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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with indoor pool, near York Minster

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Exterior
City view from property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, Garden View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • Shambles - 12 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive
  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 1 min walk
  • Poppleton Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Society Lounge Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Chilli Authentic Chinese - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Milner York formerly the Principal York

The Milner York formerly the Principal York puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Refectory, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 19.00 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Refectory – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Chapter House – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 26 December:
  • Dining venue

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 19.00 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Royal York Hotel
Royal York
Royal York Hotel Grand Victorian
Royal York Hotel York
Principal York Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
Royal York Hotel York
The Principal York
Principal York
The Milner York formerly the Principal York York
The Milner York formerly the Principal York Hotel
The Milner York formerly the Principal York Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Does The Milner York formerly the Principal York offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Milner York formerly the Principal York does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 19.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Milner York formerly the Principal York and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Milner York formerly the Principal York also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Milner York formerly the Principal York?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Refectory.
What's the area around The Milner York formerly the Principal York like?
The Milner York formerly the Principal York is in South Bank, a short 1-minute walk from York Station and 10 minutes' walk from York Minster. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Platform 3!
Loved the railway history and connection. Access straight to the platform is great. Lovely well maintain hotel was very nice. Staff were excellent.
Jo, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Milner visit
Disappointed that the main bar was not open for New Year’s Eve. Temporary bar in main reception area was inadequate.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxury
Amazing property for the good price.
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel.
Excellent stay. Very nice staff. Very friendly.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Matt, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Kathy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
Had a lovely stay the hotel was spotless the housekeepers knocked on your door every morning asking if you wanted your room cleaning. Lovely helpful staff, the hotel was lovely we would definitely go back. The only thing i wouldnt get again is the breakfast we paid £36 for 2 of us which for what we got was expensive, theres plenty of cheaper nice places to eat in york so would go out next time. We will definitely come again though.
Leanne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel
Jospeh, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lacking.
It was okay. The staff were very nice, but the room lacked in cleanliness and some facilities were faulty. There was also a great deal of noise coming from the lift which was directly behind the head board. Blinds didn’t open, carpets and curtains were stained. Bedding was unclean.
Louis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

New years eve
Amaziing room junior suite. Very comfortable and quiet. Great view of the gardens. All staff really friendly. Definitely will be coming back
Mark, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Mr. Keith, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Gary, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Noisy stay
We had a 2 night stay in a Minster View Suite however our stay was hampered by noise . There was a large wedding on and we could hear the disco until 12am then were woken 7.30am both mornings by children running wild in the room above. Not the relaxing special wedding anniversary break we wanted. Room was ok and comfortable
Tracy, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel
We have stayed here many times and always been happy with the service and room quality, sadly on this occasion we were allocated a room which overlooked the station which was quite noisy, and the room was in need of some maintenance, other than that we had a lovely stay as always.
Garry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The most wonderful stay in a magical hotel. 110% satisfied! We will be back for sure
Anne, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Don’t bother
This was supposed to be a pre-Xmas family treat; but turned out to be a huge disappointment from start to finish. We had a mixture of great and downright rude staff, a tiny poky room that was so dark & dim it felt a bit like a cell, and ended up calling it a day & checking out early. If you only need somewhere convenient to sleep near the station then stay here, if you want any degree of luxury then stay elsewhere.
Emma, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay, stunning room, comfy huge bed.
Jeanette, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely hotel but poor nights sleep
Beautiful hotel in a lovely location. However our room was located on the bottom floor of the hotel so felt very separate. The air con unit in our room made the most annoying buzzing sound all night which kept us up most of the night. Bed was not the comfiest, being 6 months pregnant not much is comfy at the moment but this particular was not! It may be worth the hotel investing in some better quality pillows. Can’t fault the check in staff they were very lovely and polite - I feel like we were unlucky with our basement like room!!
Naomi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an amazing hotel, very luxurious you are looked after, convenient to walk into York or as we did train to Leeds as hotel next to train station, good breakfast and rooms very clean, this our 2nd time staying and will do so again.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2 night visit
Generally good but bedroom fairly small and somewhat worn appearance
David, 2-night trip
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