Pros
- Historic Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse built in 1829
- Elegant furnishings throughout and original open fireplaces
- Within a five- to 15-minute walk of the city's historic center
- Some guest rooms have four poster beds and waterproof bath TVs
- Two restaurants on-site serving modern classic dishes
- Breakfast includes a wide range of options
- Free parking is available on-site
- Family friendly and pet friendly property
- Wi-Fi is free throughout
Cons
- Located on a busy road
- There’s no elevator within the building
- Breakfast only included with some room rates
Bottom Line
There are 36 individually designed guest rooms at this historic upscale hotel in York’s city center. Just a five-minute walk from the ancient city walls, all of York’s attractions are within 15 minutes on foot, so it’s a great base for exploring the city. The road outside is a busy one, but the traffic noise is not audible from most of the guest rooms. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. There are two excellent restaurants, and parking is free.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Scene
Family and pet friendly hotel in an elegant 19th-century townhouse
This Grade II-listed, ivy-clad Regency townhouse was built in 1829 and still retains many original features like open fireplaces and arched windows. The interior stays true to classic Georgian style and has a historic and grand ambience. There are elegant drapes dressing the huge windows, classic velvet sofas, and imposing period oil paintings. The front desk is in a small, homey entrance hall adjacent to an ornate staircase which leads to the guest rooms (there is no elevator, which may pose a challenge for anyone with mobility issues). Despite the grand history of the property, there is a cozy and homey feel about the place. It attracts many families, so young children are often found playing in the drawing room, and the hotel is pet friendly too.
Location
On a busy road, but walkable to all of York's sights
Set on the busy A19 road, this hotel is only a five-minute walk from York's ancient city walls and the impressive gate at Bootham Bar, which dates back to city’s origins as a Roman fortress. It is less than 10-minutes’ walk to York Minster and the city’s charming historic center, which is home to boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. York Railway Station can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, as can York's Shambles Market and the York National Railway Museum. Clifford's Tower and the York Castle Museum are also a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Leeds Bradford Airport is 55-minutes away by car.
Rooms
Historic charms and modern accents
The 36 guest rooms at the Grange Hotel are all individually decorated. Expect to see upholstered furniture with antique lines, handsome hardwood dressers and nightstands, and patterned drapes. More modern rooms have elements like vibrant, all-over patterned wallpaper that matches the drapes -- they look sharp and fresh while retaining their historic elegance. Beds are universally kitted out with comfy white duvets and white linens (here's a fact: The Queen uses the same Hypnos brand mattresses as the hotel). Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and a safe. Some have air-conditioning. Most of the rooms are spacious and light. Some of the street-facing rooms pick up a little traffic noise from the road outside, but the majority are quiet. Bathroom style and size varies too. Most have a shower/tub combo and white marble vanities, and all come with luxurious White Company toiletries. Some even add a waterproof TV at the end of the bath.
Features
Good dining options on-site, and free parking and Wi-Fi
The Grange Hotel has two restaurants -- The Ivy Brasserie and The New York Grill. The Ivy serves modern classic dishes made from fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, such as lamb and duck. The New York Grill is a relaxed and informal brasserie set in the hotel's brick vaulted cellar. It mainly serves a range of fish dishes and steaks. Breakfast is included in some room rates, and there are continental or cooked options available, including dishes like smoked haddock and poached eggs. Portions are large and the food is good quality. Afternoon tea is also served daily in the Ivy Brasserie. Free parking is available on-site and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property too. It’s worth noting that there are no elevators in the building.
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Things You Should Know About The Grange Hotel
Also Known As
- Grange Hotel
Address
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA, United Kingdom
Website
Scene
Family and pet friendly hotel in an elegant 19th-century townhouse
This Grade II-listed, ivy-clad Regency townhouse was built in 1829 and still retains many original features like open fireplaces and arched windows. The interior stays true to classic Georgian style and has a historic and grand ambience. There are elegant drapes dressing the huge windows, classic velvet sofas, and imposing period oil paintings. The front desk is in a small, homey entrance hall adjacent to an ornate staircase which leads to the guest rooms (there is no elevator, which may pose a challenge for anyone with mobility issues). Despite the grand history of the property, there is a cozy and homey feel about the place. It attracts many families, so young children are often found playing in the drawing room, and the hotel is pet friendly too.
Location
On a busy road, but walkable to all of York's sights
Set on the busy A19 road, this hotel is only a five-minute walk from York's ancient city walls and the impressive gate at Bootham Bar, which dates back to city’s origins as a Roman fortress. It is less than 10-minutes’ walk to York Minster and the city’s charming historic center, which is home to boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. York Railway Station can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, as can York's Shambles Market and the York National Railway Museum. Clifford's Tower and the York Castle Museum are also a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Leeds Bradford Airport is 55-minutes away by car.
Rooms
Historic charms and modern accents
The 36 guest rooms at the Grange Hotel are all individually decorated. Expect to see upholstered furniture with antique lines, handsome hardwood dressers and nightstands, and patterned drapes. More modern rooms have elements like vibrant, all-over patterned wallpaper that matches the drapes -- they look sharp and fresh while retaining their historic elegance. Beds are universally kitted out with comfy white duvets and white linens (here's a fact: The Queen uses the same Hypnos brand mattresses as the hotel). Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and a safe. Some have air-conditioning. Most of the rooms are spacious and light. Some of the street-facing rooms pick up a little traffic noise from the road outside, but the majority are quiet. Bathroom style and size varies too. Most have a shower/tub combo and white marble vanities, and all come with luxurious White Company toiletries. Some even add a waterproof TV at the end of the bath.
Features
Good dining options on-site, and free parking and Wi-Fi
The Grange Hotel has two restaurants -- The Ivy Brasserie and The New York Grill. The Ivy serves modern classic dishes made from fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, such as lamb and duck. The New York Grill is a relaxed and informal brasserie set in the hotel's brick vaulted cellar. It mainly serves a range of fish dishes and steaks. Breakfast is included in some room rates, and there are continental or cooked options available, including dishes like smoked haddock and poached eggs. Portions are large and the food is good quality. Afternoon tea is also served daily in the Ivy Brasserie. Free parking is available on-site and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property too. It’s worth noting that there are no elevators in the building.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pets Allowed
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Supervised Kids Activities
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