Hotel Indigo York

Design and rooms

Part of IHG's boutique brand, the hotel is a modern red-brick building whose interiors reference local stories, from Walmgate's past as a working street to the Rowntree and Terry's chocolate factories. Rooms are contemporary and it suits couples and city-break visitors who want character without a large-hotel feel. Walmgate sits a little away from the busiest tourist streets, so evenings are quieter than in the heart of the old town.

Eating and drinking

The ground-floor restaurant and bar, No 88 Walmgate, serves an all-day menu, so breakfast and an easy dinner are on hand. Walmgate itself has independent bars and restaurants, including Brew York's taproom a few minutes away. A bar stays open late for residents, handy after an evening out.

Location

Walmgate Bar, the only York gateway that still has its barbican, is at the end of the street, giving direct access to a stretch of the city walls. The Shambles and the city centre are around five to ten minutes on foot, and York station is about 20 minutes' walk or a short taxi. From the Bar you can follow the walls round towards Fishergate Postern and the Foss, or walk into town along Fossgate's restaurants.

Highlights

• 101-room boutique hotel
• Design inspired by Walmgate and York's chocolate history
• All-day restaurant and bar No 88 Walmgate
• Steps from Walmgate Bar and the city walls

Good to know

• York station is about 20 minutes' walk; a taxi is easier with luggage.

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