23 St Mary'S - 4-Star Hotel in York

23 St Mary's offers complimentary early check-in and secure parking for £10 per night at the rear of the property. The guesthouse has a shared lounge with original artwork and antiques, plus a picnic area and sun terrace for outdoor relaxation. An honesty tuck shop sells bottled water (50p) and sweets (£1), while select rooms include Netflix access.

Each of the en-suite rooms features luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area, and the Deluxe Four Poster Room includes a four-poster bed and underfloor heating in the bathroom. Upper floors are accessible only by stairs, so guests should request a lower floor room if needed.

The guesthouse sits 500 meters from York Minster and 600 meters from the National Railway Museum, with York train station reachable in 10 minutes on foot. York Art Gallery is an 8-minute walk away, and the Shambles are a 10-minute stroll through the Museum Gardens. Deans Park and the city walls are also within a short walking distance, with a river path nearby.

Breakfast uses locally and responsibly sourced ingredients, with a full English option available at £15 per person. The guesthouse accommodates special dietary requests and offers a snack bar with special diet menus. Guests order breakfast the night before, and the staff prepare hot food quickly with options like poached eggs and hash browns.

The family-run establishment provides personalized attention, including complimentary birthday celebrations with balloons and champagne in the room. The staff accommodate requests such as luggage storage before check-in and after check-out, and will move guests to a more accessible room if the initial room is unsuitable. The guesthouse also has a secure self-check-in system after 4 pm, with an on-call number for evening issues.

Location: 500 m from York Minster, 600 m from National Railway Museum

Rooms: Egyptian cotton bedding, four-poster option

Breakfast: Locally sourced ingredients, special dietary requests

Service: Complimentary birthday celebrations, early check-in

Parking: Secure parking £10/night at rear