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Reviews of Principal York 4 stars

Station Road, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom

#88 of 104 hotels in York

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Review score

Based on 6085 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Great 2 night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One slight disappointment, the buffet breakfast was luke warm, such a shame because the produce is really good.

    Beautiful hotel and a great location., staff are friendly and helpful . The beds are amazingly comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too hot and could only open the window a short height

    Location, cleanliness, staff, breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast - Expensive for quality received . Definitely lower standard than previous visits . Wouldn’t book again!

    Location , parking and facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel with good facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lifts are too small. The air con is being updated and was not working so the room was too warm for us.

    Location is great and it’s very comfortable. Nice grounds also.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    A few of the staff could do some training on being more attentive to customers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To hot on ground level

    The decor , the location absolutely spot on

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Our bedroom was below Reception and you can hear people walking above us.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa and pool area needs freshening up.

    Reception area and bars was very nice and relaxing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gym and pool a bit tired needs more machines

    Location. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed and amazing breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and enjoyable. With an excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar was a bit small

    Excellent location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    A principle stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'd really have to think to pick fault with the accommodation

    The location of the hotel was excellent, and it made exploring around the city very easy. The staff were very attentive and polite, always offering a helping hand. The deluxe room was spacious and extremely comfortable. Room service was easy to order, and the food was excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideally placed for the station and a short picturesque walk to the heart of the city.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    check in was very friendly and efficient and the staff were attentive. The hotel has great bar, elegant lounge areas and an impressive stairway. My third floor room was comfortable and quiet with an excellent shower.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again if they updated the breakfast scenario
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price you pay id expect more options for breakfast than there was, it was just disappointing

    I absolutely loved the room and the staff were all lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    I stayed with my Mum for a late Mother’s Day present and we both had a lovely time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn’t like about this property.

    The building and the interior was absolutely beautiful and it was also in a very convenient location. Also, the breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable. Will return. The standard and cost of food is not good.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast in room - on both mornings items missing from order. The vegetarian cooked breakfast was poor.

    Spacious room. Pleasant staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit tired with stains on the carpet and marks in the bathroom.

    Excellent breakfast. Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Not what we expected or booked.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being put in room that felt separate from main hotel. Lower level away from main building which we were not expecting. Hotel is amazing building but it felt like we were lower class and put in basement. Will not return for that reason alone.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Pricy Hotel but great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not sure if the annex should demand the same price as the main hotel as its very dated and has not got the same atmosphere of the main hotel. Mattress was very hard.

    The closeness to the city centre and the staff are a credit to the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Staff was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot of car park space The sofa was broken and I couldn’t sit on it and it had blue pen marks all over it

    The staff where nice and friendly The bed was so big and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    We were here for a family wedding and the was amazing. The stagg
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasnt 100% clean

    The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall stay was good, just a bit let down with the service at breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that the person who checks you in at breakfast ‘ shows you to your table with only one jug of coffee for 3 of us, also our 4th person asked for decaf coffee to be told you don’t supply that, so she had to purchase a latte . Once show to our table we were never approached again to see if we needed a top up coffee or even clear any empty plates .

    The selection at breakfast was good but had to wait for eggs .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel amazing staff, and the best hotel in York!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like how in room 5202 we were out of the way in a completely different building, it was confusing and frustrating as it is a long walk and 2 lifts just to get to reception.

    Loved the location and how amazing the facilities were, it was beautiful. Had amazing breakfast. Staff were amazing!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside I found to my stay was that the room was hotter than the sun, even at night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic, would visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sidings, Annex Room 5 Min walk from Reception
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking charges @ £19 per night for residents felt a little expensive and will be added at check in. However most places we visited in Yorkshire had parking charges that were expensive and the hotel proved to be value for money but it would be nice to have parking adjusted in the price at the booking stage rather than the surprise at check- in. Some areas of the hotel need some TLC but it seems that there is an ongoing process and areas of the hotel are being updated. The beds were a little uncomfortable in our room and we didn’t get the best nights sleep, hopefully they’ll look at updating these in the future. We found that the hotel WIFI was on an unsecured network which is a concern. They really need to provide secure password protected networks for each room.

    Fantastic location in the city centre. Within walking distance of all Yorks major historical sites. Also close to the National railway museum which is a must visit. York Train station platform has an entrance direct into the hotel lobby, brilliant for those travelling by train. Breakfast buffet was fantastic, recommend adding to your booking as there will be significant saving than paying per day. The spa facilities were small but very nice & clean. The staff were amazing and made us feel welcome. The hotel bar had a relaxing atmosphere and a decent bar snack/food menu. The hotel is a very impressive building that has a historic connection to the city of York.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a good opportunity to visit York
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Urban Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was very poor . Cold plates and luke warm food

    Location was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

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