York always comes up top in the UK’s best cities – what’s not to love about the pretty (old) city? Especially as hotels in York continue to up their game in a bid to attract discerning world travellers. As a tempting weekend break within easy reach by rail from London , York’s deep history and walkable sights, evolving food scene and roster of festivals are always a big draw. It took a while to get a winning balance of classical and modern luxury but finally, York is acting like more of an international player with the arrival of some seriously design-focused, avant-garde hotels and spas .
And, there are more in the works – watch this space. With there being a total of 74 hotels in York, we’ve had to be selective – but, here’s our pick of eight of the best hotels we think you should know about..
