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Guy Fawkes InnvsPrincipal York
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Principal York is the choice of most writers compared to Guy Fawkes Inn. The Principal York scores 85 with recommendations from 4 reviews like Star Service, DK Eyewitness and The Telegraph.
Guy Fawkes Inn
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Independent Independent Independent
25 High Petergate, York YO1 7HP
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet "Directly opposite the minster is this comfortable and atmospheric hotel complete with gas lamps and log fires." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A historic pub-with-rooms, in a plum position by York Minster, that oozes atmosphere from its gas-lit bar and dining-room." Full review
Independent "Situated in the shadow of York Minster, the Guy Fawkes Inn is a tall, Georgian terrace with a busy pub and 13 rooms"
Independent "Downstairs, the bar and restaurant area is all dark walls and gaslighting, creating an atmospheric ambience on even the sunniest days. Upstairs, 13 individually decorated rooms"
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January 7, 2022
Independent "Situated in the shadow of York Minster, the Guy Fawkes Inn is a tall, Georgian terrace with a busy pub and 13 rooms"
Principal York
DK Eyewitness
Star Service The Telegraph
Oyster
The Guardian Independent
Station Road, Station Parade, York YO24 1AA
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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 Telegraph9.0
"A grand Victorian station hotel with a stylish yet refreshingly calm makeover." Full review
OysterUpscale
"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"
