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About the Hotel

Station Road, York, United Kingdom, YO24 1AA

Rooms & Suites

The Principal York offers 155 rooms, including standard rooms and suites. Rooms feature wool curtains, velvet armchairs, and marble-clad bathrooms. Some rooms in the Sidings wing overlook a main road. Suites include separate living areas and views of York Minster. All rooms have flat-screen Smart TVs, tea/coffee makers, and workspaces.

Dining & Drinks

The Refectory Kitchen & Terrace serves classic British dishes. Chapter House Bar offers local craft beers and cocktails. The Garden Room provides afternoon tea with Yorkshire rarebit. A hot-and-cold buffet breakfast includes made-to-order omelettes and smoked haddock. In-room dining is available 24/7.

Leisure & Wellness

The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. A fitness center includes Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. The spa offers massages, facials, and body treatments. Guests can access the leisure facilities for free during their stay.

Location & Access

The hotel is steps from York Station, with direct trains to London, Edinburgh, and Manchester. It's a 5-minute walk to York Minster and the National Railway Museum. The Shambles, York Castle Museum, and York Art Gallery are within 1 km. Parking is available for £19 per day.

Services & Events

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, concierge, and dry cleaning. Business travelers can use 15 meeting rooms with modern tech. Weddings and events are held in Victorian-style spaces or the landscaped gardens. The hotel offers accessible rooms with emergency pull cords and lowered sinks.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Sidings Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
20 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room Mobility Access Roll Shower
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
York700 m
Airports
Leeds Bradford (LBA) 49.2 km
Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) 62.8 km
Train
York Railway station100 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Station Road, York, United Kingdom, YO24 1AA
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Station Road, York, United Kingdom, YO24 1AA
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