The hotel is just outside Micklegate Bar and the city walls (a five-minute walk); climb up onto the walls to take a more diverting and leisurely stroll to the city centre.
By car: 40 minutes from Leeds, 1 hour 30 minutes from Manchester and around 4 hours from London. Paid on-site parking available.
By train: London Kings Cross to York takes around 2 hours, after which, the hotel is a 10-minute walk. Book trains to York.
Interiors have all the Hotel du Vin clubby hallmarks of polished-wood or tartan-carpeted floors, deep-hued colours and leather armchairs. Anyone with a love of wine - plus couples who want a smart base outside the tourist hustle - will enjoy staying here.
There's a cosy snug plus sofas in the bar if you simply want to chill. For warmer days, there's a small front terrace. Staff are bright and efficient.
- Bistro
- Bar
- Courtyard
- Pet-friendly
- On-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The majority of the 44 rooms are modern and unfussy. The ensuite bathrooms are sleek and luxurious - some with walk-through showers. We liked the Deluxe Room, in the main Georgian building - which had garden views.
Room types: Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, Signature Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, desk, TV, free Wi-Fi
The dinner menu is unashamedly French classic - think onion soup and chicken liver parfait, followed by moules frites and veal cheek bourguignon. Breakfast is to be lingered over with a tempting cold buffet, followed by cooked-to-order items.
Bistro du Vin: relaxed dining, classic French cuisine. All-day dining, open daily. Afternoon tea served Fri-Sun.
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