The Queens Hotel & Victoria Cloisters Apartments

Hotels
8.3 (6582 reviews)
City Centre, Queens Staith Road, Skeldergate , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Lower bathroom sink
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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 6582 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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Thomas solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

It would feel better if your breakfast staff were more neatly presented. Scruffy trousers, creased shirts and very old very dirty trainers asked questions about the general hygiene of food.

The hairdryer worked only intermittently and gave off an overheating smell. An appliance like that in a bathroom should not have been allowed to get to that stage. Is it checked regularly?

I could not see a PAT sticker.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Enjoyed the hotel and views from the lounge
Pros:

The breakfast was good

Cons:

All was ok

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Mónica couple ar
9
Muy buena estadía embotellada
Pros:

Ubicación, tamaño habitación y baño

Cons:

El ascensor se cerraba muy rápido
Para acceder al estacionamiento debía pedir al personal que lo abriera

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
8
Great location.
Pros:

This hotel is in an ideal location for exploring York, we paid extra for a river view room and it was well worth the extra cost.

Cons:

Because of the small dining area breakfast was limited but tasty.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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fabian couple ar
7
Pros:

Ubicación excelente

Cons:

Falta de blackout en la habitación. A las 5 de la mañana era como estar en el exterior
Toallas raídas
Instalaciones muy viejas

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
D
David couple au
7
Ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Overpriced parking

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Anne couple au
5
Great location but wouldn’t stay there again.
Pros:

The beds were comfy. We liked the proximity of the hotel as it was in walking distance to where we wanted to go.

Cons:

After unpacking in our room we had to then pack up and move to another room as the power kept going off but didn’t come back on after the 3rd time. The lift stopped working which didn’t surprise me as it was making such a loud noise when we went travelled up and down in it. It was fixed a day later. The bathrooms are a bit shabby. The breakfast was average.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Cindy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice clean hotel,most staff friendly comfortable room could do with more sockets closer to the bed as you could only use one as tv plugged into the other more milk we only had two pots which was not enough breakfast was brilliant 😀

Cons:

Lack of milk and Sockets in bedroom and shortness of tone with some staff 😒

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Vinicius Almario couple gb
8
Muito boa. Lugar agradavel
Pros:

Cafe da manha era bom. Pelo fato de ser freriado o staff nao estava assim tao preparado pra receber tanta gente. No entanto foram muito simpaticos

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Jiro couple gb
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
10
overall very happy, will be returning for sure.
Pros:

location was excellent, staff very friendly, apartment was clean, tidy and very spacious.

Cons:

check out time was 10am, a little early for me!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location on the riverside

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Jean-Paul couple ch
8
Établissement correct pour le prix!
Pros:

Calme, garage sous l’hôtel. Mais chambre correcte et assez bon choix au petit déjeuné!

Cons:

La literie. L’accueil assez froid!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Maggie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Debra family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Sandra Z1971 family_with_children nl
8
Voor een paar dagen York een prachtig appartement gunstig t.o.v. station en centrum
Pros:

Een ruim appartement met 2 aparte bedden op 1 kamer. Daarnaast een keuken met een uitgebreid assortiment. Heerlijke douche. Gunstig gelegen ten opzichte van het centrum en div. musea.

Cons:

-

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
Great clean comfy room great breakfast and great staff you couldn’t ask for better .
Pros:

Central location can’t beat it

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple gb
6
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Isobel solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay. Would stay there again.
Pros:

Very friendly staff, accommodation clean and attractive. Great location.

Cons:

Only one thing - where there’s an over bath shower I think a grab rail on the wall would provide more safety.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee