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Reviews of The Bootham Tavern - York 4 stars

29 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW, United Kingdom

#82 of 104 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 731 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay friendly staff just a bit on the expensive for.what it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price.

    Breakfast was lovely great location staff were very helpful and chatty. Quite expensive for what it was that was the only down point.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    A good place to stay for central York attractions
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was a fault with the Wifi and TV reception in my room for 2 of the 3 nights, I stayed. This was compounded by the poor mobile signal which meant I could not use internet or watch TV. All was fine on the 3rd night once the problem was fixed. Breakfast a 9am is a little too late for me. However, I asked for and was provided breakfast at 8:45 on the last morning to help me to catch my train home. I would like breakfast around 8am usually but appreciate it is difficult to get staff in early.

    Room was comfortable and suited my needs. A good filling breakfast. Located conveniently close to the city centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideally situated to explore York..lovely friendly pub and lovely rooms nicely decorated and a lovely comfy bed...quite noisy at night with traffic other than that a very pleasant stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    We stayed for our anniversary, it was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was hoping for a good view but our window looked at a wall, (not the end of the world)also the toilet window was half all clear glass, it was only a small window but had surrounding apartments so felt a little uncomfortable.

    It was cosy and relaxed atmosphere. The shower was great. Breakfast was lovely. Everything was there for our short stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    York was lovely but don’t think I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dusty and on the last morning we had no hot water and the shower didn’t work. Turned out there boiler had broken down but no partial refund was offered for this inconvenience.

    Location of this property was great. Breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    A warm and welcoming gem in the heart of York
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite cold, but we understand that the weather this week has been chilly. Also the corridors are quite hard to navigate with how tight they are, but you get used to it after a day or so.

    The location was fabulous, staff were happy and helpful. The room was a nice size and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely little pub to lay your head
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite cold and the heater didn't work. There was a patch of dampness near the window so that likely contributed.

    The room looked very nice, was perfect as somewhere just to lay your head. Separate toilet and shower rooms.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good pub atmosphere friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a fab time. The room was lovely and the staff very accommodating

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely. Stylish. Great location. Wonderful roll top bath.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    7.0
    Good for 1 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    idea for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very noisy pump kicking in which seemed under the bed at times

    location .. Great beers

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No long full length mirror in room

    Good breakfast, friendly staff, simple Check in, great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    9.0
    New year in york
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sorry did not like anything about it

    It was right in the centre of York walking distance from all the city centre

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    early information might have been clearer that you are directly over a pub. it was fine for me. but other people may not like the ambience. but the rooms were definitely much better than pub rooms

    room small but well furnished and everything you need jane was very welcoming and helpful, and clear in her information access arrangements were simple and straightforward

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Good pub with rooms in the best location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, good value and brilliant location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    9.0
    Gorgeous, quaint little tavern with extremely friendly and helpful staff, good quality drinks and food, and an all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window was very loud in our room when the wind was blowing, although the wind was incredibly strong so it’s nothing you don’t expect with an older building such as this one

    Very well kept, cozy and clean little tavern

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location 👌

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect 💖
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great apart from the bed size. It was a double and we struggled to move around (only because we have a super kingsize at home) and the only other thing was there was no blind in the toilet, with other windows around, that might be an option. Otherwise great.

    It's a cool little bar/hotel in the centre of York. Perfect quirky little bar. Will definitely be revisting.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast. Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    9.0
    Christmas market Castle howard
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No on site parking, there is a car park near by parking is expensive

    . Made welcome by all the staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    Great location and staff are very welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bathroom was not as clean as I would have liked, but then I'm just being picky.

    The staff were excellent and very welcoming. Breakfast was superb and set you up for a day of sightseeing. Both the room and bathroon were a good size, and the shower was very good, both hot and powerful. Wifi was very good as well.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double with Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a band on the Friday night with our room being directly above it, so pretty loud.. but decent music and they finished by 11. If we'd not been full of cold we'd have gone downstairs and joined in. Would just have been nice to have been given a heads up before arrival

    Stunning room and great en suite facilities. Staff were so very friendly and helpful, tasty breakfast. Overall a great stay

    Stayed in November 2023

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