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Principal York

eeee - 0745 127 3975
Principal York, Station Road, York -0745 127 3975
Area: York City Centre - Train Station
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4.5
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.5 out of 5 (2205 Ratings)
0.6 miles Kuda York
v5 mins driving
t14 mins walking
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Hotel Description
The 4-star Principal York formerly The Royal York Hotel is set in quiet gardens with views into the new Garden Room overlooking York Minster. Free WiFi is available through the hotel and the leisure club includes a sauna steam room and heated indoor pool. It has stylish and modern rooms featuring a flat-screen Smart TV tea/coffee making facilities and a work space area. Guests will find an iron ironing board and hairdryer in the wardrobe and each bathroom has a rain shower. The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace and Chapter House bar offer fresh seasonal food with a local flavor while traditional afternoon tea is served in the Garden Room. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning. With a gym and indoor pool the hotel is next door to York Train Station with fast and frequent connections to London Scotland and across the north of England. The property offers parking for guests driving to the property. The historic city center and York Shambles are a 5-minute walk from the hotel and York Racecourse is 5 minutes' drive away.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Business Center
` Swimming Pool
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Safety Deposit Box
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Express Check-In/Check-Out
` Elevator
` BBQ facilities
` Trouser press
` Packed lunches
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Snack bar
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` indoor pool
` Accessible parking
` Concierge services
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Parking Available
` Wine/champagne
` Fruits
` Fitness classes
` Personal trainer
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Contactless check-in/out
` Food delivery
` Electronic room key
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Fitness center
` Ironing amenities
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Laundry services
` Lower bathroom sinks available
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Spa/sauna
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Accessible toilet
` Room service available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Takeout dining services available
` Parking available (charges may apply)

Principal York Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.5 out of 5)

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2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Amit Tue, 24 June 2025

Passable

Liked: Location and overall impression was good
Disliked: Put my in room by the lift- kept hearing people all night! Wouldn't stay here again

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Jodi Tue, 24 June 2025

Superb

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

John Tue, 24 June 2025

Attended a Wedding, really enjoyed...

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 23 June 2025

Very good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Fiona Mon, 23 June 2025

Exceptional

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 23 June 2025

Fantastic and very relaxing

Liked: The room was very clean. House staff were very professional and efficient.
Disliked: Nothing

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Lee Mon, 23 June 2025

Definitely stay again. Hopefully we...

Liked: Very smart property,
Disliked: Overcharged by the receptionist, breakfast not as good as when it was the principal. Get your own coffee from flasks and tables not cleared. For the price you expect better.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Matthew Mon, 23 June 2025

Very good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 23 June 2025

Excellent

Liked: Very good choice hot and cold breakfast
Disliked: The only thing I would count as negative a small point, bed pillows could have been better.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Sally Mon, 23 June 2025

Great venue-amazing personable staff that...

Liked: Great relaxed venue next to train station. Was able to leave luggage at the hotel while out in York-allowed us early check in.

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Principal York Station Road, York