Stay in the heart of York

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 located 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 Theater Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute stroll.

This is our guests' favorite part of York, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Grays Court Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 30, 2011

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 10.0

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Property questions and answers
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  • Is your parking near to the hotel as we have a blue badge.
    Thank you for your enquiry. Our car park is located in our courtyard, directly in front of our hotel entrance, so it is very close by. Parking is for ..
    Answered on 21 October 2019
  • What time is check out?
    Thank you for your enquiry. Checkout is at 11am.
    Answered on 8 February 2020
  • can we purchase gift vouchers for a present for two for a later date?
    Thank you for your enquiry. Unfortunately we do not offer gift vouchers at this time and apologise for any inconvenience. When a booking is made, we a..
    Answered on 3 December 2020
  • Do you have a lovely twin room please
    We have one twin room in our hotel called the Aske room. Its en-suite has a walk-shower and has a view which is west-facing, towards the city walls.
    Answered on 11 October 2020
  • Do you have ground floor rooms for disabled guests?
    Our most accessible room is located on the first floor, only accessed by stairs. Due to our Gade I listed status we are not permitted to have a lift a..
    Answered on 11 October 2020
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    The Bow Room Restaurant

    Food: British, Local

    Open for: Dinner

Amenities of Grays Court Hotel
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs £20 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Laptop safe
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    Sustainability initiatives
    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

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    Check-in

    3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Grays Court Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    Please note that on-site parking is limited, but there is a public car park within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.

    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 elevator 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Grays Court Hotel

    • Grays Court Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Check-in at Grays Court Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Grays Court Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • The Bow Room Restaurant

    • Guests staying at Grays Court Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian

    • Room options at Grays Court Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The prices at Grays Court Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Grays Court Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of York.