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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

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City view from property
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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Micklegate Bar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • National Railway Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite, City View

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Milner York formerly the Principal York

Hotel in South Bank
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.
The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, The Milner York formerly the Principal York provides a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This Victorian hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Refectory - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Chapter House - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chapter House
  • Refectory

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, 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.

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

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)

Property is 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

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1277 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room is very spacious and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and staff were very helpful. The leisure facilities were clean but the temperature settings on steam room and sauna were very high to the point you couldn’t sit down. Showers were also very cold
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay over the weekend, all the staff were lovely and friendly. Room was clean and tidy. Very modern and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel boasting with lots of character and charm. A warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my 10 yr old daughter and picked this hotel for it's closeness to the station and because it had a swimming pool. The staff were very friendly and helpful and although our room was small it met our needs and it was clean and tidy Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely sitting areas. No bar after 8pm in residential areas. Evening staff unhelpful and rude. Room below standard expected. A disappointing experience in what I expected to be a first class hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to the city but quiet area excellent breakfast choices
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great traditional.hotel Staywas only a stop over for one night but close to city wall so walking distance to city
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annabelle

Traveled with group
Lovely property at a reasonable price. Fairly good breakfast. Pool and spa quite small. Postcode took us to the train station car park not the car park for the hotel. Car park £19 for 24 hours
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly,helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenyi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hall and garden room is amazing but in room facility is too old and need to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. I’ve stayed many times. Excellent quality and service; staff are brilliant and the atmosphere is exceptional. Thank you for another great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were fair, cupboard space a bot on small side.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024