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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

4.0 star property
Eco-certified York hotel in South Bank with a health club

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is €148
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

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 hotel near York National Railway Museum
Located close to York Dungeon and York Minster, The Milner York formerly the Principal York provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Refectory, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Barbecues, concierge services and wedding services
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chapter House
  • Refectory

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 23 December to 26 December:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Milner York formerly the Principal York have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Milner York formerly the Principal York on 23 Dec 2024 start from €148.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Milner York formerly the Principal York pet-friendly?

Yes, The Milner York formerly the Principal York allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Self-parking is available for GBP 19.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Milner York formerly the Principal York located?

Located in South Bank, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. York Dungeon and Shambles are also within 15 minutes. York Station and York (QQY-York Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1180 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1180 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1180 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1180 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1180 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

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Where shall I start? This hotel is sub-standard in every department. Terrible service, awful food, poorly managed, reception staff not interested in any feedback
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel, glorious public areas and lovely bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Good, relaxing overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive building with a feeling of class and sophistication. Staff friendly and helpful. Gym is good for a hotel facility. We picked a garden view room which was worth it as the view was fantastic to wake up to. Nice bar and (depending on which time of year you go) ‘Thors tipi’ located in the grounds, gave a lovely Xmas vibe. Came a few years ago and the hotel has benefited massively from the refurb. Right next to the train station. Parking onsite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was everything we required
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

YAN YU

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

8/10 Good

reginald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was average/good on all counts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous building , public rooms great with an amazing staircase. Really convienient to walk into the city. Breakfast was expensive as was the parking but it was convienient
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Grange Over Sands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to centre
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Just returned from a two night stay best described as ok. The hotel looks impressive and public areas are smart. The room however was small and 'tired'. It was also quite noisy. The location is reasonable being right next to the railway station about half a mile from the centre. Parking was a bonus but expensive. The real let down was breakfast. It is buffet style and on both mornings hot food was almost cold and several items missing. Not great for around £20 a head. Overall, ok but certainly not great and at £160 per night, not cheap T
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

SCOTT

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room is very spacious and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and staff were very helpful. The leisure facilities were clean but the temperature settings on steam room and sauna were very high to the point you couldn’t sit down. Showers were also very cold
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay over the weekend, all the staff were lovely and friendly. Room was clean and tidy. Very modern and well kept
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel boasting with lots of character and charm. A warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here with my 10 yr old daughter and picked this hotel for it's closeness to the station and because it had a swimming pool. The staff were very friendly and helpful and although our room was small it met our needs and it was clean and tidy Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely sitting areas. No bar after 8pm in residential areas. Evening staff unhelpful and rude. Room below standard expected. A disappointing experience in what I expected to be a first class hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to the city but quiet area excellent breakfast choices
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024