Grays Court Hotel
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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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Terrace
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Stratford
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“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“Beautiful property with outstanding staff. Location couldn’t have been better”
- Lori United States“Kendall & Helen and team provided a wonderful time for us in York! Highly recommend!”
- Carolyn United States“Beautiful historic place. Great outdoor space. Intimate and romantic.”
- Carol United Kingdom“Very friendly and extremely helpful Staff. Very clean. Beautifully furnished. Highly Recommend”
- Susan 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.”
- Goodie United Kingdom“Breakfast was very good and the staff friendly. The room was nice but I thought it was quite expensive - I have stayed in a lot of the best hotels in York and it did not quite match the reviews it was given. But it was nice nonetheless.”
- Auos United Kingdom“The staff are very friendly and helpful Excellent location”
- Sharon 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
- The Bow Room Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Local
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- Restaurant #2
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
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.
