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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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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for York
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Varey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is the best B & B we've stayed in. Beautiful room with a fabulous breakfast and great hospitality. Thank you
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great, very friendly staff, fantastic breakfast, and exceptionally well decorated room.
  • Huw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was great , bus or cheap taxi ride into York , the breakfast was lovely , staff and owners were brilliant , and the room was warm and comfortable.

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Tower House offers boutique guest accommodation in a grand Victorian town house in York, just a 12 minute walk to York Minster and The Shambles. We offer 8 luxurious individually-themed en suite rooms with the highest quality bedding to help ensure a restful night's sleep. ***CLICK ON THE ROOM NAME TO SEE IMAGES*** Full English and Continental Breakfasts are served in our trendy new dining area. We serve a full English breakfast cooked to order every morning between 7:30 am and 10 am. An earlier breakfast is available by prior arrangement.?? We use only the best locally sourced fresh produce. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking is available. Try our new Web App! A personalised hotel app on your phone. Check in online before you arrive. Just collect your key from reception. Pre-order your freshly cooked breakfast. Our rooms have radiator or underfloor heating and whisper quiet air conditioning all controlled from a single room thermostat. Use your smart phone to check and adjust your room temperature whether you are in your room or out and about in York. You'll always be assured the temperature is just right for when you return to your room.
1 mile from York Station
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Tower Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Tower Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 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 over 8 are welcome.

    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

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Tower Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    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.

    FAQs about Tower Guest House

    • Check-in at Tower Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Tower Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

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

    • Tower Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Tower Guest House include:

        • Double

      • Tower Guest House is 1 miles from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.