The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9997 reviews)
City Centre, Station Rise , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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
-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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 9997 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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Mel solo_traveller gb
8
Good but not great for the price
Pros:

Location was excellent
The room was very comfortable and spacious
Legacy Restaurant was exceptional - staff and food
Bar area was very welcoming

Cons:

They took full payment ( over £1000) plus £50 per day supplement without asking on day 2 of the stay
£50 supplement (£150) wasn’t returned for 5 working days!!
The wines served in the Legacy Restaurant were under £10 a bottle (we know the wine market) and yet they were charging that for a 100ml glass - shocking inflation
It’s a 5 star hotel and there was a huge dark crack in my bathroom basin
Despite leaving a privacy tag on my my door housekeeping still came into the room

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Audrey couple gb
10
Another excellent stay in our fav hotel in York!
Pros:

The Grand is always our first choice when we stay in York. Always 10 out of 10 in the above categories! We now have our own favourite room and the staff even oblige to organise that for us when we visit. Now that's what I call service! The staff in the Grand go out of their way with a smile to help us in any way possible.

Cons:

Hotel lighting in the rooms always drives me mad! Especially for reading in bed.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
A brilliant couple of nights in a great City.
Pros:

From the moment of arrival until departure everything was wonderful. Being greeted on arrival and with the room ready early it was a great start. A beautiful room and en-suite were complimented by a lovely lounge area for relaxing.
The refurbished spa was very nice too, with the staff very friendly and helpful to make the experience a calm and relaxing time.
Breakfast was superb, with a fantastic selection of food and drinks served in a wonderful lounge style room by courteous, attentive staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
10
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Cecilia couple uy
9
Pros:

Todo
Excelente ubicación
Buena habitación
Buen desayuno

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
A
Arthur couple gb
9
Pros:

Just excellent nothing more to add

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Shannen couple gb
1
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April couple gb
10
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PING extended_group cn
10
位置优越、服务到位、员工周到、床品舒适
Pros:

卫生间的地暖、整体的色彩、员工的素质

Cons:

都挺不错的

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Michelle extended_group gb
10
Absolutely brilliant
Pros:

I came to the Grand to totally relax & switch off & that’s exactly what I was able to do. The hotel is perfect for that the food & service throughout the hotel is outstanding.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Howard couple ca
8
Very comfortable and would go back
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast there . Room
Was spacious and clean. Overlooked trash bins but that’s ok. Loved the separate water closet and the history of the building. Found the taps confusing- difficult to get cold water

Cons:

The taps in the bathrooms.

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
9
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
10
Top class. In fact, hands down the best hotel I've stayed in this year, and by a long way.
Pros:

The welcome from the staff was first class. Serious level of customer service which set the tone and didn't waiver throughout.
The room was amazing particularly the bathroom. Everything just ran smoothly and it was just a joy to be there.

Left a lovely welcome in the room for my partner for her birthday. Really great touch.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Alexandria couple gb
10
The staff are very helpful, pleasant and can’t do enough for you
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, plenty of options to choose from.

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
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Margaret couple gb
10
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David couple gb
9
expensive but worth it
Pros:

breakfast was exceptionally good

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
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Allsop solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Spa very expensive

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Katarzynka solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent property
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff. Gorgeous room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 via Nuitee