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Reviews of Principal York 4 stars

Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom

#88 of 104 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 6116 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would of been a excellent touch had we had a complementary bottle of beer or wine for my husbands 40th Birthday. I had stated on the booking form we were there to celebrate a birthday! The tea and coffee at Breakfast was very below standard!

    Location was perfect, hotel was very well maintained.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    we'll be back to stay here as it meets or expectations with great rooms and excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Only 1 lift in use, so when needed had a bit of a wait.. Breakfast was great, but had to wait to catch the waiters eye to get a coffee refill. Didn't see a 'coffee station'.

    Fantastic room overlooking the gardens with the minster in view. Parking easy with plenty of space. A very short walk into the city, so location is great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    We had a lovely stay, the hotel is really nice and in a lovely setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The chairs and carpet in the room could do with a clean / refresh. Didn't like the sink in the bathroom, I'm pleased I'm not that tall or I would have really struggled to use it.

    Everything was really nice, breakfast was a good range of choice and all freshly made. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely hotel but roadworks spoilt stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very noisy as they were carrying out roadworks throughout the night so did not sleep very well.

    Lovely hotel and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately one of the two lifts was out of order and there was a persistent feeling of frustration 'in the air' from those unable to ascend or descend the stairs under their 'own steam'. Waiting times were certainly prolonged.

    Location, both check in and breakfast staff and the room. Having stayed previously a few times, I knew what to expect and overall, I wasn't disappointed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

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

    Although not in the control of the hotel, the all night road works outside the station and hotel was very noisy and prevented a good nights sleep.

    Very helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

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

    Jacuzzi not working

    Price and room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Convenient and comfortable location to take in the sites and attractions of York.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were initially given a room where renovations still ongoing - full of workmen’s tools etc ! Eventually sorted out in a good manner.

    Easy walk to all attractions. Good food. Nice room. Excellent staff. Convenient parking so no need to use our car during the stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    The hotel is beautiful,we went for a wedding and alot of the family stayed here.Ideal location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast should be included with the price you pay for the room. The parking you have to pay for even though you are staying at the hotel.

    Room and location excellent breakfast ok .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Positives all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel, good size room and location spot on

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Satisfied my needs but could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel was very warm and stuffy, no working air conditioning which made it difficult to sleep.

    Location excellent both for the city itself, proximity to the station and for access to York races.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car park full. Lift not working

    Friendly helpful staff. Room small but clean and well equipped. Nice breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very hot

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel, which is well located and we look forward to staying agin in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our first room 115 was small, very warm and noisy. However, when we asked to change rooms, Adam on reception arranged for us to move to room 4; which was perfect for us.

    Great location, friendly staff, who dealt with our questions and any issues. There was a substantial leak at the hotel whilst we stayed, however, we were not inconvenienced at all and it was clear that the staff and contractors were working hard to recover the situation. Well done all.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    7.0
    We would stay again but definitely eat out!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thought the dinner menu was restrictive with very limited choice. The prices for dinner were very high and possibly why the restaurant was not well utilised. The quality was not exceptional and I would say it was on a par with a Hungry Horse or top end Beefeater. Breakfast was cold with the bacon and sausages overdone, however the scrambled egg was excellent. Again, I would say that breakfast was overpriced for the quality.

    The location is extremely close to the City Centre, and although next door to York mainline Station, we did not hear any noise. The staff were friendly and very helpful with the reception team being extremely welcoming. Check in was quick and efficient and the room was what we expected.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed before. Lovely hotel and close to all the landmarks.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location and comfortable room was perfect for our short break in York.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Offered a room upgrade on arrival, unexpected and most welcome. Direct access to and from the station (didnt realise that on arrival). Breakfast very good (would have like black pudding option), Breakfast hostess bringing tea or coffee immediately to table is an excellent idea. In the absence of room aircon, the portable unit in the wardrobe was fine.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Family break to recharge the batteries and chill out in pool and sauna
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We wasn’t told that the pool sauna and spa would be closed all of the days we were staying which was very disappointing. And detracted from our stay and overall score for the hotel

    The staff are fantastic from reception to restaurant and maintenance and room service: The Breakfast was plentiful with traditional English breakfast and continental options . The meals in the bar and restaurant were of good quality. The room was fantastic big screen Tv large bed and walk in shower and bath

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The evening menu,not suited to our tastes and the swimming pool, was closed which was not mentioned to us till we arrived.

    The breakfast and closeness to the city centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    10am shut off for breakfast

    Staff and superb original features

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attitude of staff and no notices to say facilities were closed

    Beautiful hotel. Very disappointed pool was closed and was not informed before arrival. Asked to speak to manager after walking 5 flights of stairs to find out closed, who couldnt be arsed to speak to me and had no interest. Very disappointed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Great 2 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One slight disappointment, the buffet breakfast was luke warm, such a shame because the produce is really good.

    Beautiful hotel and a great location., staff are friendly and helpful . The beds are amazingly comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too hot and could only open the window a short height

    Location, cleanliness, staff, breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

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

    Breakfast - Expensive for quality received . Definitely lower standard than previous visits . Wouldn’t book again!

    Location , parking and facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

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