Name: Guy Fawkes Inn
Address: 25 High Petergate, 25, York, YO1 7HP, GB

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

chris

Great hotel,centrally located great breakfast, smallish rooms but comfortable, good bar selection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Shelagh

As expected the hotel was very quirky being themed solely on Guy Fawkes. Our bedroom and the dining room were excellent. Only problem in room was inconsistent hot water. It was too hot or cold! The speciality steak and ale pie was delicious!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

James

It was a stay for my b'day and I'd always wanted to stay here, and it was cool staying in such an old building. The bed was very comfy. The four poster room I found to be very dark, but did add to the experience. The tap on the sink was very loose and there was a hole in the wall by the toilet and some brown spots on the toilet seat which wasn't great. For the price I would've expected better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Aaron

Staff were highly accommodating, with great access to all the city's highlights!

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

James

- There was only 1 mug in the room. This was easily solvable, but for the fact that we did not spot it until we returned to the inn, which was after 11pm. I'm not going to call someone in at 11pm just to get a mug from downstairs. This really ought to have been spotted when the room was cleaned and checked before our arrival.
- Speaking of the room checking, we were missing THREE lightbulbs. Three. What procedures are followed between check-out and check-in?
- ⁠The ceiling is at points 5 feet off the ground. I understand this is done in the name of making the room quirky, and an experience, but had we been warned about this beforehand, we would not have booked the room. Both my fiancee and I are of above average height and bumped our heads badly in the night.
- Nothing could be done about the heat, but I am disappointed that there was only one fan in the room. There was no way of positioning it such that both of us could feel it.
- ⁠The foulest smell imaginable in the corridor between the bedroom and the lounge. We are both genuinely concerned we have inhaled some black mould.
- ⁠The cold water tap ran hot for at least a minute before it resembled something drinkable. there was no bottled water supplied.
- ⁠Poor offering of toiletries. For a suite, we would expect there to be a little more than just a bottle of shampoo/body wash.
- ⁠The room is missing things which are clearly advertised on the page.
- We were not given the chance to explain this to staff on check-out.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Phil

Lovely old hotel just across from York Minster. I don’t think there is a straight wall or floor anywhere in the building which really adds to its charm. We ate both dinner and breakfast both of which were excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Clare

Great location and lovely bar for a few drinks before heading to bed. Rooms were spooky and we were sure ours was haunted s

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Gayle

Lovely 'secret' gardens for lounging with a drink. Wonderful food. Right in town. Taxi stand just around the corner (if you need the train station).
Tuesday evening (7:00-9:00) is bell ringing practice at the York Minster so be aware of that. It's louder towards the back so if your stay includes a Tuesday night, and this would bother you, ask for a room towards the front.
Our room had caution signs stating the hot water was *HOT*. Sadly, we could not regulate the shower at all and it was just tooooo hot to use. Room 5. You'd think something like that would be fixed instead of putting up warning signs. LOL
Was a fun destination overall.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Lee

Was an OK stay in the centre of York right next the Minster, place was a little tired and the bed only a double in the four poster room. However, the room is right next to the street so very noisy even for a Wednesday evening until 2am, with bins being emptied at 4am and people leaving rooms at 6am meant a very unpleasant night.

As a plus the pub underneath the hotel is nice with 3 beer gardens and a nice atmosphere but closes and kicks you out at exactly 11pm even for residents!

Bathroom was OK and cleanish, needs a depth scrub and removal of lime and shower was not very powerful and leaking from the pipe... just needs more attention.,

In summary for the £220 per night not very impressed !

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Bob

I could not have been more centrally located. It is an old place, so floors slope and doorways are low. But after a few weeks in these parts, I know to look. Dinner was lovely; the pie superb. And I was grateful they minded my luggage after checkout since my train departure was later in the day.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

ben

Wasn’t any breakfast included on a nearly 500 quid bill (for two nights) and the front view of the church was blocked by construction

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2026

Christopher

Location perfect
Dinning great
Staff first class

Shower not good
Tv not easy

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Stephen K

Character, history, beautiful rooms, what more do you want

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2026

Nathan

Room was ok, bit small, 4 poster bed was comfy, but very creaky, bathroom was small, sink was in poor condition, shower was awful, wasn't very powerful, an was either scolding hot or freezing cold, no in-between.... so a cold underwhelming shower it was.....
Had hardly any sleep, due to location, groups of drunk people walking past shouting, until 3:30am, then 5:30am, bin lorries, and then deliveries to the pub, so no chance of a lay in... definitely would not stay here again, was not worth the money...

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Leanne

Very noisy, woken up by bottles being put in the bins before 7am in the morning.
Good location & great staff but not a good nights sleep.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Norma

Fantastic stay from start to finish. Great central location and super friendly staff. The room was beautifully decorated, fantastic breakfast to set you up for the day, restaurant food was amazing and the bar/beer garden were great. Despite it being a pub, it was great to be able to still come and go no matter the time which lent itself well to me as an early bird as it meant I could go for an early morning walk. Overall a great stay and I'll definitely be back.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

jonathan

Amazing hotel, manager was brilliant couldn't do enough to help. Perfect location and Amazing food!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Trevor

Excellent

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Lisa

Very central but as such a little chaotic. Although an old character building and decor in keeping facilities such as shower could
Do with updating

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Lisa

Nice hotel right in centre but our room number 5 was very small , felt it was over priced.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2026

Saima

Our night in the Guy Fawkes Inn was so bad that by midnight we were ready to get a taxi home. We stayed in room 7. The bed was shaky, and the mattress was uncomfortable and squeaky. It was so uneven and depressed in parts that lying on it gave us both backache. The shambolic TV could not connect to the wifi (even the staff couldn’t get it to connect), so there was no option to stream a movie; we were stuck with terrestrial TV which only had a handful of channels and terrible signal.

Worst of all, vibrations from movement in the building (such as people going up or down the stairs or walking around in their rooms) would set the chandelier tinkling madly, which kept waking us up. My husband ultimately had to climb onto the sofa and pad the chandelier with his socks, which barely muffled it.

There was no bottled water, only one towel, and drilling from building works across the street started at 8am. The Guy Fawkes Inn can’t be blamed for that last one, but it added to the horror of the experience. There was a nice view of York Minster despite the scaffolding and the breakfast was great, but it wasn’t worth £200+. That chandelier will haunt me.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

George

If you like accommodation with a bit of history and real character about it, this is the place for you
Of course the building is old and a bit rickety but that just adds to the charm.
The location is perfect, right beside the Cathedral and a five minute stroll to The Shambles and other attractions.
It's friendly, clean and the food is excellent.
I would definitely stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Steven

Lots of shops nearby and right next to York Minster. No parking available you have to use local council car parks which are not cheap

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Simon

Amazing staff and service, room was lovely and decoration was in keeping with the property. We lovely all the quirky charms of the building. Great central location. The food offering and breakfast was great quality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Richard

Great location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Darren

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10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Christopher

Room was clean, staff friendly, breakfast nice, location excellent, felt old and historical.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Fern

The room was stunning, clean as a whistle and beautiful. Absolutely great features and the view of the minster was the cherry on top.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Laura

We had a great stay here and we loved the theme of the inn! The room was clean and well decorated and the staff are great also the food served here is delicious. The one sore spot is the shower temperature control doesn’t work so couldn’t have a warm shower all weekend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Elizabeth

The staff are great and the room I had was very cosy, perfect for a Jan cold stay, it’s got heating but they do provide an additional heater in case
The pub itself is very popular - kudos to the owners but it did mean I never got a chance to grab a drink there - and also the guest wifi doesn’t really work for streaming when the pub is busy

Overall as long it’s very centrally located, just 10min walk from the station - and therefore perfect for a sightseeing trip

Self

6/10

Pleasant

16 Dec 2025

Dean

Perfect location opposite York Minster but unfortunately we had scaffolding outside our window totally obscuring the view, we were not made aware of this and having a view of the Minster was why we booked, very disappointed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Peter

Very noisy room, extractor fan from the kitchen nextdoor came on at 7:15 until 21:00 and was very very loud, other noises from the kitchen in the middle of the night.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2025

Andrew

Great service fantastic food can't wait to stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

John

Location, location, location...

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Nichol

The room was imaculate. Vibes were incredible. Food was good. Staff were SO LOVELY. Absolutly adorded our stay here. 10/10

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2025

Roger

Did not have breakfast

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

colin

I know its a very old building but I don’t think it could be more non disabled friendly if it tried. Steps in, no disabled toilets, double flights of stairs to bedroom. Big step into shower. Lots of noise from other residents and york Minster bells in the morning. Staff were great though. Food exquisite. Room very hot and no way to open windows up fully.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2025

Keith

Quirky suite, rambles across most of the roof. Very low ceilings & lots of beams.
Great Bath.
Breakfast was good with GF options

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Conal

Fantastic rooms - beautiful building and great staff
Would highly recommend

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Barbara

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Not the quietest hotel but shortly after 11 pm, it became quiet enough to sleep. One very old piece of furniture (armoire) in our room had its door fall off after it was opened, hanging on by a very thin nail.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Simon

Fantastic quirky room the bed had quite a slope to it but loved the room slight grumble the shower was not over hot but perfectly acceptable. The breakfast was really good both mornings, the pub itself was very popular so not a place for a quiet drink but we will definitely go back

4/10

Poor

11 Oct 2025

Greg

On arriving it was tricky to locate the Property as Scaffolding is covering the front of the building, which wasnt the best first impression for a night away with my wife and I think this should have been clear when booking. Given the selection in York I would have picked another hotel had I known.

Staff were very friendly.

The room was nice and the bed great. When we arrived back at the property we realised the windows weren't locked and one of the windows can't be locked, which combined with the Scaffolding isn't ideal and made my wife nervous when going to bed.

The pub, especially below room 4, was loud until 0030, so it wouldn't be good for anyone wanting an early night.

Plug socket beside bed is faulty and the kettle didn't switch off causing boiling water to spill out over clothes and belongings on the table.

Check out is 1100, but we were woke by kitchen/ bar noises, singing, at around 0800, so a lay in wasnt on the cards.

Breakfast was great and I would eat there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

Graham

Excellent location very close to York Minster and convenient for the city centre attractions and shops. Hotel has an amazing historical connection to the gun powder plot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Helen

Brilliant location from the train station and into the town centre. Food was delicious. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

James

Great Stay

An Inn that absolutely oozes character. Regrettably only stopped for the one night but would stop there again without hesitation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Lisa

Room was beautiful and well decorated for the age of the building. We were on the top floor so be prepared for wonky stairs. Main floor is lively with patrons but noise did not carry - was loud outside with music til 11pm and guests dining but we had our window open to be fair and we did not mind it at all. Bed was comfortable and staff was very helpful - great location beside York Minster and walkability score excellent. Highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Amber

Room 10 is gorgeous and unique, the staff were super helpful, professional but friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Thanks for a great experience in York!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Henry

Great Historic Hotel in the Heart of York

This historic property where Guy Fawkes was born 500 years ago has amazing atmosphere. Not a single wall, floor, ceiling, door or other architectural feature is straight, which adds to its interesting provenance. The room was really well decorated with 4 poster bed and modern bathroom. Area to sit, TV etc. Location is literally across the street from York Minster, and 5 minute walk (or less) to the Shambles. Parking was convenient 5 minute walk, but you can drop off baggage just 20 meters from the front door. Would gladly stay again.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2025

Christopher

Very historical and quaint with central access to tourist areas.
Wi-fi signal was very poor and intermittent in the room which was also tired and poorly maintained. Great staff, location, historical quirkiness, but property undergoing scaffolded exterior maintenance as was nearby buildings allowed for early morning workman wake up calls! Good food, drinks, outdoor indoor ambience however, residence? Not so much.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

CHRISTINE

Full of character Beautiful furnishings. We had small executive double room , bed really comfortable , en-suite modern and clean Breakfast huge and delicious ! Across the road from York Minster Only minor complaint was that the bar closed early (around10.30) Other than that it was perfect and will definitely return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Jen

Totally delightful place. Our room was fabulous and the bed was so comfy. Location is also fabulous as right in town and an easy walk to everywhere. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Herbert

Historic Inn with great food and pub

Great hotel, historically and culturally. Love the restaurant and bar and the food is excellent.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Not For Me

The pictures of the room were adorable. I was excited to stay in such a historic and quaint place. But pictures cannot fully encapsulate the experience. I would not stay here again!

I should have listened to some of the reviews warning of the uneven floors, crooked stairs, noisy chandelier, and smelly room. I felt like I was in a haunted house.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Jennifer

Amazing location and a great pub stay. Great food and ambiance

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Lauren

This is what you hope for when you stay at a pub - history, beautiful location, walking distance to everything, comfortable bed, all the usual mod cons and a delicious breakfast.
Of course, for anyone not familiar with staying in a pub, I want to highlight that it closes at 11pm. You will absolutely hear the noise from the pub before then, but the staff close up very efficiently and you can almost guarantee quiet from 11:10pm (which is rather rare and impressive!)
The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the location and history cannot be beat - who wouldn't want to stay where a historical figure was born? And to be literally next to the Minster is an amazing bonus.
Highly recommend for those comfortable with the late nights, and as you are there, you might as well join them until closing.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2025

Matthew

The hotel boasts a charming, historic setting with a generally pleasant and cosy atmosphere. While the cleanliness was adequate, our room did not align with the online photographs. You would expect for £428 for two nights, that a complimentary breakfast would be included, this was not the case which was a notable disappointment. The staff provided satisfactory service, though not exceptional. Overall, the experience did not fully meet the expectations typically associated with a 4-star establishment. Additionally, guests should be aware that food and beverage prices within the hotel are quite high.

The staff recommended parking at Marygate and Bootham Gate, which would have amounted to £125 for two nights. However, we independently found parking through the JustPark app for £40, resulting in significant savings.

I was expecting much better. The aesthetics were brilliant but everything else was okay at best.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Paula

Love the decor and location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Matt

Very fun inn and great location

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

Wendy

Brilliant

Really loved the quirkiness of the hotel in a great location

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Extremely disappointed poor customer service

We rang to confirm our booking whilst travelling to the hotel only to be told they did not have a record of our booking. I explained I had a receipt, money taken from my account as payment and booking confirmation but they were so unhelpful and just kept saying there was nothing they could do!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

R

A wonderful historic experience

Wonderful stay, great City location, friendly staff, lovely room, very tastefully laid out considering the period of the building. Stay here if you want to enjoy a historic experience. The bed was so comfy and the pillows were like sleeping on clouds. Lots of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits in the room, can't fault the stay, look forward to staying here again.

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2025

Laura

Hotel was ok - old and had character which was nice and great location. We were in room 11 Guy Fawkes Cottage, the room itself was nice enough, spacious, clean and nice size bathroom but it was located in the pub courtyard. It was extremely noisy - the speaker for pub music is just outside your bedroom door so you basically have music in your room from late afternoon to late evening. There is also a covered garden room just outside your bedroom door - there was luckily no one sat in there on the first evening but on the second there was a group of people sat in there until about 10.30pm - they may as well of been in our room with us as could hear them as clear as day and they weren’t being especially loud just talking! When we booked a double room with garden view this is not what we were expecting- you had to close the curtains as soon as you were in the room because any punters in courtyard could see right in! I think there should be a warning when you book this room letting you know that you’ll constantly be able to hear the pub music and hear customers if they use any of the seating areas literally outside your bedroom door - fine for people who like to be out until late in evening but if you are like us and out all day and return earlier I advise you don’t book!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Russell

You won't get a better location for a stay in York. Overlooks York Minster and is on the very edge of York City centre. The accommodation itself is very York, with plenty of room and exceptional value for money. I've stayed at a few places in York, including The Grand and when I return I'll be coming back here.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Loved it!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Feb 2025

Deborah

We were given Room 12 which is situated in the courtyard and we expected it to be a little noisy whilst the pub was open. We were not prepared for exactly how noisy it was we had to listen to loud conversations and people leaning up right next to our front door. We tried to drown out the noise with the TV but the signal was poor and we eventually gave up. I looked at getting another hotel as it was that bad,we realised it was not going to be a relaxing break and the price we paid over £360 for 2 nights I don't think it unreasonable to be able to relax in your room. The room was clean if a little tired a lick of paint is needed as are new tiles on the bathroom floor which are broken and sharp in places.
The food in the restaurant was good and the inn itself is full of character but for the price I don't recommend the room that we stayed in.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

Sarah

The history of the building. Right in the city centre. Brilliant staff

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

History at it's finest

Loved staying in such an old building that is full of character! The location is perfect. It's a busy pub with a great heated court yard. The room was great, beds are super comfy, however it was very hot and it would have been good to have a bottle of water in the room. I was also woken at 6am by the hoovering of the pub downstairs (stayed on the 1st floor). Breakfast was good and the staff were all friendly. Would defiantly recommend if you're looking for somewhere magical to stay in York 😀

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Steve

Stay in a part of History.

If you want an un-historic, un-genuine and un-quirky stay in a hotel only several years old,then there’s a bland chain-hotel somewhere for you. Otherwise,come to this hotel.
Yes,it has several “wonky stairs” (quoting a previous reviewer )and yes,it has signs of age in places,and yes, it’s not laid out in geometric angles, but that’s the charm of this type of hotel. It’s hundreds of years old,for goodness sake!! Hundreds! You’re part of history!
The staff were very welcoming,friendly and accommodating. We had a need for left luggage,late checkout,and an ill friend who needed some extra attention- No Problem.
The pies in the restaurant are delicious. The breakfast was all we wanted.
The hotel is an easy walk to the train or taxi rank. It’s also very convenient for Minster and the beautiful old streets nearby.
I’ve visited the restaurant and now the hotel. All four of us visitors loved it.
It’s a fantastic experience and reasonably priced.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2024

beverly

Very very central

Check in nightmare. Bottom of stairs outside very very busy pub toilets on way to restaurant! Took ages lots of moving bags.
Breakfast ok.... apart from they bring your hot food.... THEN ask if you want toast. Then go and make it. So if you wait everything is cold.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2024

Anthony

Guy Fawkes Inn was amazing, room was like the leaky cauldron and the bed was very comfy. Walkable to everything and will absolutely return again!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Dec 2024

Ryan

One of the worst places I've ever stayed!

Arriving there and the location was great, a couple minutes walk from York Minster, but that's pretty much where the highlights end.

Going in you have to go straight through the small pub, everything felt really cramped. As soon as we went in, we knew we wouldn't be staying long!

The room we were in was right next to the courtyard, so we heard everyone outside drinking, smoking, listening to music up until 12am when the bell for last orders rang.

Safe to say, we didn't get much sleep that night! Not to mention the room was absolutely boiling, far too hot!

Breakfast was also bad, really awkward with everyone who stayed the night in one room, with the radio on really quiet. The food tasted as bad as it looked, I thought the salmon was out of date! And it was so salty.

We checked out early (was originally supposed to be there for 2 nights) and found somewhere else - much better! And we couldn't leave quick enough.

It nearly ruined our weekend away, but thankfully we were able to leave early.

I definitely wouldn't recommend staying here. And most other reviews say the food is bad, and the prices of drinks too.

The history is interesting and the only thing it has going for it, otherwise avoid at all costs!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2024

Richard

Great historical hotel, central location, excellent staff.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

John

Lovely room, staff friendly. Would recommend

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Kathryn

Great spot in the Shambles. Walk to everything.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Michael

Guy Fawkes

Great location, helpful, friendly staff, massive breakfast !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

Sharon

The history of the property was interesting. Bed was very comfortable. Room a bit cramped and dark.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Christopher

What's not to love? It's right in the middle of everything. The view from the room was amazing. Right outside the hotel you're in the historic shopping area, with its tiny roads, quaint shops, and more haunted locations than you can count. And when you're done, have a pint downstair in the Guy Fawkes pub before heading up to bed. Just watch out for the wobbly floors and tilting stairs. But after almost 500 years what do you expect. All part of the charm. It was a brilliant stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

Sarah

Super central location, charming rooms

Really central location, lovely and kind staff, and a special place to stay! (Old, slanty floors and wavy glass windows provide charm!)

We loved how close the hotel was to all the attractions, and the history of the location made it feel extra special!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Oct 2024

Paul

Disappointed

It wasn’t clear to me that this hotel is actually a pub. Our room was next to the beer garden. We had people eating/smoking right outside our bedroom window. Fortunately it was on,y Thursday night. I imagine it would be unbearably noisy on a Friday or Saturday.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Michael

Loved the authentic furnishings combined with the update bright bathroom! Location can’t be beat.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2024

Ryan

Very well situated for the City centre and easy walking distance from the train station. All attractions easily accessible within short walking distances. The inn is very busy and the food was very nice.
The room we were in was clean but it was certainly starting to look tired. This is the second time staying at the Guy Fawkes and I would be happy to stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Caren

Very unique inn. Historic, wonky, quirky. Great location right across from the Minster, everything is within walking distance. Wonderful staff, very helpful and accommodating. Nowhere else like it!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2024

Holly

Checkin was very strange. isn’t a checkin counter (understand it’s old) we checked in over tray of dirty cups and dishes on table near a sign that said “receptionist”. We were early, so they said we could leave our bags there by table behind the dirty dishes and they’d put them in our room when ready. That was it. This is a seventeenth century structure so be prepared. It feels like that. we had room at very top (14). It was “a suite” and was strangest, oldest, creepiest room I’ve ever stayed. room was clean, appointed with very old furniture and creepy photos. could have been an attic, large odd rooms and spaces. watch your head!

A CON was the lack of instruction from staff. No info about our strange room and figuring out how to work things. instruction pamphlet about the room, history, fire escape safety, and how to work things would be nice to have. Lastly, room slanted greatly to right, not quite 45* angle. Many flights to get to room, stairs tilted so that a metal rod was placed to hold stair landing secure. That was interesting.

In closing, this certainly WAS an experience. Know what to expect when you book here and you’ll have an interesting historic stay!! Not great service, it’s a tourist trap so the staff can’t give hotel guests any real attention or keep track of who’s coming and going. I wouldn’t stay here again, but can certainly say I’ve been and it was a strange experience.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2024

Maura

Great location and lovely staff in the pub and restaurant. Clean and comfortable and unique. Our room window faced the beer garden so was a bit noisy, best to ask for a room other than 12 if that would bother you. Could use better lighting for reading, otherwise was a wonderful stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2024

Jack Aaron

Ice ice baby

We stayed in the suite and it was extremely cold there was no heating in the room and the portable heater they provided was not working, shower was warm not hot which was a massive let down as the room itself was nice clean and spooky.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2024

Jack

Very unique property with amazing views of the minster and so incredibly close! We stayed in the top room which is basically its own apartment, such a great view of the minster and super quirky room! This room didn't disappoint and was amazing. You're paying for the location and be mindful it is an inn, not a hotel, therefore service / check in is done at the bar. This was a little suprising and concerning at first given the hotel price paid, HOWEVER, you are paying for a stunning view, location and awesome rooms.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2024

Jeffrey

We loved the history and quirkyness of this inn. We were worried that the restaurant noise would keep us up but we heard nothing in our room.Easy walking to everything. Loved Guy Fawkes and would absolutely stay there again!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2024

Stuart

Quirky pub with character. But wonky staircase and floors felt a bit unsafe. And there was a green light on ceiling of bedroom that affected my wife's sleep.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2024

Marcy

The setting is unique; rooms within an inn, within inches of dining customers. The pub closes early enough that their revelry didn’t keep us awake. We just couldn’t freely use the window for light and air because it’s anything but private. But we will remember having slept near Guy Fawkes’ birthplace.

Leisure

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2024

Stacy

We really felt that this property was overrated, and also misrepresented... it was portrayed as much fancier and cooler than it was.
The room was tiny, cramped, and crypt like,and the overall inn itself was small, dark and cramped as well. It seemed clean on the surface, but the whole experience felt grimy, and I didn't really want to set anything down in our room.
I dreaded going back to the property at the end of the day, and felt claustrophobic and uncomfortable the whole time we were there. Honestly, we should have checked out and gone somewhere else, but we didn't realize that it was an option, as we had prepaid for the stay.
Additionally, the property was located in the most cramped, overly touristy area in York, and there were throngs of people outside at all times. This is a terrible, touristy location.
The noise levels were unbelievable, and I can't believe that there were no warnings about this in advance. The room is over a noisy pub, and there was loud drunken revelry below us and outside the window which kept waking us up.
The staff seemed annoyed by working there, and there was a general lack of care and attention in general.
Also, some people might have thought that the age and deterioration of the building was quaint and historic, but the room slanted really dramatically and it made it difficult to walk around. The bed was loud and creaky, and the sheets were rough like sandpaper.
This was one of the worst places we have ever stayed!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2024

Richard

Luv the building, pub, restaurant and rooms. For being a very old historic structure it is well maintained. Rooms are well appointed and very comfortable including the bed. The inn couldn't be better placed to see the old sections of York. Most everything is only steps away or a very short walk. Plenty of sites and dining options close by.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Guy Fawkes Inn

I wouldn’t call the bedroom deluxe, it was adequate. I felt it was in need of updating.
The shower wasn’t great, it was difficult to regulate the temperature. The only complementary toiletry supplied was hand wash. The shower room could do with a shelf, there was nowhere to put anything & we had to leave our wash bags on the floor. It could have done with the mirror being in the middle of the room rather than tucked behind the door, not very convenient when trying to use a hairdryer.
The outside area was a bit on the tatty side & cramped.
On a positive note, the staff were friendly and the food was all lovely and tea & coffee facilities & ear plugs were supplied!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

william

guy fawkes

quaint hotel with nooks and niches however a bit dimly lit nearly came a
cropper twice on the bedroom step and the shower was really dangerous without a non slip mat. however staff very good and cleanliness great

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2024

Sally

Excellent location

Convenient location.
Quirky hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Susan

Loved this historic building in a wonderful location in the heart of York. The staff were all brilliant, really friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was great too. For a hotel right next to the Minster I wasn’t expecting it to be so quiet at night but it was surprisingly peaceful and the bed was sooo comfy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Rebecca

Lovely historical building with wonky stairs, lovely rooms and the perfect central location

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

Ruth

Parking not great, long way with a lot of suitcases. Difficulties checking in staff very busy. Rooms lovely and just as described. Excellent location in the centre of York.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Barbara

Do not drive there. No parking close by

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Virginia

Right next to the Minster, it made waking to all interesting areas very easy. The room was charming and made one feel as though it had barely changed since the 17th C. yet had modern conveniences. The one thing I would note is that a good light is needed by the mirror in the bedroom, as I could see only the very top of my head in the bathroom mirror where the light is excellent.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2024

Paul

Came for the races, as two cold, basically just stayed for a room over our heads.
Overall comfortable,
But for the price I would expect breakfast to be included.

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