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The Lawrance, YorkvsThe Grand, York

Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Grand Hotel & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Lawrance York. The Grand Hotel & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 5 sources including Rough Guide, Star Service and Oyster.

The Lawrance, York
7/10
74 Micklegate, York YO1 6LF
From $82/night
  • Free Internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioning
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Refrigerator
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Lawrance is an excellent find: super swish serviced apartments with all mod cons on the inside and heritage character on the outside. Some apartments are split-level, all are comfy and spacious." Full review
The Grand, York
8/10
Station Rise, York YO1 6HT
From $192/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 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.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"There are 107 guest rooms at this historic luxury hotel in the center of York." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The exterior is vast, impressive, turn-of-the-century metropolitan grandeur, with restored red brick and creamy moulded stonework." Full review
Fodor's 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 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 Independent
"Less than a minute’s walk from the railway station, York’s first five-star hotel is grand in both name and nature"
The Guardian 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 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 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.
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