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

Overview of Principal York

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Popular LocationYork National Railway Museum8 min walk
  • Popular LocationYork Minster10 min walk
  • Popular LocationShambles13 min walk
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)54 min drive
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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite, City View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

Principal York is located in South Bank, a neighborhood 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. Check out an event or a game at York Racecourse, and consider making time for York Dungeon, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice 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.
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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 National Railway Museum
Located close to York Dungeon and York Minster, Principal York provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Refectory, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with 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
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and wedding services
  • 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 like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 December 23 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

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)

Property is also known as

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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 Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Principal York on May 6, 2024 start from $107.24, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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. 501 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1005 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

10/10 Excellent

Candace, Greensboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel! Right by the train station which is super convenient (but can get loud) but besides that the room was absolutely beautiful along with the rest of the hotel. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is beautiful, there must be so much history in it but it shows in the rooms and the facilities. Closeness to train station is a huge positive till your given a room on the edge of the platform and wake up to every train announcement from 5.00am. Staff knew very well that they had put a family there but said sorry and that was it. Even though the floor was empty with quieter rooms!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location especially if you are traveling in by train! Holding baggage was very helpful. Room was a bit smaller than expected, however was perfect for an overnight trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very polite and helpful, hotel is conveniently located next to the station and beautiful building, entrance hall and large garden. I absolutely love the building and decor on the ground floor. Unfortunately the room was very dated, and the bed was extremely uncomforable (I like hard bed but the bed actually hurts me. My partner and I woke up several times due to aches and pain). The bathroom is very small with hardly anywhere to hang clothes or turn around. Shower handle fell off. Mini fridge was nosy we had to switch it off from the wall before going to bed. No hair dryer. No air conditioning. Lots of pumkin seeds (taken from the breakfast bar) outside the window attracting piegons /poo and they werent clean. It is an old hotel and so I dont expect the rooms to be modern and can accept the above. But what I find unaccpetable are 1. We asked for a quiet room, and were given a room facing the railway station and the restaurant (no views of course) , and the restaurant had loud music from the early afternoon!!! It was good that reception asked them to switch off the music and I thank the hotel staff for that. 2. This is totally NOT what i would expect from a good hotel...the breakfast! The sausages are poorly cooked , very dry and tasteless. Worst than fee breakfast included with some cheap chain hotels. We were only given 1 cup of tea or coffee and never been asked if we wanted a top up. Eggs are acceptable. Breakfast is definitely a big appointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, walkable within 5 mins to the centre and all the activities you need. A well maintained hotel with a fantastic feel to it. We upgraded our room and it was massive with a super comfy bed and lovely bathroom. Will stay again when in York
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very posh
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma-Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to main attractions in York, a very good location! Room was very hot, close to the train station lots of noises didn’t make for a great sleep, staff weren’t the friendliest, room wasn’t ready for check in but a drink voucher was given
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finlay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place. Beautiful interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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