23 St Mary's

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“An elegant and peaceful townhouse B&B, a 10-minute walk from York Minster, with light and comfortable bedrooms, and a home from home atmosphere. Relax by the sitting room fireplace after a day out sightseeing; book a luxury suite for a four-poster bed. An inviting city break base.”

Hotel review

At the quiet end of a no-through road, minutes from the riverside Museum Gardens and a 10-minute walk from the Minster, this Victorian town house offers an elegant retreat from the city. Deceptively big, the pale-brick terrace house has 12 bedrooms spread over its four floors, together with a large and comfortable sitting-room – with striking deep-blue walls - and a small rear garden.

Bedrooms are light with pale-grey carpets, pretty statement wallpapers and thick quality curtains. They’re carefully furnished to make the most of their size – small doubles are quite small – but all have the same thoughtful touches of good reading lights, sockets where you want them, and a chocolate treat. Bathrooms are being upgraded to a smart contemporary look of sparkling white metro tiles and colourful Portuguese-style tiles, and have excellent lighting.

Manager Fiona and her daughter run the place with warmth and enthusiasm, and offer a flexible breakfast choice, from scrambled eggs and bacon butties to a full grill or pancakes. They’ll also guide you to the best of nearby eating places whether you want something smart, something simple or a robust pub meal.

Helen Pickles
Helen Pickles Review published: 2024-02-26

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Set in the heart of York, within walking distance from the main attractions, this hotel is perfect for local exploring

  • City Style

    • Set in a heritage, Victorian townhouse with cosy interiors, this hotel has lots of local Yorkshire style

  • Families

    • Family rooms are available at this hotel, making it a favourite with parents

  • Great walks

    • Head into York on a long walk from this hotel and visit the main sights, including the Theatre Royal and Guildhall

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the largest gothic cathedral north of the Alps, York Minster; the cathedral dates back to the 7th century

  • Museums

    • Spend an afternoon at the National Railway Museum of York, a charming themed museum great for a family day out

  • No restaurant

    • Breakfast available

  • Romantic

  • Townhouse

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Owner managed

  • Downtown

  • Boutique

  • Intimate

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • B&B

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

  • Historic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    12 rooms in this hotel

  • No restaurant

    Breakfast available

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • No pets

  • Fireplace

  • Family Suites

  • Wifi

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Head into York on a long walk from this hotel and visit the main sights, including the Theatre Royal and Guildhall

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the largest gothic cathedral north of the Alps, York Minster; the cathedral dates back to the 7th century

  • Museums

    • Spend an afternoon at the National Railway Museum of York, a charming themed museum great for a family day out

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23 St Mary's

An elegant Victorian townhouse situated in an upmarket residential area just outside York city centre and near the major sites. 23 St Mary’s offers nine comfortable rooms, a sumptuous guest lounge that’s open until late at night and free parking, as well as a hearty breakfast that will set you up for a day’s exploring.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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