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4.0/5
Based on 5306 guest reviews
- Indoor pool in hotel
- Fitness + Health Center
- 207 rooms in property
- 7 floors in property
- 20 suites in property
- Check-in: 15:00
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups/Meetings rating of 8.9/10
- 8 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
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Local Attractions
Tsys international (1 miles), York Train Station, York Designer Outlet (3 miles), Carlyle group (4 miles), Tata steel, Nestle (1 miles), Aviva Plc, Restaurants, Jorvik Viking Museum, The Shambles, Smith and nephew (2 miles), National Railway Museum, York Minster, York Racecourse (2 miles), Castle Howard (15 miles)
Map & Landmarks: The Grand, York
Verified Reviews of The Grand York
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Lovely facility!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Lovely facility with great staff. The doormen are absolute treasures!
Bonnie S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
15-Nov-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Nov 13 to Wed Nov 15 2023 at a $202.45 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
Located alongside York's historic walls with views of York Minster, Yorkshires only 5 star hotel Grand Hotel and Spa York offers the ultimate in luxury. The hotel features 207 extraordinary elegant and spacious rooms, restaurant and 2 bars, 8 meetings and events spaces, state-of-the-art Cookery School and a spa. The Grand was built in 1906 as a 'Palace of Business' for one of the most powerful railway companies in Edwardian England. The hotel is situated near the train station, next to the ancient walls that enclose the city centre and with views of York Minster.
Green Sustainability
We believe that as a business we are responsible for achieving good environmental practice and operating in a sustainable manner. We are therefore committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance as an integral and fundamental part of our business strategy and operating methods. It is our priority to encourage our customers, suppliers and all business associates to do the same. Not only is this sound commercial sense for all; it is also a matter of delivering on our duty of care towards future generations.The Grand operates a “Triple Bottom Line Strategy”. This strategy covers our relationships, reputation and results. All of these are impacted by our approach to both environmental and social issues. We will seek to reduce our consumption of non-renewable resources, and whenever practicable will select materials which have the most negative impact on the environment throughout their life cycle. Environmental protection will have equal status to considerations for health, safety and quality.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 15:00 |
| Check Out: | 11:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2010 |
| Floors: | 7 |
| Rooms: | 207 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 207 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 8 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 192 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 15 |
| Suites: | 20 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 8 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 4946 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 120 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 09:00 - 24:00 |
| Pool Info: 14 metre swimming pool with jetsSpa whirlpoolAromatic steam roomNordic dry saunaRelaxation loungeChanging rooms and lockers with robes, towels and slippersState-of-the-art air-conditioned gym | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: More than 28 days Loss of deposit21 - 28 days 50% of expected event value14 - 20 days 75% of expected event value0 days to 13 days 100% of expected event value | |
| Nightly Parking: | 35 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 20% |
| Total Taxes: | 0.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Charge for early check out
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Terrace
- Valet Parking
Airport & Shuttle Information
Leeds/Bradford Leeds (31 miles), Doncaster Finningley (49 miles), Manchester Airport (81 miles)
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Hot and cold buffet breakfast is served in The Rise restaurant. Additional plated items can be chosen from the A La Carte menu
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Parking Info
Valet Parking is £35 per car per night
Internet / WiFI
Free Wifi throughout the hotel
Cleaning Policies
We have partnered with Diversey, one of the world’s leading cleaning product providers, to ensure the highest level of cleaning and sanitation, using hospital grade cleaning and disinfection products.We have introduced new cleaning methods and technology, which will see all surfaces throughout the hotel regularly sanitised, as well as the frequent deep cleaning and disinfecting of all areas of the hotel.We have expanded our on-site cleaning team, who will work around the clock to uphold the new standards.In addition, we have created “Cleanliness Champions”, whose job it will be to monitor, test and check these initiatives.Sanitation stations are located throughout the hotel and temperature checked on arrival for guests and staffIn guest rooms, Hygiene Amenity Kits will be provided for your use.Bed linen and towels will be laundered in excess of sixty degrees.Almost all collateral has been removed from the rooms and guest information can nowbe found on the TVs.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Brew & Brownie - Cozy cafe offering artisan coffee & pastries - 0.3 miles
- Lunch: The Shambles Kitchen - Famous for pulled pork sandwiches - 0.6 miles
- Dinner: Skosh - Modern dining with small plates - 0.7 miles
- Activity: York Minster - Historic Gothic cathedral with tours - 0.5 miles
- Breakfast: Spring Espresso - Specialty coffee and brunch - 0.4 miles
- Lunch: The Judge's Lodging - Historic pub with classic British dishes - 0.5 miles
- Dinner: The Ivy St Helen's Square - British and international cuisine - 0.6 miles
- Activity: National Railway Museum - Train exhibits and history - 0.2 miles
- Breakfast: Partisan - A cafe with a focus on local produce - 0.8 miles
- Lunch: Robinsons Cafe - Family-run spot for lunch - 0.9 miles
- Dinner: Le Cochon Aveugle - French tasting menus - 0.8 miles
- Activity: York Castle Museum - Exhibits on social history - 0.7 miles
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The Grand Hotel & Spa
Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Grand, York
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Grand, York.
Feel free to use the The Grand, York meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in York event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Grand Boardroom | 16 x 9 x 4 | 144 | 120/120 | 80 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 4/5 | 120 | 120 | 4 |
Close This Grand BoardroomThe Grand Boardroom is our flagship space accommodating up to 120 delegates. A vast, majestic room with floor to ceiling wood panelling, huge windows, and an original parquet floor, the room enjoys grand views of York Minster and the City Walls.The board table that once hosted meetings between the railway elite, political players and the great and good of Yorkshire business was so large it had to be cut up to be removed! Today we deploy the space in much more flexible ways, making it suitable for an event, party, private function or presentation. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 1550.0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 16 x 9 x 4 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £2000.00 GBP Evening Rental: £1500.00 GBP     | ||||||||||||
| Chairman's Suite | 9 x 7 x 4 | 63 | 30/30 | 30 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 40 | 40 | -- |
Close This Chairman's SuiteThe Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway and accommodates up to 40 delegates. After board meetings or during particularly gruelling negotiations, he could retire to his suite and dine alone, with close associates or those he was keen to impress – and impress is what this room does very well.Wood clad pillars, an ornate fireplace and views of the City Wall create a very definite mood: authority. The perfect setting for private dining and special occasions. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 678.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 4 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 2 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £1250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £900.00 GBP     | ||||||||||||
| Gibb Suite | 7 x 6 x 4 | 42 | 20/20 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 20 | --/-- | 20 | 20 | 2 |
Close This Gibb SuiteOne of our executive meeting rooms, The Gibb is named after Sir George Gibb who raised through the ranks to General Manager of the North Eastern Railway in 1891 before being knighted in 1904. The Gibb accommodates up to 14 delegates boardroom-style and 20 theatre-style and has a wall mounted plasma, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and tea and coffee machines. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 452.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 4 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £400.00 GBP    | ||||||||||||
| Leeman Suite | 6 x 7 x 5 | 42 | 20/20 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | 20 | 3 |
Close This Leeman SuiteThe Leeman Suite is named after arguably the most famous of York’s railway men, George Leeman, who led an extraordinary life as a lawyer, Liberal MP and finally Chairman of the North Eastern Railway from 19th century. The suite suits boardroom meetings for up to 12 delegates, and 20 theatre-style. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 452.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 7 x 5 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £400.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Ridley Suite | 7 x 5 x 4 | 45 | 20/20 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | 20 | 2 |
Close This Ridley SuiteThe Ridley takes its name from Sir Matthew White Ridley, Chairman of the North Eastern Railway in 1902 as well as Home Secretary in Lord Salisbury’s government from 19th century. The room holds up to 12 delegates boardroom-style and 20 delegates theatre-style and has wall mounted plasma, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and tea and coffee machines. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 484.4 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £500.00 GBP Evening Rental: £400.00 GBP | ||||||||||||
| Butterworth Suite | 6 x 5 x 4 | 30 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Butterworth SuiteThe first of our more intimate meeting rooms, The Butterworth seats up to eight delegates with wall-mounted plasma, smart chairs, a stylish fixed-glass boardroom table and coffee machine. This suite is named after Sir Alexander Butterworth who served as solicitor to the North Eastern Railway in 1891 before becoming General Manager. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 322.9 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £200.00 GBP  | ||||||||||||
| Paterson Suite | 6 x 5 x 4 | 30 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Paterson SuiteFrank Paterson served as the General Manager from 1978 and still resides in York. The suite is just as welcoming and charming as the man himself, accommodating up to eight people with plasma’s, free Wi-Fi and coffee machine. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 322.9 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: 1 Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £250.00 GBP Evening Rental: £200.00 GBP  | ||||||||||||
| Hudson's | 9 x 7 x 7 | 63 | 30/30 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 40 | 40 | 2 |
Close This Hudson'sFrank Paterson served as the General Manager from 1978 and 1986 and still resides in York. The suite is just as welcoming and charming as the man himself, accommodating up to eight people with plasma’s, free Wi-Fi and coffee machine. Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 678.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 7 M. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 2 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
Full Day Rental: £600.00 GBP Evening Rental: £500.00 GBP  | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about The Grand York
What time is check in?
Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Grand York have?
There are 207 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Grand York?
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at The Grand York?
Hot and cold buffet breakfast is served in The Rise restaurant. Additional plated items can be chosen from the A La Carte menu
What parking is available at The Grand York?
Valet Parking is £35 per car per night
How much does internet cost?
Free Wifi throughout the hotel
Can I get a AAA rate at The Grand York?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Grand York?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Grand York?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Grand York?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. 14 metre swimming pool with jetsSpa whirlpoolAromatic steam roomNordic dry saunaRelaxation loungeChanging rooms and lockers with robes, towels and slippersState-of-the-art air-conditioned gym.
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