Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and well-appointed rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Good amenities including pool and sauna
Varied and quality breakfast
Cons:
Noise issues
Bedding comfort could be improved
High pricing during peak seasons

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Guest reviews mention clean and well-appointed rooms, but some concern over noise levels.
Service
8.6
Staff described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.4
Convenient location close to city center, noted in several reviews.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are generally good but noted some dissatisfaction with bedding comfort and temperature control.
Amenities
8.3
Good amenities like pool and sauna appreciated by guests.
Value for Money
7.9
Some guests felt prices were high for the offerings, especially in summer.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast praised for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a pleasant experience and expressed willingness to revisit.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:26

Property Description

Modern and Spacious Rooms: Experience comfort and style in our modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms, LCD TV, and convenient amenities like a mini fridge and tea/coffee facilities.

Gourmet Dining: Indulge in a variety of international dishes and light snacks at our Gourmet Bar, or treat yourself to a relaxing afternoon tea.

Convenient Location: Situated near historic landmarks and just a short stroll from the city centre, Novotel York Centre offers easy access to top attractions like York Minster, York Racecourse, and the University of York.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of York? Book your stay at Novotel York Centre now.

Important information:

Please note that the pool is available from 07:00 to 22:00 and is subject to availability. Please contact the property in advance to check the availability of the pool.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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 17 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 7181 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Susan couple gb
9
We were very impressed with everything, especially Karl in the restaurant who was very professional, helpful and friendl
Pros:

Great location and excellent facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
G
Gordon solo_traveller gb
8
Cons:

dust on bright metal bedhead rail
found a pen under/ behind the bed at the window

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
J
joseph couple gb
10
Perfectly outstanding
Pros:

The breakfast was outstanding with a huge variety to choose from .

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect . The food, the staff all were friendly and willing to help . First rate staff.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
J
Jayne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location. Room nice

Cons:

Pool very small and crowded with inadequate changing facilities

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey couple gb
8
Pros:

It was corn and the staff were very good

Cons:

It’s a bit far out of the city

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
T
Thomson solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
B
Ben family_with_children gb
7
Good! Hotel was fine and Close to where we wanted to be!
Pros:

Bar area was good, kids enjoyed the pool!!

EV chargers👍

evening and breakfast restaurant staff were excellent!

Cons:

Dogs

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
M
Maryna family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
C
Carole couple gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
N
Nicola couple gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay here would definitely stay again
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location, in a quieter area but still close enough you can walk into the centre, bus stops near by if needed too!

The lobby and pool facilities were 10/10, the staff are very kind, and helpful, they also offer luggage storage which is helpful for the day of check out! The bar and food are great, the bar staff are so lovely! The breakfast here is £16 and 100% worth it, the food is such good quality and so many different things to choose from! All around 10/10 for me, would 100% stay again! There’s a lovely outside area which leads you along the river, it’s a lovely walk for the evening after swimming or just to have a little stroll along to see the sun set!

Cons:

Nothing to do with the hotel, just personal preference, the mattress was on the firmer side and i like mine medium/soft! But overall still 10/10 room&stay

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
L
Lucy couple gb
10
PERFECT
Pros:

Absolutely everything! The staff were incredible! Especially the Scottish lady behind the desk. One of the best hotels we’ve stayed in can’t wait to go back’

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
S
Sharon solo_traveller gb
8
I wish I could have stayed longer . But will definitely be back in the future
Pros:

Very welcoming great location . Lovely food and room clean and tidy . Car park felt safe .

Cons:

There was nothing I disliked about the property . Just for the swimming people had there phones and where face timing family members while in the pool. I thought phones should not be allowed in pools and it’s not right to be making calls when other people or children are in the pool .

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
K
King Sang Johnson couple gb
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
S
Steven solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location, excellent staff.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
N
nigel couple gb
8
Very enjoyable with minor issues.
Pros:

Very clean, good location, good value for money.

Cons:

Shower over bath. Shower pressure poor.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
D
Devlin couple gb
8
We had a nice overnight stay at this modern comfortable hotel.
Pros:

This modern hotel was clean and tidy and it was evidently well managed. It was an easy stroll into the centre of York and all that York has to offer, which is a lot. The weather was a bit cold and damp with frequent showers but the hotel kept the temperature at a comfortable level. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. Our bedroom was classified as superior, it was a good size and had al the amenities you would expect. There was alarge bar area and the restaurant and breakfast area which overlooked the terrace and river was in an adjoining area to the side. The breakfast served from 6am to 10.30am was for us a little disappointing. There was a variety of breakfasts available. We opted for a full English breakfast from a serve yourself bar and was disappointed to find it was rather cold. At an extra cost.The hotel had it's own dedicated car park for guests, which is great as parking in York can be a nightmare. To sum up we had a pleasant overnight stay and would stay again.

Cons:

What was supposed to be the hot breakfast food, wasn't. It could have been kept at a warmer temperature.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
P
parry solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
S
Stuart solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
P
Petra solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
N
Natalie family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee