The Best Hotels in York with a Hot Tub

York is a city where you’ll do a lot of walking – all those sights, all those shops! – so what better way to recover at the end of the day than in a hot tub or whirlpool spa-bath. We’ve done all the hard work and picked out some of York’s best hotels with hot tubs. All are hotels that know how to indulge their guests, usually with a spa, sauna, steam room and swimming pool, too.

City-centre hotels with hot tubs

• Next to York station, the magnificent Principal hotel – a former Victorian railway hotel – has a small leisure club in its lower levels that includes a spa whirlpool-bath as well as a pool, sauna, steam room and gym plus a small spa. Just the ticket after a long train journey or a hard day’s sight-seeing. Bedrooms are wonderfully relaxing, too, in sleek and calm colours.
• A few minutes from The Principal, and in the former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company, The Grand has also converted its subterranean vaults area into a leisure complex with spa whirlpool, pool and spa treatment rooms. This five-star hotel lives up to its name, with generous-size bedrooms, and plenty of areas to relax.

Hotels close to York with hot tubs

• In parkland surrounds, yet only 10 minutes from the centre of York, Middlethorpe Hall is a classic country-house hotel. Rooms are furnished with antiques while two Edwardian cottages in the gardens have been converted into a spa with a conservatory extension that includes a spa bath and pool as well as a sauna and steam room. It’s totally indulgent, just like their splendid afternoon teas and dinners.

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  • Middlethorpe Hall & Spa York 29 rooms from £203

    
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    Local exploring  -  Well positioned to enjoy the best of the both worlds. Set in beautiful countryside but just 10 minutes from York's city centre

    Total relaxation  -  An elegant country house hotel with pretty gardens, grand interiors, standout service, and a spa - ideal for a relaxing break

    Foodies  -  The restaurant is a smart occassion with exemplary British cuisine served in elegant surrounds

    Historic  -  An 18th century National Trust property that's part of the Historic Houses Hotel

    

    Recommended by  -  Frommers, Good Hotel Guide, Michelin Travel

    The perfect choice if you want to explore York but from the comfort of a country-house hotel. Classic looks combine with handsomely furnished rooms and a well-regarded restaurant, all wrapped up in acres of parkland - and the city just 10 minutes away. See More

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  • The Principal York York 155 rooms from £229

    
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    Hideaway  -  Set amidst its own beautifully landscaped gardens, giving the feel of remoteness, yet in the heart of the city.

    Local exploring  -  Ideally placed within easy access of York's main attractions.

    Sights nearby  -  Marvel at the intricate gothic design of the York Minster.

    Great walks  -  Take a scenic stroll along the city's ancient walls.

    

    A classic Victorian station hotel set in pretty gardens in the heart of the historic city. Elegant rooms are contemporary and spacious with the best boasting Minster views. Sumptuous afternoon teas and contemporary-style dining are a highlight. A luxurious retreat ideal for exploring York from. See More

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  • The Grand Hotel York 207 rooms from £209

    
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    Cooking classes  -  Half day, full day and evening courses for all levels of home cook at the award-winning cookery school

    Families  -  The hotel takes particular care of families with family suites and especially crafted experiences

    Foodies  -  With an excellent 3 AA Rosette restaurant, this is a great York destination for food lovers

    5* Luxury  -  With indulgent suites, spectacular service, and standout cuisine - this is a luxurious stay

    

    A well-named hotel in a historic, former railway-company HQ. Expect five-star levels of service, a spa and a fine AA Rosette restaurant offering modern British cuisine. Bedrooms and suites are vast, comfortable and designed for the modern traveller. A spoiling stay to discover York from. See More

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Written by Helen Pickles

posted Tuesday, 14th February 2023