York, United KingdomClifton
No. 1 York by GuestHouse
Playful Regency townhouse
Clifton York, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
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Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
GuestHousePlayful Regency townhouse
Stately Regency architecture gets an irreverent reboot, running like an eccentric townhouse filled with bright contemporary art and unexpected wit.
“It feels more like a residence than a hotel, and the little wonder-filled touches throughout the hotel add a cheeky twist.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Pantries stocked with help-yourself treats sit on each floor beside in-room record players.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
A beautifully preserved landmark Regency townhouse provides the stately and dignified raw material for No.1 by GuestHouse, and its interiors… tastefully incorporate influences reaching all the way to the present day.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bootham Bar and the medieval city walls are a ten-minute stroll away, with York Minster just beyond.
The rooms
Panelled bedrooms have soaring sash windows, and tea and coffee come tucked inside painted dolls houses.
The spa
Treatment rooms sit tucked under the cellar's vaulted brick arches, where therapists use organic products from Pinks Boutique.
At the table
Pearly Cow prepares British steaks over fire and serves fresh oysters on ice. Drinks spill onto the terrace outside.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.