About this property

With views across York’s medieval walls, Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful historic house with leafy gardens, an intimate restaurant and free Wi-Fi. The grand house is situated beside York Minster, and was once home to King James I. The stylish bedrooms feature fine linens and antique furniture. Rooms also have flat-screen satellite TV, and all offer scenic views of the gardens or York Minster. The Bow Room Restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday and has been awarded 2 AA rosettes and a place in the Michelin guide 2021. During the day the property serve drinks from the bar. . A full cooked to order breakfast is served each morning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or in the Bow Room with its impressive art collection. The Jacobean Long Gallery with oak paneling, sofas and original paintings is a delightful place to unwind. This country house is steeped in history, and set within the York walls. Grays Court Hotel Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the picturesque Shambles shopping streets. The Theatre Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute stroll.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Benita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was lovely with a great view. It was nice to have plenty of drinking water supplied and there was ample tea and coffee supplies. The bathroom was great, a super shower, brilliant lighting around the mirror and nice...
Benjamin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good breakfast, fantastic location, very interesting building and bathrooms were high spec
Alan
South Africa South Africa
Really well run hotel in the old treasurer's house adjacent to the York Minster. Beautiful building, lovely rooms, fantastic garden within the city walls.
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had an incredible stay at this stunning hotel, rich with history and charm. From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the elegant atmosphere and beautifully preserved details throughout the property. The staff were absolutely fantastic...
Goodie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was very good and the staff friendly. The room was nice but I thought it was quite expensive - I have stayed in a lot of the best hotels in York and it did not quite match the reviews it was given. But it was nice nonetheless.
Auos
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff are very friendly and helpful Excellent location
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location is close to Minster and other York attractions, but hotel is quiet and calm.The gardens are a delight, staff cannot do enough for you, and food is excellent
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location Staff were brilliant and really helpful Lovely hotel Slept like a new born baby A shame the weather was awful as the hotel garden looked fantastic Definitely would stay again
Kinga
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location. Beautiful building and superb staff. Relaxed chilled atmosphere. Beautiful outdoor area.
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The property is beautiful, ancient, well maintained and in an excellent location in the city centre. We had excellent service from all the staff that we met and an excellent breakfast. I’m very glad that we booked to stay.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Bow Room Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Restaurant #2

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that on-site parking is limited, but there is a public car park within a 5-minute walk of the hotel.

Extra beds can only be accommodated in the Honeymoon Suite, Superior Double Room and Suite, and are suitable for children up to 13 years only.

Please note that there is no lift at this property and may not be suitable for guests with mobility restrictions.

The restaurant also offers a Braille menu for blind guests.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.