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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Great location
Cons:
Limited food options
Breakfast could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.39
Overall cleanliness noted positively with no specific complaints.
Service
9.86
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.9
Multiple reviews praised the central location and proximity to York Minster.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms were generally described as lovely and comfortable, with minor complaints.
Amenities
9.38
Amenities were appreciated but some comments indicated room for improvement.
Value for Money
9.34
Value perceived as high based on quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast mentioned positively but noted some items could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall sentiment from reviews was extremely positive with desires to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:48

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Grays Court Hotel offers a unique blend of history and luxury, with its stunning views of York's medieval walls and elegant interiors featuring antique furniture and fine linens.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Bow Room Restaurant, where a 6-course tasting menu awaits you. With 2 AA rosettes and a place in the Michelin guide 2021, this dining experience is sure to delight your taste buds.

Relaxation and Culture
From the picturesque gardens to the Jacobean Long Gallery, guests can unwind in style surrounded by art and history. With a prime location near York Minster and top attractions within walking distance, Grays Court Hotel is the perfect choice for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Grays Court Hotel now and immerse yourself in luxury and history in the heart of York.

Important information:

Please note that on-site parking is limited, but there is a public car park within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.

Extra beds can only be accommodated in the Honeymoon Suite, Superior Double Room and Suite, and are suitable for children up to 13 years only.

Please note that there is no elevator at this property and may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions.

The restaurant also offers a Braille menu for blind guests.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 273 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Hilary family_with_children us
10
Overall excellent hotel.
Pros:

The ambiance was incredible. The common areas and garden were spectacular. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable. The location of the hotel could not be better. The garden abuts the surrounding wall of the old city and is located directly behind the minster.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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SafaWorldTraveller couple us
10
A fabulous stay in a luxurious room at a hotel with a 900 year history.
Pros:

A historic hotel that hosts amazing, spacious, and luxurious rooms. As a bonus, we managed to park our car on the site, though at an extra charge. But the history of this hotel and its decorations are phenomenal.

Cons:

The pictures on the wall make you feel that you are in a museum or a gallery show intended to shock its audience. Pictures of naked children and Islamic warriors dominate. This did not match the setting of the hotel, which is a historic British town, or our intention, which was to see York and learn about the city.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sian couple gb
10
Always wanted to stay here after seeing the hotel from the York Wall. My expectations were exceeded
Pros:

Beautiful garden

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Classy and upper class. Perfect.
Pros:

Very elegant and stylish, not the cheapest but what a beautiful place, well worth the money, if you want an upper class hotel in York, this is your hotel, the staff are amazing and the gardens are beautiful, The breakfast is top quality.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
9
Pros:

The hotel is gorgeous and perfectly located -- the gardens are perfect and the food was delicious. The staff is extremely attentive and went above and beyond to ensure we had an excellent stay (even going so far as to mail us something we forgot).

Cons:

The *only* reason I'm not giving this a 10 is that there's no AC, and also no screens on the windows. This meant a bee ended up inside the room when we got home and I had to deal with it before we went to sleep, which was annoying.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Costas couple gb
10
Perfect . Claim , restful and luxurious
Pros:

A fantastic hotel right next to York Minster. Exceptional quality throughout — immaculate rooms and a genuinely five-star feel from start to finish. The beautiful garden backing onto the Roman wall is a real highlight. The Minster is 5 minutes on foot, and the rest of the historic centre .

Helen, Kendall and their team could not have done more for us — warm, friendly and attentive at every turn. Highly recommended.they even went out of their way to set up a projector to watch the England v Norway match !!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Costas couple gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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DHIRAVAT extended_group th
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Stella solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Sonja couple gb
10
Perfect stay and the food in restaurant was fantastic
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Staf couple be
8
Pros:

Toplocatie dicht bij York Minster en city walls in historisch gebouw met toch moderne badkamer.

Cons:

Niets. Enige bemerking : de matras aan de harde kant is (persoonlijke smaak).

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Martin couple je
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
cant wait to come back.
Pros:

everything, staff were amazing

Cons:

it was very hot - a simple fan in the room would have made such a difference.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
Lovely visit.
Pros:

Beautiful location close to York Minster. Characterful hotel immaculately maintained. Friendly staff who couldn't have been more helpful. Delicious breakfast.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Marianna couple gb
10
Perfect stay
Pros:

We return to this hotel every year. The team are fantastic, very knowledgeable and always professional. The breakfast is exceptional! We’ve stayed in the Cumberland, the Edwards and the Willoughby rooms so far and each time the stay was perfect. It’s ideal if you’re after an experience that is both luxurious and one that captures the historic beauty of York.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Dai couple gb
10
完美,约克最棒的停留地。
Pros:

1.位置绝佳,就在古城墙和大教堂边,去哪儿都方便。
2.工作人员特别有礼貌,总是热情洋溢,非常友善。
3.围墙花园6月玫瑰飘香,美极了。
4.餐厅的水准极其高,推荐必须品尝。

Cons:

如果能提供下午茶会更值得期待,这样就能在花园中呆久一点。

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Hesth couple gb
10
The staff were truly amazing
Pros:

The decoration the vibe the comfort excellent

Cons:

Very old but very clean tidy modern bathroom

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee