The Milner York formerly the Principal York

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with indoor pool, near York National Railway Museum

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Spa tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $141
$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20

Room options

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Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Signature Studio Suite, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • Shambles - 12 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive
  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Poppleton Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Society Lounge Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Maltings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Milner York formerly the Principal York

The Milner York formerly the Principal York puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and York City Walls. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Refectory, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 155 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

  • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 19.00 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Refectory - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Chapter House - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 19.00 per day

Policies

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).
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.

Also known as

Hotel Royal York
Hotel York Royal
Royal Hotel York
Royal York
York Hotel Royal
York Royal
York Royal Hotel
Royal York Hotel Grand Victorian
Royal York Hotel York
Principal Hotel
Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
The Principal York
Principal York Hotel
Hotel Principal York York
York Principal York Hotel
Hotel Principal York
Principal York York
The Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal

Frequently asked questions

Does The Milner York formerly the Principal York offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Milner York formerly the Principal York does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 19.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Milner York formerly the Principal York and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the spa tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Milner York formerly the Principal York also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Refectory.
What's the area around The Milner York formerly the Principal York like?
The Milner York formerly the Principal York is in South Bank, a short 1-minute walk from York Station and 10 minutes' walk from York Minster. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Very disappointing
For a 4*, hotel was grandly decorated but that was it as the service lacked in lots of areas. Staff were not very attentive and my husband and I had to clear our own table in the Garden Room then ordered a Cream Tea which in the menu was supposed to have been loose leaf but was t bags and tepid water and then had to wait a further 25mins for the scones which we did have 2 of but only enough cream and name for one. Our bed room had just enough room to walk around the bed which was a small double (husband is 6ft 8) and moved on it’s wheel every time someone rolled over and of course woke the other one didn’t sleep much over the 2 day stay, We had booked a table in the Peaches restaurant for the first night which was expensive for what was actually average food unfortunately and again the waiters just plonked the dishes down in front of us and walked off. Would not stay again.
Melissa, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful hotel but small room
Beautiful hotel but room in the wing was a little small and not very well organised- like no side table, small bed and couldn’t easily open shower screen over bath!
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay
My daughter and i came for two nights, i dont know what we expected but it surpassed it, what a wonderfull hotel and right on the station. The staff were so helpfull, humerus and kind, the leisure facilitys were good. Thank you everyone for making our stay so special.
judith, 2-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Very Average
This hotel has recently been renamed The Milner and we have stayed here before but this last trip fell short on our expectations. Pillows were very uncomfortable and water pressure in taps were just a trickle. We paid extra for breakfast, waste of money! Help yourself to barely warm hot breakfast and empty hot plates. Honestly very disappointing.
Ruby, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a good atmosphere
peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sinead, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Ok stay
Our room was a Sidings double and when we arrived our room was cold and the thermostat broken, we were offered a portable radiator rather than a change of room. We asked to move and this was arranged although we would have expected our bags to have been moved and this didn't happen. We asked to upgrade and were told this wasn't possible even though we would have paid for this. Our room was noisy with an alarm of some kind going off at 6am for an hour and the cistern was also running meaning we didn't have the hoped for sleep in we were looking forward to. Overall, staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good with plenty of choice.
Keith, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Conference Stay
Nice stay for a conference, rooms very well equipped, excellent shower and clean bathroom. Decent coffee facilities and good temperature controls
Michael, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

justin, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Poor reception service n dirty toilet
Room nice. Linen gorgeous. But only 2 on reception and no porter made it a lengthy check in n poor service. The men’s toilet I then went to stunk and was dirty. Very disappointing as I brought my partner her for her 49th b’day.
john, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spot to stay in an amazing location! Be prepared to carry suitcases up stairs on arrival at main doors and no ramp. Bellman not available or seldom.
Jeff, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Nicolae, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lindsey, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Everything was fine other than our room check in should have been at 3pm but the room wasn’t ready until 5pm but we were given some drinks vouchers at reception and all the staff were very nice
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location & grand hotel
Lovely grand hotel, nice communal areas and a good bar inside. Rooms were good and nice clean bathroom. Only negative was the bed which was rock hard and extremely small (stayed in a standard double room)
Patrick, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Stayed here many times, always great staff and never been dissapointed with the rooms, lovely food and the bar is great, we have yet to sample the afternoon tea in the bright spacious garden room but it looks excellent
Garry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ian, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Grand Victorian Hotel
Room was lovely and quiet. However the kettle cupbiard was broken. Easy city parking. Good breakfast. Bar had limited larger and bar stools not seats.
Philippa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hannah, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Andrew, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Rooms were fair, cupboard space a bot on small side.
James, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Francesco, 1-night trip
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