The Grand, York

Hotels
9.3 (9997 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
-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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 9997 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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Denise solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Nice rooms, helpful staff, good breakfast

Cons:

Having stayed here last year, very disappointed to find the swimming pool is now a hydrotherapy pool and only accessible through the spa access at £30 a day. Feel it is a great loss to not be able to access the pool free for guests. Also water went off in the room at 11.30

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Ahmed couple gb
4
2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Debbie extended_group gb
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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JULIAN solo_traveller gb
10
Repeat visit
Pros:

Absolutely everything, the level of attention from all the staff is superb.

Cons:

Having to go home

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children gb
8
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
M
Mario couple gb
9
Faboulous stay great hotel and staff and will be back soon
Pros:

Great Break, Hotel was lovely, staff helpful and very professional

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple gb
10
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Yaser solo_traveller ae
9
The Grand York
Pros:

الموقع ممتاز قريب المحطة ومن شارع التسوق الرئيسي والأماكن السياحية في سنتر المدينة، النظافة ممتازة والموظفين متعاونين .

Cons:

الفطور عبارة عن بوفيه رائع وخياراته جميلة.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
10
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
10
Great hotel, staff and location but could be elevated.
Pros:

Loved the warm welcome and the central location right off the train. Gorgeous big room and bathrooms. Enjoyed the fact there is a Nespresso machine and Yorkshire tea in the rooms. Immaculately clean and smelled sensational. Staff very friendly and polite.

Cons:

For a 5 star hotel there were some things that surprised me; there should be fresh milk in the fridge rather than long life pods. I would expect a turn down service as I had to wash my mugs in the sink for a cup of tea in the evening, this probably could of been rectified with a phone-call to concierge but I don’t like to be a pain. I know it’s personal preference but I think you need to have feather pillows/duvet, a pillow menu would be a nice addition. I found my pillow too thick and uncomfortable.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Ziena couple au
10
Pros:

Excellent rooms renovated inside with keeping the old charm outside

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
G
George family_with_children gb
1
Avoid, book another hotel
Pros:

Avoid hotel at all costs

Cons:

They charge you for services you don’t even use.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fabulous staff, great location, lovely rooms , great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
D
Daley couple gb
10
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Viktor couple se
7
Nöjd men inte överväldigad.
Pros:

Hotellet ligger centralt nära både järnvägsstationen och gamla stadsdelen.

Cons:

Att inträde till hotellets SPA kostade 30 pund. Borde ingå när man bor på hotellet.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
1
Terrible service. Do not book.
Pros:

Terrible hotel. Dishonest and management charged me twice.

Cons:

If you are thinking about booking this hotel don’t. I asked them to waive the fee of nearly £400 due to illness. They refused when others have accepted. Was even charged for the pool, £90… £490 down the drain and I earn minimum wage. Ridiculous money hungry hotel. Enjoy the money

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Geraldyne solo_traveller gb
10
Warm and friendly welcome, beautiful building, great location, exceptional stay.
Pros:

The location was excellent, just a five minute walk from the station.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
M
Madeleine couple gb
7
Pros:

Staff were lovely, facilities were good.

Cons:

Mirrors were ridiculously dirty, bathroom also not clean.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan couple gb
9
A lovely stay
Pros:

Excellent location and delightful staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 via Nuitee