Elmbank Hotel - Part of The Cairn Collection
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Why people book this hotel
“The bed was really comfortable”
“Courtyard room”
“The staff are very friendly and the restaurant provides very good food at a reas…”
“The friendly staff, beautiful reception area and room”
“The location”
“I like the friendliness of the staff and the location”
“Lovely art deco hotel, spotless”
“Bedroom spotless, spacious and comfortable”
“Staff were cheery , breakfast was ok although hash brown soggy didn’t offer us t…”
Overview
A boutique Art Nouveau hotel in historic York. Minutes from the heart of the city, overlooking the Knavesmire Strays, lies the Elmbank Hotel, a unique 19th-century mansion with a rich history. Redesigned by Mackintosh contemporary, George Walton, the Elmbank hotel is home to one of the finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections in the UK. Here, impressive stained-glass, beautiful murals, and detailed stencils meld with modern and sophisticated facilities to provide a space of style, comfort, and interest. York’s ancient city walls can be reached in just 10 minutes’ walk, with a further 5 to 10 minutes’ walk taking guests to the historic attractions, including the spectacular York Minster. Alternatively there is a bus stop outside the hotel, and from there a bus in to town takes 3 minutes. York Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk or few minutes by car, and the Elmbank has limited parking. There is also a bus stop near the hotel, with sightseeing tours going in to town. York Racecourse is a few minutes' away.
Traveller reviews
Steven
couple
June 11, 2026
“Bed was really comfortable however staff need telling to be respectful during night”
The bed was really comfortable
Geoff
couple
June 7, 2026
“York was brilliant”
The location
Mark
couple
June 5, 2026
“Ideal location short stay in York”
Courtyard room
Butler2025
solo_traveller
June 4, 2026
“Great staff great location, York is a lovely place to visit”
I like the friendliness of the staff and the location
Matthew
couple
June 1, 2026
“A wonderful stay in York”
This is an excellent hotel, only 15 minutes walk outside of York. The rooms are beautifully designed and spacious. The staff are very friendly and the restaurant provides very good food at a reasonable price, if you buy a dinner voucher from their website beforehand. I'd recommend both the restaurant and hotel.
Peter
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“A warm inviting well located hotel- quality staff - a great experience”
Lovely
George
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Fantastic stay”
Its history and a lovely building
Lauren
couple
May 30, 2026
“Lovely stay, we have stayed here 3 times.”
I love the decor and it still has original features.
David
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
“Not impressed”
The bed was excellent
Sean
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
The friendly staff, beautiful reception area and room
Claire
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Disappointing for a Hilton Hotel”
The property was beautiful
Amanda
couple
May 25, 2026
“Ok but could be so much better either way a little effort”
Staff were cheery , breakfast was ok although hash brown soggy didn’t offer us tea or coffee from the bar. Water pressure v good
Bev
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Great location. Lovely art deco hotel, spotless. All staff that we encountered were warm and welcoming. Room was clean and everything you needed. Dog friendly.
Wilkins
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
“It was like stepping into a museum of art nouveau gorgeousness,”
Being steeped in beauty
John
solo_traveller
May 16, 2026
“Good for what i did for”
Location
Jo
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
“Staff were lovely and super helpful. Spotlessly clean and comfortable and excellent breakfast.”
Bedroom spotless, spacious and comfortable.
Shauna
couple
May 14, 2026
Room could have been bigger
John
couple
May 13, 2026
“Excellent service by all staff, delicious breakfast and nothing is too much trouble. A wonderfully creative place to sta”
Classic Art Nouveau design with many original features. The hotel has been sympathetically restored, based around the stained glass and carpentry.
Andrea
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Great location, lovely immaculate rooms, friendly staff
Cynthia
extended_group
May 8, 2026
“We had an excellent stay at this beautiful old hotel. All members of the staff were very friendly and helpful and went o”
The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Indoor fireplace
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Private check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Packed lunches
George Walton Deluxe King Room
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
George Walton King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
George Walton Queen Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room - Courtyard
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Twin Room with Courtyard
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.
Connecting Family King Room
This air-conditioned quadruple room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with an inner courtyard view. The unit has 3 beds.
George Walton Junior King Suite
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This suite has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
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