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The Milner York

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat steps from York's historic landmarks, where travelers can unwind in the sauna and steam room before heading out to explore York Minster

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Principal York, a short walk from York Minster, offers a quiet escape after sightseeing. Relax in the sauna, steam room, or indoor pool, and wander through the garden. The Refectory serves breakfast, and helpful staff and free in-room WiFi earn praise.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$3,027
NT$3,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room - May be in Annex Building

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Cosy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Located in an annex building
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Standard Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Studio Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Signature Suite, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Living room
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in South Bank, a neighborhood in York, The Milner York is near a train station. York Castle Museum and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include York Minster and Clifford's Tower. Don't miss out on a visit to York Dungeon. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our York travel guide
Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

What's nearby

  • Jorvik Viking Centre which includes interior views
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York Dungeon
    York Dungeon
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a small town or village
    Shambles
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
    York Minster
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Micklegate Bar
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • York Station
    1 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • York Tap
    1 min walk
  • Society Lounge & Bar
    5 min walk
  • Malmaison York
    4 min walk
  • The Punch Bowl
    5 min walk
  • Duke of York
    1 min walk

About this property

The Milner York

Upscale hotel near York Minster
Located close to York Dungeon and Jorvik Viking Centre, The Milner York provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Peachey's Bar & Grill, features al fresco dining and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • 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 laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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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 transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 22 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Peachey's Bar & Grill
  • The Garden Room
  • The Swollen Gambler

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Suites are located in various parts of the hotel including the 4th and 5th floors which are only accessible by stairs.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 16 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 22 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

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

Is The Milner York pet-friendly?

Yes, The Milner York allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 2026/1/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Milner York on 2026/2/1 start from NT$3,027, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 22 per day.

What time is check-in at The Milner York?

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

What time is check-out at The Milner York?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Milner York located?

Located in South Bank, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of York Minster, York Dungeon, and Shambles. Jorvik Viking Centre and Merchant Adventurers' Hall are also within 15 minutes. York Station and York (QQY-York Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Milner York Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 936 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1706 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice hotel . Great staff and room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff amazing room amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everywhere excellently maintained, room spotless and breakfast has everything you would want to eat. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff, nice communal areas, room quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Room was fine, didn’t put 5 star because there was a loud electric buzzing sound going all night in the room but good stay other than that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, lovely welcoming, helpful staff, our suite was amazing and food was furst class. Great location, especially if travelling by train, and the Thors tipi on the grounds was amazing, very christmasy, we chilled in front of the fire for hours. Will book again on our next visit to York.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful Christmas vibes! A very beautiful hotel in a really convenient location. Staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff. Lovely garden room overlooking park with view of Minster.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was good. The distance from the train station, it is literally next door but the walk into town is only a few mins away also. The hotel itself is beautiful and elegant and the decor is lovely. Our room was very nice and the bed was really comfortable. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel all round. Lovely helpful staff, clean room and great eating, drinking and relaxing areas. Only downside was not many parking spaces but the hotel was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Overall the stay I would say was good the staff were very obliging and were willing to help whenever asked
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hotel and staff. Only downside was the car park situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - very central location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and warm welcome on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were pleasant.Good parking facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel and location. Bedroom was too hot and heating control didn’t work but hay was rectified instantly by maintenance. Great pool for pre-breakfast swim too! Would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, food good. Room was very comfortable in every way. Warm but not too warm, quiet, comfortable bed, lovely bathroom. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Real value for money GEAT LOCATION FOR TRAIN
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well maintained - everything we needed. Breakfast was excellent and all staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, friendly staff and excellent facilities a charming hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were always on hand and helpful. Food was excellent and the location was perfect for the centre of York and local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and always there to help.The hotel itself is 1st class and we enjoyed l stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025