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Principal York

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The 4-star Principal York, previously known as The Royal York Hotel, is nestled in serene gardens, providing views into the newly designed Garden Room that overlooks York Minster. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi throughout its premises, as well as a leisure club that features a sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor pool.

Its contemporary and stylish rooms come equipped with a flat-screen Smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a designated workspace. Guests will also find an iron, ironing board, and hairdryer stored in the wardrobe, with each bathroom featuring a rain shower.

Dining options include the Refectory Kitchen and Terrace, along with the Chapter House bar, which serve fresh, seasonal cuisine inspired by local ingredients. Traditional afternoon tea is offered in the Garden Room, and a full English buffet breakfast is available each morning.

Equipped with a gym and an indoor pool, the hotel is conveniently located next to York Train Station, providing quick and regular connections to London, Scotland, and various destinations across northern England. Parking facilities are available for guests arriving by car. The historic city centre and the York Shambles are just a 5-minute walk away, while York Racecourse is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples especially appreciate the location — it received a rating of 9.4 for trips designed for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed

Facilities of Principal York
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Private parking

  • Free WiFi

  • Family rooms

  • Restaurant

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Free toiletries

  • Hairdryer

  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities

    Additional charge

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels

  • Satellite channels

  • Telephone

  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits

    Additional charge

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Snack bar

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £19 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

  • Concierge service

  • Luggage storage

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Trouser press

    Additional charge

  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Business centre

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Key card access

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Heating

  • Packed lunches

  • Carpeted

  • Lift

  • Fan

  • Family rooms

  • Ironing facilities

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Iron

  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink

  • Higher level toilet

  • Toilet with grab rails

  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool

Free!

  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

  • Personal trainer

  • Fitness classes

  • Fitness

  • Steam room

  • Fitness centre

  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 15:00

Check-out
Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 2 years
Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

Important Details
Essential information for guests at this property

The breakfast rate applies only to breakfasts that have been pre-booked. Guests will incur additional charges for breakfasts that are not arranged in advance.

When booking for 9 or more rooms, different policies and additional fees will be implemented. Guests will be required to sign an extra document.

Please be aware that the credit/debit card used during booking must be shown at check-in.

In line with government directives to reduce the transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is currently not accepting guests from specific countries when such directives are in effect.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), enhanced safety and cleanliness procedures are being implemented at this property.

Food and beverage offerings at this property may be restricted or unavailable due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this property is taking measures to ensure the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be limited or unavailable as a result.

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