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Principal York

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with health club and sauna

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Exterior
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is $121
$146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3

Check out the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Popular LocationYork Minster10 min walk
  • Popular LocationJorvik Viking Centre12 min walk
  • Popular LocationShambles13 min walk
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)54 min drive
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Room options

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

Principal York is located in South Bank, a neighborhood in York, and is near a train station. York National Railway Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include York Minster and Clifford's Tower. Check out an event or a game at York Racecourse, and consider making time for York Dungeon, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • Shambles - 13 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • York Tap - 1 min walk
  • The Maltings - 4 min walk
  • The Punch Bowl - 5 min walk
  • Duke of York - 1 min walk
  • BrewDog - 6 min walk

About this property

Principal York

Hotel near York National Railway Museum
Located close to York Dungeon and York Minster, Principal York provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Refectory, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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 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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • 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
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 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
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Principal York have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Principal York?

As of May 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Principal York on Jun 2, 2024 start from $121.39, 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.

Is Principal York pet-friendly?

Yes, Principal York allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Principal York?

Self parking is available for GBP 19.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Principal York?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Principal York?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Principal York located?

Located in South Bank, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. York Dungeon and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 15 minutes. York Station and York (QQY-York Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1011 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The tv didn't work correctly the bed gave me back ache pillows were dreadfull . The room wasn't what i expected and the car park was £33.00 for 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, comfortable room in a beautiful Victorian hotel conveniently located adjacent to the York train station. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet was traditional English and quite good. I thoroughly enjoyed our three night stay and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel within walking dustance of York. The hotel really has a luxurious feel to it but i felt the price i paid was very reasonable! The staff were all very polite & helpful. Ill definitely stay again if i return to York!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very poor accommodation, with no heating. From a suffer of arthritis this was not acceptable. Offered an oil heater that looked like it had come from a skip and certainly didn’t offer much improvement to the core temperature. Resorted to using a hairdryer to warm my joints. Breakfast was poor but the staff tried hard to make it acceptable.Not for me again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So handy to the train station, yet quiet in our room. An excellent buffet breakfast with efficient and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the principle, our room was very clean and spacious with a lovely view of the main hotel and the station. The evening meal was really nice and we enjoyed the breakfast choice and it was lovely and hot. The staff were very friendly and tentative We will be coming back to enjoy the rest of the facilities as this was a short trip
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really nice and helpful, the room are starting to look tired. Marks on the carpet curtains and skirting boards could do with tiding up, the evening meal menus are really good but breakfast is sadly lacking for what you pay for it. This needs addressing as it did leave me feeling short changed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter, Winchester

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable room. Convenient location for arrival by train and access to the town centre. However, this hotel has suffered from some crude cost-cutting. Building condition and cleanliness is poor. Breakfast was underwhelming and on a par with a budget hotel. Probably the most disappointing element of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old established traditional hotel that has been renovated to a high standard. The bedroom was large (2 double beds) with a large bathroom. The TV worked and received all the channels it should have ( not all hotels I have stayed in have TV’s with as much choice) A well stocked bar with food available, breakfast served in a large bright room with a good selection of hot and cold options, if it’s not out on the hot plates, ask and they will get it if they can?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train, sight seeing, restaurants. Would not hesitate to recommend to friends/family for their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0