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Reviews of Principal York 4 stars

Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom

#88 of 102 hotels in York

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Review score

Based on 6144 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    7.0
    Great break lovely city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit pricey as some Parts were run down. Our rooms paintwork needed work. The door was left open by the cleaners didn’t report at time The bathroom could do with a curtain/blind as very Bright in morning with having the blackout curtains.

    Great location. Walking into the centre Staff helpful and friendly Loved the Thors pop up bar

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel but some minor improvements needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst the staff were all friendly the service training was lacking. Particularly true for the staff in the lounge bar and breakfast room. Upon check in time (3pm) we were told that our room was not ready. However we were offered an alternative which was suitable. Air conditioning was not operational- although luckily the external ambient temperature meant this was not a problem.

    Location was great, overall nice decor and friendly staff. Room was spacious and comfortable with a fantastic shower room. Public areas were grand and opulent in appearance. All of the expected facilities were available, including parking. All areas were clean. Breakfast had a good selection although some of the hot food had not been replenished at the later sitting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Amazing for location and right next to the railway station. Central for all aspects, tour bus, city centre and public transport. The National Rail Museum is also next door!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Grand hotel next to railway station.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great historic hotel adjacent to railway station. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Wedding celebration so was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedrooms in general are very shabby for the price they charge Very small & no aircon so uncomfortabley hot

    Fabulous building The interior downstairs is amazing

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Very nice weekend break
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of room Menu not much to choose from

    Location to the city

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Comfy room and relaxing environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Didn’t book breakfast but only wanted tea and toast not a full one. Went out to Costa for breakfast

    Room

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    8.0
    A wonderful experience and we will be back again soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Mobility Access with Roll-in Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is wonderful and the communal areas are fabulous. Excellent pool and sauna/steam room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

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

    Room was hot. Woken up at 2.30am by delivery lorry driver

    No breakfast, great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like that I had an extremely long walk from reception to my room which included using two different lifts!

    The breakfast and location were excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    The stay was great but had a few tours. I would defiantly stay again if I were to go back to York.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom had quite a few splatters on the wall and there was no extractor fan so no way to get the steam out after a shower. The aircon wasn't working but they had supplied us with a Dyson fan. The breakfast was buffet style so the food was only just warm and the staff were slow at refilling things when they had run out.

    The room was a good size and the bed was massive. The location was great it was less than a 5 minute walk from the centre. The staff were friendly. The drinks in the bar were very nice. We had room service and although it took a while to come you could tell it was all freshly made from when we placed the order.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Great position, lovely views and very central
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing, with the possible exception of noisy pigeons first light outside the rooms windows.

    This hotel is right in the centre and has parking! Next door to the hotel is the main transport hubs ( Buses and Trains ) I would normally use my car for travelling around however the public transport infrastructure is excellent and cheap. The room was a really nice size but the big attraction is the size of the public areas - Really quite stunning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice stay and fantastic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Areas were cold Breakfast tables left uncleared Some unapproachable staff in the dinning room Spa/pool area needs updated

    Central location Early check in as room ready Staff at reception helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No toiletries available or bathroom tools like comb

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Last minute booking and everybody went above and beyond. Lovely hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only one lift working and it was very slow (although I understand they are improving this) Not much of an issue but mentioned to the staff that the kettle leaked and the hand held shower was jammed into the holder so we could not remove it.

    The room was a really good size and the bed was very comfortable. Did not stay for Breakfast as we were moving on to another location so can't comment. So close to everything we had come to see - Railway Museum, York Minster and the shopping - no car needed The bar was very busy so we relaxed in the Garden room - very peaceful and quiet even with a wedding going on. The gardens are beautiful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mold in the bathroom and in some of the corridors. Too expensive for what it is.

    Good looking building in a great location. Well equipped room. Complementary biscuits.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    We had a great time in York Hotel was good plenty of parking location was good for seeing the sights
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Little more light in the room lighting was a little low

    The room was spacious and Clean The Breakfast had plenty to choose from the menu from the location was near the station but there was no noise from the trains and the parking was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Really comfy with great facilities in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It wasn't a big problem but I like the window open a little and my window kept falling down so I jammed it with a shoe...!

    Bathroom excellent. Excellent tea and coffee facilities in room. (Maybe a couple more mini milk cartons would have been handy)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

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

    The tv was broke

    It was ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous two days in York
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location for train station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location, beautiful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was incredibly hot with no way of cooling down (we did open window but was too noisy to keep open all night). Slight fault in shower door which meant water was leaking out into floor which made it slippy.

    Beautiful, relaxing hotel. Great location with easy access to train station. Comfortable rooms, staff were friendly and accommodating. I asked for some milk instead of the uht in our room and that was no problem at all. Breakfast was busy but food was good quality.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Hotel was excellent, the room was very comfortable .Reception staff very helpful Breakfast poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clear the table sooner once we had finished eating

    Had to wait some time for cereal bowls . Then provided with what looked like soup bowls Then had to wait for fried eggs I was with two friends, they had finished before me but it took a good 15 minutes for someone to come and take their used plates away

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely stay in a grand old hotel with great staff.A little pricey for a hotel needed refurbished, but a great loca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is showing signs of refurbishing needed

    It’s a lovely old building next to the train station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was poorly configured. Bed too small. We could barely move around the room, yet bathroom was huge.

    Appreciated being able to store our luggage as needed.

    Stayed in May 2024

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