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Grays Court Hotel

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Grays Court

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Very nice room good furnishing and linens Public areas were exceptional and very…

Excellent staff and excellent breakfast,

Great location
8 mentions

I loved the historic building, and a great location in the centre of York

Perfect location everything was walking distance

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The hotel is a beautiful historical building and the rooms are very nicely furni…

Beautiful room and hotel in general

Breakfast available
7 mentions

The breakfast was definitely one of the best ever

Breakfast was lovely

Parking available
3 mentions

Amazing history and the gardens were beautifully kept - plus onsite parking

Amazing location in York , easy to get too with its own car park

Overview

With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The grand house is situated beside York Minster, and was once home to King James I. The stylish bedrooms feature fine linens and antique furniture. Rooms also have flat-screen satellite TV, and all offer scenic views of the gardens or York Minster. The Bow Room Restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and a place in the Michelin guide 2021. During the day the property serve drinks from the bar. . A full cooked to order breakfast is served each morning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or in the Bow Room with its impressive art collection. The Jacobean Long Gallery with oak paneling, sofas and original paintings is a delightful place to unwind. This country house is steeped in history, and set within the York walls. Grays Court Hotel Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the picturesque Shambles shopping streets. The Theatre Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute stroll.

Traveller reviews

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Susan

couple

May 20, 2026

8

Amazing would definitely re visit

Very nice room good furnishing and linens Public areas were exceptional and very comfortable Garden was beautiful and staff very happy to serve when guests were outside

L

Lisa

couple

May 17, 2026

10

Beautiful historic hotel.

I loved the historic building, and a great location in the centre of York. The breakfast was definitely one of the best ever

D

David

solo_traveller

May 16, 2026

10

Breakfast was lovely

J

James

couple

March 30, 2026

8

Wonderful old hotel in the shadow of the Cathedral!

Perfect location everything was walking distance. Amazing history and the gardens were beautifully kept - plus onsite parking

J

Jean

couple

March 29, 2026

9

Made very welcome

Lots of history which was well preserved and tasteful

R

ROBERT

couple

February 16, 2026

6

It was OK but in my opinion not value for money

Excellent staff and excellent breakfast,

A

Andy

couple

January 5, 2026

10

Beautiful hotel and lovely staff.

Perfect stay for my wife and I on New Year's eve. The hotel is a beautiful historical building and the rooms are very nicely furnished, comfortable and quiet. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was superb and the dining room overlooked the private gardens and the city walls. Apart from breakfast we didn't eat in the restaurant as it was fully booked but the hotel recommended other local restaurants for us.

G

Grant

couple

December 16, 2025

10

Amazing location in York , easy to get too with its own car park . Only 2 minutes walk from York Minster . Super helpful and friendly staff . Great food . Will definitely be staying again in the future .

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irfa

extended_group

December 6, 2025

9

Beautiful building, comfortable beds, great location.

Beautiful room and hotel in general. Great parking for the duration of our stay. Very central location, just around the corner from the York Minster.

C

Christine

couple

November 27, 2025

10

Wonderful Relaxing Break in a Fantastic Hotel

A wonderful hotel in a great location, very close to all the shops and to York Minster. The hotel is beautiful, such a wonderful old building with a fantastic history. Very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice. The staff were all excellent, very friendly and helpful. We felt very relaxed and happy staying there and will definitely go and stay there again.

S

Simon

couple

November 26, 2025

10

Absolutely brilliant!

It was historically located in the centre of the city

P

Paul

couple

November 24, 2025

9

Beautiful Hotel run by very polite professional and warm staff. The decor and styling throughout the building are stunni

A beautiful building in the heart of York with tons of history

M

Martin

couple

November 11, 2025

10

Hotel exceeded expectations, friendly staff, amazing service, room was exceptional and the location! Will be returning soon. Thanks

F

Facer

extended_group

November 5, 2025

10

The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly and the location and hotel is incredible

C

Cheryl

couple

November 3, 2025

10

Lovely

Staff were attentive and polite

B

Benita

couple

October 18, 2025

8

A beautiful hotel full of character and history in a fabulous location.

The room was lovely with a great view. It was nice to have plenty of drinking water supplied and there was ample tea and coffee supplies. The bathroom was great, a super shower, brilliant lighting around the mirror and nice toiletries. Breakfast was delicious and the service good. The lady on reception was exceptionally nice and very accommodating. A gift bag of water and flapjacks on check out was lovely.

B

Ben

couple

October 18, 2025

10

Perfect place to stay in York

Everything

B

Benjamin

couple

October 6, 2025

9

Great boutique hotel in a historic building next to the Minster.

Good breakfast, fantastic location, very interesting building and bathrooms were high spec

A

Alan

couple

October 1, 2025

8

Really well run hotel in the old treasurer's house adjacent to the York Minster. Beautiful building, lovely rooms, fantastic garden within the city walls.

C

Catherine

couple

August 31, 2025

10

Wonderful

We had an incredible stay at this stunning hotel, rich with history and charm. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the elegant atmosphere and beautifully preserved details throughout the property. The staff were absolutely fantastic warm, welcoming, and always ready to help. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and their attention to detail truly made are stay special. We would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing experience.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km)

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector

Safety features

Face masks for guests available, 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, First aid kit available

Services

Private check-in/check-out, Daily housekeeping, Meeting/banquet facilities, Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Deluxe Double - Elizabeth Gray

Elegant room with a marble fireplace, city views and antique furniture. The luxury bathroom has a bath with over-head rain shower and fluffy robes. This room can accommodate a cot.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double - Fairfax

Overlooks the historic courtyard, with a bathroom featuring a roll top bath, a walk in shower and twin basins. Extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Max 2 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

This double room's standout feature is the fireplace. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This double room has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room

This double room's special feature is the fireplace. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Room

Somerset is our newest room, boasting views over the rear of York Minster and the surrounding Minster gardens. The bedroom itself is very spacious, and features a super king-size bed with an elegant deep-buttoned sofa, a seating area and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The bed sits against a Tibault feature wall, and has a sizable desk plus a Jo Malone room diffuser. The bathroom is elegantly tiled and features a bath with a monsoon shower overhead. There is also a rain-sensitive automatic Velux window for additional light, plus complimentary Clarins toiletries.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double - Clyff

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has soundproof walls, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double - Williams

With antique furniture and a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Large Double - Aislabie

With views towards York Minster and the cobbled courtyard, and a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Max 2 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite - Cumberland

Room with views over the city walls and featuring a seating area and a luxurious bathroom with a stand-alone bath, TV, fluffy robes and a double shower.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite - Willoughby

This elegant room features antique furniture, a four-poster bed, separate seating area and scenic views. The luxury bathroom has a walk-in shower, bath and twin basins.

Max 2 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Deluxe Double - Edwards

The fireplace is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. The spacious double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 36 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin - Aske

With period furniture and views of York's ancient city walls. Extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type. This room can be made into a double on request.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that on-site parking is limited, but there is a public car park within a 5-minute walk of the hotel. Extra beds can only be accommodated in the Honeymoon Suite, Superior Double Room and Suite, and are suitable for children up to 13 years only. Please note that there is no lift at this property and may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions. The restaurant also offers a Braille menu for blind guests.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 7:14 PM

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