Once the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company, The Grand York has been updated to deliver an experience enhanced by the unique blend of modernity with suffused with the timeless qualities of the early 20th century. The enchanting Edwardian brick façade of this impressive heritage building fronts a sumptuous subterranean spa with a pool and sauna; smart, spacious guestrooms; and a bar that pays homage to Old World décor. As York’s only five-star hotel, also awarded a Catey for Hotel of the Year, a stay here is as exclusive as it is memorable.
With its central location inside York’s medieval walls, the hotel places you at the heart of historic York, one of Britain’s most picturesque cities. Walk the cobbled streets to explore historical attractions, boutique shops, eclectic restaurants and bars, cozy cafes, and many hidden treasures.
The 207 spacious, sophisticated guestrooms and suites have contemporary elegant furniture in neutral tones enlivened by colorful accessories. In classic rooms, Egyptian cotton linen, sunken marble tubs, Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers create a cocoon of luxury, while in executive rooms, extra space and complimentary spa access deliver deluxe enhancements.
All guestrooms feature a turndown service, 24-hour room service, and an “Evening Out” pressing and shoe-shining service between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The Rise Restaurant Terrace & Bar, Legacy, The 1906 Bar and The Courtyard, The Grand York will tantalize your taste buds from morning breakfast until nightcap.
Live the “sweet life” at this pampering oasis in the heart of the city. Make time for a lavish version of afternoon tea — alongside the classic version, available with Champagne, there is a Hendrick’s Gin Tipsy G & Tea, a fantastical Mad Hatter’s version of the English pastime. The Temple spa, housed in the atmospheric former vaults, has a swimming pool, whirlpool, and steam room, plus a range of treatments from facials to options specifically for men or mothers-to-be. The gym, which has state-of-the-art Cybex equipment, can offer personal training sessions.
Just outside the hotel doors wait the delights of historic York, with its narrow streets surrounded by medieval walls. Gothic York Minster is a striking beauty, and to bring the city’s past — both ancient and more modern — to life, visit both the Jorvik Viking Centre and the National Railway Museum.
The Grand York has one of the best locations in York, England, less than a five-minute walk from York Station, and just 10 minutes to the Minster and main shopping streets. The medieval walls and the River Ouse are also nearby.
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