Board basis:

Room Only.

Room and hotel facilities:

During their stay at the 4* Principal York, guests have complimentary use of the hotel`s in-door heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. There is also a fully equipped gym. All of the 155 rooms and suites are decorated in subtle tones and blend the elegant Victorian architecture with modern hotel amenities. All rooms include flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, tea & coffee making facilities and hairdryers. The modern ensuite bathrooms have rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries. Most rooms are located in the main building as well as in the Sidings Wing, some rooms and suites have views over the gardens and towards York Minster. The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace serves a menu of classic British Dishes every evening. For more casual dining an all-day menu is available in the Chapter House Bar. Open all day to residents from 11am until late the bar offers an extensive beer and cocktail list.

Hotel and location:

Just moments from York railway station, the 4* Principal York is in an ideal location to explore the city on foot. York Minster, the gothic cathedral of which there are views from the hotel, is half a mile, 11 minutes walk away. The National Railway Museum, which is free to enter, is less than 10 minutes on foot. No trip to York is complete without a visit to The Shambles, a preserved Elizabethan street with many unusual shops and tea rooms is just 0.6 miles, approximately 15 minutes walk. To further enjoy the city`s history, The Walmgate area is part of the 2 miles of ancient Gateways and City Walls that surround the city which visitors can explore.

Getting there:

BY TRAIN: From York Station turn left towards Station Road and then turn right towards Station Road. Turn left again onto Station road and the hotel will be on your left.
BY ROAD: At Junction 44 of the A1 (M) use the left 2 lanes to merge onto A64 towards York. After 9.7 miles take the exit towards York(SW)/A1036 and continue for 0.7 miles then make a slight left towards Tadcaster Rd Dringhouses/A1036. After 0.1 miles turn left to stay on Tadcaster Rd Dringhouses/A1036. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Tadcaster Rd Dringhouse/A1036 and continue to follow this route for 1.8 miles. Turn left onto Queen St/A1036 and after 0.2 miles the hotel will be on your left.

Check-in:

Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 11am

Car Parking:

90 onsite parking spaces allocated on a first come first served basis, charged at £15 per day.

Other hotel categories to consider:

York City Centre hotels, Central York hotels, 4 star York hotels