Grays Court, York, YO1 7JH, United Kingdom
#20 of 104 hotels in York
Guests' ChoiceBased on 127 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
10.0
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 May 2024
Alexandra
ZimbabweHistoric, beautifully decorated and maintained. Delightful garden
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Timothy
United KingdomNot everything in the room worked eg the extractor fan in the bathroom didn’t come on - when I opened the window it wouldn’t stay open so I had to wedge it open!
Location, parking, gardens, architecture, service
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
David
United StatesGreat location and friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomNothing
We kept saying that this hotel was a hidden gem, it's tucked away behind a very busy road, but when you enter the court yard you are transported into a calm oasis of utter beauty. The building is very very old and the history is very well explained on the website. The garden has exclusive access to the wall which surrounds the inner city of York, a beautiful area to just sit and relax after a busy day visiting all the wonderful sites of the city. I must mention the staff who were without exception the best we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Nothing was too much trouble even down to a little packed lunch to bid us farewell.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Louise
United KingdomSumptuous elegant
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Jane
United KingdomA few more little in room comforts might have been expected for the price, even budget hotels have biscuits in the rooms and there wasn’t anywhere really suitable to plug in the kettle, but these are small things.
Lovely historic building, and great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Roger
United KingdomI could not say anything negative about our stay in April as it was very very pleasant but I note there is no air conditioning in the rooms so it might be a little hot in the mid summer - As we are regular visitors to York we will have to try it and see for my birthday in July.
Reception staff were excellent and gave us their full attention at all times. The room was lovely and very clean but strangely lacking a place to hang wet coats as it had been raining. The bathroom and also very clean and the rain shower exceptional and there was a selection of free toiletries. We did not have dinner as is was Easter Sunday and the restaurant was closed so the receptionist gave us their top three eateries to try - all within a 2 minute walk. Plenty to pick from on the very good breakfast menu and the food was freshly prepared. Location was superb, next to the Minster and there was parking in the Grays Court yard (chargeable) which was a huge bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Danielle
United KingdomThe TV light flashed in the middle of the night waking me up and could not be resolved until the morning with locating the mains. Switching on and off but disruptive. The view could have been better from the room.
Breakfast was lovely, homemade jam and marmalade exceptional. Staff very friendly and nothing a hassle, very appreciative to them.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Colin
United KingdomLocation perfect, breakfast beautiful, buildings and gardens beautiful, staff all very friendly and polite
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Victoria
BelgiumFor the price, our room was a little disappointing and the bed was not very comfortable. In the evening the only option for dinner was the £125 per head tasting menu. Would have been nice to have an alternative menu for guests who don’t want to eat in the restaurant.
Well located near York minster. Old country house feel, full of character. Very pleasant staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 February 2024
T
United KingdomExcellent service, we went there for the night before the wedding - everyone was so kind and lovely to us, they even upgraded our room. Can’t wait to visit here every year for our anniversary!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Mark
United KingdomCouldn’t fault anything
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 February 2024
Kelly
United KingdomThe tables in the breakfast room brought down the high quality of the rest of the building. They're a bit mediocre and not stylish. Our vegan breakfasts were nice, but they lacked imagination, were small portions, and the avocado mash was too lemony.
Beautiful clarins products in bathroom, very friendly and professional staff, and stunning building. Decor beautiful with lovely photographs and goreous rugs! Comfy bed and very nice coffee in the room..
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Very central location, food excellent, staff always friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Amanda
United KingdomA hidden treasure for visiting York. A lovely hotel with a warm welcome. The room we had was individual and spacious, a little quirky (the bathroom was upstairs!) Comfortable bed and a modern bathroom. The breakfast was delicious, simply cooked and well presented. Lovely coffee. Will definitely be returning ,for longer so that we can try out the restaurant which was unfortunately not open on a Monday evening.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Beverley
United KingdomNothing I didn’t like but would have liked a bath. Not sure if it’s just the room I stayed in or whether they don’t have them.
Lovely old fashioned hotel, with comfy beds and excellent polite staff
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Angie
United KingdomLovely staff and a warm welcome to the hotel. The rooms were very comfortable with a good size bathroom. The breakfast was lovely - very well presented with attention to detail. A lovely touch as we left was a little gift for our onward journey of water and flapjacks
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Clare
United KingdomBeautifully presented. So much history and the location makes it so special. Service was excellent.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Amy
United KingdomNothing - it is just perfect !
History and attention to detail
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Alexander
KazakhstanVery nice hotel, everything was good but only one thing I would wish— additional free shower hose.
Location and absolutely fantastic building, cozy and beautiful garden, tasty breakfast and very lovely, friendly and polite staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Susan
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely. A little more choice would have been better (a significant proportion of the menu was egg based- I do not eat egg)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Samantha
United KingdomEverything, this hotel is a hidden gem. The staff were exceptional, nothing was too much trouble.The hotel was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the room spacious. It had a calm and relaxing ambiance, and was very quiet. The location was close to restaurants, bars, York Minster and the walls.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Gerard
United KingdomAll good
Superb in every way
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Kay
IrelandWe loved everything
We loved everything about the property. It was the best stay we’ve had, the location, the staff were amazing and so attentive and kind. The food was exceptional and we will definitely be back. I can honestly say it was one of the best places we’ve stayed and would highly recommend to our friends.
Stayed in September 2023
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