The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9686 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 9686 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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hootf NONE
10
Perfect stay at The Grand York
Pros:

Everything was excellent from the location to the food to the atmosphere to the room, you will not be disappointed, one of the best stays I’ve ever had at any hotel.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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Laura couple gb
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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W9974HAelizac Family
10
Birthday Getaway at The Grand
Pros:

Birthday getaway at The Grand

Rooms were spacious and comfortable, though the carpet had some bumps and could use an update. Dinner at The Rise was a highlight,the beef Wellington was excellent. Staff were warm and friendly, and check-in was quick with our room ready on arrival. Special thanks to Matilda Dias for handling all the arrangements and restaurant bookings, plus letting us know about the races and helping with tickets. We had no idea they were on! Definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-06-19 via Tripadvisor
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Nancy solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Elegant and grand. Staff were exceptional

Cons:

12.5% service charge on everything

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Charedm70 Couples Greer, South Carolina
10
A Superb Hotel
Pros:

The Grand York is one of the best hotels we have patronized in two lengthy lives full of travel. Its excellence starts with its staff. We found them to be friendly, competent, and helpful under all circumstances.
The room was large, well appointed, and cleaned well during our four night stay. We particularly appreciated the heated bathroom floors.
Breakfast was available via a well stocked and maintained buffet or individual orders from the menu. We used both methods and found them to be excellent in both cases. The dining room was commodious and pleasant.

The location of the Grand York proved to be excellent. It is extremely close to the train station, bus lines, and an area where many small private tour buses meet their customers. While the hotel is on the opposite side of the river from he areas where most tourists would spend their time, the distance is short and easily walked. There was a good deal of construction noise is the day, but it never continued past late afternoon.

If we ever return to York, we will certainly choose the Grand York again.

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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anumkikwe Family Scotland
10
A memorable place to stay in the heart of York
Pros:

I took my 87 year old dad up to York on the train for a 3 night break. The Grand was walking distance from the station and from there a 10 minute walk along the Roman Walls and across the river to the Minster area - perfect!

We had an excellent breakfast every morning, and ended up having 2 delicious dinners at The Rise. We ended every evening with a dram in the bar.

Our rooms were spacious. We were in 147 and 148. Extremely quiet.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

To top things off, I just wanted to share this: I accidentally left an old opened envelope in my room containing a few letters I needed to follow up on. It would have looked like a pile of rubbish, and could easily have been discarded by a cleaner. When I called 24 hours later on the off chance that the envelope had been retained I received a prompt and helpful reply. The cleaning staff had handed in the envelope and for a very small postage fee it could be sent to me. I was so grateful for the diligence of the person who cleaned up my empty room. And Scarlet in Guest Services could not have been more helpful. It’s a quality place!!

In summary, this was a treat of a stay for us. It’s not cheap but we had an amazing visit to this beautiful city and hotel and made fantastic memories.

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Olga solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The location was spot on for exploring the old town as well as its proximity to the station

The Rise restaurant served good quality food especially their Beef Wellington, a MUST to try

Cons:

We paid for an executive room and although it was spacious, room 504 was rather dark, that's the only downside

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Deblaujess NONE Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Stunning hotel
Pros:

Perfect location
Amazing hotel, with great staff.
The service in all aspects of the hotel was outstanding.
Lovely restaurant with fantastic food.
Our room was immaculate and of a very high standard.

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Journey600154 NONE Newbury, Berkshire, England
10
5 Star from start to finish
Pros:

5 star service from start to finish
10/10
A great break
Great location
Great food
The new Spa is also very good and great for a relax

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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suenedd NONE Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England
10
Fabulous hotel
Pros:

Fabulous hotel great location staff very friendly and helpful amazing breakfast so much choice everything delicious

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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V1872ENneila NONE
10
Recent stay
Pros:

Superb Hotel.
From arrival to departure the service was excellent.
Attention to detail here is fantastic
i couldn't recommend enough, the location is great just a short walk into the centre

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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Gail couple gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children gb
8
The hotel provided the perfect base to enjoy the city
Pros:

The hotel staff are always very accommodating and helpful. I was with my elderly Mum and the service and attention from everyone was fantastic.

Cons:

The only complaint I have is the cost for using the spa, which is a new charge since my last visit.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Hok couple au
10
Luxurious hotel in perfect location. Highly recommend
Pros:

Fabulous location. Stunning hotel. Luxurious hotel and rooms. Outstanding place to stay. Close walk to York Minster, and all the sights and right in the city centre. Perfect stay

Cons:

Nothing really. Although a pool would have been nice.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Hazel couple gb
9
Excellent city centre location with parking. Lovely hotel with polite and friendly staff.
Pros:

Great location and facilities

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Mrs Marge solo_traveller gb
10
Love this hotel!
Pros:

The staff are really friendly and approachable at this hotel; as a solo traveller this is so important. The hotel itself is beautiful. I love the lounge to just relax in and read, have a lovely coffee or drink. Comfortable seating, wonderful decor and calming ambience.
My room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Had a great couple of nights sleep and loved the Molten Brown toiletries! I can't wait to come again and try the restaurant in the evening and the spa which looked so luxurious!

Cons:

The only thing I didn't like was that I had to leave!

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Julie extended_group gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee