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Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Shambles

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British cuisine
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Premium Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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53 Piccadilly, York, England, YO1 9PL
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

York

City center retreat .Within a 15-minute walk of this City Centre hotel, you'll find Shambles and York Minster. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and York Barbican are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York City Walls - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shambles - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Minster - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 17 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turning Point Brew Co Outpost - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG

4-star hotel near Shambles
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG.

This 4-star York hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG offers 100 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 16 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.99 to 18.99 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.99 to 18.99 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16 per day (1148 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (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 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 credit 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, Diners Club, JCB International, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

53 Hotel
53 York
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Holiday Inn York City Centre Hotel
York City Centre By Ihg York
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG is 33.9 mi (69-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 16.99 and 18.99 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG to downtown York?

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG is 0.4 mi away from York.

Holiday Inn York City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this last minute to attend a job interview the next day as it allowed for late check in on a Sunday night as using public transport. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Great local area knowledge. Very clean room-people above me the first night were noisy but I could sleep. Amazing bathroom-loved the shower. So close to the centre of York so I could come back post interview and explore very easily into the city to see the Minstry and visit the Shambles. Would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was good the breakfast looked good but fried eggs were hard bacon tough as that it was all made to ealrly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

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

Nice room, go elsewhere for breakfast

The room was fine, nothing at all wrong with it. Breakfast service was woeful. Breakfast is self serve buffet but you ask for certain items like poached eggs or well done (crispy) bacon. Sat down, got a few bits ourself and asked for poached eggs for the wife and I. She also wanted crispy bacon as the stuff in self serve was limp and greasy. 20 minutes later, the server walked past our table with what looked to be our eggs and bacon, giving it to a couple who just sat down - it was gratefully received by them. I pointed out the mistake, and was told there was no mistake, ours would be a few minutes. 10 minutes later we enquired again, to be told "a few minutes". 45 mins after the original ask, my wife got her eggs, and I asked when mine would come, and the wife's crispy bacon, I was told "a few minutes". 5 mins later my eggs came, but no bacon for the wife. We asked again and 10 mins later, some limp bacon that looked less well cooked than the bacon you collect yourself arrived. We politely said the bacon wasn't crispy and she went away again. We complained to the manager (along with 3 other couples who'd had similar experiences), and got promised remedial bacon. The replacement arrived 1 hours and 20 minutes, again it was limp and undercooked. We got up and left at that point after pointing out again that the bacon was barely cooked. Also no beans at buffet for 25mins we were there, We don't complain unless service is woeful - the breakfast area wasn't even busy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

J M

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The bare minimum

Very disappointed by housekeeping, room not cleaned 2nd day and 3rd day had only made the bed, changed towels & put more tea & coffee in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick check in, clean room. Comfortable bed and quiet night sleep,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It’s OK

No one cleaned the room or replaced towels. We had to call for the. To pick up the trash and provide towels. Very loud construction that shakes the walls. Messed them about it and never heard anything from them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

IAN

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

Short break in York

We walked from the train station, as we had minimal luggage and it took only twenty minutes to arrive at the hotel. Check in was easy. Staff were very helpful and friendly, especially in the dining area. Daily breakfast was plentiful and tasty.The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The location of the hotel was close to all of the many attractions that York has to offer. The area was fairly quiet in the evening, even though a Wetherspoons pub was opposite. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and very helpful, convenient location for the city's many attractions. The bed in the double room was a touch on the small side and my wife and I are quite small physically. I didn't like having to provide a £30 security deposit when I arrived, especially as I had prepaid for the room and breakfast. I have never been asked for a security deposit at any other hotel I have stayed at.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Holiday inn york city centre

Staff friendly since breakfast not so good on evening meal as menu had loads of rice dishes that didn’t change would I stay heee again probably no
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morag

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable accommodation. Very pleasant receptionists, extremely helpful with any queries. Good location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was comfortable and the breakfast was of good quality. Staff were overall friendly and efficient but the staff member was going to charge me for two breakfasts. I had to point out to him that I only had one breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyneatta

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

Great rooms

Rooms were excellent. Had all the amenities necessary for a short stay and is well located for the centre of York's attractions. Only negative was the smell of breakfast being cooked, especially as our room was on the top (5th) floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was good and in a central hotel. Rooms were a bit noisy as you could hear people in the corridors and other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Easy walking to sites. Rm for 4 had a pull out couch rather than second bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here! We loved our room and the amenities in it. We also loved how close the hotel was to the city center and we were able to walk everywhere. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointing stay

Quick and helpful staff greeted us on arrival. Got to our room and we noticed that there was a strong BO like smell the bathroom. On investigation we could see that the bottom of the shower curtain was mouldy. We informed the staff on the desk and they told us that they would sent up someone from house keeping. Nobody came to our room. We ended up taking the shower curtain down and leaving in the corridor outside our room. The smell reduced slightly but still persisted so we thought that the smell was coming from the drains…… Oh, and the bed was not suitable for two average size adults unless you like playing sardines
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable enough, but our bathroom had a pretty severe leakage problem coming from beneath the (fully enclosed) cabinet. It looked as if they tried to repair it, but that was unsuccessful. Since the hotel was very full, we decided not to ask for a different room. Instead we threw a towel over the puddle, and carried on with our visit to lovely York!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Understaffed hotel. We arrive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025