Elmbank Hotel And Lodge  

The hotel was not too far outside of city centre, in walking distance, which was why it was selected.

The hotel itself needs a deep clean, we thought it needed more thorough cleaning, much evidence of dust around edges. We were unable to open the window, probably to do with the vegetation on the outside. The modern bathroom was beginning to show signs of not being cleaned correctly which is sad, since such investments are not cheap. We would not stay at this hotel again and certainly would not recommend it to anybody.

It was very convenient for our stay as we were attending a Reunion at the Mount School and Bootham .We were fortunate to be able to use the School Car Park. It is also useful to be within walking distance of the City. The bedroom was a suitable size for our needs and the bathroom was very good.

We found the entrance gloomy and the bedroom was chilly and we could not find the way to adjust the radiator in it.

handy for town free parking rooms ok friendly staff would stay again

Checked in by a young lady, quite friendly. Lovely hotel with lots of character, only we were allocated a room in the lodge at the oppisite side of road which we did not know about until arrival. Room quite adequate, an a comftable bed. Short 10 minute walk into York, would stay again if price remained same.

Bit of a musty smell if staying in lodge on entering, rooms little dusty in places. Good bathroom though with excellent shower.Would definately find out where room allocated is next time!

The Arts & Crafts style of the interior and the fact that so many features have been maintained.

Maybe we picked a bad time, or perhaps the restaurant is seldom used. Only four people dining and the menu was very uninspiring. We did enjoy the excellent "Manuel" type service though.

Decor of lobby and main hall were good with modern take of old traditional themes.

Whilst room was basic but adequate, the shower was poor. Wt=ater pressure was too low which meant that there was only a slow water flow to was in. Additionally the walls of the rooms were so thin everything could be heard next door distinctly...even conversations.

The room was adequate, comfortable and clean. Breakfast was very good.

Initial impression is good.

Standard of decor and cleanliness

Elmbank Hotel and Lodge is very close to York City Centre, which makes it convenient for walking in. Staff were very friendly and the rooms were nice and clean.

Elmbank Hotel and Lodge is has a certain vintage style, which is lovely in the communal areas but the bedrooms and bathrooms could benefit from a update of the decor, furniture and fixtures in the bathrooms. This would give it a nicer feel.

The Elmbank was ideal for what we wanted to do - a city trip and night out in York. We stayed in the lodge which was lovely, comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. We will definately stay at the Elmbank again.

Excellent location less than 10 mins from the station, and close to the city centre. Also clean and tidy, and the entrance and the staircase have great atmosphere.

This particular room we stayed has a bad show with low pressure. No internet available to staying customers unless you bring your own device (wifi seems available). The staff friendly but could not help me when I wanted to look for time for buses. I had to borrow Yellow Pages and look up phone no of Tourist Info, and ring.

The hotel building is an old traditional house, you may pay money to visit one of those.

The rooms are outdated. The bathroom wasn't clean: hairs in the sink, dust on the handles, no bath, a thin stream of water coming out of the shower. Two taps! (Sorry, foreigners like us don't get it) In the best tradition of english B&B the heating came up for a few hours in the evening. the rest of the time it was freezing cold - no way of having a rest in the afternoon after a 5 hours driving from London (unless you put all your clothes on). The hotel is 10 min to the center. Yes, it si about 10 min walk to the city wall but all the attaractions are on the other side so you have to walk 30 more min to get to the Castle or the Minster.

Central location, in a beautiful part of town. Easy walking distance to shops and places of interest in town. Unexpected historical and cultural aspects: art nouveau decor, especially the beautifully-miantained semi- precious jewels incorporated in the murals in the bar. Beautiful original wooden staircase and gallery. Pleasant welcome, and good breakfast.

The beds are rather rickety, and the doors clank. There is minimal sound- proofing, so it was noisy when the revellers returned after midnight. However, the positives far outweigh the negatives.