Grays Court Hotel - 4-Star Hotel in York

Grays Court Hotel occupies a building with a narrative dating back to the 11th century, once home to King James I. It is set beside York Minster and is the only privately owned hotel with direct access to York's City Walls from its garden. York's medieval shopping streets, The Shambles, and the Theatre Royal are within a 5- to 10-minute walk.

The Bow Room Restaurant serves a six-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday, crafted by award-winning chefs. This dining venue has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes and is listed in the Michelin Guide 2021. Ingredients come from the hotel's own organic kitchen garden and other seasonal, locally sourced suppliers.

The hotel offers landscaped gardens with a cobbled courtyard and a kitchen garden that supplies the restaurant. From the garden, guests can step directly onto York's medieval City Walls, a feature unique to this property. The grounds provide views of York Minster and the city walls.

Each of the 12 bedrooms is individually designed with en-suite bathrooms and antique furnishings. Some rooms, such as the Mortimer and Willoughby, offer views of the Minster or the kitchen garden. The rooms include flat-screen satellite TVs, fine linens, and scenic outlooks.

Grays Court Hotel has a comprehensive focus on sustainability, including organic gardening practices and sourcing locally. The hotel provides personalized guest experiences, with staff known for attentive service and efficient check-in and check-out. Secure on-site parking is available for guests (at an additional charge).

Location: Beside York Minster, 5 min to Shambles

Dining: 3 AA Rosettes, Michelin Guide, six-course tasting menu

Grounds: Private garden with direct access to York's City Walls

Rooms: 12 individually designed en-suite bedrooms

Service: Personalized attention with efficient check-in/out

Sustainability: Organic kitchen garden, locally sourced ingredients