Cottingham Vacations from $1,064

Great location for our visit to York. So convenient for travel with the train nearby and a short walk into the historic area. Morning breakfast was average fair served by attentive, kind staff. It was a great way to start the day. Staff was consistently polite and welcoming each and every time we left and arrived (we stayed for six days). Our room was unfortunately right above the carriage entrance of this older property, so noise was an issue from late night revelers but also other guests who passed by at all hours talking and laughing loudly. That may have just been for our room, but it was an issue.

Lovely place and will definitely return.

The hotel is located very close to restaurants, pubs, and a beautiful park right across the street. It’s walkable into the city center with many beautiful sites and attractions.

Rooms are terribly small.

I had high hopes as I believe HdV market themselves as a luxury brand but I didn’t get that vibe during my stay. The solo member of staff on reception was dealing with someone else when I arrived. By the time they’d checked the couple in and showed them upstairs to their room and come back, it felt like an eternity after traveling a long way, needing a pee and feeling exhausted. The room was really nice, comfy bed, massive bathroom with underfloor heating and nice products, but the ceiling cobwebs were a distraction. I also really like the option to opt out of housekeeping and donate to a brain charity instead but overall, I’m still debating if it’s good value for money.