Grays Court Hotel
Grays Court, York, YO1 7JH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 10.0/10! (score from 117 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Lovely old fashioned hotel, with comfy beds and excellent polite staff

With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The grand house is situated beside York Minster, and was once home to King James I. The stylish bedrooms feature fine linens and antique furniture. Rooms also have flat-screen satellite TV, and all offer scenic views of the gardens or York Minster. The Bow Room Restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and a place in the Michelin guide 2021. During the day the property serve drinks from the bar. . A full cooked to order breakfast is served each morning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or in the Bow Room with its impressive art collection. The Jacobean Long Gallery with oak paneling, sofas and original paintings is a delightful place to unwind. This country house is steeped in history, and set within the York walls. Grays Court Hotel Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the picturesque Shambles shopping streets. The Theatre Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute stroll.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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- Beverley
United Kingdom
“Lovely old fashioned hotel, with comfy beds and excellent polite staff” - Angie
United Kingdom
“Lovely staff and a warm welcome to the hotel. The rooms were very comfortable with a good size bathroom. The breakfast was lovely - very well presented with attention to detail. A lovely touch as we left was a little gift for our onward journey of...” - Clare
United Kingdom
“Beautifully presented. So much history and the location makes it so special. Service was excellent.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- The Bow Room Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Restaurant #2
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Facilities of Grays Court HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Terrace
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- City view
- Landmark view
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Dining area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Portuguese
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Grays Court Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Extra beds can only be accommodated in the Honeymoon Suite, Superior Double Room and Suite, and are suitable for children up to 13 years only.
Please note that there is no lift at this property and may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions.
The restaurant also offers a Braille menu for blind guests.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
FAQs about Grays Court Hotel
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Room options at Grays Court Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
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Grays Court Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Check-in at Grays Court Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Grays Court Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Restaurant #2
- The Bow Room Restaurant
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Grays Court Hotel is 600 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Grays Court Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.