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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Non-smoking rooms
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Restaurant
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Heating
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Terrace
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Family rooms
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Express check-in/check-out
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Games room
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Non-smoking throughout
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Sun terrace
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Private check-in/check-out
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Daily housekeeping
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Kid meals
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Shared kitchen
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Lockers
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Evening entertainment
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Nightclub/DJ
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Outdoor furniture
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Wine/champagne
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Coffee Shop on site
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Key access
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Access to health care professionals
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24-hour security
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Security alarm
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Live music/performance
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Pub crawls
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Property Description
Unique Boutique Stay in the Heart of York
Nestled off the medieval Stonegate, The Fort York offers a unique city centre boutique stay. Themed Private Rooms and Family Accommodation
Guests can choose from themed private rooms or spacious 8-bed family rooms, all equipped with convenient showering facilities. Dining at Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Kennedy's Bar and Restaurant, serving an extensive menu from Wednesday to Sunday. Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located within walking distance to York Minster Cathedral, York Shambles, and other popular attractions, The Fort York is the perfect base to explore the city. Book now for an unforgettable stay in York!
Check-in is at Kennedy's Bar & Restaurant, located next door to The Fort, or you can use our contactless self check in.
When booking for 6 guests or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Guests 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.
This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Property Policies
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Parking
No parking available.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Groups
No special conditions apply for groups.
Location
Guest Reviews
Got upgraded to apartment, earplugs are provided for loud nights, everything was clean, perfect location
I had not anticipated the impact of the noise - it was unbearably loud until 3am and impossible to sleep. Great if you are going to join in the fun, but otherwise avoid. Bathroom smells reported by others were very bad.
Fantastic location with easy access in the heart of York. Great view of the roof tops!
It was right next to a pub and even with the windows closed the noise from the music was pretty intense. But for the location it was what it was.
Firstly, I was expecting only a room and was upgraded to an apartment. This was unexpected and very pleasing.
The facilities in the kitchen were adequate and if staying there longer it would have been useful to have a functioning kitchen and washing machine. I absolutely loved the location to be right in the heart of the Shambles was a real bonus. I was able to walk out and be right where I wanted to be among shops, bars and close to the minster. The bed was comfortable enough and everything (sheets towels surfaces etc) was spotlessly clean. Easy exit and entry to the apartment.
Obviously, been in the heart of the old town in a narrow street had the potential to be noisy; but earplugs were available on the table for those who are light of sleeping. For me the slight disappointment of the apartment was the size of the Toilet and Shower Room. The toilet was very narrow and therefore the hand basin was very small making it impossible to wash hands without water going everywhere. Similarly the Shower Room (which had the fire exit in it) was so small that the basin was again way too small to be easy to use. For instance, when asking your face or cleaning your teeth it was impossible to lean over the basin without banging your head on the wall. Not conducive to easy washing
A wonderful apartment in the best possible location
Amazing apartment right in the centre of York, so much space
Not excellent value for money
Central location
Main problem was heat and absence of ventilation. Just a fan didn't help bring the temperature down and being a loft room it was way too hot. May be better not at height of Summer.
Tidy room, comfortable sleeping arrangements and a large fan was provided for the warm weather which was really appreciated! It’s also in a great spot with lots of local amenities and popular stores/restaurants close by.
There was quite a lot of stairs to get to the room and it seems like the lift is broken and has been boarded up. Furthermore considering some hotels nearby offer rooms at a similar price this place gives very basic student accommodation/night club vibes. However I was glad the room was comfortable and it was somewhere to stay in a city where there’s plenty to see.
Close to The Minster
Very small room for a twin. Noisy in the evening.
A perfect apartment for one or a couple …right in the centre on historical street. It was a heat wave when I stayed and I had two good fans to help with staying cool and earplugs provided! Slept well because of this. Very comfortable bed and nice linen sheets . Good coffee bags and Taylor’s tea and fresh milk in the fridge. These touches made all the difference!
Toilet very small …. Not easy to navigate! Couldn’t open bedroom windows.
Absolutely horrendous stay, wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Noise levels are the worst I have ever experienced.
No sleep, noise so bad until gone 4am and refused any refund.
Great location and a comfortable bed with a good shower in the en-suite.
It was very hot in the room and very difficult to cool. The big fan which was supplied was excellent but the room stayed very hot.
The room was clean, the location is central
The bathroom needs some hooks to hang clothes on.
The main issue was the noise from the club below, loud music until 2.30am
Nice and clean very central and staff were lovely
Nothing
The location is undeniably central, putting you within walking distance of York's main attractions, restaurants, pubs, and historic sites. If your plan is to spend most of your time exploring the city and very little time in your room, that convenience may appeal. The check-in was straightforward.
Unfortunately, almost everything else.
The biggest issue is the mismatch between expectation and reality. The photographs create the impression of a stylish boutique hotel, but what you actually get feels much closer to a cleverly marketed hostel. At £260 for two nights, that discrepancy becomes very difficult to overlook.
The room was extremely small and felt cramped from the moment we arrived. There was barely enough space to move around comfortably, and the overall standard simply did not justify the price being charged.
The bed was uncomfortable, which would have been disappointing under any circumstances, but became particularly frustrating given the second major problem: the noise.
The Fort sits in the middle of a busy nightlife area, and the noise carries on well into the early hours. Music, shouting, drunken conversations, and general street noise continued late into the night. Earplugs are provided in the room, which is perhaps the clearest indication that this is a known issue rather than an occasional inconvenience.
Sleep was poor throughout our stay. What should have been a relaxing break in one of England's most beautiful cities became an exercise in ignoring the constant noise outside.
Ultimately, the problem is value for money. Had this cost half the price, many of the shortcomings would have been easier to accept. At £260 for two nights, however, the experience felt like a complete rip-off. York offers many accommodation options, and in hindsight, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
I would not stay here again, nor would I recommend it to anyone seeking comfort, quiet, or a genuine hotel experience.
It was central to York
There was an awful smell of sewage in the bathroom, I had to buy a spray cleaner to get rid of it, there was no headboard on the bed just bare walls, the curtains were thin an let in the lights from the street, there was a club/bar directly below that played music until the early hours of the morning with the room banging, I wouldn’t have booked had I known and I only had a couple of hours sleep each night as I was at a conference at the weekend. The bedding had a sweat smell
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