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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

4.0 star property
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Lobby
City view from property
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Micklegate Bar
    5 min walk
  • York National Railway Museum
    8 min walk
  • York Minster
    10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    54 min drive

Room options

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

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Signature Studio Suite, City View

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Studio Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

York

With a stay at The Milner York formerly the Principal York, you'll be centrally located in York, within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from York Dungeon and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre.

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York Minster - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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
  • ‪Society Lounge Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Maltings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Milner York formerly the Principal York

Eco-certified York hotel in South Bank with a health club
The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Refectory, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Refectory - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Chapter House - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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.

Languages

English

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 public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 19.00 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: GBP 19.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Refectory
  • Chapter House

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 19.00 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

Hotel Royal York
Hotel York Royal
Royal Hotel York
Royal York
York Hotel Royal
York Royal
York Royal Hotel
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
Hotel Principal York
Principal York York
The Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 611 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1176 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very disappointed with my room compared to previous times staying at the hotel. Pokey little room in the basement which was nowhere near value for money when you're paying in excess of £300 a night and have booked multiple rooms. The bathroom wasn't anything special by the high standards of the hotel and frankly looked like a cheap fit out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aran

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Fabulous service from staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
An impressive old hotel close to the rail station and about 10 mins walk from the Minster. Booked at the last minute on a bucket site, so for the price the room was OK, just located in the furthest part of the hotel, close to the railway and the Royal Mail offices so was a bit noisy. Didn't use the bars and restaurant so cant comment, but all the public areas were beautifully decorated and clean. Car parking was extra, but convenient to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Steer clear
The room was in a wing. Very very tired. The entrance area near room smells. Outside the window was a post office sorting office very noisy early in the morning. On check out was not asked how my stay was so did not pass on my disappointment
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. The hotel is absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was brilliant from start to finish. The staff were very friendly & helpful & had even given us an upgrade on our room for my birthday before we even arrived. Breakfast was delicious & the location of the hotel is perfect for walking into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room could of been bigger but overall good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice stay, comfy and homely rooms. Staff was nice and the bar has nice prices for York.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
York weekend.
Rather dark and dated room but plenty of space and good sized bathroom. Great base to visit all areas of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fancy common areas - lots of big mirrors, nice lighting and huge staircase; very convenient location if travelling to York via train and an easy walk into town; swimming pool and sauna area were good. Room was a little stuffy and there was noise from the station and creaky water pipes, but overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't know I had to pay to park. 19 pound a night. Had to move rooms 3 times because of noise, roadworks outside window. Same in next room. 3rd room was better. Other than that it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One Day
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uncomfortable
Room way to hot and air con didnt work. Pillows are wirst we have ever used as well as duvet was so uncomfortable. Bes was uncomfortable and havent slept a wink
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The downstair area beautifull but disdapointed with are room we paid for a superior room but handle missing from wardrobe door fridge motor made a noise all night the room was dark and the view was depressing the side of the station and dirty old roof tops
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Next to rail station a grand dame of a hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning hotel.
Superb. As it was our 20th wedding anniversary, they had organised an upgrade to a suite for us. It was stunning. We had the best time. Our Suite was amazing and had a view of York Minster.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ollie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024