About this property

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

    • Private parking at the hotel


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1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stratford
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Kind attentive staff, a beautiful room that I only booked on the day, incredibly historic building and gardens, practically in the grounds of York Minster, private parking making it easy to explore York on foot, good Yorkshire...
  • Tim
    United States United States
    Location was perfect! This hotel was amazing, such history. Beautiful, rooms and public areas that are warm and inviting. Food was excellent, and the Staff were all warm, engaging, and accommodating.
  • William
    United States United States
    Beautiful property with outstanding staff. Location couldn’t have been better
  • Lori
    United States United States
    Kendall & Helen and team provided a wonderful time for us in York! Highly recommend!
  • Carolyn
    United States United States
    Beautiful historic place. Great outdoor space. Intimate and romantic.
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and extremely helpful Staff. Very clean. Beautifully furnished. Highly Recommend
  • Susan
    United States United States
    The room was newly renovated. Staff was kind, helpful and a delight. Best night sleep during our 2 week vacation. Wish we could have stayed more than 1 night. The cookies and water they gave us on the way out was icing on the cake.
  • Vik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location Lovely property. Garden was special
  • Auos
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are very friendly and helpful Excellent location
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is close to Minster and other York attractions, but hotel is quiet and calm.The gardens are a delight, staff cannot do enough for you, and food is excellent

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • The Bow Room Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2

    No additional info available

Amenities of Grays Court Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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

    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

    House rules

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    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

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

    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.

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

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