Any suggestions for a hotel in York?

[Rockatansky]

I posted this in the travel section, but I just realised I might get a better response here, so...

I'm heading to York on the w/e of the 4th & 5th July to attend the drag racing.

I was originally going to just go for the day on Saturday, but if I can turn this into a weekend away then it might work out in my favour

So... any ideas for somewhere nice to stay in York?

Preferably central as I'd have to be leaving the other half there during at least one day, not crazy expensive but nice would be nice. Parking would be good too. Good food & beer etc.

I've never been to York so don't really know the layout etc.

Thanks

[ellroy]

queens hotel on skeldergate is very central and has parking right next to the river, suggested several people stay there, no complaints from them

[Rockatansky]

Thanks for the reply, that looks like a good location but it seems to be fully booked for that Saturday

Any other ideas?

[nick555]

park inn right next to the river
http://www.york.parkinn.co.uk/

monk bar hotel
http://www.monkbarhotel.co.uk/

[dan1981]

This place was nice when we went a couple of years ago....

http://www.churchillhotel.com/

has its own free parking aswell.

[elster]

Deans court hotel is nice and right slap bang in the centre.

Also there is the minster group of hotels:
St Denys
Minster
Blue Bridge.

They are all in a short walking distance and reasonable prices.

[gemini]

Just been to the Du Vin for lunch

Rather nice!

Edited by gemini on Friday 19th June 17:57

[nottyash]

If your feelin posh..

www.grangehotel.co.uk/

I used to go out with the Manageress there years ago.
Its upmarket and Guests have included Shirly Bassey.

[Rockatansky]

Park Inn looked good but unavailable, Hotel du Vin a bit too pricey.

Looking into the Grange Hotel.

Any opinions on Novotel or Hotel 53 or Best Western Dean Court?

Edited by Rockatansky on Friday 19th June 22:23

[elster]

Rockatansky said:

Park Inn looked good but unavailable, Hotel du Vin a bit too pricey.

Looking into the Grange Hotel.

Any opinions on Novotel or Hotel 53 or Best Western Dean Court?

Edited by Rockatansky on Friday 19th June 22:23

Dean Court is ok, right in centre.

Novotel is sh!t.

Gemini - went to the opening of du vin, not had chance since. Was very mediocre, but didn't think much as was opening. What was the menu like?

Grange hotel is a bit of a walk out of town.

Edited by elster on Saturday 20th June 22:03

[gemini]

Menu is fine

Had a lovely pud and a glass of dessert wine there Friday.
Sat in the sun in their courtyard.

Nice!

[elster]

gemini said:

Menu is fine

Had a lovely pud and a glass of dessert wine there Friday.
Sat in the sun in their courtyard.

Nice!

Thanks will try that out when back.

[falkster]

The grange is really nice....not that much of a walk into town

http://www.grangehotel.co.uk/

[grahamw48]

nottyash said:

If your feelin posh..

www.grangehotel.co.uk/

I used to go out with the Manageress there years ago.
Its upmarket and Guests have included Shirly Bassey.

I remember when it used to be a block of grotty bedsits. Some good parties there though.

I would NEVER stay at a York hotel which couldn't guarantee me parking for my car.

[peter.brown]

best western kilima free parking good beer+the owner is a racing driver

[elster]

nottyash said:

If your feelin posh..

www.grangehotel.co.uk/

I used to go out with the Manageress there years ago.
Its upmarket and Guests have included Shirly Bassey.

I've just seen this.

You were nailing Amy?

10 gentleman points to you sir. I know a couple of people who have worked there and been to a couple of receptions there. She certainly always caught my eye. If this is the right girl.

[nottyash]

elster said:

nottyash said:

If your feelin posh..

www.grangehotel.co.uk/

I used to go out with the Manageress there years ago.
Its upmarket and Guests have included Shirly Bassey.

I've just seen this.

You were nailing Amy?

10 gentleman points to you sir. I know a couple of people who have worked there and been to a couple of receptions there. She certainly always caught my eye. If this is the right girl.

This was about 9 years ago and I cant even remember her name. Just remember she had a new Yellow Punto Sporting, LOL