The Milner York formerly the Principal York

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December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Bar

Gym

Room service

Pool

24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

Micklegate Bar
5 min walk
York National Railway Museum
8 min walk
York Minster
10 min walk
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
54 min drive

Room options

Single Room

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Comfort Double Room

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Studio Suite, City View

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Accessible

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Spa

Pet-friendly

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Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Eco-certified York hotel in South Bank with a health club

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 on-site.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Milner York formerly the Principal York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York Minster. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Self-parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
Within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

As a guest of The Milner York formerly the Principal York, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified The Milner York formerly the Principal York. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Refectory – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.

Chapter House – On-site 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

Chapter House
Refectory

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 centre
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
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

Food and drink

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

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 and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 26 December:

Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for English breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel nice rooms perfect location for city centre .

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

24 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family and small children

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Amazing interior, views over the city and right in the centre

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location hotel in York.

Situated right next to York train station which was wonderful check in was friendly and room service available if required wish I could have had the time to use all the facilites on offer but just stayed overnight. Breakfast paid for in advance lots of choice and friendly staff. Visited York in order to spend the day at the Train Museum with family which was just a 15 minute walk away through the station.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte

23 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller

23 Aug 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed with my room compared to previous times staying at the hotel. Pokey little room in the basement which was nowhere near value for money when you're paying in excess of £300 a night and have booked multiple rooms. The bathroom wasn't anything special by the high standards of the hotel and frankly looked like a cheap fit out.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aran

22 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel! Fabulous service from staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

An impressive old hotel close to the rail station and about 10 mins walk from the Minster. Booked at the last minute on a bucket site, so for the price the room was OK, just located in the furthest part of the hotel, close to the railway and the Royal Mail offices so was a bit noisy. Didn't use the bars and restaurant so cant comment, but all the public areas were beautifully decorated and clean. Car parking was extra, but convenient to the hotel.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

21 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Steer clear

The room was in a wing. Very very tired. The entrance area near room smells. Outside the window was a post office sorting office very noisy early in the morning. On check out was not asked how my stay was so did not pass on my disappointment

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay. The hotel is absolutely stunning.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel was brilliant from start to finish. The staff were very friendly & helpful & had even given us an upgrade on our room for my birthday before we even arrived. Breakfast was delicious & the location of the hotel is perfect for walking into the city.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room could of been bigger but overall good

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with partner

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was a nice stay, comfy and homely rooms. Staff was nice and the bar has nice prices for York.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

York weekend.

Rather dark and dated room but plenty of space and good sized bathroom. Great base to visit all areas of York.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fancy common areas - lots of big mirrors, nice lighting and huge staircase; very convenient location if travelling to York via train and an easy walk into town; swimming pool and sauna area were good. Room was a little stuffy and there was noise from the station and creaky water pipes, but overall a good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Didn't know I had to pay to park. 19 pound a night. Had to move rooms 3 times because of noise, roadworks outside window. Same in next room. 3rd room was better. Other than that it was lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024