The Newington Hotel, York ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

147 Mount Vale, York, United Kingdom, YO24 1DJ

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

York 1.4 km

Airports

Leeds Bradford (LBA) 48.9 km

Doncaster Sheffield (DSA) 64.6 km

Train

York Railway station 1.1 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Luxurious Comfort

“The room was incredibly spacious and featured a wonderfully comfortable 4-poster bed, making it feel like a home away from home.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast menu was excellent, with a variety of tasty options that set a great tone for the day.” view full review

Relaxing Jacuzzi

“The bathroom came with a fantastic jacuzzi bath, perfect for unwinding after a long day of activities.” view full review

Cozy Essentials

“The inclusion of bathrobes and slippers made trips to the pool feel luxurious and comfortable.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Lift

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

Swimming pool

Media

Television
Telephone

Location

147 Mount Vale, York, United Kingdom, YO24 1DJ

Map view

147 Mount Vale, York, United Kingdom, YO24 1DJ

City landmarks

Museum

National Railway Museum

1.8 km

Church

York Minster

2.2 km

York YO1 7HBEngland

York City Walls

2.0 km

Museum

Jorvik Viking Centre

1.7 km

Museum

York Castle Museum

1.9 km

Tower Street

Clifford's Tower

2.0 km

Museum

York's Chocolate Story

1.9 km

entrances on Museum St & Marygate

York Museum Gardens

1.9 km

12 Clifford St

The York Dungeon

1.7 km

Coney Street

1.7 km

Museum

York Cold War Bunker

1.9 km

Park

Rowntree Park

1.8 km

Church

Priory Church of the Holy Trinity

1.1 km

Event hall

Jacobs Well

1.2 km

Museum

Yorkshire Museum

1.9 km

YorkEngland

Yorkshire Wheel

1.1 km

Fairfax House Castlegate

Fairfax House

1.8 km

Knavesmire Rd

Knavesmire

1.4 km

Public Building

York Guildhall

1.9 km

Church

St Wilfrid's Catholic Church

1.9 km

Garden

Goddards House and Garden

1.3 km

Museum Gardens Museum Street

The Hospitium

1.8 km

Square

Saint Helen's Square

1.9 km

Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms

1.9 km

Church

The Rock Church

1.2 km

Park

West Bank Park

1.4 km

Gallery

York Art Gallery

2.2 km

Windmill Rise Holgate

Holgate Windmill

1.5 km

YorkEngland

Exhibition Square

1.1 km

1 Meeting House Court Helmsley

Helmsley Arts Centre

1.1 km

Nearby

YorkEngland

Yorkshire Wheel

1.1 km

Church

Priory Church of the Holy Trinity

1.1 km

YorkEngland

Exhibition Square

520 m

1 Meeting House Court Helmsley

Helmsley Arts Centre

520 m

Restaurants

The Punch Bowl

1.1 km

5_9 Blossom Street

Sapphire Chinese Takeaway

630 m

76 The Mount

The Mount

650 m

72 Blossom Street

Pizza Choice

710 m

51 Blossom Street

KFC

740 m

47 Blossom Street

The Punch Bowl JDWetherspoon

920 m

5-9 Blossom Street

Windmill Inn

880 m

The Windmill 14-16 Blossom Street

Cafe la Tazzina York

920 m

12 Blossom Street

Dough Eyed Pizza

990 m

7 Jubbergate York

The Fisherman's Wife

1.3 km

1 Ebor Street Corner Ebor St and Bishopthorpe Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

7.2

Location

8.4

Service

5.0

Dining

6.0

Ernest

United Kingdom, May 2024

5.6/10

For half the price, the hotel does not offer good value for money. The rooms come with all amenities, but with all appliances in good working order. However, the bathroom features a miss-matched bathroom suite.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are equipped with all amenities and appliances in good working order, but the miss-matched bathroom suite was a downside.

Service

5.0

The service was subpar, with a staff member on the night shift who seemed to lack customer service skills and appeared unenthusiastic about assisting guests.

Location

6.0

The hotel is located at the racecourse, which is perfect for those attending events there but may not be ideal for exploring York's attractions on foot.

Dining

5.0

Facilities

6.0

Craig

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.4/10

The hotel is perfectly situated at the race course, making it convenient to access York's attractions and offering friendly staff. However, the service during the night shift was lacking, and the quality of the dining experience was inconsistent.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a vintage vibe with a hand basin from the 1950s next to the TV. The view was lovely but the hand-held shower had issues.

Service

5.0

The service, especially on the night shift, was less than welcoming despite the staff having significant experience.

Location

9.0

The location is superb right on the race course, allowing easy access to York's main sites.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs, offering quality ingredients but occasionally serving cheap sausages.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel facilities were decent, catering to basic needs but lacking some modern conveniences.

Henry

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is perfectly situated at the racecourse, offering easy access to York's many attractions. The rooms are spacious, with a really comfortable bed, but the bathroom layout may not suit everyone. The dining experience provides quality ingredients, although some items may not meet expectations. The service, while some staff members lack enthusiasm, includes long-time team members who excel in hospitality. Overall, a convenient location with some room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and boast a really comfortable bed, perfect for a good night's sleep.

Service

7.0

The service has a mix of experienced staff members and others who may not exhibit the best customer service.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location at the racecourse is perfect for visiting York's attractions and the town center.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers quality ingredients, but some menu items may not meet expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay, though improvements could be made.

John

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is ideally located right next to the racecourse, making it perfect for guests attending events there. The rooms are clean and comfortable, but the bathroom suite on lower floors could use some improvement. The service was lacking in hospitality, with staff members seeming disinterested. The dining experience, while including quality ingredients, fell short with some dishes. Overall, the facilities were satisfactory, but there were minor cleanliness issues in hard-to-reach areas.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, but the bathroom suite on lower floors was mismatched.

Service

5.0

The service was somewhat lacking in hospitality, with staff members appearing disinterested.

Location

9.0

The hotel's proximity to the racecourse makes it an ideal choice for event attendees.

Dining

6.0

While the dining experience included quality ingredients, some dishes fell short of expectations.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were overall satisfactory, but there were cleanliness issues in hard-to-reach areas.

Tony

United Kingdom, June 2023

6.2/10

The hotel offers a convenient location near York's many attractions, with spacious rooms and quick dining service. However, the customer service could be better, and some facilities may need refurbishment.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a spacious bathroom and a double bed, but the carpet needed refurbishment.

Service

5.0

The service staff seemed unenthusiastic and lacked customer service skills.

Location

9.0

The hotel is within walking distance of York's attractions and the city center, a perfect spot for exploring.

Dining

6.0

The dining service was quick, but some menu items were below par.