On the banks of the River Foss, Novotel York Center is located near the historical city walls and a short river stroll to the center. The rooms at the Novotel York Center are spacious and modern, with an private bathroom and separate toilet. They also feature an LCD TV, a mini fridge and tea/coffee making facilities. The Gourmet Bar serves a range of international dishes as well as light snacks and afternoon tea. There is a spacious outdoor terrace area. The Novotel York Center is less than 1 mile from York Minster and is a short walk from the shops, business centers and the University of York. York Railway Station is just 1 mile away. York Racecourse is 10 minutes away by car and walkable in 20 minutes. The Barbican and Shakespeare’s Rose Theater are just a short walk away from the hotel. The pool is available from 7am-9.10pm subject to availability. Slots are 30 minutes and must be pre-booked with the reception desk direct or via email or phone call.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Novotel
Hotel chain/brand
Novotel

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Faye
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent also had a lovely Sunday roast. Great facilities.
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were amazing, even the cleaners - everyone was so lovely. The beds were really comfy and despite the amount of people in the hotel the rooms were quiet. It’s a short walk to the city centre/all the attractions. Breakfast was nice -...
  • Oktay
    Turkey Turkey
    Hotels atmosphere was peaceful, location is very good
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing value, rooms pristine and staff excellent. Positioning was fantastic to touring York
  • Abdullah
    Qatar Qatar
    Hotel to spend the night, good value, and not too far from the city center
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was lovely and clean. The rooms were spacious. Lovely short walk to to York center. Breakfast was great.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was in a great location and was lovely inside.
  • Kim
    Canada Canada
    Great pool and restaurant / lobby, recently upgraded and very nice for a Novotel!
  • Emad
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Friendly staff, good location, easy check-in and check-out.
  • Christian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, stylish hotel with really friendly, welcoming staff and in a brilliant location to walk into the city. The parking was also really convenient and very good value.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you allow pets

    Yes, we love animals and make sure that we are a pet-friendly hotel!
    Answered on 30 November 2019
  • What does the breakfast consist of because my husband is a big fan of sausages and bacon (a full English fry up)

    Our breakfast is a buffet style with both cooked and continental food. We have all the elements of a full English breakfast including sausages, bacon,..
    Answered on 2 January 2020
  • Is there fridges in any of the rooms.

    Yes. There is a mini fridge in every room.
    Answered on 21 October 2022
  • Is there disabled parking

    There is accessible parking on site
    Answered on 24 October 2019
  • Is parking on site? And how much

    Parking is £14.50 per night.
    Answered on 21 October 2022
  • In a family room, is there a double bed then a single bed plus a sofa that converts into a bed? One photo shows this layout but the description says 1..

    The family room has a queensize bed and a sofa that can be converted to two single sofa-beds. If only one sofa-bed is required, the sofa can still be..
    Answered on 22 October 2019
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Gourmet Bar
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour

Amenities of Novotel York Centre
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £17 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish

House rules
Novotel York Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as 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

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Some things to note when making your booking with us here at the Novotel York center. If you are paying for your booking in advance you may be required to present the card used on arrival at the property. The hotel is fully cashless so please be prepared for that. If you are booking a room with children please make a note of this in the comment section when making your booking anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by and parent or legal guardian and you may bay asked for ID as proof of age. Any third person representative named by the parents prior to arrival must provide proof of ID and written authorization signed by the parent.

FAQs about Novotel York Centre

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Novotel York Centre include:

    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Novotel York Centre is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Novotel York Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Happy hour
    • Swimming pool

  • Novotel York Centre has 1 restaurant:

    • Gourmet Bar

  • Guests staying at Novotel York Centre can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

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

  • Novotel York Centre is 2,450 feet from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.