Experience York's most luxurious address at The Grand, York, Yorkshire's only AA rated 5-star hotel. Housed in the former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, the stunning Edwardian building retains much of its stunning architecture and original features with views of the York Minster and the city's ancient walls.

Following a £15m expansion in 2018, The Grand boasts 207 luxury bedrooms, the 1906 Bar, Legacy Restaurant, and The Rise Bar and Terrace Restaurant.

The 1906 Bar features an extensive cocktail menu, from the classics to signature drinks. On Friday and Saturday evenings, The 1906 Bar is proud to have live music.

Legacy is The Grand's flagship fine dining restaurant, offering a refined tasting menu experience centred around seasonal British produce, blended with the history of the city. The menu is carefully curated by the culinary team, including Kevin Bonello, Executive Head Chef and former Head Chef at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Ahmed Abdalla, Head Chef, with a strong focus on locality and seasonality. Service is attentive yet relaxed, allowing guests to enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace, typically over the course of an evening. It is particularly well-suited for special occasions and also offers a lunch menu over the weekend.

AA Rosette-awarded, The Rise Restaurant Terrace & Bar offers modern British cuisine, with locally sourced, freshly prepared dishes. The open kitchen and spacious setting create an immersive and social dining experience for guests, perfect for afternoon tea, Sunday roast lunch, or an evening with friends.

In 2025, The Grand, York unveiled SubRosa, an exquisite new spa set within the hotel’s historic vaults, offering a state-of-the-art wellness experience inspired by global rituals. Facilities include a Hydrotherapy Pool, a Himalayan Salt Sauna, Mineral Steam Room, immersive light therapy, a gym, and a range of results-driven treatments and curated spa rituals. Complimentary spa access is exclusively available to guests staying in a Grand Heritage Suite or the Penthouse Suite.

Built in 2019, The Cookery School at The Grand offers Express, Half- and Full-Day classes for leisure and corporate guests with over 40 different classes to choose from.

The Grand, York offers a warm and friendly Yorkshire welcome for all guests, and is perfectly suited for leisure breaks, weddings, events and conferences.

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