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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Micklegate Bar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • National Railway Museum
    ‪8 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, a 10-minute walk from York Minster and 11 minutes by foot from York Dungeon. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jorvik Viking Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Clifford's Tower.

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • York Dungeon - 11 min walk
  • Shambles - 12 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

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
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red Chilli Authentic Chinese - ‬5 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 at the property
For any questions, 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. 686 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1277 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Annabelle

Travelled with group
Lovely property at a reasonable price. Fairly good breakfast. Pool and spa quite small. Postcode took us to the train station car park not the car park for the hotel. Car park £19 for 24 hours
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly,helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wenyi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hall and garden room is amazing but in room facility is too old and need to be upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grand Victorian Hotel
Room was lovely and quiet. However the kettle cupbiard was broken. Easy city parking. Good breakfast. Bar had limited larger and bar stools not seats.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. I’ve stayed many times. Excellent quality and service; staff are brilliant and the atmosphere is exceptional. Thank you for another great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were fair, cupboard space a bot on small side.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor experience
I arrived at 15.30 after a busy day to be told the room was not ready. For a high quality hotel this is not acceptable when the previous guests will have checked out at 11am. I had to accept another room. The room mattress was clearly past its best with a large dip in the middle. Very uncomfortable. Try the Grand down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bibi

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

4/10 Poor

Peter, Winchester

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Taken a backward step since the rebrand. Staff are short of training and management
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning place really beautiful staff are really friendly breakfast was nice only problem I had was with the pillows very small and lumpy bathroom was beautiful too
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Okay
I booked this in advance for the Halloween festival and so paid over the top, however it is a great location so I guess this is what you pay for. On arrival parking is limited and first come first served. People had abandoned their cars where they can even in ‘no parking’ spots! After we eventually found a space booking in was busy but ok, staff polite and professional. My room is very, very bijou to say the least. You couldn’t swing a cat (not that I would want to)! There is a shower room and whilst clean, is tiny. The rainfall shower is nice, with an option of a ‘normal’ shower head. The toilet is squashed in at the side of the sink, very limited space, so much so the toilet roll holder is literally almost over the toilet bowl. The double bed, for me was not comfortable at all, and the pillows were also uncomfortable, with no options of pillow choice obvious. The tea and coffee making facilities are in the wardrobe due to the tiny space. can’t see two people staying comfortably in this room. Luckily my son and his girlfriend had a separate room which was a bit larger. There is a window overlooking the station which at least opened. It is clean throughout although the carpet is a bit manky looking. The bar was busy but nice, staff great. At breakfast it is usual hotel food, nothing exciting. Fresh fruit was a nice selection. Overall it was an ok stay, I have been in much nicer hotels for the money (and less). It looks very grand but the rooms are another story.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was excellent but the room was small and the bed was quite hard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
Great location especially for the train . Great leisure facilities. Comfy bed but lumpy pillows .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice long weekend in York
Nice long weekend in York. The hotel is a very traditional old building with a newer annex. Our room in the annex was a bit compact, but comfortable enough. Some problems with one of the keys loosing its coding which meant long walks back to reception. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Has gone massively down hill since it was part of ihg group £30 for breakfast…… and it was a complete shambles! No one to seat you, no empty tables, uncleared tables everywhere, some staff clueless, the rest rude and ignorant You need to sort you house out as it’s gone so downhill
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024