22 Marygate, Bootham, York, YO30 7BH, United Kingdom
#11 of 85 B&Bs and Inns in York
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1570 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 May 2024
Dobson
CanadaNothing comes to mind
Great location, helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomNothing, it was genuinely lovely and a great place to stay
I wasn’t expecting such a high quality place to stay! It was amazing and a fantastic location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Devon
United KingdomGreat customer service, they really make you feel important! Absolutely spotless, lovely toiletries. Good size, lovely view from the room. Wonderful location. Great breakfast (with Yorkshire Tea- absolute must!), with the fabulous option to have this in bed. Cozy lounge with great decor throughout. We loved our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Michele
United KingdomLocation is perfect and very quiet
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Kathryn
United Statesnothing
We loved the location, the quaint accommodations, and our room. It has a cozy cottage feel. There are little touches that go a long way such as snacks, a fridge to place items if needed, ideas for things to check out in the area and the best part is the amazing bed! Breakfast was absolutely wonderful! Thank you for a beautiful stay, I definitely recommend and we will be back!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Andy
IrelandNothing as the whole experience was very relaxing.
Breakfast was an excellent idea. Staff were just great. Bedrooms were very comfortable. The location of the guesthouse was perfect for all sightseeing experiences as everything was in easy walking distance.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Babette
GermanyThe only tiny little thing to improve were maybe the mattresses (for me too springy) but that is certainly a very individual preference :-)
The location is ideal, the staff super friendly and the room es very nicely done and the bathroom was huge, super clean and modern. Loved our stay! And the breakfast hampers were awesome, too!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Jim
United StatesThe hotel was very accessible to the town center and places to eat. It was very quaint and inviting.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Pendleton
United KingdomNothing to complain about
Loved that it was so close to the centre, the staff were lovely & having the choice of breakfast either downstairs or in your bedroom was great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Scott
United KingdomNothing bad to say
Everything, great location and friendly staff. Best bacon and sausage sandwich I think I’ve ever had, breakfast in bed option is a nice touch.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Jeremy
United KingdomThe bedroom was compact though very tastefully decorated. Bathroom was spacious. Breakfast was better than I expected and ample.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Nicola
United KingdomLocation was supurb and the Vegan sausage bap was very tasty.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Jemma
United KingdomWe loved every minute of being at the guesthouse. The staff were lovely and the room was gorgeous. We stayed here for a birthday trip and greeted by birthday bunting and sweets. The guesthouse is in an ideal location close to everything you need. Breakfast was exceptional, very tasty and a great range of items to choose from. Being dairy free this was also catered for. We can't recommend this guesthouse enough and loved all the added touches of an area to make your own tea/coffee anytime and sweet treats. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Caitlin
United KingdomCould possibly have thicker curtains for summer, the sun woke me very early but wasn't a problem, just a suggestion. Would have liked eggs at breakfast but again wasn't bothered.
Lots of character, spotlessly clean and really beautiful. Very quiet. Loved all the little touches. Breakfast hamper had everything and was nice to eat in my room. Was nicer than some of the hotels I've stayed in in York. Really lovely place.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Tr0nic
BelgiumThe only downside is very steep and narrow staircase with no lift and the size of the room. There is barely any room around the bed and the bathroom, when you sit on the toilet the sink is basically on your lap. This was okay for a night's stay but I wouldn't enjoy staying in such a small room for a longer trip.
It was clean, the staff was friendly and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was quite nice too.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Karen
New ZealandVery central to city centre. Staff very keen to make your stay memorable. It was very homely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Elizabeth
New ZealandVery low celling, problem for tall people!
Great location. Nice bathroom and breakfast. Helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Lee
United KingdomGreat location and very welcoming
Excellent location, very clean , great breakfast, private parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
David
United KingdomParking was a distance from the B&B at the bottom of the hill.
We stayed here in late April 2024 and enjoyed the location next to the Yorkshire Museum gardens which are just stunning and lovely way to access the tourist attractions of York. Our room was spacious and quiet, although we did get cooking aromas from the pub next door.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Carole
United KingdomNothing apart from the weather
This guest house is incredible! From the amazing themed room to the perfect location to the excellent breakfast. We will definitely stay again when we next visit York. Thank you
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomEverything.. perfect guesthouse. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.. will definitely be returning
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mary
United KingdomN/A
Absolutely everything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Sheryl
AustraliaStairs and big cases?
Comfortable, clean , treats in pantry and car park close by.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Caroline
United KingdomNothing though steep narrow stairs to the room I had on top floor might be a problem for some. (Other rooms on ground floor)
Location was brilliant, a short beautiful walk along the river or through gardens to reach the Minster, restaurants, shopping etc. So close yet down a quiet street and my room had a view of the Minster. Very comfortable bed and bedlinen, I slept so well and normally I don't the first night away. The Guesthouse is quirky in the best way possible. I will definitely be back. The breakfast basket delivered to my room was superb.
Stayed in April 2024
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