The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9775 reviews)
City Centre, Station Rise , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent staff
Great location
Cons:
High bar prices
Cleanliness issue noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.48
Mentioned dust and an empty toilet roll under the bed in one review.
Service
9.95
Staff were consistently praised as helpful and friendly across multiple reviews.
Location
9.49
Great location noted in several reviews, making access to local attractions easy.
Room Quality
9.44
Rooms described as comfortable, clean, and well maintained.
Amenities
9.27
Some amenities highlighted, but mentioned issues with bar offerings.
Value for Money
8.63
Value described as reasonable but some guests found bar prices excessive.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Breakfast was frequently described as excellent and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall experiences mentioned as memorable, enjoyable, and highly praised.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 14:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The 5-star Grand Hotel, housed in a historic railway headquarters, offers stylish rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi and Molton Brown toiletries. Enjoy a comfortable stay with evening turn down service and plush bathrobes.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in modern British cuisine at The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar. With locally sourced ingredients and an open kitchen concept, guests can savor freshly prepared dishes in a social dining setting. Whether it's afternoon tea, lunch, or a luxurious dinner, culinary delights await.

Relaxation and Wellness
Unwind at the luxury vaulted spa featuring a 13-meter swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Pamper yourself with a variety of health and beauty treatments in the tranquil treatment rooms. Stay fit at the modern fitness center, offering complimentary access to guests. Book now to experience the ultimate blend of luxury and relaxation at The Grand Hotel.

Important information:

- Guests can enjoy treatments via Elemis and Seabody
- We have a Tirol Hot Sauna, Herbal Steam Room, Herbal Lounge, Mineral Steam Room and Himalayan Salt Sauna
- Hydroptherapy pool, Sun and Light Therapy room, treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, double hammam and rasul
- Guests can add on spa access at £45 per adult per night. This is from 3pm to 11am the following day.
-Access to the spa is subject to availabilityGuests 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.
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.
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.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 9775 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.48
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 9.95
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PAULA couple gb
10
Another wonderful visit xx
Pros:

Favourite hotel ever x

Cons:

Nothing to dislike at all

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Martin couple je
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple us
9
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
R
RAFAEL solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

Un hotel estupendo

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

staff, location, room

Cons:

the price of drinks in the rise in particular the wine. the food was ok but not good value.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Isobel couple gb
8
Comfortable accommodation and average breakfast
Pros:

Comfortable rooms

Cons:

Quite expensive

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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JOSE couple br
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
10
Lovely old hotel in perfect location.
Pros:

Lovely large room and high ceilings. Located close to old town and train station.

Cons:

Could not use the swimming pool unless paid extra.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
9
An enjoyable stay in a great location.
Pros:

Central location, beautiful property, parking & high quality bed linen and nice coffee in the rooms

Cons:

To use the spa, guests must pay an additional sum of £40, this is without treatments, and only for 90 minutes that seemed steep to me. I understand the need to book a space and limit numbers to enhance the experience but £40 for 90 minutes when you’re already resident seems too high to me and not good value for money.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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charles couple gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Jose couple ar
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple au
10
Pros:

Great Location
Very comfortable bed and the best shower
Clean
Staff very friendly

Cons:

NA

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
7
Pros & Cons
Pros:

Rooms were spacious, modern, housekeeping staff very helpful. Location great. The spa Radix package was excellent value for money, although the pool area is quite small, & very humid.

Cons:

Breakfast restaurant, small & cluttered. The cereals, fruit, meats & cheese etc, all uncovered, out on display. ( flies also).Fruit was not very well presented, and 1 toaster for all is not good, a 5 star hotel & we get our own toast ! New to me that one !
If I stayed here again, which I wont, I prefer the Hilton in York, I would plump for room only.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Carola family_with_children us
10
Lively old school hotel
Pros:

Great location, and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing, exceeded expectations

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Aner couple il
9
מקום מומלץ ביותר
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Jing family_with_children cn
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
5
Go for the food and drink but expect to have to wait for it.
Pros:

Splendid menus, excellent wine list and lovely food when you eventually got it

Cons:

Ages to get a drink in the bar (table service only)
Very slow service in Rise restaurant - 25 minutes before I got a drink let alone any food.
Poor lighting in room - too dark to read properly.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sammie couple gb
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Gary couple au
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee