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Reviews of Golden Fleece York 3 stars

16 Pavement, York, YO1 9UP, United Kingdom

#42 of 104 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 901 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Perfect location, great atmosphere, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, was all good.

    Great staff, location and overall hotel/inn. Staff were lovely and helpful, offering to make breakfast after it had ended and to hold our bags. Originally went to visit as it was ‘haunted’ and whilst we didn’t see anything, the atmosphere and rooms certainly add to the spookiness. The bed was so comfy in the minster suite and overall good facilities. Would definitely recommend. :)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    High quality accommodation with exceptional staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    A lovely experience from start to end. All the staff were very helpful and accommodating. As there are only 4 rooms interacting with the staff becomes a very personal. Thank you Alex and the team not forgetting Sarah😊 thanks people we will be visiting again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous location Fabulous room Lovely staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The suite was huge, quirky and had lots of interestung features. The bed was really comfortable and luxurious. The shower was fantastic with a huge shower head and threw down lots of lovely hot water. It was spotless, the bedroom, lounge, and bathroom not easy when filled with beautiful antique/aged furniture peaces.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Atmospheric bedroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were lovely, customer s were friendly,food was lovely not deer,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional would highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything.

    From walking in to leaving, it was amazing , staff very friendly and helpful, the building is amazing. Will definitely return.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable stay in a place with real character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking 500m away and £25 a night. Tables “sticky”.

    Lots of character and all olde furniture and fittings. Easy location to find. Very comfy bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    10
    Happy 50th birthday to me.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to complain about.

    Everything was fabulous. The room was really clean. Bedroom was absolutely lovely. Comfy bed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Great coffee and biscuits in the room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    First Time At Golden Fleece
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was just a lovely experience

    Lovely Staff very helpful Lovely atmosphere throughout the whole place 😀

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfy, great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, get rid of tacky skeletons in bar area, would stay again but would eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One or two tacky decorations, main issue was noise from M&S loading bay late into the night, not there fault but made for poor sleep, also evening meal was awful, sorry but would not eat there again

    Character, well presented

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, not one complaint

    Alll the staff were very friendly and helpful. Always smiling and polite. Entering the room was a delight, so atmospheric with dimmed lighting, gorgeous bed and bits of quirkiness wherever ever you looked. The room at night was warm, the bed was so comfy even ghostly noises didn't keep us awake. Perfectly position at the bottom of the shambles you are central to all you need to do and see in York. Highly recommend a stay at The Golden Fleece.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sausages at breakfast had obviously been under the heat lamp for a few hours but everything else’s was delicious.

    Great location, very helpful staff, Most haunted hotel in York which was the main reason for staying there, the only spirits there were in the optics behind the bar. Creaky floors and wonky walls in this 500 year old building and the period style decor and furniture addd to the appeal and atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Amazing is an understatement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was really comfortable and the breakfast was amazing

    Great location, staff and establishment will definitely be back xx

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyed history if hotel, ghosts even though we didnt meet any, good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv wasnt working, but wasnt bothered

    Room was totally different, everything was fab nice to have unusual decor, comfy fun clean quirky nothing on a level made us smile.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Great little find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows weren’t great. Ended up with a stiff neck.. There was a window with no covering which kept me up. But otherwise a great little find.

    This hotel was full of historical charm & quirks. Great atmosphere & drinks were reasonably priced for this city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There really wasn't anything to dislike about our stay here. If I was to say anything it would be I wish they had a lift.

    I liked everything about the Golden Fleece,from it's wonky architecture and floors to its ghostly goings on. The rooms where clean and comfortable and the unsuited included a large shower with plenty of room. The staff welcomed you with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. I truly enjoyed my stay and would happily stay again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not much

    All of it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Fabulous stay in this spooky pub staff great, food great room great atmosphere great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Room was warm and cozy had that Meadville feel. Staff where friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Best nights sleep i have had in years.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You definately feel like an inconvenience to the staff because the pub is so so busy. Check in was interesting because it was so busy, getting knocked about, and having to find our own way to our room, not knowing which one was actually ours. I love the fact you are basically left to your own devices, but when we asked the staff on 2 occasions for things, they never materialised. 1 was that we couldn't get the tv to work. The bar staff said he would send manager up, but forgot as he was so busy. Luckily my husband managed to retune everything and got it working. The next was on the 2nd morning we asked for more tea and coffee, and that never materialised either.

    I absolutely loved our room 'The Shambles'. So beautiful and with such quirky wonkiness. I felt so at home and slept better than i have slept for years. The bathroom - beautiful!!! The time you have in the morning for breakfast when the pub is shut, is nice so you can see the downstairs and all the marvels they have there in peace and quiet. The breakfast was pleasant. They swapped the fried eggs for poached eggs for us. All in all, i would definately stay there again, i would remember to take an extra bin bag, ( bins didn't get emptied ) A big tea mug, cos the cups are tiny, and your own supply of tea and coffee. I love love loved our room and how comfortable it is. Thank you Golden Fleece.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV did not work as smart TV and no WiFi to connect to? Had to hotspot the TV to mobile network to use it Due to room being on a slope (of course not something which can be helped!), the bed side cabinet door kept swinging open during the night

    Amazing location and beautifully quirky building. Good food & drink prices. Central location with tonnes of character and hospitality

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was a little tight

    Great location. Historical

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great pub, beautiful room , friendly staff ,good breakfast comfy bed good coffee machine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a really lovely place to stay, it was like a step back in time but with all the modern facilities you need right in the heart of York. We will definitely be returning X

    Stayed in April 2024

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