The Grand, York

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8

Property highlights

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Grand, York

The 5-star Grand Hotel offers stylish rooms. Set in the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters, it has bedrooms that feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes, slippers, Molton Brown toiletries and an evening turn down service. The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine, with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes. The open kitchen and spacious setting at The Rise, York creates an immersive and social dining experience for guests, guests can enjoy afternoon tea, lunch time snacks or an evening of luxury. The Grand, York is currently undergoing an extensive and exciting spa renovation, meaning that the spa and gym facilities are currently unavailable. However, guests are welcome to book Elemis spa treatments to enjoy throughout the duration of the renovations. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • Situated in the real heart of York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and spacious food was first class loads to choose from”
Stevej
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great room, wonderful breakfast and totally professional staff. One of the best 5 star hotels in UK,”
Jeanette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful service - amazing building -first class all the way!”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location, easy walk to the centre of York with a great gin bar just across the road and plenty of pubs and restaurants within a 10 minute walk. Hotel was definitely 5 star with some lovely staff”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really appreciated the way all the staff made you feel like you were a valuable guest & wanted to please you. This stay was for my partners birthday so flowers were arranged to be in the room upon arrival which were perfect with a nice hand...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location. Staff were excellent , breakfast was awesome.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, close to the Cathedral and centre of town. We could walk everywhere. Gluten free breakfast was excellent with a large variety of good quality gluten free food available.”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We visit every year and it is always pretty perfect. Spotless, lovely rooms, a fabulous array of options at breakfast and, best of all, genuinely welcoming staff. All of them, without exception, greet you - in corridors, at the door, on the...”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything about the Grand is Grand The welcome is brilliant from getting out of the car.”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent stay in lovely building steeped in history, with superb service and relaxed friendly atmosphere.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Rise
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Legacy - Fine Dining Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Grand, York

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Grand, York takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Grand, York in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.