Rating: 4
Guy Fawkes ***Standing in the shadow of York Minster, this ancient inn was the birthplace of the notorious plotter intent on blowing up the Houses of Parliament on 5 November 1605. Today the inn is the finest in the city and one of the best-preserved in the country. With gas lighting, timber floors, roaring log fires, huge settles, ales served from barrels behind the bar and a grandfather clock ticking in the corner, this dark and mysterious inn is a treasure. It is also home to the world-famous Guy Fawkes Ghost Walk. There are beautiful hotel bedrooms and the stunning Belfry Suite. Free parking is available in the centre of York; reserve your car parking permit when making your reservation. The chefs prepare good, simple homemade Yorkshire food. Fresh, local and in-season ingredients are always used. The delicious selection of pies will tempt anyone. Guy Fawkes Inn offers up to 8 real ales, including some of its own beers. Customers can vote on which ale the inn should keep and which they should remove! The wine list also includes some lovely fruit wines. Some of York`s finest restaurants are owned by the inn, including Harvilles Restaurant. Staff at the inn will help with priority reservations at any of their restaurants and bars. Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included. Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Meal Plan: Continental breakfast is included in the room rate. Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 5.00 per day. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. Free, secure, long-term car parking is available near the hotel for all guests. Unload your luggage near the door and the staff at the hotel’s reception desk will give you directions to get to the car park. Please reserve your car-parking permit with the hotel at the time of booking, either by using the comments field when making your reservation or by contacting the hotel directly, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email. The Minster can be used as a landmark by which to find the hotel. By Car From the M1: - At junction 32, take the M18 link to the A1 North. - At junction 2 take the A1 North. Continue until the sign marked ᾿York A64’. - Travel east on the A64. Take the A1237 (York North and Thirsk). - Continue for 5 miles following signs to Thirsk (A19). - At the roundabout that intersects the A19, turn right (signposted York centre/A19). - Continue for approximately 2 miles until you reach the city walls. - At the final set of traffic lights, a large stone archway can been seen, known as Bootham Bar. - Continue through the stone archway, down High Petergate Street until you reach York Minster. The hotel is on your right-hand side in the row of town houses next to York Minster, and the estate agents. High Petergate Street is pedestrianised between the hours of 11:00 and 16:00. Secure public car parking is available close by. By Rail: York train station (0.5 mile). By Coach: York bus station (0.5 mile). By Air: Leeds/Bradford Airport (30 miles). Manchester Airport (72 miles). York is one of the most intriguing cities in England and is a city layered with history, beauty and variety. Superbly preserved, York has witnessed more than 2000 years of history. There are many attractions in York. Highlights include the magnificent York Minster, the world`s biggest and best railway museum and the Castle Museum with its perfectly recreated Victorian and Edwardian street-scenes. Let 21st century technology transport you back to Viking Age York at Jorvik or marvel at William the Conqueror`s Clifford`s Tower and wander through York Dungeon. Quaint teashops and pedestrianised streets make York an ideal city to explore on foot. Enjoy self-guided themed tours on churches, food, the riverside, railway heritage, Roman York and the city walls. Take one of `5 routes to retail heaven` around cobbled streets containing 2000 shops. As a city of festivals, York boasts a year-round calendar of Viking, Roman, Christmas, music, antique, comedy, books, food and drink and horse-racing events. York hosts premier horse racing at one of the UK`s leading courses. York is also home to the UK`s Festival of Food and Drink in September. Total number of rooms: 13 |
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Hotel address: United Kingdom, YO1 7HP, York, High Petergate.
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