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Hedley HousevsPrincipal York
The Principal York and Hedley House are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Principal York scores significantly better than Hedley House. The Principal York ranks #4 in York with praise from 4 reviews including DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Oyster.
Hedley House
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Oyster
3 Bootham Terrace, York YO30 7DH
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
"Could hardly be more family-friendly – plus it has a spa bath on the outdoor terrace at the back, private parking, and is barely five minutes' walk from the city centre through the Museum Gardens." Full review
"Friendly, comfortable small hotel that is at its best in summer – when the outdoor area with sauna/aqua spa comes into its own."
Mid-Range
"This three-pearl, 27-room boutique hotel is located in the Bootham area of York." Full review
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
"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."
"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
9.0
"A grand Victorian station hotel with a stylish yet refreshingly calm makeover." Full review
Upscale
"This four-pearl, 159-room Victorian hotel is located in the heart of York, right next to the main railway station." Full review
"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"
10 of Yorkshire’s finest hotels
August 22, 2021
"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"