The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters Apartments

Hotels
8.3 (6667 reviews)
City Centre, Queens Staith Road, Skeldergate , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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 6667 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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Angela couple gb
9
Pros:

Very good

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Josepina11 couple gb
9
Great location with friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and car park

Cons:

Rooms bit dated

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Room wasn't that clean,the curtains were dirty dust on skirting boards, yellow stains on the outside of the toilet there was a stain on the wall near the bathroom sink.I could feel the springs in the mattress,the shower very old fashioned, curtain poles broken one plug socket no AC only one fan very hot and unbearable in the rm desite having the window open.Breakfast very good but that was it.very disappointed with the stay considering what it cost us to stay there.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
A very good stay
Pros:

The location and staff were fantastic

Cons:

The room lacked enough plug points, one the fan and one for the tv.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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SIMON couple us
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Position

Cons:

Dinner fully booked had to eat elsewere

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Spacious room
Comfortable beds. Good location.

Cons:

Front desk staff not very friendly .
A breakfast time has to be booked but we were not encouraged to pre book one in the hotel's booking information email so it ended up quite late.
There were not enough sockets in the room.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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OSCAR solo_traveller ar
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No tenía heladera ni caja de seguridad

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
10
We had a great stay. York is amazing and the hotel is great with lovely staff, we have stayed their a few times and woul
Pros:

We stayed in an apartment that was lovely and clean

Cons:

There were no sockets near dressing table or mirror so was unable to dry hair etc and have a mirror so I was able to see what I was doing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Carl solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Lyndsey couple gb
4
Good base camp but expensive for what it was
Pros:

Central in town

Cons:

Room was tired restaurant was small couldn’t get a booking for breakfast or dinner

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
4
Very disappointed! Would not stay there again.
Pros:

It was convenient for the city centre and was on the river and had parking although at an additional cost

Cons:

Staff were not welcoming or particularly helpful.
Beds and pillows were very poor quality, rooms are tired and need updating. Wasn’t able to sit in the restaurant for breakfast as was told you had to book a time slot!! We were given a grab bag which was not appetising at all. The additional cost for parking meant the price was over £200 for the night… this was not good value for the experience we had.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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karen couple gb
9
Great location,friendly & compertant staff nice food
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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mrs sandra johnson solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The atmosphere was very relaxed. Garage system was excellent. The hotel is very close to everything, no complaints what so ever.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location good.

Cons:

Expensive for what is provided.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Friendly and polite staff
Good location

Cons:

Thought the price was excessive
No air conditioning in the room. The rooms are very warm

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, breakfast, tourist information

Cons:

Noise from plumbing and outside delivery vehicles. shower operation and shower head loose.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee