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No.1 by GuestHouse, York

Boutique hotel with restaurant, near York Minster

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When you stay at No.1 by GuestHouse, York, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs, and grab a bite to eat at Pearly Cow, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Reception fireplace

For families (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
£131
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

A narrow bathroom with a white sink, red cabinet, and a toilet.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A narrow hotel room with a red side table, a red lamp, a coffee maker, and a radio.
A vintage radio on a wooden table with a potted plant and old books.

Room (Guest Room)

Exceptional
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Bathroom
A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside tables, a lamp, and a television in the background.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a TV.
A room with a large window, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

Suite (The Bootham)

Exceptional
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A room with a desk, a lamp, and a suitcase.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair, and a view of the city through a large window.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a bedside table, a lamp, and sheer curtains.

Room (Large Guest Room)

Exceptional
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a round sink, a white countertop, and a red cabinet.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and sheer curtains.
A hotel hallway with a bed, bedside lamps, and a desk with a mirror.

Suite (The Clifton)

Exceptional
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden stool with a towel, and a showerhead.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and sheer curtains.
Room
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room (Bigger Guest Room)

Wonderful
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Clifton, York, England, YO30 6AA

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York Minster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shambles - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Christmas Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York City Walls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 53 min drive
  • York Station - 11 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Poppleton Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪York Explore Library - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Gillygate - ‬8 min walk

About this property

No.1 by GuestHouse, York

  • When you stay at No.1 by GuestHouse, York, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or body scrubs, and grab a bite to eat at Pearly Cow, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 10 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 16

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 30 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1836
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Georgian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Dining

Pearly Cow – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Rubarb Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 30 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Grange Hotel York
Grange York
The Grange Hotel
No.1 by GuestHouse, York York
No.1 by GuestHouse, York Hotel
No.1 by GuestHouse, York Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Does No.1 by GuestHouse, York offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, No.1 by GuestHouse, 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.

Are pets allowed at No.1 by GuestHouse, York?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at No.1 by GuestHouse, York?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 30 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at No.1 by GuestHouse, York?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at No.1 by GuestHouse, York and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. No.1 by GuestHouse, York also has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near No.1 by GuestHouse, York?

Yes, Pearly Cow offers British cuisine.

What's the area around No.1 by GuestHouse, York like?

No.1 by GuestHouse, York is in Clifton, a short 8-minute walk from York Minster and 12 minutes' walk from Shambles.

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No.1 by GuestHouse, York Reviews

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Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered great food, a prix fix menu, and a phenomenal value. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, selection, and delicious options. (13 reviews)
  • The spa at this property offers exceptional treatments and a relaxing experience. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming, friendly staff, exceptional breakfast, room was wonderful. Would highly recommend and stay again!
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Perfect location for a quick weekend getaway and just a short walk from the main attractions. Lovely hotel!
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The room was very clean and well presented the staff were fantastic helpful and polite shops are 5 minutes away on foot
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend No.1 Guesthouse to anyone visiting York. The hotel is just outside the old city walls, but only a short walk to York Minster. The hotel is wonderfully designed and updated. The lounge and bar are comfortable and well appointed. Our room was fantastic, with a comfortable bed and tons of natural light. The staff at No.1 were all pleasant and helpful.
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The decor of the room was great and the suite had exactly what we needed.
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Absolute gem of an inn and spa, it was so relaxing, the massage treatments were wonderful, and the food and building very lovely.
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The hotel is really lovely and has so many lovely personal touches that makes it feel like a home from home. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The breakfasts are great and the bed is so comfortable.
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An awesome boutique hotel. Perfect rooms, friendly, professional staff, great location. Couldn’t be bettered.
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It’s always great staying here, the staff are wonderful, food excellent and they’re pet friendly. Rooms are scrupulously clean and very comfortable.
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Lovely stay, really enjoyed breakfast and the pantry.
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Superb residence that is truly dog friendly - first class spa too
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Lovely spot.
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The hotel is beautiful, rooms very cozy, and they go way above and beyond for kids, which really made our stay special.
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Fantastic hotel. Staff are really friendly. They treated our daughter to a chocolate bar for her birthday. The pantry of treats for guests is fantastic too. The rooms are lovely. The food is great. A great atmosphere. We will be back.
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Loved the location, amazing staff, wish my stay had been longer. Would def sty again.
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Really great hotel, wonderful quality. Very nice and helpful staff and a great location with a short walk into town. Would recommend and will stay again
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