Novotel York Centre
Novotel York Centre is a 146-room hotel on Fishergate, just outside York's city walls to the south-east of the centre. It has an indoor pool and sauna, on-site parking and allows pets, making it a practical base for families and drivers who want to walk into the old city.
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Keith Laverack
Location
The hotel is close to the Fishergate Postern Tower, one of the surviving parts of York's medieval defences. The city walls are around eight minutes' walk, the Barbican venue about four, and York railway station roughly 20 minutes on foot. From the walls it is an easy stroll to Clifford's Tower, the Shambles and the Minster.
Facilities
Rooms are spread over four floors. The indoor pool and sauna are a draw after a day's sightseeing, though swim times may need booking. The Gourmet Bar serves international dishes, and on-site parking includes accessible spaces and EV charging, which is valuable in a city where central parking is tight.
Who it suits
Families will appreciate the pool and space, and the parking makes it a good choice for road-trippers. Pets are allowed, so it suits travellers with a dog. Concert-goers at the Barbican are practically next door, and the Postern Gate pub and the Masons Arms are close for an evening drink. The walk into the centre along the walls is part of the appeal of staying here, and it is a quieter base than the streets around the Minster, especially on busy weekends.
Highlights
- 146 rooms on Fishergate
- Indoor pool and sauna
- On-site parking with EV charging
- Pets allowed
- Four minutes from York Barbican
Good to know
- On-site parking is charged per night.
- Pool sessions may need to be booked at reception.
- Dogs and cats are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: uk.hotels.com