Judge's Lodging

Hotels
8.7 (1999 reviews)
City Centre, 9 Lendal , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional location
Fantastic breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small rooms may be problematic for some
Noise from the street

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Rooms were spotlessly clean.
Service
9.06
Staff were friendly and attentive, providing excellent service.
Location
9.1
Exceptional location, convenient for the centre of York.
Room Quality
8.05
Generally comfortable, but some outside rooms were small.
Amenities
8.58
Jacuzzi in the bathroom, bar/restaurant on-site.
Value for Money
8.54
Overall good value given the excellent facilities and service.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Breakfast was wonderful with a wide range of options.
Overall Experience
8.56
Loved the overall experience, found it very relaxing and enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:45

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Judges Lodging offers elegant rooms with modern amenities, including LCD Freeview TV and complimentary toiletries for a comfortable stay.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in a full English breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients and savor delectable dishes at the on-site modern British bar and grill.

Prime Location
Nestled in a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse overlooking York Minster, our hotel provides a tranquil escape just moments away from the city's vibrant attractions.

Book your stay at Judges Lodging for a luxurious and convenient experience in York.

Important information:

Please be aware that some rooms may experience noise disruption. Although the property will do their utmost to help with any specific room requests they can’t unfortunately guarantee this.

Due to the Grade 1 listing of the building, there is no elevator but we can help with luggage.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.
Guests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1999 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Brendan Greally solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
6
Could have been better
Pros:

Friendly welcome. Clean room and good food choices at breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast staff unhelpful tried to split a wedding party of 8 between 2 tables wouldn't listen when explaining no attempt made to put tables together even when there was enough room. One party was refused breakfast on the first day after a problem with the booking even though an hour later it was open to the public to purchase breakfast. Was offered milk for rooms in a morning which wasn't adequate for more than one drink each which for a stay of over £200 A NIGHT was poor.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
B
Brendan Greally solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Quirky Building
Food very good
Location Brilliant
Jacqueline on reception Brilliant lovely very helpful friendly manner.above and beyond 😀

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller au
5
Judges Lodging
Pros:

The property was well located and offered a short walk to most of the attractions and eating establishments.
The room was large and airy. Open windows were a bonus. The stay in the hotel was overshadowed by the thought of taking my suitcase down stairs. This worried me.

Cons:

The bathroom was a tripping hazard. The bathe was elevated with a step to get in snd out of it. The area became wet and do was a safety hazard.
There were no central light switches bear the bed which made things difficult when retiring for the evening.
The staff were rude. The chap who carried by suitcase to my room did it under sufferance and made his feelings known. On two occasions the women at the front desk were rude, once when I was returning to my room she must have thought I got the wrong hotel and the second occasions when I carried my vag down to reception from the second floor I was told this was not a storage area. I had to retrace my steps to get the rest of my stuff. I could not carry it all down in one go.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
6
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Pam solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location and plenty of character. Beautiful staircase. Room comfortable with good facilities.

Cons:

Room for breakfast was very warm. Heating on when weather been so good!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Gareth couple gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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André extended_group nl
9
Hotel met karakter midden in York
Pros:

Het mooie karakteristieke gebouw midden in de stad

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
10
Definitely recommend
Pros:

We stayed in terrace room “thyme” it was so cute, loved the toiletries, the little chocolates, the selection of teas and coffee. Breakfast was excellent. Ideal location for everywhere and everything

Cons:

There wasn’t a hairdryer

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller gb
9
Would stay again.
Pros:

Beautiful interior

Cons:

Too many stairs

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
10
Little Gem!
Pros:

Everything! Location, decor, size of room, excellent breakfast, friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

No negatives whatsoever.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
J
Josie couple gb
9
Amazing location and gorgeous suite
Pros:

Amazing location and gorgeous room, we stayed for our wedding night and had such a gorgeous trip

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Rita couple gb
8
Really enjoyed our stay in York I would stay at this hotel again but in a different room
Pros:

Polite Staff spotless clean Also a beautiful breakfast and meals nice drinks and cocktails Good location right in the centre of York would stay again

Cons:

Our room was a terrace room which was more like a garden pod it was small and no privacy had to have the blinds drawn at all times so no natural light people in the conservatory could see straight in the room and also people using the stairwell could see right in not very private at all. When I chose a terrace room I thought it would be a room with terrace view not a pod in the garden

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
5
Very nice and would stay again
Pros:

Breakfast was very nice, plenty of choice from the buffet and the menu. loved the location but I did think the room was overpriced, quite small. All of the staff were very helpful especially young lady on reception.

Cons:

Just a small thing, a long mirror in the room, every hotel room should have one

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
Overall lovely
Pros:

Property is a lovely property and in a great location. Staff were lovely and helpful.

Cons:

We stayed in one of the rooms at the back of property and it’s quite close to the bar and there is a little area outside this is on top of the rooms. I would suggest they seperate that off just for residents

2026-08-23 via Nuitee