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Ace Hotel York

What makes this great accommodation for School groups?

We have recently undergone a £2 million hotel refurbishment programme, in line with its traditional Georgian Heritage but with a modern edge making it a your perfect accommodation for a trip to York.

Property Description

Ace Hotel York is in the city centre, conveniently located near York railway Station on historic Micklegate, the oldest part of York. This grand Georgian 1752 budget property has many impressive features including stone-flagged entrance hall, a grand carved sweeping staircase, panelled rooms, vaulted cellar and a fabulous Rococo ceiling featuring Shakespeare's head. If you are looking for a budget York hotel, then Ace Hotel York is the place to be.

With its own oak-beamed basement games room, TV lounge, sauna, and outside seating area we are at the top end of budget hotel accommodation.

Ace Hotel is situated within the City of York walls and has great views of York including York Minster and the York Eye. This city centre unique location offers a number of budget hostel rooms and budget hostel beds all with exquisite views. All bedrooms are ensuite and suit everyone’s budget.


Ace Hotel Rooms

*All our bedrooms are Non-Smoking*

*All our bedrooms are Bunk-Bedded rooms (except the double room)*

Ace Hotel Double rooms overlook the famous York wall built in 1192 and have safes, televisions and their own original 18th century fireplaces.

Twin Bunk Rooms offer views of Micklegate, en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, in room safes & tea and coffee facilities.

Family Rooms overlook the Medieval walls and have original oak beams and fire places. These large spacious rooms offer Tea & Coffee facilities, in-room safes and LCD TVs.

The Dormitories range from 4 to 14 beds and have a view of either the walls of York, the Cathedral, or Micklegate itself. With their own bathrooms, under storage lockers and individual reading lights, any chosen room is a delight.

*Check-in is from 2pm only*

*PHOTO ID REQUIRED ON ARRIVAL, eg. passport or driving license*

*No secure Luggage Room - A room is provided for you to leave your luggage. but please note that the hotel is not responible for any left luggage*

*Same Sex Dorms must be booked by telephone - Subject to availablity

*ATTENTION!
Families with children under 16 years old must take and pay for a whole room as children are not to share with other guests.

If you want to do budget grand style, choose Ace Hotel York!

Disabled facilities:

No.

Catering:

B&B

Kitchen:

No

Dining Room:

Only for breakfast

Bedrooms:

20 bedrooms in total:
1 x 14 bed en suite dorm
4 x 10 bed en suite dorms
3 x 8 bed en suite dorms
6 x 6 bed en suite dorms
1 x 4 bed standard dorm
3 x twin bunk en suite rooms
1 x luxury double en suite room
1 x luxury family en suite room (double + single)

Linen:

All Egyptian Cotton and all provided.

Bathrooms:

Every room is en suite bar our one and only 4 bed dorm.

Sitting room:

We have a TV lounge and bar which can both be used as communal sitting rooms.

Meeting room:

Any of our communal rooms can be used as a gathering point and we may be able to offer a large room as a meeting room on request.

Games room:

Yes. Our games room has a pool table, board games and retro video games.

Projector etc:

No, but we have several large flatscreen LCD TV's which can be used.

TV and Music Facilities:

TV room and bar.

Internet:

Free wifi on grounf floor with your own laptop or a choice of 5 PCs in our internet lounge on the ground floor.

Heating:

Fully air conditioned throughout.

Outdoor Facilities:

Outdoor courtyard to the rear with seating.

Swimming Pool:

No

Parking:

Only on-street meter parking available outside.
3 x 24 hour pay carparks within 3 minutes walk.

Activities available on and off site:

As well as relaxing at our hostel we have a welath of knowledge regarding activities in and around York.


Accommodation

LOCATION type:
City Centre
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS:
20
SLEEPS UP TO:
129
LEADERS ROOM(S):
5
DISABLED ACCESS:
No as we are a grade 1 listed building and cannot offer disabled access due to conservation laws.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Outdoor courtyard.
RISK ASSESSMENTS:
Available on request and updated regularly.
EDUCATIONAL AIDS:
No
PRICE RANGE:
£19.50 - £40.00 per person per night

Contact

Address:
Ace Hotel York,
Micklegate House,
88-90 Micklegate,
York, YO1 6JX.
Tel:
+44(0)1904 627720
Fax:
+44(0)1904 338934
Contact Name:
Brian Taylor (Manager)
Contact Email:

LOCATION INFORMATION

Town:
York city centre - 5 minutes walk
Shop / supermarket:
Budgens - 2 minutes walk
Resturant / Food outlet:
200 within a 10 minute walk of here
Bus stop:
Mian bus station within 3 minutes walk
Train Station:
York train station 4 minutes walk
Airport:
Leeds/Bradford - 25 miles

TOURIST BOARD GRADING / AWARDS

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