The Principal York, steps from the train station, is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of York.
Blending the grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel, The Principal York offers its guests the warmest welcome this side of the Pennines.
Award-winning interior architects Goddard Littlefair have refurbished and restored the hotel’s rooms and public spaces to create 155 elegant, comfortable bedrooms and suites in balanced, neutral tones that offer more than just a place to sleep.
Suites at The Principal York have listed interior details with magnificent views of the Minster.
Signature and Principal suites have separate bedrooms and living rooms, with carefully considered finishing touches.
Junior suites are open-plan and feature a spacious lounge.
This beautifully refurbished Deluxe Room offers custom details with intuitive technology to create a welcomed retreat.
A room with a view of the York city gardens.
Complementing the hotel’s heritage, the rooms offer comfort and luxury with intuitive technology and modern design values.
Unwind in sophisticated surroundings in the fully refurbished Superior Rooms.
The Sidings guest rooms have all the design touches and detail that you will find in the original ‘house’, but they are located in a new wing, to the side of the hotel.
The Sidings is connected directly to the main hotel by a long corridor, and rooms are a 5-minute walk away.
Fully refurbished, the Guest rooms are thoughtfully furnished with simple detailing and rich materials such as oak and brass to create a relaxing environment..
Unwind in sophisticated surroundings in the fully refurbished room.
The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace serves classic British dishes, from Yorkshire ale cottage pie to Bramley apple crumble, while Chapter House Bar & Games Room is the perfect place to try some local craft beers and expertly made cocktails.
Don't think a stay at The Principal York is complete if you've not taken afternoon tea in the Garden Room.
Beginning with a selection of savouries and finger sandwiches, next you'll enjoy the freshly baked scones with raspberry jam and clotted cream.
The final tier is a showstopping array of dainty cakes and pastries, from macarons to éclairs and fruit tarts.
Pass the time before catching a train, meet with colleagues over coffee or join for drinks in the evening - there's also live music every Friday night and special sessions during York Racecourse meetings.
Opposite York Station, Chapter House serves wines, craft beers and classic cocktails, along with a bar menu that highlights local produce.
11.00h - late
With views across sweeping manicured lawns all the way to the Minster, the Garden Room is a beautiful setting for afternoon tea.
Known as the Tea-Lady, consultant Henrietta Lovell has handpicked a selection of fine teas to accompany the menu.
11.30h - 18.00h
At the Refectory Kitchen & Terrace, the celebrate the best ingredients from York and the surrounding countryside to produce traditional British classics.
Choose from dishes such as Short rib mac 'n' cheese and Moorland Tomme-crusted pork fillet, followed by Yorkshire Parkin (a deliciously sticky ginger cake served with Yorkshire beer glaze and custard) or a stunning lemon meringue pie to share.
Just next to York Station, guests can choose to dine in the modern, light-flooded dining room or on the outdoor terrace, where over the summer will be serving the 'Yorkshire Terrier' hot dogs on Friday nights, Saturday afternoons and every race day.
Monday - Friday07.00h - 10.00hSaturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays07.30h - 10.30h
12.00h - 14.00h
18.00h - 22.00h
12.00h - 15.00h
A gym, heated swimming pool and sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi are open every day for use by hotel guests as well as to members.
Annual membership allows unlimited use of the gym and swimming pool and free 30-minute induction to the gym; and personal training sessions.
Children and teenagers aged 15 or younger are welcome to use the heated swimming pool as long as they are accompanied by an adult.
The Gym is equipped with a range of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment, and is suited to most levels of fitness.
At The Principal York, enjoy ease of planning with the help of a dedicated event manager, flexible event spaces, an unbeatable location, and history and architecture that speak for themselves.
Give your guests a true taste of York with a meeting, conference or event where the spirit of the city is present in all.
Castle Howard is one of England's finest historic houses, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family.
Get a true taste of York with a meeting, conference or event where the spirit of the city is present in all. 11 meeting rooms with flexible configurations.
For a fantastic day out for the whole family in York, visit the award winning National Railway Museum. Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history in York's only National Museum.
Stunning Victorian architecture, manicured lawns, and views out to the York Minster makes The Principal York the perfect setting for wedding day.
Wander through the Victorian streets, venture into the prison cell of notorious highwayman Dick Turpin and discover what life was like on the front line in the First World War. There's something for everyone at York Castle Museum.
Dating back to medieval times, this splendid Church of England cathedral features magnificent 14th- and 15th-century stained glass, stonework and elaborate tombs.
York's Chocolate Story is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York's most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations.
THE PRINCIPAL YORK
Station RoadYork YO24 1AAEnglandUnited Kingdom