A boutique Art Nouveau hotel in historic York. Minutes from the heart of the city, overlooking the Knavesmire Strays, lies the Elmbank Hotel, a unique 19th-century mansion with a rich history. Redesigned by Mackintosh contemporary, George Walton, the Elmbank hotel is home to one of the finest and most complete Art Nouveau collections in the UK. Here, impressive stained-glass, beautiful murals, and detailed stencils meld with modern and sophisticated facilities to provide a space of style, comfort, and interest. York’s ancient city walls can be reached in just 10 minutes’ walk, with a further 5 to 10 minutes’ walk taking guests to the historic attractions, including the spectacular York Minster. Alternatively there is a bus stop outside the hotel, and from there a bus in to town takes 3 minutes. York Railway Station is just a 10-minute walk or few minutes by car, and the Elmbank has limited parking. There is also a bus stop near the hotel, with sightseeing tours going in to town. York Racecourse is a few minutes' away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Tapestry Collection
Hotel chain/brand
Tapestry Collection

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 4 third-party sustainability certifications.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
ISO 50001:2018 Energy management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems
Certified by: DEKRA Certification, Inc.

Guest reviews

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Free Wifi

Guests who stayed here loved

Esther
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wooden floors, wonderful service & away from the city
Joie
Germany Germany
Gorgeous hotel. The lobby, restaurant and bar were a joy to sit in thanks to their wonderful design and cozy atmosphere. Room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was generous and delicious.
Kristen
United States United States
Beautiful building filled with history and style and all necessary modern amenities. Excellent location. Easy walk to city center and close to restaurants and pubs. Good breakfast and bar was a plus. Lovely staff!
Megan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Elegant bedroom in an elegant setting. Everything was perfect and the bed was so comfy. We will be returning
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great hotel in a beautiful old building, located just a 10 minute stroll from the city centre. Staff were very helpful and let us check in early so we could get to our comedy gig. Well-appointed rooms are decorated with a mix of modern elegance...
Robert
United States United States
Good location, friendly and courteous staff, very nice historic building.
Lou
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel. Spotless. Great service. Great food.
Katia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was a great hotel - had more of an atmosphere and personality than typical hotels but was still clean and staff were friendly and professional. Plus it’s within walking distance of the city.
Shawn
United States United States
We loved the hotel, beautiful place and the staff were very friendly. Nice walk to city center
Jóhanna
Iceland Iceland
Beutiful hotel in a historical building, I espesially liked the area downstaris, the bar and etc... The staff was very nice and helpful. The location was fine, a little walk down town but closer to the train station wish was an advantage.

Hotel area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Very Good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $22.96 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Champagne • Fruit juice
Leetham's Brasserie
  • Cuisine
    British • Local • International • European
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ambience
    Traditional
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Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

House rules

Elmbank York, Tapestry Collection by Hilton takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel will pre-authorize payment of the first night's stay. Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment. If the reservation is to be charged to a company or business card, the company or business must send an email to the hotel direct as confirmation of payment. Please note that there is no elevator available to access the Deluxe Double Room, House Classic and House Superior Deluxe.

When booking 7 rooms or more for your party, different policies will apply to your booking and you will be required if booking on a Flexible rate to make Full Prepayment 14 days prior to arrival if booking one of our Pre Paid rates Payment will be taken at the time of Booking.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.