Tower Guest House
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About this property
Award-winner of Visit York Tourism Awards 2019 and 2017 B&B of the Year, Tower Guest House offers boutique-style accommodations in a grand Victorian town house in York, about 1 mile from York Minster and The Shambles. With free WiFi and free onsite parking, the property is just 11 minutes' drive from York Racecourse. The guest house has 8 luxurious rooms with attached bathroom with high-quality bedding to help ensure a restful night's sleep. Each also benefits from a flat-screen TV. Some rooms boast a four-poster bed or a super king-size bed. Guests can request to have champagne, chocolates, or flowers placed in the room prior to arrival. There is air-conditioning throughout the property. Full English or continental breakfast are served in the bright breakfast room each morning. A range of restaurants can be reached in around 20 minutes on foot. York's historic center is just 20 minutes' walk away. The city's many attractions include York Minster and The Shambles.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alexander
United States
“Breakfast was excellent and made gluten free and dairy free accommodations!” - Jill
United States
“Room was lovely, accommodating and spotless. Especially liked the labeling of all the switches. We found everything to be most comfortable. Breakfast was perfect! Exactly what we ordered, piping hot and delicious.” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“Everything. The room and property was nicely decorated and it felt like someone’s home more than a BnB” - Sean
United Kingdom
“Very polite and accommodating couple. The room was very nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. Nice little touches of complimentary soft drinks and water plus fresh milk in the fridge (in the room). Breakfast was very good. 10 minute walk into the...” - Michael
United States
“Homemade breakfast everymorning. Friendly hosts. Quiet area. Yes, there was car noise but died down at night.” - Patricia
United States
“The property is beautifully furnished with lots of high tech aids, and located close to the walled city. The owner was warm and extremely helpful.” - Frederick
United States
“Great air-conditioned room; excellent bathroom; very clean and nicely appointed; superb breakfast; very friendly staff; convenient location (within an easy walk to downtown York).” - Clootie
United Kingdom
“Easy to find, exceptional accommodation. So comfortable and immaculate throughout. We stayed in room 7, the oriental room on the 2nd floor and it was lovely. We faced the road, so it can be noisy during the day, but with the windows closed the...” - Taylor
United Kingdom
“All our needs had been thought about and put in into place for us in the room. The bed was comfortable . And the app on our phone was very useful. Breakfast was excellent. T” - Donna
United States
“The quaintness of the room, the availability of warm drinks 24/7. The fresh coffee and hot chocolate and the proximity to everything. The owners are super!”

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Child policies
Children over 8 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Please note that children under the age of 8 cannot be accommodated at this property. There is no capacity for extra beds/baby cots in any of the rooms and the maximum occupancy in each bedroom is 2 people, including any children above 8 years of age.
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.