Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-appointed rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Good amenities including pool and sauna
Varied and quality breakfast
Cons:
Noise issues
Bedding comfort could be improved
High pricing during peak seasons

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Guest reviews mention clean and well-appointed rooms, but some concern over noise levels.
Service
8.6
Staff described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.4
Convenient location close to city center, noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are generally good but noted some dissatisfaction with bedding comfort and temperature control.
Amenities
8.3
Good amenities like pool and sauna appreciated by guests.
Value for Money
7.9
Some guests felt prices were high for the offerings, especially in summer.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast praised for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a pleasant experience and expressed willingness to revisit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:26

Property Description

Modern and Spacious Rooms: Experience comfort and style in our modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms, LCD TV, and convenient amenities like a mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities.

Gourmet Dining: Indulge in a variety of international dishes and light snacks at our Gourmet Bar, or treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon tea.

Convenient Location: Situated near historic landmarks and just a short stroll from the city centre, Novotel York Centre offers easy access to top attractions like York Minster, York Racecourse, and the University of York.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of York? Book your stay at Novotel York Centre now.

Important information:

Please note that the pool is available from 07:00 to 22:00 and is subject to availability. Please contact the property in advance to check the availability of the pool.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 17 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 7020 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.4
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James family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Kyle solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were incredible and very accommodating for us

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Philipushka solo_traveller gb
9
Superbly-located mid-range hotel with good facilities
Pros:

Novotel York Centre is a superbly-located mid-range hotel with good facilities and friendly, attentive staff. The room was a very good size and it was great to find a proper bath, not just a shower. It's just a 10-minute walk to York City centre.

Cons:

The bed, although a good size, was a little hard. The TV guide worked only patchily, meaning the digital signal is weak.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Sam family_with_children gb
8
Definitely would recommend and come back
Pros:

Clean, good facilities, good decor.
Staff very pleasant and always helpful
Breakfast was very good. Plenty of tables and not too busy

Cons:

Prices for drinks
Swimming was half hour booking slots

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Julia couple gb
8
Did the job
Pros:

Welcoming reception. Clean room. Big bed.

Cons:

Tiny window in one corner high up so made the room feel like a cell

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
J
jessica couple gb
9
Great!
Pros:

Great location, easy walking to the town
Free use of the pool/ sauna
Parking at the property
Great food
Very friendly staff

Cons:

Some areas of the room were unclean

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
D
Desislava couple gb
8
it was fun we would definitely visit again
Pros:

It was pretty and good location

Cons:

the pool access was only 30 minutes

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
Friendly staff - always willing to help.
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, nice swimming pool.

Cons:

The safe in the room wasn’t bolted down in the cupboard.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Damon solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Pool sauna, fab breakfast ,car parking

Cons:

Late check-in used to 3pm so when got a 7 year old getting irrated and sat in reception for 50 mins waiting for our room to be ready not even a offering of a light complement drink by reception did not make us feel look after so set us up a bit of a negative tone for us

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
D
Damian family_with_children gb
8
Good apart from the noise.
Pros:

Location and pool.

Cons:

Noisy room.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
S
Sam couple gb
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Mitchel couple gb
6
Nice Small touches and some positives - but I wouldn't rush back.
Pros:

Breakfast -great selection - very tasty. Jack the barman was fantastic - we even bumped into him on his day off and ended up spending some time together which was nice :) - Staff were friendly and welcoming overall. We met a lovely elderly couple who don't stay there but have a seat reserved every day from 3pm at the hotel - nice touch from the hotel.

Cons:

Facilities looked a lot nicer/bigger in images rather than in real life - we had to walk through reception to access the pool area which was always too crowded - yes we could have changed in that area but way too pokey and crowded. Lack of food choices on the menu, very select and not a lot of option, Not allowed to bring our own snacks to eat at the bar - which in theory is not bad but we were purchasing drinks, but wanted to snack on items which we had leftover from the day. Car Park - way too expensive!
Chill area/lobby intwines with the reception booking in/out and the two become clogged up right near the entrance/exit which then becomes not very chill.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
D
david solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

room

Cons:

pool

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
D
Deborah couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel, perfect for our needs, great staff

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
E
edgardo morgan solo_traveller es
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
E
Euan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
5
Pleasant bank holiday stay in York, avoid the first floor if you prefer the quiet
Pros:

Location was very convenient and accessible to York centre
Room was clean and well presented

Cons:

There was too much noise from the room above us from evening to early hours, this impacted our sleep. Hotel staff tried to be helpful, unfortunately the noise continued throughout the night. This didn’t take away the hotel facilities as these were really good. Struggled to order room service due to QR code not working, when resolved food took an hour to arrive.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee