The Grand, York
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
The Grand, York is worth booking if you want five-star comfort, a spa and an easy walk from the train station to the Minster. Skip it if you are counting every pound, since rooms cost more than double our other York picks and guests say extras such as parking, spa access and drinks are expensive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in York. It suits couples on a special trip, rail travellers who want to walk from the train, and anyone who plans to use a spa, a pool and a gym during their stay.
Families may find it useful too, since family rooms are listed.
It is not the right choice if you only need a central bed. Our Best Value pick costs well under half as much and scores 8.9. Drivers should also note that guests call parking expensive.
Location and getting around
The address is City Centre, Station Rise. Guests rate the location 9.8 out of 10 and mention a short walk from the train station and the city centre shops.
Straight-line estimates put the Yorkshire Museum about 400 metres away, around 5 minutes on foot. York Minster is about 600 metres, around 8 minutes, and York Castle about 700 metres, around 9 minutes.
Those times have not been checked on foot. Even so, the main sights are within a short walk, so you are unlikely to need transport in the centre.
What guests say
The Grand scores 9.2 out of 10 from 5,874 reviews, a large base for a five-star hotel.
Guests praise the staff as friendly and professional, with attentive and welcoming service. The central setting near the station and shops is the other common theme.
The complaint is about extras. Guests describe a high-quality stay but say parking, spa access and drinks are expensive. Spa access appears to cost extra for some guests, so check what your rate includes.
Price compared with our other two York picks
The reference price was about €314 a night, around €627 for two nights. That is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our budget pick, Wheatlands Lodge Hotel, was about €128 a night with 8.9 and three stars. Our Best Value pick, Moxy York, was about €136 with 8.9 and four stars.
So you pay roughly €180 more per night than either of them. In return you get five stars, the top score of the three, and a spa, pool and gym on site. If you will barely use the hotel, that premium is hard to justify.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in York. The Grand ranked joint first on guest score. Our Luxury slot gives priority to official five-star hotels, and this one has the rating plus nearly 6,000 reviews behind its score.
Its price is well above the €138 sample median, which is expected for the Luxury slot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the room details and cancellation policy for your rate.
Breakfast options listed include continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and buffet. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Ask about spa access charges and parking costs before you arrive, since these are the extras guests flag.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is The Grand, York from York Minster?
About 600 metres, or around 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests also say it is a short walk from the train station.
Is spa access included at The Grand, York?
It is not confirmed. Guests say spa access is among the expensive extras, so check what your rate covers before booking.
Does The Grand, York have parking?
Guests mention parking as an expensive extra. Availability and the exact cost are not confirmed, so ask the hotel.
What breakfast does The Grand, York offer?
Listed options include full English or Irish, continental, vegan, halal, gluten-free and buffet. Inclusion depends on your rate.
How much is The Grand, York per night?
About €314 a night in a reference search for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.