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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
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Exterior
Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Meeting facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Micklegate Bar
    5 min walk
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    6 min walk
  • York National Railway Museum
    8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    54 min drive

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible

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

York

The Milner York formerly the Principal York puts you in the heart of York, within just a 10-minute stroll of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, Refectory, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chapter House is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this South Bank hotel include York Dungeon and Shambles.

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • Shambles - 12 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

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 York hotel in South Bank with a health club
As a guest of The Milner York formerly the Principal York, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, Access to 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 centre 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.

  • 1 building
  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1870
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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: 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)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

The Milner York formerly the Principal York offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 2 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Milner York formerly the Principal York on 10 Nov 2024 start from NZ$206.57, 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 parking available at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Yep, The Milner York formerly the Principal York has an uncovered self car park for GBP 19.00 per day.

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

The Milner York formerly the Principal York has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

The Milner York formerly the Principal York features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes The Milner York formerly the Principal York a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Milner York formerly the Principal York.

Does The Milner York formerly the Principal York serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors are hooked on the English brekkie here! Available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

No, The Milner York formerly the Principal York does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from December 23 until December 26.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Dogs are welcome at The Milner York formerly the Principal York, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1155 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

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting York.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool and spa plus the really convenient central location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, convenient hotel
Nice hotel in a good location, although the room was a bit dated and in need of painting. I loved the mirror that pops up from the table and the large bathroom with great shower. A bottle of water in the room would also have been nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay, wish we had stayed longer!
Extremely friendly staff. Stunning building. Superb Deluxe Twin room (opted to upgrade, following booking). Enjoyed the quality breakfast. Leisure facility was very clean and quiet at 7am. Great location with parking. Easy walk to the main attractions and the Shambles. Would definitely recommend and return in the future. Also, 2 day York Pass was great value. We had a fun packed trip!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Stay at Principal York
We chose Principal York because of its proximity to the rail station. In fact, we left by a rear door, right into the station without going out in the rain. Luckily, we had lovely weather fir the rest of our stay, and everything is an easy walk from there. Staff was friendly, responsive, and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Aimie Elston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Expected better than it was
Entrance and downstairs beautiful. We paid quite a lot of money for our room and it was dated, looked like it needed a bit of a refresh and TV kept turning itself off. We were on a high floor and one of the lifts was out of order the whole time we were there and the other lift could only take 2 people. Breakfast was average.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, FPO AE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older, elegant hotel by the train station, with a helpful staff that assisted with luggage to and from the main station area. The room was well set up and comfortable. Public rooms were spacious, clean and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff did exceptionally well in making us feel very comfortable. It is always a pleasure returning to the Principal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing property, A/C wouldn't adjust the temp so it was warm or arric, shower dripped and stayed wet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chizubel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Positives at the Principal
Negatives first - standard (bed)room is small with insufficient space to hang clothing if it's more than an overnight stay. Room was hot - aircon was effective but too loud to leave on for long. Shower was not cleaned properly and water did not drain away resulting in it flooding the bathroom floor. However, maintenance were very attentive and sorted whilst we were out. Good stuff - lovely bathroom, easy check-in (though3.00pm is busy and quite slow), very good choice at breakfast with attentive staff (pretty quiet at 8.00am), fantastic pool and jacuzzi...plus a wonderful staircase and facade if design is your kind of thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Sandrine, PARIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Immense hôtel collé à la gare d'où l'intérêt. L'autre plus c'est la taille de la chambre qui est plutôt grande pour une single. J'y suis restée une nuit. J'ai dû faire appel au service de l'hôtel pour la télévision qui avait un problème (qui n'a pas été résolu mais pour lequel il m'a été proposé une solution temporaire). J'ai également signalé un problème de fermeture avec la porte de ma chambre qui était ouverte à mon arrivée et qui ne se ferme que lorsque l'on la claque violemment (toutes mes excuses à mon voisin qui ne voulait pas être dérangé!), enfin j'ai constaté un problème d'évacuation d'eau du lavabo. Autant de problèmes en une seule soirée c'est une première pour moi ! Ayant bénéficié d'un tarif attractif, je n'ai pas fait d'histoire mais je ne pense pas renouveler l'expérience. Expedia : je ne pensais pas que les remises fidélités avaient pour but de nous faire attribuer les chambres les plus délabrées.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel..classic. Only complaint was that food service was very, very slow. 40 minutes for a sandwich and dinner was not much quicker.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Next to the train station within a short walk to most attractions in the city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful environment, good service and convenient for access to the train station and York centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is full of charm. All staff were well trained, welcoming and obliging. All areas were clean and hotel services staff were friendly and obliging. My only disappointment was the room. I didn’t book a standard room as this was a treat for my granddaughter, there was a broken door on the cupboard housing the tea and coffee making facilities, one of the arm chairs was badly stained and the carpet also looked grubby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my 3rd visit to this hotel. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The only downside this time is I feel the room was slightly overpriced but I didn’t mention this at the time of checking out, I’m an anxious person and wasn’t confident in how to express this. This should not put you off staying here because I do think the staff would have listened if I’d said something. This is not their fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024