The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9663 reviews)
City Centre, Station Rise , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great location
Cons:
High bar prices
Cleanliness issue noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Mentioned dust and an empty toilet roll under the bed in one review.
Service
9.95
Staff were consistently praised as helpful and friendly across multiple reviews.
Location
9.49
Great location noted in several reviews, making access to local attractions easy.
Room Quality
9.44
Rooms described as comfortable, clean, and well maintained.
Amenities
9.27
Some amenities highlighted, but mentioned issues with bar offerings.
Value for Money
8.63
Value described as reasonable but some guests found bar prices excessive.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Breakfast was frequently described as excellent and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall experiences mentioned as memorable, enjoyable, and highly praised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The 5-star Grand Hotel, housed in a historic railway headquarters, offers stylish rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi and Molton Brown toiletries. Enjoy a comfortable stay with evening turn down service and plush bathrobes.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in modern British cuisine at The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar. With locally sourced ingredients and an open kitchen concept, guests can savor freshly prepared dishes in a social dining setting. Whether it's afternoon tea, lunch, or a luxurious dinner, culinary delights await.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the luxury vaulted spa featuring a 13-meter swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Pamper yourself with a variety of health and beauty treatments in the tranquil treatment rooms. Stay fit at the modern fitness center, offering complimentary access to guests. Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury and relaxation at The Grand Hotel.

Important information:

- Guests can enjoy treatments via Elemis and Seabody
- We have a Tirol Hot Sauna, Herbal Steam Room, Herbal Lounge, Mineral Steam Room and Himalayan Salt Sauna
- Hydroptherapy pool, Sun and Light Therapy room, treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, double hammam and rasul
- Guests can add on spa access at £45 per adult per night. This is from 3pm to 11am the following day.
-Access to the spa is subject to availabilityGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 9663 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 9.95
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janet family_with_children gb
8
Staff very otentive
Pros:

Central , would have liked an evening meal

Cons:

Would have liked an evening meal

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
L
Linda couple gb
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
F
Fernanda couple br
10
Hotel Excelente
Pros:

Hotel muito bom, excelente localização e conforto.
Café da manhã muito bom!

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
C
Clarence solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Room amenities excellent
Lovely lounge areas that were quiet and relaxing to sit
Excellent location for the city
Can store luggage with no problems
Breakfast was good

Cons:

The room we stayed in unfortunately you could hear a pub/club until near 2am
Better communication from the reception staff, had to ask a few Q's of basics i.e breakfast times, when asked staff were friendly but would expect for a 5 star hotel not to have to ask. Not clear on directions to our room, got a bit lost

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
G
glynis couple gb
10
Pros:

Great position very attentive staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
E
Emma couple gb
10
Very attentive staff, beautiful building, super clean and very comfortable
Pros:

Incredible building in fantastic location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
J
Jill extended_group gb
9
Perfect for mini-break in York.
Pros:

The location of the hotel - proximity to station - is perfect. And the staff? Excellent - all polite, friendly and ready to make guests feel welcome and valued.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne couple de
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
L
Lucie couple gb
8
Ideal location for celebrating my husband's 80th birthady and visiting nearby restaurants.
Pros:

Room, spacious and comfortable. Breakfast, well-cooked and plenty of choice. Location ideal and central to attractions.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
E
Elaine family_with_children gb
10
We will be back
Pros:

Old world luxury
Doorman brilliant, funny and helpful
Breakfast was a rare treat
Class

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
L
Louise family_with_children gb
10
Our stay at the grand was everything I wanted and more, will be staying here again definitely
Pros:

The hotel was exceptional, location perfect i can't comment on breakfast has we didn't have that.

Cons:

Nothing everything was spot on

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
G
Gill solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Choice was fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
S
Sarinya couple th
8
Pros:

โลเคชั่น

Cons:

ไม่มีพนักงานช่วยยกกระเป๋า

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
A
Amanda solo_traveller gb
10
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would return
Pros:

Lovely greeting from the doormen and the staff at reception

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
M
Margaret family_with_children gb
7
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
Y
Yang couple cn
10
完美
Pros:

房间舒适,有空调,位置优越,早餐很好吃。

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff especially the doormen so friendly and welcoming
Very quiet, rooms big and very clean

Cons:

Not keen on the artificial flowers - don’t mind artificial flowers but the ones used looked cheap and would have been better with none

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo_traveller gb
10
I would recommend it
Pros:

The location is fantastic. The staff were an extreme high point for me. I asked for a room with a bath and they were very accommodating. The bed was a little uncomfortable but I’ll chalk that up to unfamiliarity. Overall excellent trip would visit again on a special occasion.

Cons:

The bed mainly. Overall it was good.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
R
Reem couple ae
10
Pros:

I love everything

Cons:

One thing can be improved the smell of their rooms

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
J
janet couple gb
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee