Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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:

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.

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 6668 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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Sarah couple gb
10
Lovely break could have stayed longer
Pros:

That it had a pool and in a good location and the staff were lovely

Cons:

That it charged for parking ,very very pricey in our opinion.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
D
DAVID couple gb
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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ANNE-MARIE couple gb
7
Location and staff great but aome areas need urgent attention.
Pros:

Staff were all lovely

Cons:

Carpet in the bedroom was really badly marked and needed a good clean. Sink in bathroom smelt awful & needed unblocking. The soft furnishing on the chairs in the dining room were desperate for a deep clean with drink & food stains on them.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Emylou85 family_with_children gb
9
A great stay, close to city centre
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the room spacious

Cons:

Would have liked longer than 30 mins for pool but understand the reasoning

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Liam couple gb
10
Fab location, brilliant bar and food. Staff were so accommodating. They need big praise. Always smiling. Lovely decor in
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Breakfast amazing. The pool and steam. Bedroom was superb plenty of room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
R
Ransom family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

A very plesent stay clean and comfortable and warm excellent

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
B
Barnard family_with_children gb
9
Efficient, clean, and enjoyable.
Pros:

The staff were helpful and friendly. The location was very good. It was along the river, just a short walk into town, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. The swimming pool was a great plus.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Robert family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Lokalizacja super 7minut do centrum.

Cons:

Pokoje i łazienka do gruntownego odnowienia.Dywany brudne i poplamione a silikony w łazienkach nie jedno już przeszły.Widać na ścianach poprawki wyraźnie nie skończone.
Basen tylko 30minut i trzeba zabookowac wcześniej.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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MJLP family_with_children cl
6
Pros:

Ubicación, estacionamiento

Cons:

Limpieza, no había frigobar aunque decía que si, descuidado. No es una buena relación precio calidad. Atención del personal poco empática

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
K
Katie family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
J
JP family_with_children gb
10
Fab place to stay in York
Pros:

I loved the pleasant greeting from staff when I arrived and also in the morning when I went or breakfast.
My room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The room had everything that I needed, toiletries, tea and coffee tray with milk and cartons of water in the fridge which I especially liked.hairdryer and iron and board which I used as I was in a hurry when I packed. There was also a safe in the room.
I liked that you needed to use your room key for the lift, helps to stop people off the street wandering in, which I have had at other hotels in the past which is very scary.
There was a pool, which I forgot they had, as I would have used it, iwill remember for next time.
The breakfast was delicious, I particularly liked that the plates were stored in a hotplate storage and they were hot,really hot, I hate cold plates for food.
The breakfast had an array of the usual hot and cold breakfast delights. They had a good supply of everything, fruit and pastries, even seeds for your yoghurt etc, coffee and tea wa made in a machine which was delicious.
I didn't feel rushed unless it was because it was a Wednesday and not too busy, maybe weekends might be different. Plates were removed from tables and cleaned at once after they had been vacated, which in some hotels they are left and look unsightly and dirty.
The hotel was ideal in proximity to the barbican theatre taking less than 10mins to get there.
Overall I was very pleased with my stay, I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again as I visit York quite a bit. Great value for money.

Cons:

I really can't fault the hotel, there was everything I needed for a very enjoyable stay.
I didn't have any other oid other from breakfast, so I can't comment on the restaurant standards.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple gb
10
Great stay at Novotel York. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Conveniently located to explore York with great parking. The rooms were well maintained and cleaned regularly. Food was great. Every staff member we encountered were helpful, polite and made us feel welcome.

Cons:

Nothing of note.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Frances family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Nice and clean, very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Half hour slots for the pool were a bit too short, an hour would have been better.

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
M
michael couple gb
9
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Harrington family_with_children gb
10
Spontaneous Weekend
Pros:

The room was clean, comfortable and spacious.
Smooth check in
Breakfast was 10/10
The swimming pool was added bonus
The hotel was a short walk from York centre which itself is a stunning place

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
M
Mary couple gb
9
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable. Warm inviting.
Good breakfast. Friendly staff

Cons:

Seemed to be a pounding noise heard in the bedroom. This sounded every 30 seconds. Like a generator sound from outside.
Heard this all the time

2026-03-03 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
A
Antony solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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LIAM couple gb
3
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
T
Toni family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee