The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters Apartments

Hotels
8.3 (6709 reviews)
City Centre, Queens Staith Road, Skeldergate , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Value for money dissatisfaction

Categories

Cleanliness
7.38
The bathroom had seen better days. It wasn't particularly clean.
Service
9.35
Staff were warm and friendly, very helpful and polite.
Location
9.39
Great location close to the city centre.
Room Quality
7.84
Informed about some issues like uncomfortable bed and room needing upgrades.
Amenities
8.37
Some amenities available but need improvements, like more electric sockets.
Value for Money
6.83
Expectations not met for the price paid; better options available.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Good breakfast range and evening meals.
Overall Experience
8.35
Positive experiences overshadowed by a few significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:09

Property Description

Riverside Elegance and Convenience
Nestled along the picturesque River Ouse, The Queens Hotel offers a perfect blend of elegance and convenience.
Prime Location
Enjoy easy access to York's attractions such as York Minster and the National Rail Museum, all within walking distance from the hotel.
Comfort and Dining
Relax in spacious rooms with classical decor and modern amenities. Indulge in delicious meals at The Royal Brasserie, offering a variety of dishes in a cozy setting.
Book your stay at The Queens Hotel for a memorable experience in the heart of York.

Important information:

If you have opted to pay at property The Queens Hotel will ask for payment on arrival either by debit or credit card. Our apartments are pre pay only. The Queens Hotel does not accept any groups of 6 people or more. Group Policy: Bookings with 3 rooms or more (up to 6 people total) will be required to pay a 50% non refundable deposit within 24 hours of booking. Guests staying at Victoria Cloisters will be required to leave a £100 security deposit. Please note that some rooms boast views of the river. These rooms are subject to availability and at a surcharge.

The Royal Brasserie serves dinner daily between 17:00 and 20:30. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast from 07:30 until 10.00 Monday to Friday, and 10:30 at weekends. Booking a table for breakfast and dinner on arrival is essential.

Parking is pre-bookable only (height restrictions apply)and carries a nightly supplement. When the hotel car park is full or closed due to flooding, you can use a nearby public parking facility. Alternative National Car Parks parking is located 200 yards from the property and costs GBP 27 per 24 hours.

Please specify the total number of guests and the children's age when booking family rooms. You can note this in the Special Requests box. Please note the room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Please note during January and February evening service may be reduced. Group Policy: Bookings with 3 rooms or more will be required to pay a 50% non refundable deposit within 24 hours of booking.

Situated on the banks of the River Ouse, The Queens Hotel is ideally located for the many shops, restaurants and bars that the centre of York has to offer. The Queens Hotel is within easy walking distance of York Train Station, York Minster and the National Rail Museum.

Rooms with disabled access are available on request. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with classical decor. All rooms have free Wi-Fi internet access, en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, refreshments trays and a Flatscreen TV.

The Royal Brasserie is a relaxing place to dine, serving breakfast and dinner to guests. It offers a range of modern and traditional dishes. The bar is open daily until midnight. This hotel does not accept group bookings of 6 people or moreThis property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 18 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 6709 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 6.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.35
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RUBEN solo_traveller es
8
2026-07-26 via Nuitee
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Birte couple dk
9
Pros:

Morgenmaden var god. Dejligt der også var frisk frugt.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Christiane solo_traveller at
7
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage, alles fußläufig gut erreichbar, großer Pluspunkt der Parkplatz

Cons:

Appartement sehr zweckmäßig ausgestattet, allerdings schon recht abgewohnt und auch nicht wirklich gemütlich

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Judith solo_traveller gb
10
Very comfortable
Pros:

Very clean. Lots of extras such as washing up liquid, tea towels, etc

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Georgia couple gb
7
A good and a smile on arrival to the restaurant for breakfast would be an added bonus. On the day of departure it would
Pros:

It was within walking distance to most places that we wanted to visit and that parking was pre-bookable for the three nights that we stayed there.

Cons:

Lack of power outlets adjacent to the bed.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
10
Excellent hotel.
Pros:

Inadvertently booked two rooms - one direct and one on booking.com. Sorted very efficiently. Entirely my fault but cancelled and refunded.
Excellent staff. Great location. Top notch breakfast!!!! Would always recommend.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Cathy extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Very central to shambles and good restaurants

Cons:

Apartment was great , only gripe not enough mirrors for dressing / make up etc , otherwise recommended

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Allan Blackley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The Apartments were much better than the hotel rooms.

Cons:

With regards the Apartments this was our first stay and there was not anything we didn't like.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ursula solo_traveller au
9
A home away from home
Pros:

Excellent location, everything you needed for self catering, very well thought out. The apartment felt very homely and comfortable. Washing machine and clothes rack a real bonus. Check in was easy.

Cons:

Due to the shape of the bathroom taps, I found them a bit difficult to get a grip on and turn off especially when wet.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jiaping family_with_children cn
9
约克之约
Pros:

酒店位于闹中取静的地段,河景房很复古

Cons:

卫浴有待升级……

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kirsty extended_group gb
9
Great apartment in the the centre of York!
Pros:

Apartment was perfect size for 3 friends (twin beds in one room and sofa bed in the living room). Towels and bedding were all provided and it was a quiet area so we all got a good night sleep! In addition, parking was included in the price of the apartment which was a bonus!

Cons:

We were only given one set of keys between 3 adults - another set would have made life easier!

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
7
No thank you
Pros:

Location, good standards generally and good value for money.

Cons:

No comment

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kenneth solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Farouq family_with_children gb
5
Great location but nothing else!
Pros:

The location of the Hotel and apartments are excellent.

Cons:

Staff were very unfriendly and unhelpful. I had booked a room in the hotel and an apartment. I had paid for both and both rooms were booked in my name. But for some reason the staff would not let me check in both the room and the apartment. Apart from being inconvenient it was the way they did it - no explanation. Just a no that room is for your daughter. The apartment bathroom is basic - shower is not powerful and can run out of hot water. The TV did not work and had to be fixed by my son in law. The apartment had no dishwasher. According to my daughter and her husband; breakfast was buffet but very unappealing. And although I had paid for it - they did not go on the second morning due to the lack of quality. There is also a strange booking system not to overwhelm the kitchen. But it is a poor quality buffet. So this makes little sense.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
9
Very enjoyable and would return again.
Pros:

Friendly staff , clean hotel and amazing location.

Cons:

The only complaint which is minor was the scrambled eggs for breakfast was like rubber. The staff was lovely and cooked us some alternative eggs. Everything else was lovely .

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Ellen couple gb
8
Staff very helpful and a great location for visiting York
Pros:

Location is great
Room was good needed updating
Breakfast very good

Cons:

Bathroom needed updating

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Noisy at night , due to being in the centre

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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jenny couple gb
8
Comfortable bed, lovely spacious room. Staff very helpful and will definitely stay again, but in a different room locati
Pros:

Very modern with excellent breakfast. Brilliant location in the city centre near all amenities and entertainment.

Cons:

Did not like the room location as it was on the street side, very noisy so unable to keep the window open, still able to hear with window closed too.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee