The Watergate Inn
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The Watergate Inn
The 3-star smoke-free The Watergate Inn York is just 1.7 km from the National Railway Museum, featuring a shared lounge and barbecue grills. The inn is a good starting point for exploring York, including the historical place museum "York City Walls", which is merely 500 metres away.
The York's Chocolate Story is located approximately 5 minutes' drive from the hotel, and such natural sites as West Bank Park is 2.4 km away. The York City Walls in York is a short way from the Watergate Inn. Guests might as well visit Treasurer's House Garden, which is a mere 0.8 km away. There is the 20-acre Rowntree Park nearly a 15-minute walk away, while Piccadilly bus station is within 5 minutes' walk of the accommodation. The Watergate Inn is located not far from York train station.
The bright rooms at this York hotel are furnished with a writing desk and feature tea and coffee making facilities. They also have en-suite bathrooms. The rooms also have bright views of the garden.
Guests are welcome to a lounge bar on site. You can get a gastronomic experience at Chopping Block Restaurant at Walmgate Ale House which offers French cuisine right around the corner from the property.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- Sports activities
- On-site Dining
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Barber shop
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Leisure/ TV room
- Cycling
- Shops/Commercial services
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
- There are no cots provided in a room.
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Local Attractions
Attractions
- York city walls (300 m)
- York Theatre Royal (800 m)
- South Bank (1.6 km)
- York Castle Museum (500 m)
- The Shambles (300 m)
Airports
- Leeds Bradford (52 km)
Train stations
- York railway station (1.1 km)
Reviews
Sam
2022-08-20
There is an excellent staff and location in this hotel, that's why I liked it.
Alexander
2022-07-14
Everything was good, it had free wifi, nothing too much trouble. The room was light and spotless, liked it. The location was stunning, just a short stroll away from Horse.
John
2022-06-18
Cute accommodation with favourable setting near to bars, the city centre, restaurants, bars.
Arthur
2022-05-01
Everything was great, including pleasant staff and reasonably priced location right in centre of everything. Had a really comfortable time.
Paul
2022-04-14
There were good rooms and people, it worked well for me.
Robert
2022-03-03
Its staff and rooms were ideal, and for us everything was perfect. The restaurant had freshly cooked food, enjoyed it.
George
2022-02-02
Everything was simply amazing. Every detail in this hotel was great, I really enjoyed location and rooms.
Henry
2021-12-30
The location was very pretty, very comprehensive breakfast, great value.
David
2021-11-16
Original place, loved it. The smooth check-in. The restaurant was nice and food was fresh.
Geoffrey
2021-11-06
The room was well-organised and soothing, the beds were really big. Efficient hotel in York, simply perfect location near jorvik viking centre.
Bill
2021-11-06
Fancy views, natural beach, lovely pool. Service there was decent, the staff were so very helpful. It was centrally located. Plenty of food in the hotel, poolside restaurant.
Patrick
2021-10-20
Facility was clean and cosy. There was flexible staff and the service was helpful. The pool was incredible and I had complementary drinks in the tapas bar.
Lee
2021-09-26
The place is straightforward and clean, it offers exceptional breakfast and cool location right near all the attractions. The units are warm, light.
David
2021-09-01
Prime location, briliant staff, fine bed. The room itself was bright, calm and had essentials I needed. Liked York, the hotel was picture perfect. The main bar was welcoming.
Joe
2021-08-21
Property is CASUAL and fairly clean, breakfast is plentiful. Everyone is really awesome and owner too. Pleasant location, just a pleasant stroll away from york castle museum. Also, it's minutes from downtown.
Sandy
2021-06-13
We appreciated the amicable staff and the location was decent! Ideal unit with a delightful decor. Absolutely fantastic breakfast, efficient service. The venue was walking distance from York downtown. Brilliant overall experience.
David
2020-10-02
appreciated it. by and large, it was perfect base for sightseeing in york, had much fun. it is located in the centre of the city. room was great value.
Mark
2020-09-07
Awesome place, you know. We loved hotel's location and atmosphere. We had a quadruple room and it included an iron and a work desk: D