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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel near York Minster

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Micklegate Bar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • York Grand Opera House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

York

Heart of York.Within a 15-minute walk of this South Bank hotel, you'll find York Minster and York Dungeon. Also, Shambles is within half a mile (1 km) and Jorvik Viking Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 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

Victorian hotel near York Minster
As a guest of The Milner York formerly the Principal York, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified The Milner York formerly the Principal York. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian York hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1870
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers 155 air-conditioned 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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: GBP 19.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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.

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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. 

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 686 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1277 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JACKY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Trish

The actual building beautiful inside very grand resturaunt were you have meals ok for breakfast not right atmosphere for evening meals there were four mains that were not available on the menu when we dined and one not available on the entree menu and waited quite some time to be served as they were short staffed so slightly dissapionted
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel. Room was very small for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Celebrating!
Our stay was mostly good but we felt that a couple of things needed attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, right in the heart of the city. Easy walk to all that York has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gino

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
DO NOT GO
It was appalling and the staff were extremely rude they didnt let us in because i lost my bank card and told us to go
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Room was beautiful and very large with a very comfy bed. Pool and leisure facilities were really good but could be a bit busy with members and hotel guests. Breakfast was a buffet, well organised and tasty. All in all, a very nice night at The Principal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and helpful staff, especially in reception and the dining room. Very spacious and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ben

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful old property which has its maintenance challenges but stale smoke smell in the room with poor standards of upkeep (paintwork, mould, bad wood work, tv that didn’t work) that made the stay not pleasant. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ranjith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near railway station
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss H

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Hotel
Great hotel lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henriette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in York
Great place just next to York train station so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful stay
We had to sleep on a dirty, wet mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024