Grays Court Hotel - York

5-star historic hotel with direct access to York's City Walls

Dining

Grays Court Hotel houses the Bow Room Restaurant, which holds 2 AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide 2021. The restaurant serves a 6-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday, crafted by award-winning chefs. Ingredients come from the hotel's own organic kitchen garden, ensuring seasonal and locally sourced dishes.

Rooms

Each of the 12 bedrooms at Grays Court York is individually designed with antique furniture and fine linens. Rooms offer views of the gardens or York Minster, and some feature four-poster beds and copper baths. Soundproofing, flat-screen satellite TV, and private bathrooms are included.

Gardens & Grounds

The cobbled courtyard and landscaped gardens at this York hotel provide a private gate onto York's City Walls. Guests can relax in the Jacobean Long Gallery with oak paneling, sofas, and original paintings. The gardens also include the kitchen garden that supplies the restaurant.

Location

Grays Court Hotel is situated next to York Minster, within medieval city walls. The Shambles shopping streets are a 5-minute walk away, and the Theatre Royal and York Museum and Gardens are within a 10-minute stroll. The hotel is the only privately owned property with direct access to the city walls.

History & Amenities

The building dates back to the 11th century and was once home to King James I. The hotel offers private on-site parking, a business centre, and meeting/banquet facilities. CCTV in common areas and outside, safety deposit boxes, and luggage storage are provided.

• Dining: 6-course tasting menu in Bow Room Restaurant (2 AA Rosettes)
• History: 11th-century building once home to King James I
• Location: Adjacent to York Minster, 5 min walk to The Shambles
• Gardens: Private gate onto York's City Walls
• Rooms: 12 individually designed en-suite bedrooms
• Parking: Private on-site parking available
• Sustainability: Organic kitchen garden supplies the restaurant