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Novotel York Centre

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant

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Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fishergate, York, England, YO10 4FD
  • Place, York Barbican
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Double Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

York

Located in Fishergate, Novotel York Centre is within a 5-minute walk of York Barbican and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Shambles. This 146-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York Grand Opera House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shambles - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 5 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tabanco by Ambiente - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Novotel York Centre

Riverwalk hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant
Novotel York Centre offers an indoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for GBP 19 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and coffee/tea in a common area.
55-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and laptop-compatible safes are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 19 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Gourmet Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,153 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1986
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 19 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel York Centre Hotel
Novotel Hotel
Novotel Hotel York Centre
Novotel York Centre
Accor York Centre
Hotel Novotel York
Novotel York Centre Hotel York
York Novotel
Novotel York Centre York
Novotel York Centre Hotel
Novotel York Centre Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Novotel York Centre?

Novotel York Centre provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Novotel York Centre?

This hotel is situated in Fishergate within a short 4-minute walk of York Barbican and also 10 minutes on foot from Shambles. You'll also find York Minster and York Racecourse within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Novotel York Centre?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 19 per night. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Novotel York Centre have a casino?

No, Novotel York Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel York Centre?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Novotel York Centre?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Novotel York Centre?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Novotel York Centre have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Novotel York Centre serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Gourmet Bar.

Does Novotel York Centre allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Novotel York Centre for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Does Novotel York Centre have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Novotel York Centre?

The closest major airport to Novotel York Centre is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is about 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Novotel York Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel York Centre.

Novotel York Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1009 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Carl from the restaurant what a lovely man We eat in the restaurant on our finally night stay the food was delicious but Carl made the experience all the more enjoyable
BBQ Ribs
Happy our 4-7
Lovely pool
Had it all to ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and well presented. As before the staff are polite, helpful and friendly. More importantly the bed is sooooo comfortable. A great night's sleep. Booked and back in a few months time
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Great staff. Short walk to center of York. Spotless, tidy rooms. I will definitely recommend to friends and visit again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern comfortable hotel with good breakfast. The staff were nice and friendly and bedroom was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All great apart from the accessible room which wasnt needed or requested. The staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and excellent shower
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff Added extra touch for wife’s 30th
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff were all very pleasant and efficient the reception area was comfortable the breakfast was what one expects in a modern hotel these days but better than many.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean tidy room and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, perfect location - short walk along tow path to city centre. Large room and lovely bathroom. Excellent breakfast with particularly friendly staff - only one minor point is that none of the salt and pepper grinders we tried actually grind - possibly a known issue as there were sachets also available. Also witnessed that this hotel is very welcoming for dogs and has lots of things for young children to play with in the reception area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drinks we're quiet good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Qiying, Katy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient location and great parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Novotel York Centre proved OK and average for a 4 star hotel! On a positive note ... The staff all proved delightful and enthusiastic to please us! The bar and refreshments were nice and provided a comfortable spacious area to relax and enjoy reasonably priced drinks during happy hour. The pool was exceptionally nice, clean and well managed! Breakfast was good and again the staff and service was exceptionally good! The negatives: the room did not impress us for a 4 star rated hotel. The carpets were stained in multiple area. The 'finger groove handles' on cupboard doors to access the fridge and adjacent cupboard had deep set dust in the grooves and was rather unsightly and setting a poor hygiene standard (We took photographs of these problems if required for evidence!) We did not wish to engage on complaining as we wee only there 2 nights and don't favour making a fuss whilst there! Water pressure in the sink tap was very low (obviously a reducer in place). Towels and sheets were not of 4 star quality. The car park was very expensive (but we anticipated such and travelled by train!) Otherwise, the combination of the lovely pool, nice bar and wonderful staff outweighed the identified problems and we enjoyed our stay as best we could.
finger grip on cupboard door ,, engrained with dust in groove!
Very stained carpet in our room in Novotel
Cupboard doors and carpet in our room
Finger groove (thick in dust) in fridge cupboard door in our room, Novotel York
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were really friendly at check in. Room was beautiful and clean. The thing that let it down was the bathroom as it was an accessible bathroom which wasn’t asked for or required and made it difficult for me being 6’3 due to the low sink and shower/bath configuration. Have had accessible rooms before which were done a lot better. Tv didn’t work as it kept switching itself off
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to Barbican, hotel.

Lovely hotel, great location for centre of York & Barbican. Parking £17, but is secure. Hotel staff are lovely, so us the food in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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