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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Studio Suite
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Twin Room
20 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
20 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Double Room
15 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Annex Building
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Accessible
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Signature Studio Suite, City View
Room with view
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Single Room
10 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Double Room, Garden View
20 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian hotel with health club and sauna

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Principal York, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from York Dungeon and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Refectory, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

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

  • Dining venue(s)

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 155
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1870
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Uncovered parking
  • Food and water bowls

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Principal York offers 155 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • WiFi speed - 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Refectory - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Chapter House - Onsite bar. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

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

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No cots (infant beds) available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: 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.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Royal York
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  • Royal Hotel York
  • Royal York
  • York Hotel Royal
  • York Royal
  • York Royal Hotel
  • Royal York Hotel Grand Victorian
  • Royal York Hotel York
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We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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