Middlethorpe Hall & SpavsThe Collective Paper Factory
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa scores significantly better than The Paper Factory Hotel. Middlethorpe Hall & Spa comes in at 94 with accolades from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
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Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 2GB
From $205/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "Aimed at those who prize period details like oak-paneled walls, four-poster beds, carved wood bannisters, and window seats and whose idea of luxury is a bowl of fresh daffodils." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the selective Historic House Hotels chain and, arguably, its finest."
Star Service "The elegant three-story house is handsomely proportioned, the redbrick walls enlivened with limestone window sashes, stone quoins and a pedimented porch." Full review
Lonely Planet "York's top spot is this breathtaking 17th-century country house set in 20 acres of parkland that was once the home of diarist Lady Mary Wortley Montagu." Full review
Gayot "Set in its own grounds on 26 odd acres, Middlethorpe is a beautiful William & Mary seventeenth-century house in warm red brick."
The Telegraph9.0
"An elegant country house hotel crammed with character, where the service is as flawless as the manicured gardens." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Set in 20 acres of sprawling grounds dotted by formal lawns and secluded walled gardens, the four-pearl Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a stately property in a country house that dates back to 1699." Full review
The Guardian "A little over a mile from York’s historic centre, the 17th-century splendour of Middlethorpe Hall is an oasis of calm set in 20 acres of rolling parkland"
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Independent "It’s a walkable two miles to the city centre from here, but this feels like a tranquil country retreat, located on a huge swathe of parkland near the far end of York Racecourse"
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Independent "Guests can admire an impressive collection of antique furniture and a magnificent oak staircase. All rooms are decorated individually, many with four-poster beds, writing desks and chaise longue."
The Collective Paper Factory
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37-06 36th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "Opened in 2014 in a (you guessed it) converted paper factory, rooms here look like film sets—an illusion enhanced by the use of actual movie lights (massive round ones) as lamps." Full review
Fodor's "Space, style, access to intriguing local neighborhoods, and seriously good value—this paper factory turned chic hotel provides many reasons to stay in Queens." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Located in Astoria's trendy Kaufman Art District in Queens, this hip mid-range hotel occupies a former 100-year-old paper factory and retains many industrial accents and unique vintage details." Full review
Gayot "A Long Island City landmark turns over a new page as a modern boutique hotel."
The Telegraph7.0
"Loft-like rooms, ample events space, and a popular New American restaurant add to the appeal." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"In the buzzing, arts-loving neighborhood of Long Island City, you'll find this whimsical gem. It's set in a former paper factory and warehouse." Full review
Independent "Exposed pipes and “Instagrammable moments” give off decidedly Brooklyn vibes, but this borough-on-the-up has its own charms, and offers more affordable rates to boot. "
