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Principal YorkvsThe Grange Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Grange Hotel ranks slightly higher than The Principal York. The Grange Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 5 publications including Fodor's, Oyster and Gayot.
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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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"
The Grange Hotel
Fodor's Star Service Oyster
Gayot The Telegraph
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Built in the early 19th century as a home for a wealthy member of the York clergy, this luxurious boutique hotel is reminiscent of a grand country house." Full review
Star Service "This nicely restored three-story Regency town house whose facade crawls with elegant ivy feels more like a residence than a hotel, yet does not lack for facilities, including two notable restaurants." Full review
OysterUpscale
"There are 36 individually designed guest rooms at this historic upscale hotel in York’s city center." Full review
Gayot "This Regency townhouse is usefully located near the centre of town."
The Telegraph8.0
"A city-centre hotel with classic Georgian interiors, spacious bedrooms and two excellent restaurants." Full review
