Impossible Motel

3.0 star property
Comfortable adults-only hotel, walk to York Minster

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Elite Room (Sensational) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium) | City view
Romantic Room (The Red Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Romantic Room (The Red Room) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Design Double Room (Labyrinth) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
3 St. Helens Square, York, England, YO1 8QN
  • Popular LocationYork Minster4 min walk
  • Popular LocationShambles5 min walk
  • Popular LocationYork City Walls5 min walk
  • AirportBradford (BRF)75 min drive
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Room options

Romantic Room (The Red Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Rainfall showerhead
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room (The Bank Vault)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room (Experience)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private rooftop spa tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Design Double Room (Labyrinth)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Room (Splendid)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room (Mail Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Elite Room (Sensational)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Superb)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room (Spectacular)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room (Sublime)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

Impossible Motel is located in City Centre, a neighborhood in York, and is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Jorvik Viking Centre. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 4 min walk
  • Shambles - 5 min walk
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 6 min walk
  • York Barbican - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms - 1 min walk
  • Trembling Madness - 1 min walk
  • Brew & Brownie - 2 min walk
  • Dusk - 2 min walk

About this property

Impossible Motel

Hotel located in City Centre
Close to York Minster and Shambles, Impossible Motel provides a coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak well of the location
Room features
All guestrooms at Impossible Motel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Impossible Restaurant
  • Impossible Tea Room
  • Impossible Wonderbar
  • Pink

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Is Impossible Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Impossible Motel?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Impossible Motel on May 28, 2024 start from $176.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Impossible Motel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Impossible Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Impossible Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Impossible Motel located?

Located in City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Helen's Square, York Minster, and Shambles. York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 8 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 49 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basement room very noisy and extremely small, we were even handed ear plugs on arrival! So a very unpleasant and noisy first night. Second night we moved to an upstairs room, which was nice until the electricity in the room failed at 10:30 pm. With no one available to check this out but the night porter we spent our second night cold and in the dark. In the morning we had to wash and dress by phone torch light. When we complained it was evident that the staff did not believe us even though the fault was witnessed by the porter. It took an age to get any type of compensation (half money back for the second night only) and this took complaints via Expedia and at least five calls to the hotel. Avoid... it is not nearly as good as it looks in the photographs.

10/10 Excellent

Doina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect base for a York city stay
First time staying here on a Christmas shopping trip with my sister. Absolutely perfect location. The hotel itself is stunning, the decor and room was beautiful. The staff are a credit as all so friendly, welcoming and helpful. Before checking out we've already decided we want to return next year.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice, friendly and helpful and the hotel and rooms were nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutley loved it
Cane to York for a last minute work event for Halloween and came across this place and oh my god i never wanted to leave. The night manager when i was there was absolutely wonderful and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievable experience. Sure to be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!
From the moment we arrived we felt really well looked after. The room was definitely an adventure considering it was underground. We loved it though, so well thought out, and brilliantly done. We woukd definitely return again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARRON

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly once we were there, but the roo. We had booked had to have maintenence, so theyd rang me multiple times to change rooms. Often they were confused and had no idea why theyd rang me or said id rang them to cancle when theyd rang me. Bed was way too hard, musoc from the bar above was also too loud. I feel it ahould state that there will be music when you book the roooms. Personal choice of soap and bathbomb for the room were a really nice choice. Personally woulsnt stay here again, i feel for that price I expect a goood nights sleep and the hard bed and noise is a no from us.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

CHRIS

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very overpriced for what it is the room is very small and dark. I know I used my rewards points but was very disappointed with the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Honor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly Impossible
Had a great night at Impossible Motel, very quirky place. Room for as amazing, 4 Poster Bed and large feature fireplace, bathroom was small but functional and well designed. Had a drink downstairs in Pink, and returned back to our room through the ‘Secret Door’. Would defo stay again, as central as it gets for all of York. We where in the 1st floor near reception, looking out onto a busy high street but noise wasn’t a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the dark inside of the hotel and the design of the hotel lighting inside. Staff we informative and very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesly

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel, great decor best location in York!
Perfect location in York. The hotel rooms are unique and beautifully decorated in the bed is fabulous. The staff at the hotel is extraordinarily helpful and made first day that much better. If and when we come back this is the only place we will stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, York

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023