Principal York
Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 5277 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The facilities were great, the breakfast was awesome, the staff were very obliging, the decor was wonderful, the location was just right for our first trip to York. Altogether a wonderful couple of days..
United Kingdom
The 4-star Principal York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, is set in quiet gardens, with views into the new Garden Room overlooking York Minster. Free WiFi is available through the hotel, and the leisure club includes a sauna, steam room and heated indoor pool. It has stylish and modern rooms featuring a flat-screen Smart TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a work space area. Guests will find an iron, ironing board and hairdryer in the wardrobe and each bathroom has a rain shower. The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace, and Chapter House bar offer fresh, seasonal food with a local flavor, while traditional afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning. With a gym and indoor pool the hotel is next door to York Train Station, with fast and frequent connections to London, Scotland and across the north of England. The property offers parking for guests driving to the property. The historic city center and York Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel and York Racecourse is 5 minutes' drive away.
This is our guests' favorite part of York, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Principal York has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005- Indoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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Anthony
United Kingdom“The facilities were great, the breakfast was awesome, the staff were very obliging, the decor was wonderful, the location was just right for our first trip to York. Altogether a wonderful couple of days..”
Louise
New Zealand“The staff were amazing to my parents. They fixed issues straight away”
Lee
United States of America“Great location next to train station and easy walking distance to everything; great breakfast included.”
CarolynUnited Kingdom“Brilliant location 😁 Just a few seconds from the train station. Right by the train museum, right by bus stops and a really short walk I to the heart of the City. Brilliant staff, very helpful and friendly. Room was a bit too warm despite two fans...”
RebeccaUnited Kingdom“Great location, next to the train station and a short into town.”
MarkUnited States of America“The location is a few minute walk to the train station and about a ten minute walk from train museum and downtown. The public spaces are very grand with high ceilings and a huge central foyer evoking the grandeur of the turn of the twentieth...”
JenniferUnited States of America“The staff was wonderful and the room was very quiet.”
GailUnited States of America“Extremely helpful and friendly staff. We especially appreciated Matthew who helped us with check in on April 30 at 6:30. Thanks for a great stay.”- Michael
United Arab Emirates“The hotel is in an excellent location for visitors to York, walking distance to various heritage sites. The building itself is very historic, charming and clean, I was upgraded to a junior suite (thank you) which gave a little more space for the 3...” 
Heather
Australia“Beautiful building, comfy beds, lovely products, courteous staff. the location was excellent with easy walking to old York & all the tourist sites”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is the spa included
Unlike some hotels in the city - all our leisure facilities are complimentary for all hotel residents.Answered on 2 December 2019Is use of the spa included
Unlike some hotels in the city - all our leisure facilities are complimentary for all hotel residents.Answered on 2 December 2019How do you pay for the pool
Unlike some hotels in the city - our leisure facilities are complimentary for all guests to use.Answered on 2 December 2019So you have onsite parking please and if so is it free?
Hello yes we have car parking - currently, we charge £15 for 24 hours.Answered on 13 December 2019Are there dressing gowns in the suites?
Yes - we have lovely fluffy robes in the suitesAnswered on 21 October 2019Do you allow dogs
We welcome well behaved dogs in the hotel as long as we are aware in advance of their stay, and there is a small charge of £30.00 per dog per room.Answered on 24 December 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Refectory
- CuisineBritish
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Principal YorkGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Desk
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
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 of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Principal York accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
When booking for 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Guest will be required to sign an additional form.
Please note that the credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Swimming pool #1: Closed from Fri, May 26, 2023 until Tue, May 30, 2023
FAQs about Principal York
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Check-in at Principal York is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Principal York may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Principal York include:
- Double
- Suite
- Single
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Principal York offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Swimming pool
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Locker rooms
- Steam room
- Fitness classes
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Principal York has 1 restaurant:
- The Refectory
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Principal York is 2,300 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Principal York can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
