The Newington Hotel  

Breakfast included it was good.

Constantly no reception staff - both morning and evening. No bell or instruction how to reach reception staff (keys need to be handed to reception when leaving hotel) £135 per night for a four poster bed. the room is spacious but the interior is just old. water kettle is so old that not able to reboil water after one time use. Whirlpool in the bathroom but very small...not very luxury. and also the toiletries are not luxury as stated in the hotel website.

They came to our rescue when another hotel had got our rooms mixed up, we were four ladies of a certain age and they had given us double beds!! The Newington was very handy for walking into York. The breakfast waiter was very friendly and our food was served promptly.We had secure car parking.

Security was non existant, we put out own room keys, as did another guest, in the slots because no one was on the desk or came when the bell was pressed several times. We had to do the same when we came back after eating out at night. We ( or anyone) could have taken any keys!!! The key system really needs updating. The beds had springs poking through, I put a folded blanket to soften it. The bath tub was slippery and there was no non slip mat. the decor was dated and the bedspreads were tatty.Breakfast was plentiful but overcooked.

snails in the shower, very noisy

Nothing (except that it was over)!

Everything - dirty, cold, dated, creepy place, rude and unresponsive service. Should have just paid more to get a real hotel room. Seriously worth 45 quid a night, max....that is the quality level...old run-down and not safe for single female travelers. They will put you in a ground floor room in the "coach house" which is out behind the hotel with poor lighting across a dark parking lot, big windows which onto dark little yards covered by trees, so there is no security. Keys are hanging out in the open with nobody watching them at the front desk...really inappropriate levels of security all around, and to add to the element of discomfort, cold damp stinky rooms, with old beds and linens and dirty walls...my dorm room at St. Johns over on Lord Mayor's Walk 10 years ago was a luxury suite compared to this dump.

The room we had was at the top which meant we did not have people passing the door. It was out of the way from the rest of the hotel and we relly liked that and when we come again we would look for thhe same room

I was not impressed with the hair dryer it kept cutting out which gave me the impression it was possibly faulty. Breakfast was nice but the coffee was far too strong and I only drink coffee which meant I was having to add loads of hot water to it. The first morning the coffee was actually cold and it had to be returned. Otherwise lovely

Ease of getting to the Hotel from the Railway station, public transport excellent from the Hotel. Warm and clean, friendly staff and reasonable meal times.

Swimming pool could have been a little warmer, but still very enjoyable

The convenience of the location. Short walk into the City and also on a regular bus route including the sightseeing tour bus. Short taxi ride as well. The staff were efficient and polite and the reception were very helpful.

Drinks were a bit on the expensive side.

Very good location with ample parking. Comfortable room and very good breakfast with friendly staff.

Two female receptionists very cold and unwelcoming.

The Hotel was in an ideal location. Facilities very good and the staff very pleasant and helpful

A friendly comfort atmosphere. Enjoyed a swim in the pool

Convenient, friendly and helpful

Very friendly staff, close to city centre only15 minute walk. Good food and very relaxing break.

Good location, just a short walk into York or bus route outside the hotel, secure car park, friendly staff, fantastic shower (dispite the age), ideal for a short break. The pool looked great - but didn't have time to use - maybe next time!

The hotel could do with a little modernising (decor a little dated) - Breakfast was a bit un-organised - there was plenty of staff serving, but they didn't seem to know what the other was doing - a little training would go along way.