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7.8

5,287 reviews

Principal York

Principal York

Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom

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+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sauna

Principal York

Welcome to the Principal York, a charming 4-star hotel located in the heart of York, United Kingdom. With its prime location just 0.4mi from the city center, you'll find yourself in the perfect spot to explore all that York has to offer. This historic city is known for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant atmosphere.

Upon entering the Principal York, you'll be greeted by a 24-hour front desk that is ready to cater to your every need. The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including a delicious breakfast to start your day off right. Worried about staying fit while traveling? Don't fret - the hotel features a state-of-the-art fitness center, complete with a sauna and steam room.

With over 5,000 reviews, the Principal York has garnered a stellar reputation among travelers. Guests rave about the friendly and attentive staff, the beautiful garden and terrace, and the stunning views of the city and nearby landmarks. Starting from just $108 per night, the Principal York offers excellent value for your money.

Experience the charm and warmth of York at the Principal York. Book your stay now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in this captivating city.

At the Principal York, we understand that pets are an important part of the family. That's why we gladly welcome pets on request. Please note that charges may apply, so make sure to inform us in advance if you plan to bring your furry friend along. With the beautiful city of York as your playground, you and your pet can create unforgettable memories together.

As part of our commitment to providing a luxurious stay, the Principal York offers a state-of-the-art indoor pool for our guests. Whether you're looking to relax and unwind or keep up with your fitness routine, our pool is the perfect place to do so. With age restrictions in place, you can enjoy a peaceful and serene swimming experience. Take a dip, cool off, and let the worries of the day melt away in our refreshing pool.

Indulge your taste buds at our on-site restaurant, The Refectory. With its charming ambiance, it's the ideal setting for a memorable dining experience. Offering a diverse menu of British cuisine, you'll be treated to a culinary journey that celebrates the flavors of the region. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly atmosphere, a romantic dinner for two, or just a modern dining experience, The Refectory is sure to delight even the most discerning food lovers.

At the Principal York, we make it easy and convenient for our guests to settle their bills. While we don't accept cash payments, we offer a variety of secure payment options. You can choose to pay with American Express, Visa, Mastercard, or Carte Blanche. Rest assured, your payments will be handled efficiently and securely, allowing you to focus on enjoying your stay in our beautiful hotel. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that your payment options are hassle-free at the Principal York.

Closest airports

RAF Linton-On-Ouse

9mi

Leeds Bradford International Airport

24mi

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield

33.2mi

Humberside Airport

40.3mi

Durham Tees Valley Airport

40.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sauna

Bar

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Landmark view

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Double, Double/2 Single

1 Double Bed

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STANDARD ROOM includes either 2 single beds 80-130 width or a double bed 131-150 width plus hairdryer and safe.

Junior Suite in Principal York

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Junior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior King Room  in Principal York

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Superior, King

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

Shower

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Welcome to our Superior King Room, a spacious and elegant double room designed to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. With a comfortable king-size bed, private bathroom, and an array of amenities such as a tea/coffee maker, TV, and free toiletries, this room is perfect for a relaxing stay.

Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception in Principal York

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Sidings Annex

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

Shower

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Welcome to the Sidings, Annex Room - a cozy and comfortable double room just a 5-minute walk from the reception. This room offers a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries, making it the perfect haven for a couple or small family.

Junior Suite in Principal York

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Junior Suite, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Indulge in the comfort of our Junior Suite, boasting a spacious 377 sqft of elegance. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city, garden, and landmarks while unwinding in your private bathroom. Plus, amenities like a coffee maker and free toiletries ensure a memorable stay.

Room with View  in Principal York

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Double Room, View

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a lovely stay in our Room with View, featuring breathtaking landmarks, lush gardens, and cityscapes. This spacious double room offers a private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries for your convenience and comfort.

Urban Double Room  in Principal York

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Urban

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our Urban Double Room, a cozy and stylish getaway for up to 2 adults and 1 child. With its private bathroom, tea/coffee maker, and free toiletries, this room offers all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay in the city.

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Suite

1 King Size Bed

375 sqft

Fitness center

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Suite is 377 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe.

Standard Double Room  in Principal York

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

Shower

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Standard

Suite with View in Principal York

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Suite, View

1 Queen Size Bed

375 sqft

Landmark view

Garden view

City view

Private Bathroom

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Suite With Views

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Suite, Garden View

375 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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The suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe, a TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Single Room

215 sqft

Fitness center

More details

Standard Single Room is 215 square feet and includes a single bed 80-130 width plus hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , and safe.

Guest reviews

7.8

5,287 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Megan

8.2

December 2022

We had a great stay here visiting the York Christmas market. The hotel is walking distance from the centre, so the location was very convenient. I was a little sceptical about our room when given the number 321 as I had recently seen it in a negative review leading up to our stay, but it was lovely! The little touches of the ‘tuck box’ and lovely toiletries in the room were great, and the bathroom was beautiful. All staff were really friendly and helpful from arrival to departure. I would recommend if staying more than 2 nights to go for a bigger room than a standard as it can be a little small if staying longer than this as a couple with a lot of luggage, but it was absolutely perfect for our needs and we loved it!

The only negative thing that happened throughout our stay was that on the first day our shower would not drain resulting in the whole bathroom flooding. After mentioning this at reception they were really helpful and friendly regarding this, and it was all sorted by the time we returned that evening, so it was not a problem at all.

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Claire

8.2

December 2022

The hotel stands in beautiful grounds. Its in a good location, handy for the train station and a short walk into the town. The hotel is beautiful inside with a stunning staircase.

We requested rooms close together which we where spread over 2 floors, 4 and 5. The lift only goes to floor 3 so you have to use the stairs to reach 4 and 5. One of the rooms was very small and dark and felt inferior to what we had booked. We arrived by 12.45pm and was told no other rooms where available but check-in was 3pm! Breakfast was manic. We reserved a table but it wasn’t available, we ended up eating in the bar area which was scruffy with no menu on offer.

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John

8.2

January 2023

The location was excellent and very close to the city centre. The room and service was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel to friends and family

The gym and pool time had changed during our stay. It opened at 9 and closed at 5 which was inconvenient. We couldn’t use this excellent facility as much as we wanted

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Asrra

8.2

January 2022

Excellent customer service. Can’t fault the staff they were incredible. They catered to my every need and they were just so polite and friendly. Made to feel so welcome, Didn’t want to leave the hotel. But I will definitely be back!! I was worried as the reviews before I went suggested they rooms were small and the hotel was loud. However this was far from the case. Our room was so spacious and the bathroom too. We had our 2 year old with us and he slept through the night as it wasn’t loud and we couldn’t hear any trains. It was just one amazing weekend spent there. And like I said I can’t wait to come back.

There was a Parking charge fee, I’m sure I’m not the only one but who wants to pay for parking when you’ve paid so much for the room!!

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Adam

9.1

April 2022

The hotel is beautiful and the grounds are stunning it is kept absolutely spotless. Its only a 2 second walk from the train station.The location is fantastic it takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the shambles and you get to see all of the stunning architecture. We had to check out a day earlier than planned as our little girl was unwell and had to come home to take care of her but we hope to visit again soon.

The only down side and its being very picky is that the room was really dark and there was no air con but there was a fan supplied. It wouldnt stop us from not retuning it was great.

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Thomas

9.1

July 2023

The Staff, although young had a lovely way about them. The Assistant Manager was a total professional . The Food was lovely and the Garden Room was beautiful and very relaxing. Nothing was too much trouble for the Staff and as it was our Golden Wedding Anniversary the Hotel very kindly left a lovely bottle of Cava and some really great small cakes in our room.

The only thing we would have an issue with was, you had to make your own tea and coffee at breakfast as well as make your own toast. I think the Hotel is missing a trick not serving this to the guests after seating them at their table. We have stayed at 5 and 4 Star Hotels and have never had to do this. When it is done I think everyone’s breakfast runs a lot more better and is more enjoyable. In fact we have stayed at small B&Bs and small Hotels and have always had tea, coffee and toast served at your table. I think the Staff would be better off doing it this way. We were not alone in being surprised at not being served your tea and coffee and toast.

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Alan

9.1

August 2023

Our room had a leak and water was falling from the ceiling which was very disappointing

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David

8.2

September 2023

Room pleasant and comfortable, though there were a couple of minor maintenance problems. Once reported, attention was given. Breakfast very nice, though mass-catering is never a perfect vehicle for a full English.

We could tell that, due to the numbers catered for, several items on the menu were bought in, and not cooked on the premises. Whilst understandable, I favour food cooked from scratch, and expected better from a 4-5 star hotel. Also, the dinner service was painfully slow. One of our party had medication to take in the evening which we needed to administer, so it was frustrating when dinner took from 6.30 till nearly 9 one evening.

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Ockwell

9.1

September 2023

Great location, easy for the train and town center. Nice friendly staff. Lovely clean room well equipped with everything you need. It even had a small fridge. Pool was nice my son and I swam in it daily. The breakfast buffet was also good.

The room had no air conditioning and the window looked out over a busy road and the train station. This meant that if you opened the window it was very noisy. I did however discover a fan in the wardrobe. The location of the room was also a little annoying as you had to use two lifts to get to it and had quite a long walk to the room. We found out it was actually easier to use a rear entrance and walk out side the building to get to reception and the restaurants rather than following the link corridor and use the second lift.

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Carol

9.1

August 2023

The deluxe king size room was fabulous! Bed was very comfortable! Hotel was lovely and the garden area with outside seating and bar within marquee was great!

Breakfast was a grumpy looking waitress, tables too close to table next to you, we were sat on top of each other and food was quite rubbery. Only one toaster which was not sufficient for the amount of people so your food wS cold by the time you had waited for toast! Large T pot with only one T bag so very watery T. Even though we had paid for 2 days breakfast we eat elsewhere on the second morning. We loved the hotel and room but would book without breakfast next time!

Points of Interest Around Principal York

Attractions

York City Walls

0.2mi

Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar

0.2mi

Yorkshire Museum

0.3mi

York's Chocolate Story

0.4mi

York Minster

0.4mi

Treasurer's House

0.5mi

Jorvik Viking Centre

0.5mi

The Shambles

0.5mi

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

0.5mi

York Castle Museum

0.6mi

Castle Howard

13.5mi

Helmsley

19.9mi

Kilburn White Horse

20mi

World of James Herriot

21.6mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

23.6mi

Restaurants

The Refectory

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Principal York

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Sauna

Bar

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Garden view

Landmark view

Elevator

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Principal York

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Principal York

Is it possible to stay with my pet at Principal York?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Principal York hotel. However, please note that there may be charges involved for bringing your pet along.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Principal York?

For those planning to reside at Principal York, the doors open for check-in at 03:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by Principal York?

Yes, the Principal York hotel offers private on-site parking at a cost of £18 per day. Reservations for parking are not required.

What's the nightly rate at Principal York?

Room rates at Principal York initiate from $108. Yet, variations occur based on your room and date preferences. For exact rates, please insert your travel dates.

Which room categories can I book at Principal York?

The Principal York hotel offers a variety of room types. They have Single Rooms with a twin bed, Superior Twin Rooms with two twin beds, Urban Double Rooms with a double bed, Superior King Rooms with a king size bed, Standard Double Rooms with a double bed, Rooms with View with a double bed, Double Rooms with Mobility Access with a double bed, Sidings Annex Rooms with a double bed, Deluxe King Rooms with a king size bed, Junior Suites with a queen size bed, and Suites with View with a queen size bed. Occupancy ranges from 1 adult to 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What activities does Principal York offer?

Guests at the Principal York hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can take a refreshing swim in the indoor swimming pool, relax in the steam room or sauna, or work out at the fitness center. For those who enjoy dining, there is a restaurant on-site called The Refectory, offering a range of British cuisines in a family-friendly, modern or romantic ambiance.

Additionally, guests can make use of the hotel's business center for any work-related needs. The hotel also offers BBQ facilities, fitness classes, and the services of a personal trainer, providing ample opportunities to stay active and engaged during their stay. The indoor pool is available all year round, although there are age restrictions in place, making it a peaceful and relaxing space for adults.

Can guests use a pool at Principal York?

The Principal York hotel has an indoor pool available. It is open all season and is restricted to adults only.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Principal York?

Yes, the Principal York hotel does have a restaurant on site called The Refectory. The restaurant offers a modern and romantic ambiance and specializes in British cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Principal York?

Principal York does not accept cash as a form of payment. However, they do accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and Carte Blanche as payment methods.