York

The elegant three-story house is handsomely proportioned, the redbrick walls enlivened with limestone window sashes, stone quoins and a pedimented porch. — Star Service

There are 107 guest rooms at this historic luxury hotel in the center of York. — Oyster

Once a business-oriented hotel, The Principal York is becoming well known with locals for its dining experience, live music and cocktail bar. — Star Service

This nicely restored three-story Regency town house whose facade crawls with elegant ivy feels more like a residence than a hotel, yet does not lack for facilities, including two notable restaurants. — Star Service

This historic building has been converted into a swanky hotel that preserves the original exposed brick walls. ... Rooms...are spacious and very quiet. — Fodor's

With an unbeatable location between York Minster and its own half-acre garden, Gray's Court is an oasis of country-house peacefulness in the city center. — Fodor's

A grand old lady of a Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse that blends up modern style and historic structure slap-bang in the city centre. — The Telegraph

A homely Victorian townhouse bursting with original Georgian and Edwardian antique furniture and endowed with an award-winning restaurant. — The Telegraph

The three-pearl, 41-room Churchill Hotel is located in upmarket Bootham, about a five-minute walk from York's historic city center. — Oyster

The 37-room Dean Court Hotel, BW Premier Collection is a three-and-a-half-pearl property that once served as housing for the clergy of iconic York Minster, just across the street. — Oyster

Occupying a perfect spot in the shadow of Bootham Bar, the Lamb & Lion is a crooked 1756 Georgian pub with 12 simple period rooms. — Lonely Planet

Directly opposite the minster is this comfortable and atmospheric hotel complete with gas lamps and log fires. — Lonely Planet

The upper-middle-range Hotel Indigo York has an eclectic and trendy design that exudes an elegance befitting of the Indigo brand. — Oyster

The Parisi Hotel is a real find in a city well served by independent hotels and b&bs. — The Telegraph

A large and well-equipped boutique hostel that is popular with school groups and stag and hen parties – don't come here looking for peace and quiet! — Lonely Planet

A highly unusual guesthouse set in the oldest living convent in the country, founded in 1686. — The Telegraph

Located in a quiet little medieval courtyard behind curious pub The House of Trembling Madness, The Old Gallery and The Chamber apartments offer visitors a quirky and delightful experience. — The Telegraph

A classy b&b that belies its traditional Victorian red-brick exterior with themed rooms, luxury bathrooms and high-tech fittings. — The Telegraph

An attractive b&b off York’s fashionable Bishopthorpe Road, The Staymor has seven comfortable rooms with power showers and a relaxed, cheerful atmosphere. — The Telegraph