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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • York Minster
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪12 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

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 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

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 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

  • 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

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 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

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. Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. 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.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1870
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • 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
  • Dining venue
The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • 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 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Suites are located in various parts of the hotel including the 4th and 5th floors which are only accessible by stairs.
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 20 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. 734 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1361 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sathish

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for a conference. Convenient. Right next to the railway station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most wonderful stay in a magical hotel. 110% satisfied! We will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Emma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t bother
This was supposed to be a pre-Xmas family treat; but turned out to be a huge disappointment from start to finish. We had a mixture of great and downright rude staff, a tiny poky room that was so dark & dim it felt a bit like a cell, and ended up calling it a day & checking out early. If you only need somewhere convenient to sleep near the station then stay here, if you want any degree of luxury then stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay, stunning room, comfy huge bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Lovely hotel but poor nights sleep
Beautiful hotel in a lovely location. However our room was located on the bottom floor of the hotel so felt very separate. The air con unit in our room made the most annoying buzzing sound all night which kept us up most of the night. Bed was not the comfiest, being 6 months pregnant not much is comfy at the moment but this particular was not! It may be worth the hotel investing in some better quality pillows. Can’t fault the check in staff they were very lovely and polite - I feel like we were unlucky with our basement like room!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ziyang

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night visit
Generally good but bedroom fairly small and somewhat worn appearance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Milner is a beautiful building, and the service and room were very nice. Strangely, they only have a few OTA channels with no guide on the TV. I didn't visit York to watch TV, but it's relaxing after a day's walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Milner in York ✨
Hotel Milner was perfect for a pre-Christmas break to explore York. Most of the staff were very friendly, our room in the main hotel was charming and breakfast was delicious. The mattress in our room was a little hard but that’s just a personal preference Tastefully decorated for Christmas without being garish or OTT Ideally situated for rail travel as there’s a side door right into the station! Would recommend ✨
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Girls trip
Lovely hotel right beside the train station. Short walk into town. Very comfortable bed would stay here again. If you like a bath request when booking I had a shower but others had beautiful roll top baths.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel is beautiful Restaurant we eat in service was extremely slow some food came out cold and missing items Tiles on shower floor some were sunken so they moved when stepped on Beds wer too hard so didnt sleep well and woke up both mornings with aching hips back and shoulders
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the way the lounges have been developed although sitting in the window in the evening was not a good idea as the outside lights were blinding! However, the effect outside was stunning. Welcome on reception was excellent but dining room was hopelessly underwhelming. Food was good but service was lamentable. Young lady serving needed some proper support
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning hotel
Didn’t get to spend much time there as was on business but it was a stunning hotel. Food was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so majestic, such an old building with so much character. So peaceful & relaxing only wish we had stayed longer, perfect for the short walk into York & just a few steps from the railway station. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esme

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024