Principal YorkvsMelton Guest House

Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Principal York ranks significantly better than Bishops Guest Accomodation. The Principal York comes in at 85 with approval from 4 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Star Service.

Principal York

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:Station Road, Station Parade, York YO24 1AA

Price:

From $135/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Laundry Service
Concierge

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Expert reviews:

DK Eyewitness

"This magnificent Victorian retreat is set in vast, landscaped gardens. Offers en suite, luxury rooms, with all modern amenities; has two, specially designed rooms for the disabled as well."

Star Service

"Once a business-oriented hotel, The Principal York is becoming well known with locals for its dining experience, live music and cocktail bar." Full review

The Telegraph

9.0

"A grand Victorian station hotel with a stylish yet refreshingly calm makeover." Full review

Oyster

Upscale

"This four-pearl, 159-room Victorian hotel is located in the heart of York, right next to the main railway station." Full review

The Guardian

"A paeon to the Victorian railway age just 200m from York’s ancient city walls, this is a hotel with sweeping staircases and lofty ceilings – but isn’t locked to its past"

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August 22, 2021

Independent

"Previously known as the Royal York Hotel, this five-storey Grade II listed building of yellow Scarborough brick used to be one of the UK’s great Victorian railway hotels"

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April 19, 2022

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