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Principal York

4.0 star property
Victorian York hotel in South Bank with health club

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Principal York

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Exterior
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Overview of Principal York

8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Popular LocationYork Minster10 min walk
  • Popular LocationJorvik Viking Centre12 min walk
  • Popular LocationShambles13 min walk
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)54 min drive
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Room options

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Business Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Studio Suite, City View

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

York

Principal York is located in South Bank, a neighbourhood in York, and is near a train station. York National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include York Minster and Clifford's Tower. Enjoy an event or a match at York Racecourse, and consider making time for York Dungeon—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • Shambles - 13 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • York Tap - 1 min walk
  • The Maltings - 4 min walk
  • The Punch Bowl - 5 min walk
  • Duke of York - 1 min walk
  • BrewDog - 6 min walk

About this property

Principal York

Hotel near York Minster
Located close to York National Railway Museum and York Dungeon, Principal York provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Refectory, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and concierge services
  • Smoke-free property, wedding services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM–10 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chapter House
  • Refectory

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 26 December:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Principal York have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Principal York?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Principal York on 27 Mar 2024 start from £84.45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Principal York pet-friendly?

Yes, Principal York allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Principal York?

Self-parking is available for GBP 19.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Principal York?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Principal York?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Principal York located?

Located in South Bank, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. York Dungeon and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 15 minutes. York Station and York (QQY-York Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1011 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic building maintaining many original features. Staff friendly and attentive and more than willing to help with anything. Room was lovely, we stayed in a suite. There was some work going on in hotel, only to be expected in such a large hotel, but this didnt cause any issues. Excellent location for train station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing staycation can not fault Has all you need Price is reasonable for what you get The only thing I could fault is the breakfast options not as big and that the scrambled egg is tooo runny
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Our price included breakfast and a free drink each in the bar.Staff very attentive. Couldnt fault it.Lovely comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Chattanooga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic. Lovely hotel and near the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel. Stayed here for 4 nights in March 2023. I honestly cannot fault the place. We had breakfast, afternoon tea, used all the facilities. Faultless! The room was beautiful. The whole experience was amazing. The staff were so professional, helpful and efficient. We will certainly return to this oasis of an hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was ideal for travel. It’s immediately next to the train station and within minutes of walking to the attractions in the city. I was given a room with an amazing room of the Minster. The Garden Room is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy a glass of wine or tea. However, the service for food there was less than desirable. The staff does not attend the tables or take orders. It was a constant walk up to the bar and order, wait, pay and then walk back to table. I didn’t mind that process but it was unclear upon sitting down what the expectation is and for the prices, it seemed it should be more than self service. I also prepaid for drink vouchers on the website at at discounted price. When I got to the hotel and asked for them, no one seemed to know what I was talking about. The vouchers appeared on my bill but then no drinks were applied to them. It was too much of a process to argue the double paying so I just let it go.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Very friendly helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nuria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely hotel around the reception area and the Garden Room..Great location and walking distance to all the sites,shops bars and restaurants. We did have an issue with our room on the first night whereby the bed had practically collapsed and the bathroom dado rail was not clean along with cobwebs in the room..Shower leaked and the armchairs were stained. We went to reception whereby we were dealt with by a lovely chap who was very helpful and immediately changed our room. Just feel that housekeeping needs to up the game with the eye for detail on the cleanliness on the rooms as our second room also had cobwebs and the bathroom did smell bad with the drains or plug holes not being clean but this was dealt with very promptly by reception.. On the we had a great time in York.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0