Holiday Inn York by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
York Racecourse, Tadcaster Road , York , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Decent amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Service delays
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.91
Mixed feedback; some mention cleanliness issues such as dirty dishes and half-cleaned rooms.
Service
7.38
Reports of helpful staff but mixed experiences with management and service execution.
Location
8.92
Consistently praised as excellent for accessibility to site attractions and local amenities.
Room Quality
7.87
Generally comfortable rooms, though some reported issues like overheating and cramped space.
Amenities
7.9
Adequate amenities were available; however, noted service delays affected enjoyment.
Value for Money
8.36
Guests feel the price matches the services provided, despite some complaints.
Food and Beverage
6.91
Mixed reviews with concerns over breakfast service and quality.
Overall Experience
8.18
Guests enjoyed overall stay, though minor issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 23:18

Property Description

Modern Comforts and Convenient Location

Luxurious Amenities
The bright and airy bedrooms with air conditioning and free WiFi offer a comfortable stay. Enjoy the convenience of a work desk, tea/coffee facilities, and entertainment with satellite channels and on-demand movies.

Dining Delights
Indulge in delicious breakfast and homely dishes at Junction Restaurant. Unwind at the lounge bar and terrace with a cup of Starbucks coffee, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Easy Access to Attractions
With a short walk to the city centre and nearby attractions like Goddards House and Garden, guests can easily explore the beauty of York. Conveniently located near Askham Bar Park and Ride Bus Station for hassle-free transportation.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn York for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

For guests with accessibility requirements, please contact the hotel in advance so we can explain the process of registering when you arrive with us.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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 6.91
Service: 7.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.87
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 6.91
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Lucy extended_group au
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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tim couple gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Devinathan family_with_children gb
1
Location and food was good, the cleanliness and the quality of the bed need improvement l.
Pros:

Location and food

Cons:

The Sofabed was torn and was very dirty. There were too many loose items kept in the room that should haven’t been there at all. This caused inconvenience:

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Seaview heaven solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything was outstanding and exactly meets our expectations.

Cons:

Only at first night our next door asian guests were so load at around 9pm while we were trying to asleep which I had to notify reception who quietly sorted out for us.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Hotel is beautiful, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food is delicious, our room was huge and comfortable, very clean. Would stay again.

Cons:

The fan in our bathroom was very very dusty and wasn't working.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rohit solo_traveller in
4
Just ok dont expect too much very average
Pros:

Only the breakfast was good

Cons:

The family room has sofa bed very uncomfortable. Even the double bed in the room was also uncomfortable.
The air con was a joke it auto switch off every few hours especially at night.
The Air con doesn’t work properly
No fridge in room

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Satyanarayana Babji family_with_children gb
9
Excellent stay and value for money
Pros:

room and breakfast is excellent. HIghly recommended

Cons:

room and breakfast

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Pompeo21 solo_traveller gb
7
Good option
Pros:

It has a great position if you want to run the york 10k.
Friendly and professional staff. Room clean. Restaurant has valid and good options. Parking on premises.

Cons:

Probably the price should have been £15 lower.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
8
Ok hotel needs more staff working there to run it better
Pros:

It’s convenient for York, good car park,

Cons:

Breakfast was not well stocked, items had run out and had not been replenished. Not enough staff working in all departments, had to wait for staff on reception to check in and out.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Adkins couple gb
9
We had an amazing trip to York, and free parking at the hotel was appreciated
Pros:

Ideal location for visiting York city. We used the bus which was 10 minutes into the city. Clean and comfortable and very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and comfortable. It would have been nice to have a fridge in the room.

Cons:

Nothin

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
8
Pros:

Excellent restaurant

Cons:

Bathroom was rather cramped

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
8
It was an ideal location to get to York city centre and was in a lovely location away from all the hustle and bustle
Pros:

Location food and staff where excellent

Cons:

Food and staff

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sonia family_with_children gb
10
Overall very pleased.
Pros:

It was good location. Not far from bus stop. Clean room and bathroom. Had iron and hairdryer
Lady in the restaurant was very friendly and polite. Made our time in restaurant very pleasant.

Cons:

„Duvet” for pull up bed not the best. Too small for my two kids. Cover was too big and kept coming off

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Younis Al SUlaimi solo_traveller om
1
Pros:

location

Cons:

Paying too much for the stay but no free drinking water at the room

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Lindsay couple gb
6
Convenient and comfortable.
Pros:

The general public areas are well presented & have good facilities.
It is in a great position for the racecourse area.

Cons:

We booked and paid for a late check out, but were locked out of our room from regular check out.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
8
Very convenient with free parking. Good restaurant
Pros:

Shout out to Rita in the restaurant who was so friendly, and really helpful despite how busy she was.
Food is pretty good for this type of property.

Cons:

Toilet and shower area is super-tiny.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
6
Everything okay - but poor value for money.
Pros:

The location was perfect for the York 10K.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Very old-fashioned hotel. Needs some modernisation.
Cooked breakfast quite cold, not the best quality ingredients.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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kerigma extended_group gb
7
Great.
Pros:

Location and the staff were exceptional.
It’s wonderful that there is free parking.

Cons:

Facilities, there’s a lot lacking in the rooms.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee