York Four Star Hotels
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Here’s a quick list of the best hotels in York
York’s 4-star hotels strike a perfect balance between historic charm and modern comfort, offering polished rooms, attentive service, and prime locations within easy walking distance of the Minster, the Shambles, and the riverside. For the best stay, choose properties with on-site dining or spa facilities, request rooms with city or courtyard views, and book early for summer or festival dates to secure value and preferred room types. With refined amenities and knowledgeable staff, these hotels deliver an elevated base for exploring York’s rich heritage and vibrant culinary scene.
Best 4 Star Hotels in York
Novotel York Centre
Set on the banks of the River Foss close to the historic city walls, Novotel York Centre offers spacious, modern rooms with en-suite bathroom and separate toilet, LCD TV, mini fridge and tea/coffee making facilities; on-site dining at the Gourmet Bar serves international dishes, light snacks and afternoon tea, while a spacious outdoor terrace and 24-hour room service provide extra convenience. The hotel is under a mile from York Minster and York Railway Station, within walking distance of the Barbican, Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre, shops, business centres and the University of York, and about a 10-minute drive (20-minute walk) to York Racecourse. - Riverside location near city walls and centre - Spacious, well-equipped rooms - Gourmet Bar plus 24-hour room service - Short walk to major attractions and university - Easy access to railway station and racecourse
Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel
Set in attractive grounds, Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel occupies an 18th-century Georgian manor that combines period features with modern comforts, offering free high-speed WiFi, complimentary parking and access to a nearby health club; guests are welcomed into a spacious lounge with sofas, while the old wing’s sweeping oak staircase and a newer wing (served by stairs and lift) lead to rooms equipped with Freeview HD TVs, en-suite bathrooms and tea/coffee making facilities. Visitors can enjoy afternoon tea, relax with a book or board game in the lounge, or explore the surrounding Yorkshire countryside, with York city centre — home to York Minster and Clifford’s Tower — a 15-minute direct drive away and the Park and Ride just a 10-minute walk. - Free high-speed WiFi and free parking - Complimentary access to nearby health club - Historic manor character with modern room facilities - Convenient for York city centre and Park and Ride - Relaxed lounge space for tea, reading or games
Sandburn Hall
Sandburn Hall is a 4-star hotel in York, 13 km from York Minster, set in landscaped grounds with a garden and terrace, offering an on-site restaurant and bar, free private parking, complimentary WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk with luggage storage. - Free private parking - Complimentary WiFi - 24-hour reception & luggage storage - On-site restaurant and bar - Garden and terrace
Tower Guest House (York)
Hotel Indigo York
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The Dean Court
The Bishop and The Bison
The Bishop and The Bison is a bed and breakfast in York offering free WiFi, a shared lounge, terrace and bar; rooms include fully equipped private bathrooms with shower and hairdryer, and a Full English/Irish breakfast is served daily. Canoeing and cycling are available nearby, York Railway Station is 1.8 km away and York Minster 1.6 km, while Leeds Bradford International Airport is 49 km from the property. - Daily Full English/Irish breakfast - Free WiFi - Central location: York Minster 1.6 km, railway station 1.8 km - Shared lounge, terrace and bar - Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Holiday Inn York City Centre
Holiday Inn York City Centre sits within York’s historic city walls and offers stylish, air‑conditioned rooms with flat‑screen TVs and free Wi‑Fi, hairdryers, tea/coffee and ironing facilities, walk‑in power showers with complimentary toiletries, plus accessible, twin, interconnecting rooms and some doubles with sofa beds for up to two children under 12; the hotel features a restaurant serving breakfast, a cocktail bar with a lounge menu for light snacks, 24‑hour room service, nearby parking options (Peel Street Pay & Display is about 300 ft away) and is under 3.2 km from York Racecourse and 1.6 km from York Rail Station, with the city’s main attractions a short walk away. - Central location within the city walls - Modern rooms with comprehensive amenities - Family‑friendly room options (sofa beds available) - On‑site restaurant, cocktail bar and 24‑hour room service - Nearby parking and close to rail and racecourse
Warren House (Grassington)
Warren House is a guest house set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales offering free on-site parking and a residents' garden with scenic views; all ground-floor rooms have free Wi‑Fi, an en suite bathroom, and in-room amenities including a fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster, plus views over the surrounding countryside. The property is a short drive from numerous pubs and restaurants, and the market town of Skipton—with its medieval castle—is about 25 minutes away, while the Dales provide opportunities for cycling, horse riding and fishing. - Free on-site parking - Ground-floor rooms with en suite and Dales views - Free Wi‑Fi and in-room fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster - Residents' garden with scenic vistas - Close to pubs/restaurants, Skipton (25 min) and outdoor activities
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