Latest reviews for Hotels & Travel in York, United Kingdom

Hotel du Vin - by kev2009

kev2009 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:37:30 +0000

Review by kev2009

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 01904 557350

Website: www.hotelduvin.com

This really could be a great place but somehow it misses the mark on food quality and serviceThis really could be a great place but somehow it misses the mark on food quality and service

Hilton Lodge - by hiltonlodge

hiltonlodge — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:30:04 +0000

Review by hiltonlodge

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 07858 555 850

Website: http://www.hiltonlodge.webs.com

Its A lovely place to stay recommended ******Its A lovely place to stay recommended ******

Greenside Guesthouse - by Pippin

Pippin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:24:49 +0000

Review by Pippin

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 01904 623631

My friend and I stayed here for one night in an en-suite twin on our way to a holiday further north. The owners were pleasant enough, moreso over the phone than in person, but far more standoffish than we are used to at a B&B. Their son, who we saw as we went to breakfast, was also very reserved and never smiled or even glanced at any of the guests. Perhaps the B&B is too much of a disruption for him.

The room was adequate but nothing special â¬ it fronted on a busy road but the traffic wasnâ¬"t too noisy. The en-suite was tiny, as if it used to be a cupboard, and not very clean. The shower was uncomfortable, and again, not very clean.

There seemed to be a lot of rules here. We had to be back by a certain time, as we werenâ¬"t allowed to take our key and needed to return before the last person went to bed. The parking was also very regulated, the cars having to be arranged behind the gates in order of who was leaving first.

The walk into York itself was longer than we had thought, which wasnâ¬"t a problem for us as we are active, but for those who have difficulty or donâ¬"t like walking, this B&B isnâ¬"t that conveniently placed.

We were glad that we only had a one-night stay here and certainly would never stay at this B&B again or recommend it to anyone.
My friend and I stayed here for one night in an en-suite twin on our way to a holiday further north. The owners were pleasant enough, moreso over the phone than in person, but far more standoffish than we are used to at a B&B. Their son, who we saw as we went to breakfast, was also very reserved and never smiled or even glanced at any of the guests. Perhaps the B&B is too much of a disruption for him.

The room was adequate but nothing special â¬ it fronted on a busy road but the traffic wasnâ¬"t too noisy. The en-suite was tiny, as if it used to be a cupboard, and not very clean. The shower was uncomfortable, and again, not very clean.

There seemed to be a lot of rules here. We had to be back by a certain time, as we werenâ¬"t allowed to take our key and needed to return before the last person went to bed. The parking was also very regulated, the cars having to be arranged behind the gates in order of who was leaving first.

The walk into York itself was longer than we had thought, which wasnâ¬"t a problem for us as we are active, but for those who have difficulty or donâ¬"t like walking, this B&B isnâ¬"t that conveniently placed.

We were glad that we only had a one-night stay here and certainly would never stay at this B&B again or recommend it to anyone.

Mont-Clare Guest House - Friendly and Central by littlevegemite

littlevegemite — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:14:36 +0000

Review by littlevegemite

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01904 627054

Website: http://www.mont-clare.co.uk

Tags: friendly, bargain, helpful staff

We had two nights here for a mini-break in York - there were lots of places in or near the walls that seemed nice, but were more than we wanted to spend. We stayed here instead, and it was close enough to Gillygate and Bootham Bar and the Minster, and almost half the price.

Linda and Dave were friendly hosts and had lots of helpful information. They made a filling breakfast each day - it was a bit like having Mum & Dad fuss over you when you go home!

Comfy bed, ensuite, very easy going.We had two nights here for a mini-break in York - there were lots of places in or near the walls that seemed nice, but were more than we wanted to spend. We stayed here instead, and it was close enough to Gillygate and Bootham Bar and the Minster, and almost half the price.

Linda and Dave were friendly hosts and had lots of helpful information. They made a filling breakfast each day - it was a bit like having Mum & Dad fuss over you when you go home!

Comfy bed, ensuite, very easy going.

Grange Lodge - Friendly, comfortable stay by BrownsUK

BrownsUK — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:19:59 +0000

Review by BrownsUK

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01904 621137

Tags: car parking, televisions

We stayed in the luxury attic bedroom, with en suite jacuzzi and tile TV! The room was a nice size and decorated to a high standard.
The breakfast was lovely, with friendly service from the owners daughter.
Would highly recommend a stay, as only 5 minutes walk to the centre of York and free, on street parking.We stayed in the luxury attic bedroom, with en suite jacuzzi and tile TV! The room was a nice size and decorated to a high standard.
The breakfast was lovely, with friendly service from the owners daughter.
Would highly recommend a stay, as only 5 minutes walk to the centre of York and free, on street parking.

Number 34 - Quite a surprise by glowthian

glowthian — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:25:48 +0000

Review by glowthian

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01904 645818

Never expected a B&B like this for the price. Large double bedroom, with large comfy bed, amazingly clean [which we all prefer] and a great breakfast. Amy and her mum were great hosts and happy to provide advice on places to visit and eat.

Also has a great location only 10 mins from train station and 5 minutes from historic city centre.Never expected a B&B like this for the price. Large double bedroom, with large comfy bed, amazingly clean [which we all prefer] and a great breakfast. Amy and her mum were great hosts and happy to provide advice on places to visit and eat.

Also has a great location only 10 mins from train station and 5 minutes from historic city centre.

Ramada Encore - Ramada Encore by spook

spook — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:26:09 +0000

Review by spook

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0870 443 0029

Website: http://www.ramadaencore.activehotels.com

Tags: safe, air conditioning, televisions

Stayed for 2 nights. Staff seemed friendly apart from one who obviously did not know how to smile. Saying that, the rest of the staff were only too willing to help if I had a question.
The rooms were very clean and well maintained. I loved the toilet / shower area. Very modern and bright. Could of maybes of done with a demister in there for when the shower is in use. The thing on the wall above the sink seemed to be connected to the aircon and didnt demist anything.
The breakfast was very nice. For an extra 4.50 gbp per person per day you could get a full english breakfast which consists of 5 items. Doesnt sound much? Well we had 2 of each, i.e, sausage, bacon, scrambled egg, beans, 2 hash browns. On top of this you could still get your cerial, toast, juice, tea / coffee, fruit. I'm a big eater, and I was stuffed whenever I left there.
Hotel is situated within 10 mins walk from the train station and a nice short walk from the town center.
I would stay again for sure.Stayed for 2 nights. Staff seemed friendly apart from one who obviously did not know how to smile. Saying that, the rest of the staff were only too willing to help if I had a question.
The rooms were very clean and well maintained. I loved the toilet / shower area. Very modern and bright. Could of maybes of done with a demister in there for when the shower is in use. The thing on the wall above the sink seemed to be connected to the aircon and didnt demist anything.
The breakfast was very nice. For an extra 4.50 gbp per person per day you could get a full english breakfast which consists of 5 items. Doesnt sound much? Well we had 2 of each, i.e, sausage, bacon, scrambled egg, beans, 2 hash browns. On top of this you could still get your cerial, toast, juice, tea / coffee, fruit. I'm a big eater, and I was stuffed whenever I left there.
Hotel is situated within 10 mins walk from the train station and a nice short walk from the town center.
I would stay again for sure.

Briar Lea Guest House - Great Place by butler25

butler25 — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:11:43 +0000

Review by butler25

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01904 635061

Website: http://www.briarlea.co.uk

Just come back form my stay here, what a lovely clean and friendly place.
ThanksJust come back form my stay here, what a lovely clean and friendly place.
Thanks

York House Bed & Breakfast - York House B&B, York by EllenBarrett

EllenBarrett — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:40:46 +0000

Review by EllenBarrett

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 01904 427070

We have stayed a couple of times at York House and have had warm welcome on both occasions. We would highly recommend this for families as the facilities are very good. Two interconnecting rooms are available for families with a private bathroom. At breakfast the table had been made up with booster seat and a cup, dish and spoon, ready for our little one. These touches made us feel very welcome.

The breakfasts are lovely with a good selection to choose from. The rooms are very clean and well-maintained. The beds were made every day and the tea, coffee etc was re-stocked every day.

The owners are very friendly without been intrusive. The prices are very competitive particularly as it is only a 15/20 min walk into York. Once you're there you don't need to use the car unless planning to travel further beyond the town.

We regularly stay in hotels and bed and breakfasts while visiting family and experienced a range of standards of food, cleaniness and welcomes! York House is definately a place that we compare to when judging places we've stayed.We have stayed a couple of times at York House and have had warm welcome on both occasions. We would highly recommend this for families as the facilities are very good. Two interconnecting rooms are available for families with a private bathroom. At breakfast the table had been made up with booster seat and a cup, dish and spoon, ready for our little one. These touches made us feel very welcome.

The breakfasts are lovely with a good selection to choose from. The rooms are very clean and well-maintained. The beds were made every day and the tea, coffee etc was re-stocked every day.

The owners are very friendly without been intrusive. The prices are very competitive particularly as it is only a 15/20 min walk into York. Once you're there you don't need to use the car unless planning to travel further beyond the town.

We regularly stay in hotels and bed and breakfasts while visiting family and experienced a range of standards of food, cleaniness and welcomes! York House is definately a place that we compare to when judging places we've stayed.

The Grange - fab hotel by jillycat

jillycat — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:30:49 +0000

Review by jillycat

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01904 644744

Website: http://www.grangehotel.co.uk

this gem of a hotel situated a short walk from the minster is one of my favorite's and last year we got married there the service we got was brilliant we were talked through the day from start to finish the menu we chose was great the food had none of that mass catering taste so often seen at weddings but was just as fresh and vibrant as you get in either the brassier or the main restaurant. the rooms that we and our guests had were fabulous the bed were comfortable and the breakfast filled all the hungry Scots to their boots!this gem of a hotel situated a short walk from the minster is one of my favorite's and last year we got married there the service we got was brilliant we were talked through the day from start to finish the menu we chose was great the food had none of that mass catering taste so often seen at weddings but was just as fresh and vibrant as you get in either the brassier or the main restaurant. the rooms that we and our guests had were fabulous the bed were comfortable and the breakfast filled all the hungry Scots to their boots!

Crescent Guest House - Terrible Place by anuradha07

anuradha07 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:28:43 +0000

Review by anuradha07

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 01904 623216

We stayed in this B&B for the bank holiday weekend of August 2008. We always prefer B&B over hotels for their homely atmosphere. However when we booked Crescent we didn't know we were heading for a terrible place, with bad food and pathetic service. Our room was not cleaned but it was used and dirtied during our absence.

PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE YOU WILL FIND MANY B&Bs GIVING YOU GOOD PRICE, SERVICE AND BREAKFAST.We stayed in this B&B for the bank holiday weekend of August 2008. We always prefer B&B over hotels for their homely atmosphere. However when we booked Crescent we didn't know we were heading for a terrible place, with bad food and pathetic service. Our room was not cleaned but it was used and dirtied during our absence.

PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE YOU WILL FIND MANY B&Bs GIVING YOU GOOD PRICE, SERVICE AND BREAKFAST.

Bowen House - Friendly and pleasant by racheljessica

racheljessica — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:14:56 +0000

Review by racheljessica

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 01904 636881

Website: www.bowenhouseyork.com

I had a really nice stay here. The location was good. It didn't take too long to walk to the main centre of York. The prices were good value. The decor was pleasant. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was lovely. There was a choice of traditional english or continental. There was fresh fruit available. The breakfast room was in a conservatory with plenty of light. Tea and coffee was provided in the room we stayed in. There was plenty of wardrobe space. The owner was friendly and polite. This place had a relaxing feel to it. There was only one downfall though. The floorboards in the room above us were very creaky and someone moving round upstairs woke us ap about 6 -6.30 am. I have a sneaky suspicion this was the owner herself. There was also the sound of someone using a hairdryer coming from above us too. I would come back here but I would have to bring some earplugs in order not to get woken up early in the morning.I had a really nice stay here. The location was good. It didn't take too long to walk to the main centre of York. The prices were good value. The decor was pleasant. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was lovely. There was a choice of traditional english or continental. There was fresh fruit available. The breakfast room was in a conservatory with plenty of light. Tea and coffee was provided in the room we stayed in. There was plenty of wardrobe space. The owner was friendly and polite. This place had a relaxing feel to it. There was only one downfall though. The floorboards in the room above us were very creaky and someone moving round upstairs woke us ap about 6 -6.30 am. I have a sneaky suspicion this was the owner herself. There was also the sound of someone using a hairdryer coming from above us too. I would come back here but I would have to bring some earplugs in order not to get woken up early in the morning.

The Judges Lodgings Hotel - Only for the sun by mazphd

mazphd — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:52:15 +0000

Review by mazphd

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 01904 638733

Website: http://www.judgeslodging.com

The Judges Lodgings is deceptively difficult to review. From the outside (and sat in the sun) this looks a great place, the aspect is on one of yorks little streets with great people watching potential and behind sits the restaurant and hotel in all its rather glamorous glory. But appearances can be deceptive.

The bar is located (hard to find) around to the left and down underground beneath the main hotel front. Do not be fooled when you first feast your eyes on the exteria, you do not get to go anywhere near the 'posh' part. Instead you arrive in a more coven and cavernous dark setting. This was probably the wine cellar to the much grander hotel back in the day. Today its home for the usual lager and beer selections and with even little effort put into the wine menu. Which is so sad (and ironic) when you consider that its such a perfect setting for a glass of something pleasant and a sit in the sun.

Instead this has the reputation of being loud and lary at night with scores of students and stag staggering lad louts who have sat and drunk in the sun all day and continue well into the night.

Take away the louts, put in a nice bar area (preferably with daylight) and this place would be one of the best bars in york. Instead it's rather dark, dingy and disapointing.

Forget about food here. It's all microwaved typical and uninspired bar burgers. Ironic when you consider a Gourmet Burger Kitchen has opened up next door.

The Judges Lodgings is deceptively difficult to review. From the outside (and sat in the sun) this looks a great place, the aspect is on one of yorks little streets with great people watching potential and behind sits the restaurant and hotel in all its rather glamorous glory. But appearances can be deceptive.

The bar is located (hard to find) around to the left and down underground beneath the main hotel front. Do not be fooled when you first feast your eyes on the exteria, you do not get to go anywhere near the 'posh' part. Instead you arrive in a more coven and cavernous dark setting. This was probably the wine cellar to the much grander hotel back in the day. Today its home for the usual lager and beer selections and with even little effort put into the wine menu. Which is so sad (and ironic) when you consider that its such a perfect setting for a glass of something pleasant and a sit in the sun.

Instead this has the reputation of being loud and lary at night with scores of students and stag staggering lad louts who have sat and drunk in the sun all day and continue well into the night.

Take away the louts, put in a nice bar area (preferably with daylight) and this place would be one of the best bars in york. Instead it's rather dark, dingy and disapointing.

Forget about food here. It's all microwaved typical and uninspired bar burgers. Ironic when you consider a Gourmet Burger Kitchen has opened up next door.

Goldsmith's Guest House - Weekend of hell part two by anarchy77

anarchy77 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:45:59 +0000

Review by anarchy77

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 01904 655738

B&B â¬ Goldsmithâ¬"s, 18 Longfield Terrace, Bootham, York, YO30 7DJ

Before reading this, this review is not threatening but to tell the truth in order what we aim to get out of this, no violent criminal activity, definitely not hearsay as we have evidence on tape, this content is relevant to tourists as some may have the same lifestyle as the couple below, also not forgetting that York has a bit of a gay scene.

We made our stay there one weekend when we were due to get married in York, the whole adventure was great but until we were due to leave one day before hand where the owners Susan & George made very un-savory snide remarks towards
us once they knew we were gay! When one of the owners knew we were getting flowers, she didn't expect it would be for us so it was after that we started to get the really odd and negative behavior which clearly states the owners being homophobic. We told the owners that we had a leak in our sink the day after our wedding, more or less when we asked for our breakfast to be delivered to us in bed as one of us was ill. We told them about the sink then which clearly made loads of water mess all over the bathroom floor. The daughter of the owner went to put the breakfast tray on the bed until the mother being one of the owners shouted at her saying "not on the bed" abruptly and to say that they wouldn't change the be linen afterwards anyway. Very strange!

This was a shambles because the owners are clearly homophobic after telling us just being married in York a day earlier for them to get out of their room, one of the owners banged aggressively and shouted at them to get out of their room. One of the owners stated he needed the plumber (his nephew) to get in and sort out the leak not asking their permission before hand but a simple note stating to be out by 12pm. This was not convenient as one of us was ill so it meant that the owners lost 50 quid apparently but then when being more or less forced out and shouted at to get out, we were going to be charged 5 quid for the plumbing when in fact the room wasn't viable to stay in then if there was a faulty unit. I have never in my time being asked to pay for something in a hotel or a B&B for something that is down to the owners to keep it clean, tidy and comfortable as possible. There was also a Rentokil box behind our bed which again assumes there has been a vermin or insect problem in the past, this again did not amuse me. When I read other reviews I can understand why there other people stating the have been bitten by fleas, etc. Us being two girls were threatened, intimidated and verbally abused by this old fashioned arrogant brute that we then had to be picked up by my father to which he was not amused by all of what happened & he is also disabled. He also taped their comments as the attitude from them was disgusting saying, that we were the worst kind of people the have had stayed there. Worst kind of people, this is again a hate crime! For people who don't know what a hate crime is, look it up.

When you get comments from the owners like "well what do you expect from the likes of those people", and that "You's are the worst kind of people I've ever had stay here", it begs to belief whether or not the owners know that they are living in 2008, not 1958. This is a B&B where old fashioned people would probably be welcomed to stay as well as straight people but for gay young people, you don't have a chance. A full story will be made publicly aware very soon, in most national and local newspapers as soon as the couple have secured a deal. As York is starting to slowly become a gay scene, I urge a lot of people to be made publicly aware that this B&B to be shunned & to be protested against as they very narrow minded & arrogant. After picking up our cake at an inn, who again the owners are gay there; they have made sure they make this publicly aware to others in the future, especially tourists. Well done Goldsmiths, you've put your foot in it now haven't you?

If there is anyone out there who believes has had the same kind of problem or any dispute with this B&B, I urge you all to review & slate this place as the tourist boards are already getting their letters in the post and email. We have stated our story to the national papers and local papers.
B&B â¬ Goldsmithâ¬"s, 18 Longfield Terrace, Bootham, York, YO30 7DJ

Before reading this, this review is not threatening but to tell the truth in order what we aim to get out of this, no violent criminal activity, definitely not hearsay as we have evidence on tape, this content is relevant to tourists as some may have the same lifestyle as the couple below, also not forgetting that York has a bit of a gay scene.

We made our stay there one weekend when we were due to get married in York, the whole adventure was great but until we were due to leave one day before hand where the owners Susan & George made very un-savory snide remarks towards
us once they knew we were gay! When one of the owners knew we were getting flowers, she didn't expect it would be for us so it was after that we started to get the really odd and negative behavior which clearly states the owners being homophobic. We told the owners that we had a leak in our sink the day after our wedding, more or less when we asked for our breakfast to be delivered to us in bed as one of us was ill. We told them about the sink then which clearly made loads of water mess all over the bathroom floor. The daughter of the owner went to put the breakfast tray on the bed until the mother being one of the owners shouted at her saying "not on the bed" abruptly and to say that they wouldn't change the be linen afterwards anyway. Very strange!

This was a shambles because the owners are clearly homophobic after telling us just being married in York a day earlier for them to get out of their room, one of the owners banged aggressively and shouted at them to get out of their room. One of the owners stated he needed the plumber (his nephew) to get in and sort out the leak not asking their permission before hand but a simple note stating to be out by 12pm. This was not convenient as one of us was ill so it meant that the owners lost 50 quid apparently but then when being more or less forced out and shouted at to get out, we were going to be charged 5 quid for the plumbing when in fact the room wasn't viable to stay in then if there was a faulty unit. I have never in my time being asked to pay for something in a hotel or a B&B for something that is down to the owners to keep it clean, tidy and comfortable as possible. There was also a Rentokil box behind our bed which again assumes there has been a vermin or insect problem in the past, this again did not amuse me. When I read other reviews I can understand why there other people stating the have been bitten by fleas, etc. Us being two girls were threatened, intimidated and verbally abused by this old fashioned arrogant brute that we then had to be picked up by my father to which he was not amused by all of what happened & he is also disabled. He also taped their comments as the attitude from them was disgusting saying, that we were the worst kind of people the have had stayed there. Worst kind of people, this is again a hate crime! For people who don't know what a hate crime is, look it up.

When you get comments from the owners like "well what do you expect from the likes of those people", and that "You's are the worst kind of people I've ever had stay here", it begs to belief whether or not the owners know that they are living in 2008, not 1958. This is a B&B where old fashioned people would probably be welcomed to stay as well as straight people but for gay young people, you don't have a chance. A full story will be made publicly aware very soon, in most national and local newspapers as soon as the couple have secured a deal. As York is starting to slowly become a gay scene, I urge a lot of people to be made publicly aware that this B&B to be shunned & to be protested against as they very narrow minded & arrogant. After picking up our cake at an inn, who again the owners are gay there; they have made sure they make this publicly aware to others in the future, especially tourists. Well done Goldsmiths, you've put your foot in it now haven't you?

If there is anyone out there who believes has had the same kind of problem or any dispute with this B&B, I urge you all to review & slate this place as the tourist boards are already getting their letters in the post and email. We have stated our story to the national papers and local papers.

Royal York Hotel - Class rail hotel by Mikehyms

Mikehyms — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:13:50 +0000

Review by Mikehyms

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 01904 653681

Website: http://www.principal-hotels.com

Tags: restaurant, safe, air conditioning

Classic old railway hotel. Recently refurbished. When I was last year it was hard to escape the smell of swimming pool - but hopefully this has been sorted out.
Very much London prices here - but there are close by York pubs and restaurants that offer more.
If you stay try and get a room away from the very busy main road that runs outside.Classic old railway hotel. Recently refurbished. When I was last year it was hard to escape the smell of swimming pool - but hopefully this has been sorted out.
Very much London prices here - but there are close by York pubs and restaurants that offer more.
If you stay try and get a room away from the very busy main road that runs outside.