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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Studio Suite
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room
215 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Twin Room
215 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
215 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Comfort Double Room
161 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Annex Building
215 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, Accessible
215 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Signature Studio Suite, City View
Room with view
377 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Single Room
108 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Double Room, Garden View
215 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Victorian hotel with health club and sauna

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Principal York, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from York Dungeon and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Refectory, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

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

  • Dining venue(s)

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an indoor pool, Principal York provides a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This Victorian hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Principal York is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Business center
  • Uncovered parking
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built - 1870
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Sauna
  • Health club
  • Smoke-free property
  • Food and water bowls
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 155
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Principal York offers 155 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • WiFi speed 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Refectory - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Chapter House - Onsite bar. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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