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As one of the UK's top five-star hotels and winner of Hotel of the Year at The Catey Awards, this luxury hotel and spa is located in the heart of the historic city of York. Originally built in 1906 as a 'Palace Of Business' the hotel is set within the iconic Grade II listed former railway headquarters.
Now, the Edwardian proportions and high ceilings give a nod to the building's historic past. Paired with lavish rooms that are individually decorated with rich velvet drapes, oak panel headboards and Egyptian cotton linen. Combined with the world-class facilities, the hotel isn’t just another city break hotel, it’s a destination all in itself.
The Grand York offers a place to relax after a day of exploring the city in the shape of its secluded, tranquil spa. Housed in the atmospheric former vaults, with unbeatable historical features, it’s easy to let the stresses of the day melt away as expert therapists offer luxury treatments alongside the indoor pool, aromatic steam room, nordic dry sauna and relaxation lounge.
Once the sun has set and the evening begins, The Grand is the place to be. Boasting a host of drinking and dining options fit for every occasion, from Modern British cuisine in the AA Rosette restaurant; The Rise, to your sinking into a comfy chair and enjoying your favourite tipple in the cosy 1906 Bar. For those who prefer an experiential culinary affair Legacy, The Grand’s Three AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, offers an exclusive hybrid style tasting menu.
The Grand York is centrally located and within walking distance of each of the main attractions that York has to offer. York Minster, the Railway Museum and the iconic Shambles Market are each just a 10-minute walk from the hotel, whilst Clifford's Tower is just a 15-minute walk.
The Grand York features a luxury vaulted spa to relax in, complete with a 13-metre swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. An array of health, beauty and wellness therapies and remedies can also be booked within the spa's vaulted treatment rooms. For guests looking to maintain their fitness routine a modern fitness centre is available for all guests.
The hotel is a destination in itself for foodies offering a sustainability-led Three AA Rosette restaurant as well as an additional AA Rosette restaurant serving locally sourced ingredients from the open kitchen, and a menu packed with hearty, warming dishes.
Offering 45sqm of space, each Heritage Suite is individually styled in keeping with their original features. A spacious open-plan lounge area offers an elegant area to relax in and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Some of the large bathrooms are equipped with double sinks, single and double walk-in showers and feature windows. All Heritage Suites feature a bath. Molton Brown bath products, bathrobes and slippers and an evening turn-down service are also included with the Heritage Suites.
Guests staying in a Heritage Suite are also offered a late checkout of 12:00pm.
Check-in time: Check-in is open from 15:00pm on your day of arrival.
Check-out time: Check-out closes at 11:00am on your day of departure.
Time of breakfast: Breakfast is served daily from 7:00am to 10:30am.
Opening times of the hotel bar: The bar is open daily from 12:00pm to between midnight and 1:00am.
Is there Valet parking available? Yes, valet parking is available for £35 per night.
Are pets welcome at the hotel? No, pets are not allowed in the hotel.
Is room service available at the hotel? Yes, room service is available to all guests 24/7.
Distance of hotel to the airport: Leeds Bradford Airport is the nearest airport to the hotel which is approximately a 1 hour or 30.1 mile drive from the airport.
Does the hotel have an airport shuttle? The hotel does not offer an airport shuttle, however, the hotel's concierge will be happy to arrange a taxi for guests.
Accessibility: The hotel is fully accessible for wheelchair users and offers lifts to all rooms plus, a stair lift to the restaurant, mobility scooter storage and a wheelchair on site.