Grays Court Hotel - York

Boutique hotel with private access to York's City Walls and a Michelin-listed restaurant

Unique Access & Historic Grounds

Grays Court Hotel York offers private access to York's City Walls from its own cobbled courtyard and landscaped gardens. The hotel grounds include a kitchen garden that supplies seasonal produce to the restaurant, reinforcing the property's commitment to sustainability. Guests can walk directly from the garden onto the medieval walls, a perk exclusive to this privately owned hotel.

Award-Winning Dining

Grays Court Hotel's Bow Room Restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday, earning 3 AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide 2021. The menu draws on herbs and vegetables from the hotel's own kitchen garden, ensuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. An exquisite nine-course tasting menu is offered on special evenings, crafted by award-winning chefs.

Accommodations & Rooms

The 12 bedrooms at Grays Court Hotel are individually designed en-suite bedrooms with antique furniture, fine linens, and flat-screen satellite TV. Rooms offer views of either the gardens or York Minster, depending on the room selected. Each room provides a distinct character, with some featuring four-poster beds or separate bath and shower facilities.

In-House Amenities & Services

Grays Court Hotel has a Jacobean Long Gallery with oak paneling, sofas, and original paintings where guests can relax with bar drinks. The hotel provides private parking on-site for a charge, a rare convenience within York's medieval walls. Services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and a private check-in/check-out process for efficiency.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Grays Court Hotel York sits next to York Minster and is a 5-minute walk from The Shambles shopping streets. York's City Walls are directly accessible from the hotel garden, and the Theatre Royal is within a 10-minute stroll. The hotel's position inside the city walls puts all major attractions within short walking distance.

• History: 11th-century building beside York Minster
• Dining: 3 AA Rosettes & Michelin Guide 2021 restaurant
• Garden: Private access to York's City Walls
• Rooms: Individually designed with antique furnishings
• Location: 5-minute walk from The Shambles