The Principal York

The hotel, steps from the train station, is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of York. Blending the grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel, hotel offers its guests the warmest welcome this side of the Pennines. This hotel is set in tranquil gardens overlooking the new Garden Room, from where guests can see York Minster. The historic city center and The Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel, while York Racecourse is a 5-minute drive away. The hotel offers stylish and modern, elegant, comfortable bedrooms and suites in balanced, neutral tones that offer more than just a place to sleep with a work area, coffee making facilities, various appliances, comfortable furnishings and a fully equipped bathroom for guests' comfort. The restaurant and bar serve fresh seasonal produce with a local flair, while traditional afternoon tea is prepared in the lounge. The hotel has a gym and indoor swimming pool and is next to York Rail Station, with fast and frequent connections to London, Scotland and the whole of the north of England.