The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9126 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 dayGuests 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 9126 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
J
Jonathan couple gb
10
Fabulous Hotel
Pros:

Absolutely amazing stay from check-in to checkout
Fabulous hotel and fantastic staff

Cons:

What is not to like it was fabulous

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple gb
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
10
Best place to stay
Pros:

It’s was just amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
J
Joanna family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
10
We shall be going back 100 percent
Pros:

Everything about our stay was excellent, staff friendly and helpful, hotel lovely , spar fantastic, restaurants and food amazing,

Cons:

The spar was a little crowded, but it was raining outside , so to be expected,

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
C
Charles family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room and good breakfast. Really nice staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
C
Caroline couple gb
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
10
The respectfulness of the staff was impeccable
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

We could have stayed longer

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
N
Neil couple gb
10
The best hotel I’ve ever stayed at
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple gb
7
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
S
Steven family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Wonderful stay, staff were so friendly and efficient, they made our stay special

Cons:

Waiter in resturant wasn't great, lacked knowledge and was slow with serving wine

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
S
Sofia family_with_children ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

Todo excelente, la atencion del personal super amables todos. Instalaciones muy buenas y comodas.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
W
Wild couple gb
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
C
Cesar Jr couple br
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
D
donna family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Staff excellent, good sized quiet room.

Cons:

Use of pool should be included.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Lee family_with_children gb
8
Beautiful hotel
Pros:

Staff, service and location

Cons:

A bit over priced

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
A
Andrews family_with_children ie
9
Excellent hotel - will happily return and recommend
Pros:

Staff, venue, breakfast all excellent - concierge a particular stand-out

Cons:

Very minor point that I raised when leaving - bathroom door was in need of repair. This didn't interfere with our stay.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Emplacement,COnfort de la literie, propreté

Cons:

Aucune décoration dans la chambre, aucune fantaisie

2026-03-23 via Nuitee