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Reviews of Golden Fleece York 3 stars

16 Pavement, York, YO1 9UP, United Kingdom

#44 of 104 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 891 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    First Time At Golden Fleece
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was just a lovely experience

    Lovely Staff very helpful Lovely atmosphere throughout the whole place 😀

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfy, great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, get rid of tacky skeletons in bar area, would stay again but would eat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One or two tacky decorations, main issue was noise from M&S loading bay late into the night, not there fault but made for poor sleep, also evening meal was awful, sorry but would not eat there again

    Character, well presented

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect, not one complaint

    Alll the staff were very friendly and helpful. Always smiling and polite. Entering the room was a delight, so atmospheric with dimmed lighting, gorgeous bed and bits of quirkiness wherever ever you looked. The room at night was warm, the bed was so comfy even ghostly noises didn't keep us awake. Perfectly position at the bottom of the shambles you are central to all you need to do and see in York. Highly recommend a stay at The Golden Fleece.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The sausages at breakfast had obviously been under the heat lamp for a few hours but everything else’s was delicious.

    Great location, very helpful staff, Most haunted hotel in York which was the main reason for staying there, the only spirits there were in the optics behind the bar. Creaky floors and wonky walls in this 500 year old building and the period style decor and furniture addd to the appeal and atmosphere

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Amazing is an understatement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was really comfortable and the breakfast was amazing

    Great location, staff and establishment will definitely be back xx

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyed history if hotel, ghosts even though we didnt meet any, good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv wasnt working, but wasnt bothered

    Room was totally different, everything was fab nice to have unusual decor, comfy fun clean quirky nothing on a level made us smile.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Great little find
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pillows weren’t great. Ended up with a stiff neck.. There was a window with no covering which kept me up. But otherwise a great little find.

    This hotel was full of historical charm & quirks. Great atmosphere & drinks were reasonably priced for this city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There really wasn't anything to dislike about our stay here. If I was to say anything it would be I wish they had a lift.

    I liked everything about the Golden Fleece,from it's wonky architecture and floors to its ghostly goings on. The rooms where clean and comfortable and the unsuited included a large shower with plenty of room. The staff welcomed you with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. I truly enjoyed my stay and would happily stay again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not much

    All of it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Fabulous stay in this spooky pub staff great, food great room great atmosphere great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Room was warm and cozy had that Meadville feel. Staff where friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Best nights sleep i have had in years.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You definately feel like an inconvenience to the staff because the pub is so so busy. Check in was interesting because it was so busy, getting knocked about, and having to find our own way to our room, not knowing which one was actually ours. I love the fact you are basically left to your own devices, but when we asked the staff on 2 occasions for things, they never materialised. 1 was that we couldn't get the tv to work. The bar staff said he would send manager up, but forgot as he was so busy. Luckily my husband managed to retune everything and got it working. The next was on the 2nd morning we asked for more tea and coffee, and that never materialised either.

    I absolutely loved our room 'The Shambles'. So beautiful and with such quirky wonkiness. I felt so at home and slept better than i have slept for years. The bathroom - beautiful!!! The time you have in the morning for breakfast when the pub is shut, is nice so you can see the downstairs and all the marvels they have there in peace and quiet. The breakfast was pleasant. They swapped the fried eggs for poached eggs for us. All in all, i would definately stay there again, i would remember to take an extra bin bag, ( bins didn't get emptied ) A big tea mug, cos the cups are tiny, and your own supply of tea and coffee. I love love loved our room and how comfortable it is. Thank you Golden Fleece.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV did not work as smart TV and no WiFi to connect to? Had to hotspot the TV to mobile network to use it Due to room being on a slope (of course not something which can be helped!), the bed side cabinet door kept swinging open during the night

    Amazing location and beautifully quirky building. Good food & drink prices. Central location with tonnes of character and hospitality

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was a little tight

    Great location. Historical

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great pub, beautiful room , friendly staff ,good breakfast comfy bed good coffee machine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a really lovely place to stay, it was like a step back in time but with all the modern facilities you need right in the heart of York. We will definitely be returning X

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place and very central.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all great

    THE PROPERTY IS REALLY NICE AND QUIRKY AND WITH LOTS IF HISTORY.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Such good fun, definitely visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, interesting setting quirky and clean environment

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Fab place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't anything to not like

    Everything about it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    So good I would love to return !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Choice of teas ,offer of vegan milk to go with cereal,vegan margarine to spread on toast,choice of wholemeal toast.

    The Shambles room was wonderfully situated,roomy,with exceptional decor and furnishings. The Fleece was within easy walking distance of all the places I wanted to visit.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Shambles room was beautiful and all of the staff were lovely.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Had a nice time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit cheaper in price

    The room was lovely especially the bathroom thought it was a bit expensive though never heard or experienced any ghosts so was a bit disappointed with that but staff are very friendly and made you feel welcomed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely room.. very clean. A pity none of the ghosts showed up as slept through the night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Loved everything about it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Lounge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing - it was perfect

    We always call in for a drink when we come to York and have always wanted to stay - we weren’t disappointed! Fabulous room, friendly staff - can’t wait to return

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    A+++++++++++++++
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing all was great

    Live music. staff were great

    Stayed in April 2024

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