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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 AED 303
AED 363 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 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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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA

What's nearby

  • York National Railway Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York Minster - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Racecourse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

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 19.00 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–10 AM: GBP 19.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Refectory
  • Chapter House

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • 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.

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. 651 out of 1230 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1230 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1230 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1230 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1230 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

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

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just stay at the premier inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a lovely feel to it, particularly the grand stairwells and garden room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, old school glamour and really handy for the station and the old part of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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

8/10 Good

Melanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to the station which was perfect for an overnight business trip. The only thing I don't like is the restaurant layout which is somewhat canteen like (the food was excellent though). A hotel of this style really needs a more upmarket intimate restaurant alongsid the main offering.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ellie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful stay & awful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Arisa, Welling

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent and most of the staff are friendly, the entrance is gorgeous, but we’re very disappointed the room we stayed. Our room was lower ground in annex building which is so far from main building. The room is not worth the price at all. There are stains on the carpet and smell of mold. The shower head was dirty and it’s obvious they didn’t look after the room well. The first day, they cleaned the room and filled amenities but forgot to fill water. The 2nd day they tidied up the bed but did not vacuum the floor and didn’t fill the amenities except for water because they said we didn’t hang the cleaning request card which confused us as they still cleaned the first day without the card and they still entered the room and touched the bed on 2nd day but ignored the dust or hairs on the floor. We have to say the cleaning level is very terrible and poor. Breakfast level was also not good compared other hotels we stayed in UK. I cannot believe this is a 4star traditional hotel and does not warrant the price for one.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Where shall I start? This hotel is sub-standard in every department. Terrible service, awful food, poorly managed, reception staff not interested in any feedback
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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