23 ST MARY'S, York – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
23 St Mary's offers nine rooms across four floors, including three on the lower-ground level. Options range from standard doubles to the largest room with a four-poster bed. All rooms feature Harrison Spinks superking beds that convert to two full-size singles, Egyptian cotton bed linen, and hypoallergenic bedding. Lower-ground floor rooms include Netflix and walk-in showers with white metro tiles. Rooms contain tea/coffee makers, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, hairdryers, and complimentary toiletries.
Breakfast & Dining
A comprehensive breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit, cereals, yogurts, and freshly-baked pastries. Cooked dishes served at the table feature a full English breakfast with locally sourced bacon and sausages, freshly caught kippers, free-range eggs, and blueberry pancakes. An honesty corner on the first floor sells soft drinks, crisps, and chocolate for 50p.
Location & Accessibility
Located on a leafy residential street with Georgian and Victorian townhouses, just outside Bootham Bar (one of York's ancient city wall gateways). The property is 1 km from York city center, a 5-minute walk to York Minster through Museum Gardens, and less than 5 minutes from River Ouse paths. Leeds Bradford Airport is 55 km away. Marygate car park is nearby with fees covered by the B&B.
Property Features
The guest house features a small courtyard with garden furniture, colorful stained-glass windows on landings, and a mosaic-floored entrance hall. Free WiFi is available throughout. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. Check-in uses a keypad entry system with details sent by text, available from 11:00 AM with luggage drop-off possible earlier.
Nearby Attractions
Within 0.5-1.5 km of major landmarks including The Hospitium, Stonegate, York Guildhall, St Wilfrid's Catholic Church, Yorkshire Museum, National Railway Museum, Merchant Taylors Hall, and Jorvik Viking Centre. Roots restaurant, one of York's best dining options, is recommended for special evenings. River walks along the Ouse provide scenic routes into the city center.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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