Name: The Vanguard - York Residence
Address: 83 Eldon St, York, GB

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2026

david

Room was ok .. shower great .. bed comfy 10 mins walk into York central.. parking costs ok but not sure it should be an additional cost for the booking.. air con is only portable on ground floor so needed ventilation hose out of the window which is not very secure on ground floor on roadside! Staff done their best but needs a few upgrades and booking should identify that before reservation

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Jacinda

This was a great location. The staff were super helpful leadung up to check in. So easy for us to walk where we needed to. We got upgraded to the family room which turned out to be a bonus for when my partner gets up at stupid o'clock, it meant he didn't keep me awake. I would stay here again if i ever find myself in York again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

John

Like a good quality hotel, but on a residential street. A significant walk to city center, but good value for money.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

daniel

Absolutely fantastic stay, really enjoyed the room. The air con was a god send and the communication via WhatsApp was great. Close enough to the city for a steady walk in. Highly recommend and will stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Gregory

Clean, quiet,nice shower. Though I left my toothbrush behind :(

Best night sleep in ages!! Would stay again in a heart beat.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Sarah

Clean, comfortable room in a location giving easy access to the centre of York. Not really for 4 grown up people though. More like 3. Perhaps 2 adults and 2 children would've been OK. The second bed was small.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2025

Keith

The room was meant to be soundproof but could hear next door for starters, then we seen it wasn’t a king size bed but two single beds put together which wasn’t very comfortable to say the least. Also two of the rooms I’d say are used for permanent residence. Then passing pedestrians through the night was noisy was irritating to say the least. We couldn’t work the heating system for the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

karen

Highly recommend. Comfy beds. Room spotless 10 min walk in to the centre.

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2025

Berenice

Ended up not staying here, as there was a glitch in the booking process. However, I've given 4 stars to indicate that the host was very helpful and sorted things out for me very well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

Annette

Well located to walk into the city or short Uber.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2025

Claire

Not bad 😊

Enterance could do with a freshen especially the carpet , but easy to enter , comfy bed , lovely en suit , poss stay again

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Paul

It was perfect for what we wanted

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Simon

Great quiet location and a good nights sleep

This isnt a manned hotel.. Its comfortable clean rooms in an unoccupied house.

That being said its secure warm and a great stay. Slept really well. The bathroom and shower where great. 10 min walk into town great quiet location.

I had to contact owners as door code wasn't received. Call was answered quickly and help was brilliant

Business

4/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

Xiaoyu

Small and beddings are not that clean. Definitely not a feeling of a 4 star level hotel, would say 2 star level.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Comfortable, Clean and Convenient Stay

We had a fantastic stay at The Vanguard in York. Set in a residential area, it’s a well-located base just a 15–20 minute stroll from the city’s main attractions.

The interior was spotless, modern and well-equipped. Self check-in was easy, and communication via WhatsApp was smooth and efficient. The manager was responsive and went out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay — including arranging parking (on-street or off-street) and a late check-out that made our final day much easier.

Well-run, thoughtful and great value. We’d happily stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Terry

The room was very nice. A couple of small things: 1- It would have been nice to know there was a flight of narrow stairs to get to room, 2- Bathroom sink is blocked by overhanging cabinets, toothbrushing very difficult, 3- bathroom door drifts open against the bed unless closed and then the bathroom is very hot.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Jeff

A Perfect Stay in the Heart of York – The Vanguard Residence

It truly doesn’t get any better than The Vanguard Residence. Perfectly situated in the heart of York, this gem offers everything you could ask for — with the city's historic landmarks, charming streets, restaurants, and bars all just a short walk away.

The accommodation itself is outstanding. The bed was exceptionally comfortable — one of the best nights of sleep I’ve had in any hotel. The room featured modern, tasteful decor and came fully equipped with air conditioning, a coffee maker, and a fridge, making it both stylish and practical.

Attention to detail and high standards are evident throughout the property. On-site parking was a huge plus, especially in such a central location.

Highly recommended for anyone visiting York — whether for a romantic getaway, a cultural trip, or a relaxing break, The Vanguard Residence is the perfect choice.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2025

Joanne

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, the room was very clean and had coffee/tea facilities and a fridge.
Water was hot and good pressure for a shower.
Room was a little snug but it is fine for a night or two.
15 min walk to York and parking. Area seemed safe

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Bank holiday stay

Excellent accommodation. Clean, modern, great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Julie

Would stay again

Nice room. 10 minute walk to town centre so very convenient. Complimentary bottles of water. Good contact with hosts.
I left my tablet in the room when we checked out, good communication to get it returned to me

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Chris

Easy walking distance of York city centre, clean and plenty of room.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Dec 2024

Jayne

Accommodation most certainly isn’t a hotel, at most it could be classed as student room in someone’s house and in a very unappealing area. Ridiculous check in having to wait for self check in key pad to work (and being told by host to wait outside in a very seedy area for 3 minutes whilst the lock resets itself) I most certainly will not return and will not recommend to anyone in fact would go as far as letting people know how bad it is and definitely well over priced. Can’t understand how you get away with selling it as you do the pictures you advertise certainly do not show the deprived area it is situated in.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Nov 2024

Simon

Nice but not a hotel for a romantic night away more like a simple room in a budget

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2024

Jim

Nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2024

Vicky

Lovely little place

Lovely little place, not far from the centre, very modern and quiet

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2024

Paul

Very efficient self-checking in process. Easy 20 min walk to centre of York.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Daniel

The room was really comfortable and clean. Really happy with our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2024

Patrick

Great communication, we only stayed 1 night. Walking distance to the Shambles and great shops. We were even allowed to leave our luggage there until we were ready to go.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Iris

Clean and comfortable staying with very good and detailed instructions for check in and parking

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Perfect long weekend stay

A great long weekend stay. Lovely room stocked with all we needed. Clean, comfortable and good space. Clear self check in and parking instructions. Hosts made sure we were happy with everything and gave a super breakfast recommendedation! Ideal location for short walk into York. Doddle of a check out too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Kay

York stay

Place and service was excellent and the owner helped us so much with check in and parking , only 1 issue with our stay the 10am check out wasn’t late enough think 11am would be a lot better for all clients .
But nice place and had a great sleep very peaceful

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2024

Verified traveler

Good but some issues

2 things.

1- it’s not value for money. For the same price -You could get holiday inn/ even delta Marriott if booked a few weeks in advance and they are much
Much superior.

2- the location/ getting to it is very difficult.
Narrow streets, you get lost half the time…parking is charged separately- you are told to fill forms… all not straight forward.

It’s a converted house basically, allot of taste and effort has gone into converting it.
It’s nice and clean. They check you are uk via WhatsApp, but all is remote. Maybe I am used to staying in chains such as delta, holiday inn, premiere inn etc - but comparing them as their price is less than this place .

Business

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2024

Volkan

Nice house, rooms are clean, parking is easy, suitable for business travelers with a limited budget. The only problem is the front door lock is not working as it should, and since there's no reception, if you make three incorrect entries, you have to wait outside for 5 minutes before you can try again. If the weather is cold and you've come from a long journey, it tests your patience at the door. Apart from that, it's a comfortable house, I would recommend it if they fix the entrance lock.\"

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Frances

Superb Accommodation !

One nights stay in a beautifully maintained clean guest house .

Fifteen minute slow walk to York Minster

Communication excellent throughout .
Thankyou !

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Feb 2024

David

water leaked from ceiling onto bed and property owners refused to provide compensation.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

Ashleigh

The room was beautiful and very clean with the expected amenities provided. The online city guide was particularly appreciated and helped us choose a spot for dinner.

I had a little difficulty getting in and out with the pram but that’s to be expected given the type of property.

We had trouble arranging parking which wasn’t resolved until after we had arrived, meaning we ended up paying for parking quite a distance away from the hotel due to its location, but this was largely to do with the hotels.com app blocking personal information.

Overall, I would recommend to others and stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2023

Andrew

Apartment as described, will defo stay again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2023

Paige

10/10

Room was lovely. Right near the centre. Host was accommodating with great communication. Would 100% stay again. The big open shower was amazing also!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2023

Kayleigh

Keypad to get in the property is finicky when raining. They need to have it more protected from the rain somehow. As when it gets wet it doesn’t work.
The pillows were hard, flat and lumpy. But the bed was comfortable. The rooms were simple but clean. Bathroom was nice. It looked newly renovated.
Price was good. Distance to town was walkable.
So would give it a 4/5

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2023

Julie

Room was lovely comfortable & clean. A couple of small issues the bathroom looked great but because of the large mirror unit you cant bend over the sink to brush your teeth easily & you could do with a chair or maybe a bench made out of the wood
to put bags on or to sit to put your shoes on. When you reaxh a certain age its easier sat diwn wlooked logreat hut

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Joanne

Great spot!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Richard

We had a bit of a problem getting in through the security code door. It just kept refusing to work, this put us off both going out later that night as we didn’t want a repeat performance at night in the dark.
There was a fair amount of noise from both people walking past outside and people in the room above us walking around.
The room was nice and comfortable.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2023

Andrew

Comfortable stay. Would have liked some breakfast

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2023

Kim To

It does not look like a 4 star hotel. And the
Hotel set is in a student housing location which can be noisy during the night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Julie

Absolutely lovely, would book again. No breakfast available on site, but not at all a problem as we were told in advance.
Such thoughtful designs, loved the rustic furniture!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2023

Kristen

Self check-in instructions were very easy to follow. Hotel is very conveniently located - only a short walk into the main city area of York. Would happily stay here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2023

Arthur

Charming boutique hotel a short walk to city center and olde town. Great communication with owner easy self check in. We loved all the great little touches that made the stay special!! Thank you.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Clare

Great find

Brilliant communication, and a relief that there was air con given the random heat wave we are in! Good walking distance from the centre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

Jacinta

Perfect comfortable room for the night

Easy check in with lots of information provided and good communication with the wonders just a message away. Comfortable room with everything we needed, very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2023

Darren

Very good service. Nice air conditioning in the room.

Business