The Milner York formerly the Principal York

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February 2025

March 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Room service

24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Single Room

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Signature Studio Suite, City View

35 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Accessible

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

About this property

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

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.

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 hot 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Milner York formerly the Principal York's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York Minster. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an indoor pool and a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and spaciousness
Within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and York Dungeon
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

As a guest of The Milner York formerly the Principal York, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified The Milner York formerly the Principal York. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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

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

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water

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: GBP 30 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

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.

We should mention

Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your 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

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

peter

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with a good atmosphere

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Business traveller

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok stay

Our room was a Sidings double and when we arrived our room was cold and the thermostat broken, we were offered a portable radiator rather than a change of room. We asked to move and this was arranged although we would have expected our bags to have been moved and this didn't happen. We asked to upgrade and were told this wasn't possible even though we would have paid for this. Our room was noisy with an alarm of some kind going off at 6am for an hour and the cistern was also running meaning we didn't have the hoped for sleep in we were looking forward to. Overall, staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good with plenty of choice.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conference Stay

Nice stay for a conference, rooms very well equipped, excellent shower and clean bathroom. Decent coffee facilities and good temperature controls

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Grange Over Sands

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very close to centre

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

justin

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner

10 Nov 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

john

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Poor reception service n dirty toilet

Room nice. Linen gorgeous. But only 2 on reception and no porter made it a lengthy check in n poor service. The men’s toilet I then went to stunk and was dirty. Very disappointing as I brought my partner her for her 49th b’day.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Business traveller

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spot to stay in an amazing location! Be prepared to carry suitcases up stairs on arrival at main doors and no ramp. Bellman not available or seldom.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolae

Business traveller

8 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

SCOTT

6 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

6 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Travelled with partner

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

room is very spacious and nice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with partner

5 Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

David

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything was fine other than our room check in should have been at 3pm but the room wasn’t ready until 5pm but we were given some drinks vouchers at reception and all the staff were very nice

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner

4 Nov 2024

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

4 Nov 2024

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

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family

4 Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with group

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location & grand hotel

Lovely grand hotel, nice communal areas and a good bar inside. Rooms were good and nice clean bathroom. Only negative was the bed which was rock hard and extremely small (stayed in a standard double room)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with group

3 Nov 2024

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