The Milner York

4.0 star property

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A restaurant with round tables and chairs, some with plants and books.
A grand foyer with a staircase, large columns, and a Christmas tree.
2 bars/lounges, pub, lobby lounge
A spacious, elegantly furnished living room with a grand chandelier, large windows with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, elegant chandeliers, and a fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Suite, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe King Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden View Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Milner York

An indoor pool, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and self parking.
The Milner York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. 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 an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Milner York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York Minster. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Peachey's Bar & Grill
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and York Dungeon
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Milner York offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 centre and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Milner York. Parking is available for a fee.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Peachey's Bar & Grill – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
The Swollen Gambler – This pub serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
The Garden Room – This lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 29.50 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 22.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Peachey's Bar & Grill
  • The Garden Room
  • The Swollen Gambler

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 23 December to 26 December:
  • Dining venue

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 22.50 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 29.50 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

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
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
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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
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The Principal York
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Principal

The Milner York Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 998 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 196 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1758 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1758 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay!! Cant wait to book again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An historic York hotel, fully modernised with real character and conveniently close to city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Lovely hotel and very convenient for York town centre and just across from the station Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - we had a suite and it was spacious and clean . The hotel was really nice, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Afternoon lounge was lovely too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely stay in this traditional but modernised hotel. Super clean and cared for, bathroom was spa like. Hotel Bar was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff willing to help. Breakfast OK but similar to Premier Inn buffet, expected more from this quality hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and Hotel was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast selection
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, excellent breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay and we were lucky enough to be upgraded to a Junior Suite, which was fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Friendly staff. Great food. Fab price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good but very busy. Staff were nice and helpful and room was clean. Hotel lovely and very central
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and rooms felt very grand
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful hotel friendly staff excellent room size.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Great brekkie, great location and great bars
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best all round hotel in York without a doubt. Fantastic location if travelling by train too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff friendly and helpful. Good choice at breakfast and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the room was quiet and beautifully furnished. The breakfast was excellent and the location right next to the train station convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the train station and exploring the historic centre. Our room was comfortable with a great view towards the Minster.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Yes great room and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay before Christmas Eve in the city centre. Last minute shopping and festive spirit around the Dickensian city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Milner went over and above to make our 45th wedding anniversary weekend superb. The food was lucious and they have a very good selection of drink. The staff are extremely welcoming and knowledgable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great old historic hotel right next to the train station. The garden restaurant is great for afternoon tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dicky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, tidy and staff very happyful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026