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 10.0 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 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.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
10.0
Free WiFi
10
High score for York
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carolyn
    United States of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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.

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
  • Breakfast
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

    Sustainability initiatives

    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Grays Court Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    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 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 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
    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.

    FAQs about Grays Court Hotel

    • Grays Court Hotel is 1,800 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • 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 has 2 restaurants:

      • The Bow Room Restaurant
      • Restaurant #2

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

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • Room options at Grays Court Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin