Hotel du Vin York is the stylish choice for travellers who want a boutique stay just outside the walls. The hotel occupies a Grade II listed mansion at 89 The Mount, a broad, tree-lined road that climbs gently from Micklegate and the Victorian railway quarter towards the Knavesmire racecourse. The building is Georgian, and the hotel describes the rooms as individually designed, with 44 rooms and suites in five categories: Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite and Signature Suite. All rooms have plush bedding, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen televisions. Downstairs, the Bistro serves a relaxed menu in the classical French style, with seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, and the hotel also offers Sunday lunch and afternoon tea, so it works as a destination for a meal even if you are staying elsewhere. The bar offers wines, spirits and cocktails and is a pleasant place for a drink after a day on the walls. The booking page describes the location as a stone’s throw from the city’s historic walls and close to York Minster, the Shambles and York Castle Museum, and the walk through Micklegate Bar into the old city takes only a few minutes. The result is a quieter, more residential base than the centre, in a house with real character.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 89 The Mount, YO24 1AX. It lies just outside Micklegate Bar, which is the traditional gateway into York from the south-west, and the walk into the heart of the city, along Micklegate and across Ouse Bridge, takes around fifteen to twenty minutes at a gentle pace.
The railway station is a walk of about ten to fifteen minutes, or a short taxi, and the walls offer a pleasant route in. The Minster and the Shambles are a little further on, so allow time if you are carrying bags.
Rooms
The five room categories range from Classic and Deluxe rooms to Junior Suites, Suites and the Signature Suite. Because each room is individually designed in a historic house, sizes and layouts vary, so choose a higher category if you want space and ask about the view when you book. Expect good bedding and comfortable bathrooms rather than the plain uniformity of a chain hotel.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a romantic weekend, foodies who want a good bistro on site and travellers who prefer a quieter base to the busy medieval centre. It is a good choice for people who enjoy a boutique feel, a bar and a bit of style, and for those who will walk into the city each day. It is less suited to guests who need to be steps from the Minster.
Good to know
Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at a daily charge per car, and the spaces are not secure, so the hotel suggests using a nearby public car park if you prefer. The hotel accepts card and digital payments only. Afternoon tea and Sunday lunch are popular, so book ahead, and ask about the bistro’s opening times when you reserve your room.
Why stay here
- ✓Grade II listed Georgian mansion
- ✓44 individually designed rooms and suites
- ✓Classical French bistro
- ✓Bar with wine and cocktails
- ✓Sunday lunch
- ✓Afternoon tea
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Limited parking at a charge
Good questions
Where is Hotel du Vin York?+
It is at 89 The Mount, just outside the city walls near Micklegate Bar. The walk into the centre takes around fifteen to twenty minutes.
Does Hotel du Vin York have a restaurant?+
Yes, the Bistro serves classical French cooking, and the hotel also offers Sunday lunch and afternoon tea. There is a bar with wines, spirits and cocktails.
Does Hotel du Vin York have parking?+
There is limited on-site parking at a daily charge per car, available first come, first served and not secure. The hotel suggests a nearby public car park as an alternative.
