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The Milner York formerly the Principal York

4.0 star property
Eco-certified York hotel in South Bank with a health club

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Exterior
Lobby
City view from property
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
The price is P5,775
P6,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2025

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk
  • York Minster - 10 min walk
  • Shambles - 12 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Society Lounge Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Maltings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Milner York formerly the Principal York

Eco-certified hotel near York National Railway Museum
Located close to York Dungeon and York Minster, The Milner York formerly the Principal York provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Refectory, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 155 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 19 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chapter House
  • Refectory

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal York
Hotel York Royal
Royal Hotel York
Royal York
York Hotel Royal
York Royal
York Royal Hotel
Royal York Hotel Grand Victorian
Royal York Hotel York
Principal Hotel
Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
The Principal York
Principal York Hotel
Hotel Principal York York
York Principal York Hotel
Hotel Principal York
Principal York York
The Principal York
The Royal York Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal

Frequently asked questions

Does The Milner York formerly the Principal York have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

As of Dec 31, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Milner York formerly the Principal York on Jan 19, 2025 start from P 5,774.52, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Milner York formerly the Principal York pet-friendly?

Yes, The Milner York formerly the Principal York allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Self parking is available for GBP 19.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Milner York formerly the Principal York?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Milner York formerly the Principal York located?

Located in South Bank, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of York National Railway Museum and York Minster. York Dungeon and Shambles are also within 15 minutes. York Station and York (QQY-York Train Station) are within a 2-minute walk.

The Milner York formerly the Principal York Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 656 out of 1243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1243 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was the second visit to the hotel for a Xmas break, the last visit being 2 years ago. The first time we pulled out all the stops and had a magical stay in the booked suite. This time however, budget constraints meant I had to drop down to a Deluxe Double (albeit with a kings size bed). However, on arrival it was immediately apparent that to advertise this a a deluxe was a certainly an overly optimistic description. Yes it was garden facing, but with a room at the end of the corridor (Room343) a small window, very limited storage space and peeling wallpaper, I feel the Milner has not met its own high standards as we experienced on our previous visit. Yes we were refunded the car parking charges for the duration of our stay ( a separate issue I’ll let someone else comment on) but that did not make up for an overall disappointing experience. If able, pay for the suites rather than what the hotel offers as Deluxe !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay was average. Great location, hotel is walkable to station and city. The room was comfortable, although staff service and hospitality could definitely be improved given the amount of money we spent to stay there. We arrived to an issue with plumbing in the sink. It was fixed promptly, however, there was an unpleasant smell of plumbing that seemed to waft throughout the building. Staff were not that attentive. We were kept waiting each time we ordered breakfast room service. On one occasion, it was so late that we had to leave the hotel before it arrived. Poor communication. Also, the room was not cleaned every day. Even when we asked for a clean, it was not done. Unfortunately, we would not stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property! Could not recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sathish

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for a conference. Convenient. Right next to the railway station.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ziyang

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Milner is a beautiful building, and the service and room were very nice. Strangely, they only have a few OTA channels with no guide on the TV. I didn't visit York to watch TV, but it's relaxing after a day's walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the way the lounges have been developed although sitting in the window in the evening was not a good idea as the outside lights were blinding! However, the effect outside was stunning. Welcome on reception was excellent but dining room was hopelessly underwhelming. Food was good but service was lamentable. Young lady serving needed some proper support
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so majestic, such an old building with so much character. So peaceful & relaxing only wish we had stayed longer, perfect for the short walk into York & just a few steps from the railway station. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margit

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thom

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
No dressing gowns in suite, had to ring reception twice and wait 40 minutes before they were delivered. Cobwebs on windows and dead wasps on window frame/sill. Several long black hairs on the arms of the sofa - this should be vacuumed after every guest has checked out. Empty bottle of beer round the back of the bath, the housekeepers have clearly not cleaned this room thoroughly. Only one can of still water in the room. Three of the radiators we could not get to turn on, it seems like they’re not working properly. Overall, a disappointing suite. We expected more from The Milner. We were left a underwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Keighley

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, beautiful decor and lovely staff. We upgraded to a suite on arrival which was well worth the extra cost - it was a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

RAYMOND

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very very poor for a 4 star hotel and for £19. Only 2 fried eggs left, only 3 pieces of over cooked bacon left, the bathroom door wouldnt close but they fixed that and the tv remote didnt fully work, there was no program guide or channel list and the menu was locked so I couldnt fix it and neither could maintenance either.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building we were given an upgrade so had lovely views of the Minster friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel, perfectly located for a visit to York. Gym is great and room amenities good. Lovely and Christmassy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

azuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are really nice and helpful. We had issues with our room and were moved to another to compensate it was upgraded. The annex or sidings it's called is tired and shoddy in places. The further you walk from reception the standard declines and I would personally avoid unless room was cheap. The main hotel is very pleasant and has character and charm. Lots of road works and very very busy hotel position over Christmas. There is a pop up pup in the grounds which can be a bonus if that's what you want. Would I stay again.. yes if the price was right for the main building. Very convenient for station and has a door onto the platform. Very nice people and despite the issues a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with excellent staff. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Good choice of food at breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautiful and we were greeted with friendly and polite reception staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024