Grays Court

We stayed at Gray’s Court for three nights whilst in York for a family wedding, and were so happy we chose to stay at this beautiful, very special hotel. Gray’s Court is ancient and a unique place to stay. You are welcomed warmly by every member of staff and made to feel part of the family. The service is exceptional The staff clearly love working there and the hospitality they provide is perfection. We stayed in Cumberland - beautifully appointed with views over the beautiful garden to the city walls, and with the largest bathroom we’ve ever experienced! Very comfortable bed ensuring good sleep. The breakfast was excellent with high quality ingredients. The location is brilliant - nestled behind the Minster, everything York has to offer is close by. This is one of the best hotels we’ve ever stayed at, and we will return. It’s perfection.

We just had a cocktail or two here and it was divine. The gardens were welcoming and the service just outstanding. Could have stayed a few hours here. The history and views and atmosphere was off the scale amazing. Will definitely return.

We (two couples) spent three nights at the Grays Court Hotel in early July and had a wonderful experience. First, about the hotel itself; Simply magnificent - it could be a Hallmark movie setting. Spotlessly clean, unique and thoughtfully designed rooms with a courtyard to die for. Wonderful flowers, beautiful lawn, tables with umbrellas and some hidden away for privacy. Just magnificent. And if that isn't enough, the true star of the experience was the service by the entire team. Led by Kendal, the proprietor's daughter who serves as the restaurant manger but is the de-facto general manager, each and every encounter with a team member was a pure joy. We never heard the word "No" during the entirety of our stay. Here's an example..... One day while exploring the town of York we lost track of time and forgot to have a timely lunch. Walking back to the hotel at about 3 and with an 8 PM dinner reservation looming, we needed a little something to tide us over until dinner. So we called the hotel and asked if they could go to our room and retrieve a bottle of wine we had brought with us from Bordeaux, chill it slightly for us and assemble a charcuterie board. When we arrived 30 minutes later we went outside to the courtyard and within minutes our wine arrived with a perfect board of select meats and cheeses. breads and butter and oil and roasted peppers. The next two hours may have been the most memorable experience of our two week vacation. Oh yes, and there is a sweet dog on the property named Nala who enjoys a good belly rub. If we ever return to York, we'd return here in a heartbeat.