The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters Apartments

Hotels
8.3 (6582 reviews)
City Centre, Queens Staith Road, Skeldergate , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Lower bathroom sink
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Value for money dissatisfaction

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
The bathroom had seen better days. It wasn't particularly clean.
Service
9.35
Staff were warm and friendly, very helpful and polite.
Location
9.39
Great location close to the city centre.
Room Quality
7.84
Informed about some issues like uncomfortable bed and room needing upgrades.
Amenities
8.37
Some amenities available but need improvements, like more electric sockets.
Value for Money
6.83
Expectations not met for the price paid; better options available.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Good breakfast range and evening meals.
Overall Experience
8.35
Positive experiences overshadowed by a few significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:09

Property Description

Riverside Elegance and Convenience
Nestled along the picturesque River Ouse, The Queens Hotel offers a perfect blend of elegance and convenience.
Prime Location
Enjoy easy access to York's attractions such as York Minster and the National Rail Museum, all within walking distance from the hotel.
Comfort and Dining
Relax in spacious rooms with classical decor and modern amenities. Indulge in delicious meals at The Royal Brasserie, offering a variety of dishes in a cozy setting.
Book your stay at The Queens Hotel for a memorable experience in the heart of York.

Important information:

If you have opted to pay at property The Queens Hotel will ask for payment on arrival either by debit or credit card. Our apartments are pre pay only. The Queens Hotel does not accept any groups of 6 people or more. Group Policy: Bookings with 3 rooms or more (up to 6 people total) will be required to pay a 50% non refundable deposit within 24 hours of booking. Guests staying at Victoria Cloisters will be required to leave a £100 security deposit. Please note that some rooms boast views of the river. These rooms are subject to availability and at a surcharge.

The Royal Brasserie serves dinner daily between 17:00 and 20:30. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 07:30 until 10.00 Monday to Friday, and 10:30 at weekends. Booking a table for breakfast and dinner on arrival is essential.

Parking is pre-bookable only (height restrictions apply)and carries a nightly supplement. When the hotel car park is full or closed due to flooding, you can use a nearby public parking facility. Alternative National Car Parks parking is located 200 yards from the property and costs GBP 27 per 24 hours.

Please specify the total number of guests and the children's age when booking family rooms. You can note this in the Special Requests box. Please note the room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Please note during January and February evening service may be reduced. Group Policy: Bookings with 3 rooms or more will be required to pay a 50% non refundable deposit within 24 hours of booking.

Situated on the banks of the River Ouse, The Queens Hotel is ideally located for the many shops, restaurants and bars that the centre of York has to offer. The Queens Hotel is within easy walking distance of York Train Station, York Minster and the National Rail Museum.

Rooms with disabled access are available on request. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with classical decor. All rooms have free Wi-Fi internet access, en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, refreshments trays and a Flatscreen TV.

The Royal Brasserie is a relaxing place to dine, serving breakfast and dinner to guests. It offers a range of modern and traditional dishes. The bar is open daily until midnight. This hotel does not accept group bookings of 6 people or moreThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 18 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 6582 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 6.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Kristina family_with_children us
8
Easy walk from train and Shambles
Pros:

Walking distance to train and Shambles, easy parking, good price

Cons:

Breakfast buffet not great.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Cookie solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointed Birthday treat..
Pros:

Location was excellent. Most staff were friendly. The breakfast was very good.I

Cons:

Initial greeting was with the bill to be paid including the parking. The room, which was just around the corner from the reception, smelt musty and the only lights were the bedside lights and bathroom. The room was not very well presented ie Dirty kettle, toilet roll holder and dust everywhere.
The worst problem was the ill fitting bathroom door which remained ajar and could only be closed by locking it from the inside and as the extractor fan was not in working order, the use of the toilet could be smelt throughout the room.
The following morning having had a good breakfast, I reported the problems and was offered a replacement which was not suitable for our needs.
I was informed that the problems re the bathroom were on the " to do list ". The hotel appeared to require a complete update. I was not impressed to say the least. They had been made aware that it was my wife's birthday weekend when I made the booking. We decided to call it a day and cancelled the rest of our stay and headed home.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Maria couple gb
3
Close to all shops n bars but won’t be returning. Needs revamping
Pros:

Close to all shops n bars

Cons:

The room was clean but needs a revamp very dated. The bathroom we had to duck down cos it was a slope ceiling.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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iris solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Que Sea Rock solo_traveller ar
9
Pros:

La habitación (acogedora, amplia), el Restaurante (excepcional) y su personal atención y amable.

Cons:

Los colchones (deben cambiarlos) y almohadas.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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susan couple gb
7
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Pullen couple gb
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Pros:

The food was lovely.

Cons:

The staff were very quiet and I felt unhelpful. When I arrived at the car park, got out my car to figure out how to open the closed gate, I had to ask the staff, who were on a cigarette break how to get out the car park.

Perhaps the staff smoking area can be moved away from the sight of guests.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location, very clean, great staff.been here quite a few times, love it.

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Ian couple au
9
Well priced and well equipped apartment, reasonably close to the centre of the city.
Pros:

Spacious, clean and well equipped. Had a washing machine.

Cons:

No power point in the bathroom. The 100 pound pending authorisation on my credit card is still active 11 days after I checked out.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Gemma family_with_children gb
6
Great location, secure parking but hotel is average
Pros:

Location is excellent, just 2 minutes walk to the bridge into the city. Car parking underneath the hotel is great, secure and very handy. Paid about £20 from 12-12pm, and if spaces were available after 12pm on day of departure we could keep our car there a bit longer until we left York (without extra cost). Advise prebooking car parking space as it was very full in the evening. Breakfast was a buffet and very nice. Staff were pleasant. Beds comfy. Paid extra for a river view which was nice and it wasn't too loud in evening despite between a Saturday night and having window open all night.

Cons:

The room was a little disappointing compared to the photos (which look a lot nicer!). The hotel and room is clearly quite old, the carpets and bathroom look old and not the cleanest. We paid quite a high price for the room for a special occasion thinking it would be more luxurious, but we could have got a similar room elsewhere for half the price. So not good value for money unfortunately.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
9
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Simona couple us
9
Pros:

River view room was wonderful

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Russ solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noisy street, early hours, evening meal poor quality

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Mr J Heath solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

All okay, lovely staff, excellent choices at breakfast, fantastic location

Cons:

Childrens beds very uncomfortable, mattresses in need of replacing

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Nicholson solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Good breakfast, close to centre of town. Staff very helpful.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Stephen family_with_children gb
8
Ok, lucky we have a narrow car but it required a great deal of skill to park between the brickwork
Pros:

The room

Cons:

Curtains very thin. Room heated up in the sun. Our room had a lethal sash window with easy catches which could be released to allow anyone to fall out of the bedroom.
The bedside light was leaking sand or ballast onto the bedside cabinet (should be replaced).

2026-05-31 via Nuitee