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The Milner York

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat steps from York's historic landmarks, where travelers can unwind in the sauna and steam room before heading out to explore York Minster

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Principal York, a short walk from York Minster, offers a quiet escape after sightseeing. Relax in the sauna, steam room, or indoor pool, and wander through the garden. The Refectory serves breakfast, and helpful staff and free in-room WiFi earn praise.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room - May be in Annex Building | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room - May be in Annex Building

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

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

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

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

About the neighborhood

Located in South Bank, a neighborhood in York, The Milner York is near a train station. York Castle Museum and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include York Minster and Clifford's Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to York Dungeon. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our York travel guide
Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

What's nearby

  • York Dungeon
    York Dungeon
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York City Walls
    York City Walls
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles
    Shambles
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Minster
    York Minster
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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
  • Malmaison York
    4 min walk
  • Duke of York
    1 min walk
  • The Rise
    3 min walk

About this property

The Milner York

Upscale hotel near York Minster
Located close to York Dungeon and Jorvik Viking Centre, The Milner York provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Peachey's Bar & Grill, features al fresco dining and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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.

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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 transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 22 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

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 center
  • 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
  • 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

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 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
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 December 23 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 22 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Hotel York Royal
Royal Hotel York
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York Hotel Royal
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
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York Principal York Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Milner York have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Milner York pet-friendly?

Yes, The Milner York allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 22 per day.

What time is check-in at The Milner York?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Milner York?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Milner York located?

Located in South Bank, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of York Minster, York Dungeon, and Shambles. Jorvik Viking Centre and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are also within 15 minutes. York Station and York (QQY-York Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Milner York Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 982 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1743 reviews

Reviews

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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

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

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

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

Deborah

This beautiful old building is such a lovely place to stay in York. The staff can’t do enough for you and the bedrooms are well equipped and very comfortable. The location for the Train station is perfect and It’s just a short walk into the city. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

THOMAS WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very welcoming , breakfast lovely ,late bar brilliant ,
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If travelling by train location is, of course, excellent. The building is old but that is part of its charm and it is well maintained. Very spacious and quite impressive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice hotel . Great staff and room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice but heating did not work properly and after one cold night we were given small electric radiators. Breakfast was very average. Communal areas in the hotel were very nice although pool was closed which we had not been told about. Location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A firm favourite of ours great location lovely hotel and grounds and the friendliest staff cannot fault it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most gorgeous stay… staff were really helpful. Our suite was gorgeous. Easy and convenient for York city centre and walking everywhere. Will 100% be back! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff amazing room amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everywhere excellently maintained, room spotless and breakfast has everything you would want to eat. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was amazing, clean, comfortable and large. Toiletries were nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely & big with character, check in staff were so kind, helpful & friendly. A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff, spacious room Down side, lift could only carry 2 people with luggage. Long wait for the lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff, nice communal areas, room quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely and clean, staff were friendly, and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Clean and comfortable room,ha everything we needed ,it was alsowarm despite the cold weather outside ..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning building with imposing staircases and plenty of space, never feeling crowded. Staff were professional and friendly. Rooms were well appointed and bathrooms stylish and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful Christmas vibes! A very beautiful hotel in a really convenient location. Staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PHIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location. Next to the train station and a few minutes walk into the centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely stunning hotel Room was amazing Facilities were amazing and we were made to feel so welcome by the staff, especially laura who checked us in at recpetion. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025