| occupying a pair of 1830s residences, this upscale hotel is off the a1036. individually decorated rooms feature a mix of period furnishings and contemporary decor, as well as dvd players and free wi-fi. some suites add private verandas overlooking the scenic gardens. there's also a coffee lounge and a bar with a fireplace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. it's 11 minutes' walk from york train station and a mile from york castle. parking is free. landscaped gardens surround a seasonal heated outdoor pool and a year-round hot tub. an on-site spa offers beauty treatments and massages. a stylish restaurant serves upscale, locally sourced dishes
Leeds Bradford Airport 52 min
York Minster (10 min)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours. JORVIK Viking Centre (10 min)
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum. Museum Gardens (8 min)
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins and medieval abbey. National Railway Museum York (5 min)
Railway history and artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard. Yorkshire Museum (6 min)
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils. York Castle Museum (6 min)
A recreated Victorian cobbled street with costumed guides and period rooms including a schoolroom. York City Walls (9 min)
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE. York Art Gallery (7 min)
Gallery featuring paintings & decorative arts from the 1400s to the present in an 1870s building. York's Chocolate Story (9 min)
Tour exploring the history of chocolate and the city's confectioners, with cafe and shop. Clifford's Tower, York (6 min)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint. Barley Hall (10 min)
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall and exposed timbers. National Trust - Treasurer's House, York (10 min)
Well-preserved house filled with 17th- and 18th-century furniture, ceramics, textiles and paintings. St Mary's Abbey (8 min)
Church dating back to the 11th century, now a contemporary gallery exhibiting art and installations. The York Dungeon (8 min)
A high tech ghost house attraction with costumed characters and state-of-the-art scares. Merchant Adventurers' Hall (7 min)
1350s building where merchants congregated, with a chapel & an alms house (open daily in summer). | 
