The Queens Hotel

we stayed at this hotel for a few days from 26th october 05 and really couldn't fault the hotel, the spacious bedrooms or the staff. As we had booked at the last minute and were told we would be in the last room...which was a smoking room we were slightly worried about what we might get.....but glad to report this was unfounded. The room was spotless, smelled fresh, cleaned everyday with fresh bedlinen and towels. We found this hotel to be remarkable value for money as it couldn't be situated any better, right on the river and 1 minute walk to the lively town centre, cannot understand how anyone could give this hotel a bad review. An excellent choice and we will return in the summer.

The entrance to the hotel and the reception staff are not welcoming. The main entrance looks like a side entrance and the staff are very brusque. The decor is gloomy and dingy. The breakfast is self service and they kept running out of various items of food. We had to queue up for toast and the staff seemed harrassed, hot and bothered - the chef complaining loudly how he "hated breakfasts" and "never wanted to be a chef..." All through our breakfast the radio was playing in the background with inane chat and raucous music. The door to our bathroom did not close properly. Apart from all that - our bed was very comfortable, the view was excellent, it was not too noisy and the position of the hotel is perfect.

We booked to stay for our wedding anniversary. The staff were very helpful and could not be faulted. The room was clean and bright with a great river view. The hotel seemed busy at breakfast but there were plenty of staff to clear tables and seat guests and a good selection of food. The parking was limited but again we had no problem as we had prebooked. We could not fault the room, location or staff from reception to cleaning and our requests for parking, river view and wine were met. We will definitely stay there again.

4 double rooms were found for us at very late notice ( we rang the day before !). We were staying only for one night but the staff were as courteous and helpful as if we had been staying a month. The rooms were spotlessly clean. Breakfast was good. Definitely would stay there again - good value for money

We stayed here after reading other Trip Advisor reviews, and agree with most of them. The hotel is really central, and right by the river with nice views. The staff were friendly, and breakfast was good. Although the room was nice, we wished we'd asked for a river view as there was no view at the back. We'd asked for a quiet room though, and it was really quiet. This hotel is ideal for shopping/sightseeing/socialising trips.

We got a cheap deal for a spacious room overlooking the River Ouse. Good points...in no particular order 1. Good value 2. Nice bath and powerful shower 3. Clean 4. Great central location, and despite this.. 5. Quiet ~ so good night's sleep. 6.Friendly 7. Nice view. Bad Points 1. Seriously injured eye while in bed... turned over in sleep and got the bedside table's pointy corner in eye. Not good design.. and certainly a health and safety issue. Beware. 2. Parking expensive and limited. 3. Decor bland in sort of Travel Lodge style. However... As long as you avoid pointy corners.. this hotel is good, clean and comfortable in a perfect location.

Mt husband and I stayed here for 2 nights Aug 05. The hotel is less than 10 mins walk from the train station. We had asked for a river view room on a high floor and that is exactly what we got - you get great views of the river and geese/ducks who sit near the hotel were a bouns too! The king size bed was comfy enough , but a little on the soft side for us. There are tea/coffee making facilities and a small portable tv showing uk terrestrial channels. The only let down was the shower which could have done with a bit of a pressure boost. Sometimes it was like standing in the rain outside! Temperature of the water also varies when other guests in adjoining rooms run a tap etc. We always went outside for something to eat so never had breakfast/meals in the hotel. All in all it's a good hotel , but it's probably the location which is worth paying for.

We spent two nights here in Feb. 2005 and really enjoyed the excellent location, right along the river's edge and close to town center. Wonderful place for walking to the sights nearby. The breakfast was very nice each morning and the staff were quite friendly and helpful. We would definitely come here again.

Hotel was very pleasant, rooms overlooking the river provide a wonderful view. Recieved a warm welcome at Reception with a quick and easy check-in. Breakfast and Evening Meals were all very nice and all staff were efficient and friendly. The hotel was great value for money, and being so close to the city centre it is perfect for any stay. Car Parking is slightly expensive but it is convenient, although not much space for such a big hotel. Overall a wonderful stay, which I would recommend to everyone.

The Queens Hotel is situated right in the centre of York and overlooks the River Ouse (which can occassionally flood their car park!) I'd recommend trying to book a room that overlooks the river, although you may be wakened in the early hours by nearby riverside pubs emptying their bottle banks in the morning. Rooms are functional, nothing spectacular, but clean and spacious enough. THe same could be said for the whole hotel. I paid fifty pounds for a double room in Jan 05, which I thought was pretty good value, and hence I've given it four instead of three stars. No doubt there are hotels with more character and panache in York, but I'll be booking the Queens next time I visit.