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Reviews of Novotel York Centre 4 stars

Fishergate, York, YO10 4FD, United Kingdom

#89 of 102 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 6239 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Problems easily resolved. Nice place to stay central to the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stains on the carpet,

    Comfy and easy to control temperature

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Relaxed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit tired in the communal areas, didn’t like the very small separate toilet to the bathroom, might work well for some people but not the easiest set up.

    Proximity to the centre although not noisy. Didn’t eat at the hotel but so much choice 10 minutes away.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Modern hotel and close to town center
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is chargeable

    Modern comfortable rooms, walking distance to the town center

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Great choice for weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay, comfortable room, had a lovely stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was advised just after booking and paying that the pool was unavailable due to essential work. I tried ringing for a refund several times and was unable to get through to anyone. The phone connects and you are on hold and then it cuts off, very annoying and poor service.

    I paid for a night for my son and his partner for his birthday and they enjoyed their stay

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice, affordable, family friendly stay in York.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can think of.

    Two little kid beds were cute. The location was very good, close to the city centre. The restaurant was also good. Very family friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    8.0
    Worth staying
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet separate yo the bathroom , toilet very very snd nowhere ro wash hands.

    Location fantastic , right by the river , nice rooms .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have preferred to have sky channels in bedroom instead of lounge as not everyone wants to watch same channels. Pillows very hard and uncomfortable on bed recommend softer ones as didn't sleep well.

    The staff were polite and accommodating with smiles . The bar and lounge space was lovely and cozy.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a shame the pool was not available as I was only told this after the booking confirmation. Apart from that very happy.

    Clean comfortable and a good location friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    7.0
    Ideal location, friendly staff, will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No plug in bath, lovely lady sorted it for us. Room wasn’t serviced the following day, but as we were only staying 2 nights it wasn’t a problem.

    Location was ideal, especially as we were visiting the York barbican

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely stay again if ever in the area dn would recommend to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and well organised. Helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Visited York for a Sporting Event. Hotel was great for the location. Would visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was good, big TV. The bed was comfortable, the location is great being within 5 minutes walking distance to the town centre. After checkout, you can leave your car on the secure carpark all day.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were no swimming pool facilities due to renovations. We were made aware of this in advance so it wasn't a problem but it would have been nice to be offered some vouchers towards a future visit as compensation for this.

    Very nice hotel in good location with very helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Found getting out of the bath/shower a bit difficult as I have bad knees, it’s a bit of a step out, needed something to hold on to

    Great location, friendly staff, really comfortable bed, good breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sink in the toilet for washing hands

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was slightly cold overnight even with the air temp turned up, would have been nice to have a blanket/throw on top of the thin duvet to feel more cosy

    Lovey relaxing room, super clean and really lovely shower!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    carpets in room 318 could do with a clean9

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    The hotel was in an ideal location for us otherwise I wouldn’t have paid nearly £200 for a night’s bed and breakfast. I
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very expensive and the bath was really small.

    Good location staff good and clean comfy room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    A nice weekend in York
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Avoid breakfast and walk across the bridge to Robinson's; great food, lovely staff and atmosphere with great choices. Bed was uncomfortable for me;

    Better price than most whilst being walking distance to everything. Parking reasonable, safe, accessible (bonus being you check out at 11 but you can leave you car in the car park until midnight). Felt safe and secure, largely quiet up on 4th floor overlooking the river/city car park. Nothing to complain about really - it's a place to sleep and shower.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay, enjoyed the food and easy walk to all attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Executive Queen Room with Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only gripe would be the price of the onsite parking very expensive and advertised price was not correct when paying at reception, and the onsite swimming pool has been closed for over a year.

    Breakfast was excellent, with a lot of choice on the buffet, staff couldn’t do enough. Very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location,service great. Breakfast amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Stylish hotel with great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room carpet looked like it was ready for an update, with some obvious staining. Hotel is completely cashless...so be prepared for that.

    Big, spacious room with clever storage, nice lighting and good shower. Really nice lobby area to relax and have a drink. Great location, only a short walk into the centre of York.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    . Staff lovely. Gave refund on parking when she heard we were staying because my father passed away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed. Was so hard for me. Despite laying on 2 extra duvets

    Location and room very nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Queen Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room needs better instructions on how to use the coffee maker. Also instructions on how to order room service need to be clear. Also better communication between staff, we were initially told that we would be able to check out at 12pm noon as we had become members, but then later when we actually checked in we were told it was 11am. Luckily the other staff member was on hand to explain that we were members so it was now 12pm.

    Nice big room, beautiful shower, great view from the window. Nice reception area.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    Good modern hotel in pleasant central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We did not have breakfast as we thought it was rather expensive at £18 per person, so we went out. We also thought the car parking expensive at £16 per day. Unfortunately the advertised swimming pool was closed for refurbishment, but the hotel did inform us of this in advance.

    We liked the central location with views over the River Foss and a pleasant riverside walk into town. Car parking on site although a bit expensive. Our room was very clean and comfortable and the reception and bar area welcoming and cheery.

    Stayed in January 2024

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