The Royal York is grand Victorian hotel set in three acres of landscaped gardens beneath the ancient city walls in the heart of York, 50 meters from the station and with enviable views of the famous Minster. Victorian elegance and contemporary design collide with style in the168 guestrooms, which carpets and drapes in rich colors and ultra-modern en-suite bathrooms. All offer cable/satellite TV, Internet access and direct-dial telephones.
Guests can relax with food, wine and a view of the manicured gardens or the towering Minster view in lounge bar or the Rose Room restaurant, which offers traditional English and contemporary cuisine. The health-conscious need not forgo their daily workout thanks to the fully equipped gym or the swimming pool. After a hard day of business or sightseeing, guests can wind down in the sauna, jetted spa, steam room or solarium. Many of the attractions of York's historic city center are easily reached on foot. The Minster is 80 meters away while the city's Viking heritage is waiting to be discovered at the Jorvik center, 800 meters from the hotel.

Please be advised that The Royal York Hotel is nearing its' £6million refurbishment programme and the final stage is to build a Conservatory Bar adjacent to the Railway Station and above the Leisure Club. During construction there may be short periods of time when the Leisure Club may be closed for health, safety, or structural reasons. Any disruption will be minimal.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Micklegate Bar 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Yorkshire Museum 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
York Guildhall 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
York Mansion House 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
York National Railway Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Mary's Abbey 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
York Theatre Royal 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bootham Bar 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
York Grand Opera House 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
York Dungeon 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
York Minster 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Jorvik Viking Centre 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Merchant Adventurers' Hall 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
York Castle Museum 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Yorkshire Air Museum 9.1 km / 5.7 mi

The preferred airport for Royal York Hotel is Leeds (LBA Leeds Bradford) 38.5 km / 23.9 mi.