The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9505 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 9505 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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tuscany3423 Business Cleveland, Ohio
10
Amazing hotel - not enough time to enjoy!
Pros:

Amazingly beautiful hotel! The building itself is just stunning, and rooms were very well maintained and very comfortable. The location in the city is super easy to walk to many sightseeing spots. Breakfast was adequate but not the greatest for the cost and compared to others, but overall ok.

I was only in town for a quick night so my only main complaint would be that I didn’t have enough time to enjoy this great hotel!

2026-05-09 via Tripadvisor
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Tracey couple gb
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller es
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Gordon extended_group gb
10
Most memorable stay at Grand and visit to York
Pros:

Central
Friendly staff

Cons:

Bar service slow

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Artem family_with_children gb
9
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location
Pros:

1) The hotel itself is stunning - elegant, well maintained, and feels genuinely luxurious
2) Breakfast was excellent - great variety and plenty of options for everyone
3) Location is hard to beat - right next to the train station and very convenient for exploring the city on foot
4) Special mention to the porter - incredibly friendly and helpful, made a great impression

Cons:

1) This time we were given rooms on a lower floor where the windows were locked, so no option to get fresh air. On a previous stay we were on a higher floor and the experience (especially the views) was much better
2) The spa access was disappointing - it's not included in the price and requires additional fees (not insignificant), which was a surprise. Even more frustrating was the restriction for children under 16: access is limited to a short 2-hour window per day, needs to be booked in advance, and was already fully booked for the time of our stay when we arrived. Would be good to know these details in advance.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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maryjaynew2026 NONE
10
Perfect overnight stay
Pros:

This was an overnight stay to see the sights of York and celebrate our 31st wedding Anniversary. Location was perfect we arrived by train so not far to walk and only a short walk to main attractions. The service from all staff was second to none. The room was spotless and the food for Evening meal and breakfast was exceptional Definitely recommend

2026-05-07 via Tripadvisor
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696kathrync NONE
10
Anniversary weekend
Pros:

The location of the hotel is perfect, five minute walk from the station and 10 minutes into the city centre.
On arrival greeted by all staff and assistance given with suitcases into the foyer. Check-in was quick and again assistance given with suitcases to the room. Room was spacious (double) with plenty of storage and facilities to make hot drinks - tea and coffee. Spacious fridge which was topped up with bottled water.
The hotel was clean and had a lovely smell in the foyer.
Breakfast had several choices form both cold and hot buffets with an A la carte menu. We ate in the bar one evening and although the choice was limited, the food and drinks were good.

2026-05-07 via Tripadvisor
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landgirl2015 Couples Cornwall, England
8
Great location, warm friendly team, nice bar and good restaurants but hotel rooms are a bit tired. 4 star rather than 5
Pros:

Lovely staff very friendly ( almost too much at times) helpful and very chatty. Nice reception bar and restaurants. Hotel is devoid of artwork which really impacts as you go up the stairs. Rooms are spacious but tired. Need new furniture and redecorating. Gym is tiny. One treadmill etc. like a large home gym. Spa is nice but residents pay to use the pool and it’s super crowded. Hotel overall is more 4 star than 5 star. A great location. Valet parking well worth booking. Would stay again.

2026-05-07 via Tripadvisor
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
10
Its the best hotel Ive been to!
Pros:

Its just amzaing. The staff all brill! The spa well brill! Im going again in Sep.

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Lorraine solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

They maintain very high standards, the room was immaculate, the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was exceptional, each of the 4 days we had something different (Full English, French Toast, Honey Waffle and Eggs Royale) each one was perfect. The 1906 bar has a good selection of drinks and is a very cosy place to be.

I was celebrating my birthday and they gifted some very nice chocolates with a lovely card and badge. I would like to thank everyone for making it such lovely experience.

Cons:

Can't really think anything, any complaints would really be nitpicking.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
9
Perfect hotel for our short break, very central location I will be using them again
Pros:

Great hotel to stay at, excellent location, friendly staff, comfortable with good facilities. I would definitely recommend it.

Cons:

Nothing to be honest.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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CHUN YA solo_traveller tw
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Ros couple gb
10
We had excellent service from all the staff
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Gjkoopmans solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

live music in the bar in the evening.

Cons:

The bed ... not comfortable.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Stacy couple us
10
Definitely will return again if going to York
Pros:

It’s very charming and it a great location. All the employees I dealt with were exceptional and when above and beyond.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel, great staff and ideal location
Pros:

Good central location, fantastic breakfast and the room was superb!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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591stuartw NONE North Yorkshire, England
10
a well deserved reputation for excellence
Pros:

spent an enjoyable stay with my partner. the room, the food, the drink and relaxed ambiance made for a welcome break away from it all. we will be back. (due to a disability this review has been written using voice assisted technology)

2026-05-05 via Tripadvisor
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Lindeman couple ca
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee