so was the breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Lovely central location. Facilities where excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath In The Bedroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and great choice of breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in an amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a standard room, so the bed was a small double (husband 6ft4 so a tad small), also, our room faced the afternoon sun and although the temperature outside was quite mild, the room get very hot, and apart from a fan, there is no aircon so in the height of summer, if you don’t like the heat, it would be extremely uncomfortable. Also a minor thing, there was no hairdryer & that’s a basic expectation these days. If you have mobility issues considerations are the stairs (all rooms are only accessible by stairs) and car park.

    Amazing location, probably the best in York! super friendly staff, lovely restaurant & cute/quaint rooms. We actually liked that the parking was away from the hotel. Most of the tiny streets around the hotel are blocked off for pedestrians during the day anyway and so it is much easier to be out of all of that. It took us only 7 or 8 minutes to walk to the hotel from the carpark. We didn’t find it a hassle at all. Also the restaurant is super busy so make sure you book before your stay. We did, as recommended, and were glad!

    Stayed in May 2024

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