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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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
City view from property
Located close to York Minster, Principal York offers a tranquil retreat with a sauna and steam room for relaxation. Explore the garden or enjoy the indoor pool, while savoring breakfast at Refectory. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £93
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Located in an annex building
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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 Minster - 10 min walk
  • York Dungeon - 11 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 York City Walls. 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 at the property
    • For any questions, 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

Hotel Royal York
Hotel York Royal
Royal Hotel York
Royal York
York Hotel Royal
York Royal
York Royal Hotel
Royal York Hotel Grand Victorian
Royal York Hotel York
Principal Hotel
Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
The Principal York
Principal York Hotel
Hotel Principal York York
York Principal York Hotel
Hotel Principal York
Principal York York
The Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal

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

The lady that checked is in was lovely and gave us a complimentary drink as it was my partner's birthday. Room was great, bars were lovely and cozy. Great hotel
Samuel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful stay, stunning room, comfy huge bed.
Jeanette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonder ful stay
I loved it. I was a little early for check in and my room was ready and i was even up graded. I had a lovely stay. Quiet and comfy sleep. Shower was hot and had really nice shapoo and wash.
adel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel stay
Always stay here when in York. Normally visit once a year. Friendly staff rooms comfortable food good. We did eat dinner on the hotel which was very good. The only down side is the parking as very busy lucky we did always manage to find the last spot. Hotel handy to walk into York.
Mark, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Two night stay.
Quite a nice stay. Breakfast adequate but not exciting and staff helpful. Rooms clean. Heating a little noisy though- the fan stopping and starting woke us up on more than one occasion.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
The hotel was lovely, very cosy and Christmassy, the room was very spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful, would definitely go back.
1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Comfortable stay
Very nice staff helpful and friendly excellent central location
steve, 3-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, good breakfast, plenty of room
andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel close to the city but quiet area excellent breakfast choices
Laine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a good atmosphere
peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight date night stay
Stunning Hotel, great location by the train station, nice walk into town. Upgraded to suite, fantastic room - No hairdryer though, called down a few times and no answer from reception which was inconvenient for Mrs - But they full of apologies when we walked down to explain and sure enough hairdryer in room for when we got back to room later. Good bar, great service and nice atmosphere.
Calum, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Lovely hotel great food, large comfortable rooms. Nice pool area. Staff friendly and professional. .
Joneen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and friendly,helpful staff.
Gordon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Nicolae, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

An ok stay
The hotel is very big, and some public rooms were quite chilly in the evening, including the restaurant; I had a superior king size room, the mattress was sprung and I could feel the springs; the service tray was very limited, with very cheap biscuits. The chilled water cans were very good. Breakfast was fairly good, but the pastries had run out by 9.15.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was fantastic, very comfortable, very nicely decorated for xmas. Staff were excellent. Facilities are fantastic.
Mark, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Nice stay, only 3 disabled parking spaces though.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel
Didn’t get to spend much time there as was on business but it was a stunning hotel. Food was great too.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A definate must to stay
Amazing location. Amazing staff. The perfect hotel
Jane, 2-night trip