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Reviews of Holiday Inn York, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

York Racecourse, Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1QF, United Kingdom

#93 of 104 hotels in York

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 6041 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Met our needs, perfectly located and the staff are always welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of ongoing renovations it was necessary to exit the hotel and then re-enter into the dining area. This was not ideal when it was raining.

    The staff, in particular at breakfast, were very engaging and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door on the ensuite didn't close properly.

    Joseph was very professional, attentive, and helpful, especially under the current circumstances they are having to deal with! The young lady (sorry didn't get her name) who had the unenviable task of seating guests for breakfast, was also professional yet apologetic for the complete chaos she had to deal with. The rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and the showers were strong and hot... perfect! The hand wash, shower gel and shampoo was gorgeous...wish I could remember the company!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Good catch for the short stay for the business trip
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    WiFi stability if you count on it for the business

    Room is good enough as was using it for the night sleep. WiFi was not stable probably because of the reconstruction going on. Breakfast is marvellous. Location is very good as buss station next to the Hotel to go to the York city, racecourse park walk and 2 restaurants are around including not bad Hotel restaurant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant, effective, place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s being completely renovated at the moment so it’s a mess to look at and get around in.

    The location was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Convenient & comfy place to stay for visiting York
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The grassed outside areas were in dire need of attention - there are seating areas but you couldn't use them The bar & restaurant prices seemed a bit steep

    Good breakfast choices & well organised considering the main restaurant was shut for a refurbishment at the time of our visit. The location is ideal - just out of the city but a short bus ride to ask the sights. Great position for the race course

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Theee was work going on in the reception which we new about when booking but it was a bit confusing to find the check in desk. Breakfast was very busy and we had to queue for a seat .

    It was on the bus route straight into the centre of York. We walked in as it was a sunny day. The breakfast was lovely and we had a good night's sleep.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Friendly but would like to return when no building being done
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Double Room with sofa bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dust in room in particular under table in room.

    Staff friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Rooms ok, but needing upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are needing an upgrade plus a lot of building work going on which we didn't know about until hotel was booked as we received a message from Holiday inn. Booking.com should be aware of this.

    Breakfast was very good and location to race course was excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    A good location a short distance out of the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was good, and the staff were very helpful. The hotel is being refurbished, and there was a good warning of this, but this did not impact our short stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    York trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small bathroom/ door being problem getting in and out. Noise from neighbours in the next room playing loud music but didn't want to complain as this would have caused more problems.

    Within 20 minutes walking distance of the city and on a bus route. Great for the racecourse just a short walk. The rooms were a good size. The food was good, every night I tried something different and the staff at the restaurant were really good morning and night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even though there was work getting done on the premises, it never bothered us at all. It never interfered with our stay. The restaurant was absolutely lovely, food was delicious.

    I liked location, all the staff we spoke too were really helpful, especially the young man in the restaurant, he helped with what buses we needed to town centre, he served us with food and drink, asked us how we were and asked if there was anything else we needed. Very nice manners. Even though

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for city exploring and racecourse
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is having some renovation work done on the reception area until July but this doesn't really impact on your stay.

    We had a lovely stay at the Holiday Inn. The premium room we had on the 4th floor was spacious and clean. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. The buffet breakfast was ample with a good selection. The location of this hotel was brilliant and the car parking is free, we actually left the car there and got the bus into the city centre, it stops right opposite. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The structure needs to be refurbished, as it is a little dated. If you have kids around 12yh, and you take a 4 people room, sofa bed is not comfortable enough.

    Big hotel, large and nice bar downstairs with some entertainment and tools for kids. Very good breakfast as well.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the refurbishment some of the public areas were not available.but the smaller designated areas of the reception and restaurant were sufficient and the staff very friendly and accommodating and we enjoyed our stay at Holiday Inn

    Breakfast was brilliant.lovely choice of hot full English buffet food and cereals toast fruit and yoghurt. Our standard double room was spacious with a sofa and large shower. Very reasonable price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Will be back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sound of knocking from water pipes during night

    Ample free parking convenient for bus service good location for races.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was leaking onto floor of bathroom and made carpet outside of bathroom wet

    Breakfast, friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    York was nice and excellent bus service from close to hotel into city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We were informed of building work after we booked a non refundable stay the bathroom was small and one of the cupboard doors was hanging off toilet rolls were not replenished.

    Breakfast and location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable and well looked after by staff. Shame about the standard of breakfast food
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor quality breakfast

    Comfortable and clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building work and hotel looks tired

    Staff were great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent spot to visit York, easy stroll into the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel being refurbished so would like to return when it’s finished

    Breakfast very good , staff all very helpful and friendly. Room clean and towels replaced daily.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Very relaxing and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good location Very welcoming lovely helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had a funky smell ... duvets were filthy stained well otherwise OK Would have preferred a loose sheet under duvet as too warm hence discovering the stains

    Overall good for overnight stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Exceptionally helpful staff who made us welcome in every area of the hotel.,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable and easy to get to

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    It was what we expected having previously stayed here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff..

    Stayed in May 2024

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