The Milner York

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near York Minster

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Station Road, York, England, YO24 1AA
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Garden View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite with Minster View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room - May be in Annex Building

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Accessible

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Studio Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Urban Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room-Annex Building

  • Sleeps 2

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Sidings Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

York

Central York getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this South Bank hotel, you'll find York Minster and York Dungeon. Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York Dungeon - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • York Minster - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 1 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Malmaison York - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Society Lounge & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Milner York

4-star Victorian hotel near York Minster
As a guest of The Milner York, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Milner York. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star York hotel is smoke free.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1870
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Milner York offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 22 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Suites are located in various parts of the hotel including the 4th and 5th floors which are only accessible by stairs.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 26:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 22 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Reviews

The Milner York Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 901 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1646 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend

We had a lovely time and were well looked after. We were rhere for our anniversary and were given an upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always such a beautiful stay made so much better thanks to an early check in so i could get ready for the races!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

Sent an email to tell the management of my disappointment. Room was shocking. Tiny box room compared to what is shown on the website. I spent a lot of money to stay for two nights. Service was dreadful. I shall not be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ebor day

was excellent from start to finish. Ceser was a lovely host when i went for breakfast and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient to the train station. Beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect for those arriving by train, and easily walkable to the city center. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was very good. The hotel is lovely and has been renovated with an attention to detail. The elevator only goes to the 3rd floor, so walk up to floors 4 and 5, but staff was very clear about that. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

mariana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Imagine you've paid your surgeon to do an operation on your right leg and he will in fact perform surgery on your left one. I did not receive the room I have paid for and the hotel staff refused to offer the room I've paid for even if they've accepted full responsibility. It looks like common practice for this hotel to sell rooms located far away from main building (The infamous "sidings bedrooms") as rooms located in the main building. 1 in 2 guests will end up in a room located far away from the main building, a room full of mould, dirt, soiled furniture leaking pipes and smell of sewage. At a price of superior room located in the main building. Traumatising experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Mediocre, rooms could do with an update along with amenities. My husband checked out and was charged for the room (which is already paid for when booking) took me half an hour to sort out over the phones yesterday, still not refunded, no gesture of good will. Overall pretty poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel and staff, Great, Rooms, not so much

The main areas of the Milner Hotel, namely the garden room and Peachy’s are beautiful, clean and well maintained.The staff are excellent; very attentive, welcoming and helpful. The only area of great disappointment was the rooms. Having been moved room due to the cleanliness and cramped nature of the first room, I was disappointed that the second room was not much better. Even though it was larger, faults were numerous. Beds that rolled away, pillows with no padding, window that wouldn’t stay shut, room safe that didn't work and shower that didn't drain properly to name some. Having paid for a superior room, i would have expected a far higher standard, especially for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff made us welcome arrived early and was told our room was ready nice big room clean can't fault it.hotel close to city centre everything within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great Hotel

Great hotel and location, though the room was tiny
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room not the best

Breakfast was lovely, service and staff excellent. Room, not the best - had a wall and some kind of unit for a view out of window. Chair had a nasty stain, carpet was quite stained in places. We were put in an accessible room which wasn’t required and didn’t like, couldn’t be changed. Wardrobe rail was waist high and had to hang dresses, trousers and skirts outside the wardrobe. Both being quite tall struggled with sink in bathroom as very low, set for a wheelchair. Not a fan of wet rooms either.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing stay

My husband and I stayed at the Milner for 2 nights for a birthday/anniversary celebration. On arrival the reception is very impressive in a stunning building, the receptionist was very efficient, gave us the key and directions to our room. Unfortunately the directions included going down one floor in the lift, across the hall and back up one floor in another lift. We were in a side annexe which was disappointing, an obvious much later addition to the hotel. Room was on the small side with a tatty Roman blind at the window which could not be opened. The air con was noisy but on the plus side, the bed was big and very comfortable and everything was clean. As the most expensive 4 star hotel in York, I had high hopes but on reflection would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

J

Really nice stylish hotel with lovely staff and facilities. Because of a delay we arrived at the hotel after the cut off for breakfast but they went out of their way to get us a bite to eat,only a bacon bun but much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025