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The FortvsThe Grand, York
The Fort Boutique Hostel and The Grand Hotel & Spa are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Grand Hotel & Spa ranks significantly higher than The Fort Boutique Hostel. The Grand Hotel & Spa ranks #2 in York with recommendations from 5 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Star Service.
The Fort
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1 Little Stonegate, York YO1 8AX
From $16/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "An interesting idea – a “boutique hostel” in the city centre, offering rooms and dorms decorated on themes (log cabin, deep sea creatures) at a knock-down price."
Lonely Planet "This boutique hostel showcases the work of young British designers, creating affordable accommodation with a dash of character and flair." Full review
The Grand, York Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Independent Independent
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Station Rise, York YO1 6HT
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "York’s new (and only) five-star hotel, a 2-min. walk from the train station... Bags of character, with wonderful views of the walls and the Minster."
Star Service "This elegant hotel with a stunning facade overlooks the historic city walls of town and provides the most luxurious accommodations in York." Full review
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Reception is swift and able to handle concierge requests with aplomb.
OysterLuxury
"There are 107 guest rooms at this historic luxury hotel in the center of York." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The exterior is vast, impressive, turn-of-the-century metropolitan grandeur, with restored red brick and creamy moulded stonework." Full review
Fodor's "This handsome, comfortable hotel is near the train station—not surprising, considering it was formerly the headquarters of the regional railroad." Full review
Independent "As York’s only five-star hotel, The Grand occupies a building to match its reputation...with 207 rooms, it’s more boutique in feel than in size; a highlight is the marble bathrooms."
Independent "Less than a minute’s walk from the railway station, York’s first five-star hotel is grand in both name and nature"
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The Guardian "Five minutes’ walk from York station, this grand Edwardian building was the former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, and is now the city’s most luxurious address"
Independent "With 207 rooms, it’s more boutique in feel than in size; a highlight is the marble bathrooms, which include underfloor heating, great lighting and Molton Brown toiletries"
Michelin Guide "Choose a bedroom in the grand William and Mary style former offices of the North Eastern Railway Company or a brighter, more contemporary room with great city views in the adjoining building; all are well-equipped" Full review
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Choose a bedroom in the grand William and Mary style former offices of the North Eastern Railway Company or a brighter, more contemporary room with great city views in the adjoining building; all are well-equipped.
