The Grand, York, York

The Grand, York - A five-star hotel in a historic railway headquarters with fine dining, spa facilities, and city-center location

This five-star hotel occupies the former North Eastern Railway headquarters building, featuring original Edwardian architecture with parquet flooring, stone staircases, and dark wood doors. The Grand, York offers 107 rooms including Classic, Executive, Family, and Heritage Suites, some providing views of York Minster or the city walls, all equipped with flat-screen TVs, Molton Brown toiletries, and air conditioning. Dining options include Legacy restaurant serving an eight-course modern British tasting menu, The Rise offering modern British cuisine with an open kitchen, and afternoon tea service. The property features a spa with Elemis treatments, a state-of-the-art cookery school offering classes from half-day to three-day sessions, and versatile meeting spaces including The Grand Boardroom. Located within York's city walls, The Grand is 1148.3 ft from York Railway Station and within walking distance of York Minster, The Shambles, and Jorvik Viking Centre. Valet parking is available at £39.50 per night, and the concierge team provides luggage storage and York Station meet-and-greet services with gold trolleys.

Pros

The historic grade II listed building features original Edwardian architectural details including parquet flooring and stone staircases

Multiple dining venues include Legacy's eight-course tasting menu and The Rise's modern British cuisine with open kitchen

Central location within York's city walls, 1148.3 ft from York Railway Station

Comprehensive spa facilities offering Elemis treatments and wellness services

State-of-the-art cookery school with classes ranging from half-day to three-day sessions

Cons

Valet parking carries an additional charge of £39.50 per night

Some rooms feature shower-over-bath configurations rather than separate walk-in showers