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The Principal York

4-star Hotel with Indoor pool

4 stars

Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, York, YO24 1AA

+44 190 465 3681
8.1
Very good

based on 3,316 reviews

C$ 135
Rate

per night

Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room
C$ 135
Standard Room
C$ 149
Superior Room
C$ 200

About The Principal York, York

Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.5
Services
8.4
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.6
Offering an indoor pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi, The Principal York is just a short walk from Bar Convent. It is situated a brief stroll from National Railway Museum, York Museum Gardens and York Minster. There are a variety of amenities available to guests of the hotel, including a 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service and a coffee bar. A gym is available to those wishing to keep active while travelling. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and slippers. They each have ironing facilities, a desk and heating. The Principal York provides a variety of in-house dining options with The Refectory and Chapter House. Guests are also able to try one of the various bars and cafés in the area. The hotel is located in the City's well-known shopping area. It is only moments from York Railway Station, which allows convenient access in and around York.

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Property safety measures

Heightened sanitation

Daily cleaning, increased availability of sanitation products.

Social distancing measures

Lobbies with safe social distancing.

Streamlined check-in and check-out.

Minimal contact with hotel personnel and other guests.


Rooms

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Double room
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Superior Room
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Standard Room
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1 double bed
Deluxe room
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1 king bed
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled Access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Elevator
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by elevator
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr front desk

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Sofa
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Raised toilet
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Pants press

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Pool towels

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Garden

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews

8.1
Very goodBased on 3,316 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • "Beautiful building, gorgeous room, lovely breakfast!" (in 374 reviews)
  • We had room facing railway station. (in 77 reviews)
  • Good breakfast and great service. (in 242 reviews)
Cons -
  • No air conditioning in the room (in 39 reviews)
  • Urban room very small and dark (in 241 reviews)
  • nothing was too much trouble. (in 7 reviews)


The Principal York room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does The Principal York compare to other 4-star hotels in York?

    There is a C$ 242/night difference in the average price of 4-star hotels in York (C$ 446/night) and the average nightly rate at The Principal York (C$ 204/night).

  • How far is The Principal York from Leeds/Bradford?

    If you're looking to go directly from Leeds/Bradford to The Principal York, expect a 1h 11min drive as they are around 38.6 km apart.

  • What is the best way to get to The Principal York from Leeds/Bradford?

    A very popular option for travellers staying at The Principal York would be to take a taxi or ridesharing service from Leeds/Bradford directly to the hotel.

  • Is The Principal York pet-friendly?

    The Principal York welcomes pets at their venue.

  • Are there food options at The Principal York?

    Yes, The Principal York does have a restaurant where you can sit down to eat or take food to go. There are also many other quality food options in York for those looking for something different. If you are staying at The Principal York, you are more than welcome to order food through the hotel’s room service menu.

  • Does The Principal York have a pool?

    Yes. Many momondo users travelling to York specifically look for hotels with a pool. The Principal York may have rules and guidelines for using the pool, so be sure to ask the front desk about things like pool hours.

  • How close is The Principal York to York city centre?

    Getting to York city centre should be easy enough, as it is just 0.7 km away from The Principal York. In York city centre you will find York Castle, along with many other popular sights and things to do.

  • What is the phone number for The Principal York?

    The best contact number for The Principal York is +44 190 465 3681.

  • Does The Principal York have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Principal York has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at The Principal York?

    There is a fitness centre available to The Principal York guests.

  • What time is check-out for The Principal York?

    You can plan to arrive after 3:00 PM for checking in. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. We advise notifying the front desk of any requests as early as possible.

  • How much is a room at The Principal York?

    The cheapest deals found start from only C$ 157 per night. The average rate for rooms at The Principal York is currently around C$ 346/night. Enter your dates in the form above to see more.

  • Is there laundry service in The Principal York?

    Yes, there is. Reach out to The Principal York, York for more details on all available laundry services. Irons and ironing boards are included as featured amenities.

  • What is the distance from The Principal York, York to York Castle?

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Places of interest near The Principal York

Attractions in York, England curated by momondo

The Principal York location: Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, York, YO24 1AA

Top landmarks

York City Walls0.3 km
Bar Convent0.3 km
York National Railway Museum0.4 km
York Museum Gardens0.4 km
Yorkshire Museum0.5 km
Barley Hall0.7 km
York Minster0.8 km
Jorvik Viking Centre0.8 km
The Shambles0.8 km

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