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Reviews of Lil's On The Waterfront 3 stars

5 Kings Staith, York, YO1 9SN, United Kingdom

#101 of 104 hotels in York

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Review score

Based on 1360 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Loved staying here, would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tap in the bathroom was very loose.

    The staff were very polite and helpful and the location was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Nicely decor but bad nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was really hard and uncomfortable and we didn't get a good sleep. The pillows weren't comfy. Also, the lights didn't all work and there were limited sockets for charging. The shower was either boiling hot or cold. The tempered glass windows also made us feel uncomfortable using the bathroom, as people could see silhouettes of people. No extra curtain for evening privacy. Small TV in corner of room where curtains obstructed view.

    The room was really nicely decorated, with a a large bathroom and modern twist. Nice view of the waterfront through the window. Layout of the room was nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't comfortable at all

    Room looked nice and the hotel wasn't flooded so we could stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    I attended for an interview at the university about 35 minute walk, not close to most public transport systems.

    the room was quite nice, partial views of the waterfront. The location was about 12 minutes from central York. Free tv and tea station was good. Room came with recommendations for tours and restaurants/bars

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Partial River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be noisy but to be expected being on a street with pubs & a popular bar.

    Really comfortable bed & cosy room. Quite spacious too. Bathroom especially. Great discounts on food & drink when staying there. Good location for getting around the city. Nice staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were a bit steep but okay

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Partial River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Superb location, kind considerate staff, nice place to sit in the day. Perfect for seeing city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had 2 rooms over 3 days as extended stay, first room looking over river better than 2nd but both good. Nice pub to sit in downstairs and close to all we wanted to do in city. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    It's a pub!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    It should be made clearer it's part of a pub and even without that it just seemed very expensive for what it was!. Room had minimal natural light and was a bit claustrophobic. The pub is on the waterfront but the rooms certainly are not.

    Being on the waterfront when outside is great and the staff are friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    6.0
    There's a reason it's cheap
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room - Internal with no view
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was tiny, windows blocked up, dubious stains down the walls and a really loud drip noise throughout the night to the point we had to sleep with tissue in our ears. The stairs are also very narrow and steep, especially with a suitcase. The duvet cover didn't even fit the duvet 😕

    Good central location and lovely helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a paint furniture was all chipped and scraped, stairs was very steep.

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night we arrived we didn't know what to expect then went into the room and found it cold as we later found out that the central heating was not working in the room and a big gap under the door and a draft blowing in from either window's or hallway the staff were really great when we yold them about the lack of central heating and we got room changed the following day

    City centre room great area close to all amenities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Very handy, clean and ideal for a couple exploring the city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Internal with no view
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I wish they gave us more towels. A cleaner asked us would we like new towels to which me and my partner said yes to but the cleaner took away our 1 towel and replaced it with 1 towel, when there was clearly 2 of us there - but we weren't too worried.

    It is in a great location down by the waterfront, and very close to town (basically in town). Handy check in process at the bar and the staff were very helpful. Room had everything we needed , and it was clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Worth it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not applicable

    Very nice view from the room on the corner with 2 windows, room and toilet are very tidy and presentation was very welcoming, location is unbeatable any direction you walk from the hotel you find something amazing to do. Love York

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    Friendly and clean , great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Internal with no view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was hard and uncomfortable and the rain was dripping on a metal pipe which kept us awake.

    Very good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cold water didnt work on the shower, and bed was little hard

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Good value hotel in good location by river
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Partial River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flooding from river lapping against the hotel door! No breakfast available. Not a fan of grey room decor.

    Great location, comfortable room, good price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant enough room just to wash and change in for one night, not longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was leaking from around tray area as floor was constantly wet, also Shower temperature was very hot and couldn't adjust it. When it was raining (all night) there was obviously a gutter leaking so it felt like Chinese torture as there was a constant loud dripping noise. More hangers required as only two in wardrobe. Room could do with a little refresh as looking a bit tired.

    Location Check in easy and pleasant receptionist

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    With family to see other family in York
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed before, great rooms, great value and facilities and right in the city centre

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Fabby stay in York although the river was flooded(no bodys fault) so unfortunately we couldn't walk
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Taps in the sink in the bathroom were difficult to work as they were not fixed in properly.

    Room was very comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location and reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The loudness of the bar, in room but it wasn't a big factor.

    Location was great, and staff friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a bit warm with no way of turning it down a notch and the bar could be a bit loud if you fancied an early night

    Good size room in an excellent location at a good price, the bar is well stocked and had a good atmosphere, we used the bistro as well for breakfast which was really tasty and very reasonable, you even get a 15% discount with your room key

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    6.0
    Cheap, get what you pay for, convenient city centre location, would be a nicer stay in the summer months. No complaints,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms weren’t quite as up to scratch as suggested on the photos - could’ve done with some work, lamps were wonky and dusty, chair cushion was filthy and chair was very wobbly (broken), desk had lots of scratches, dents and scuffs. Bed seemed small, think it may have been a small double? Would’ve been nice if the bistro was open so we could eat breakfast, however the river flooded due to rainfall so I think it had to close due to flood risk, which I guess is understandable. Walls were a bit dirty.

    Was a nice location, would definitely be better in the summer. The bistro downstairs was nice however was only open 1 of 3 days of our stay. Cheap and cheerful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    People with disabilities may find the stairs a problem as a little steep.

    Excellent location with lovely view of the river. Warm comfy clean room. Value for money and nice little pub. Will definitely return.

    Stayed in January 2024

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