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Principal York

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with health club and sauna

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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

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is RM 641
Price available on 06/05/2024

Explore the area

Map
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

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • A lift, a front desk safe 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.
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 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

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

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 December 23 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
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: 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.

Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 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

2/10 Terrible

jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very poor accommodation, with no heating. From a suffer of arthritis this was not acceptable. Offered an oil heater that looked like it had come from a skip and certainly didn’t offer much improvement to the core temperature. Resorted to using a hairdryer to warm my joints. Breakfast was poor but the staff tried hard to make it acceptable.Not for me again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So handy to the train station, yet quiet in our room. An excellent buffet breakfast with efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the principle, our room was very clean and spacious with a lovely view of the main hotel and the station. The evening meal was really nice and we enjoyed the breakfast choice and it was lovely and hot. The staff were very friendly and tentative We will be coming back to enjoy the rest of the facilities as this was a short trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice and helpful, the room are starting to look tired. Marks on the carpet curtains and skirting boards could do with tiding up, the evening meal menus are really good but breakfast is sadly lacking for what you pay for it. This needs addressing as it did leave me feeling short changed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter, Winchester

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable room. Convenient location for arrival by train and access to the town centre. However, this hotel has suffered from some crude cost-cutting. Building condition and cleanliness is poor. Breakfast was underwhelming and on a par with a budget hotel. Probably the most disappointing element of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old established traditional hotel that has been renovated to a high standard. The bedroom was large (2 double beds) with a large bathroom. The TV worked and received all the channels it should have ( not all hotels I have stayed in have TV’s with as much choice) A well stocked bar with food available, breakfast served in a large bright room with a good selection of hot and cold options, if it’s not out on the hot plates, ask and they will get it if they can?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train, sight seeing, restaurants. Would not hesitate to recommend to friends/family for their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Great value room in a beautiful historic building
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Travelled 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