York is one of our favourite northern getaways. And our home in this noble city is just a 10-minute walk from York Minster (the most uttered word on sight of which is ‘wow’).
No. 1 York by GuestHouse is a Grade II Listed Regency townhouse of stately proportions and head-turningly good looks. It has huge, dreamy sash windows, higher-than-high ceilings, a sweeping central staircase, and ivy around the door. Its grand-but-friendly face is full of charm, and inside you’ll find pantries stocked full of treats for the taking, great restaurant food throughout the day, delicious drinks from the bar, a spa centred on bespoke therapies, and a straight-from-the-heart welcome.
No. 1 York has received the coveted Tripadvisor 2025 golden badge, awarding us 'Best of the Best' status. This puts us in the top 1% of all properties globally on TripAdvisor, plus we're the number one rated hotel in York too.
Our 38 lovable bedrooms, including three standout suites, are dotted around the building’s three floors. Each one has its quirks courtesy of the building’s heritage detailing and our interior designer’s wonder-inspiring style.
Explore our neighbour Pearly Cow and try the best produce from land and sea cooked over fire or served over ice. Enjoy our decadent take on the English institution that is the afternoon tea. And don't forget to head to The Bar at No.1 to find the most drinkable deliciousness served all day to regulars and guests.
Our spa sits down in the arches of our cellar in our York hotel. It’s a cocooning world of bespoke wellbeing experiences. There are five treatment rooms, including a room for two. And a seriously soothing space for post-treatment relaxation.
Tie the knot in the beyond charming walled city of York. Weddings at our York hotel are truly a sight to behold...Our regency townhouse has been lovingly transformed into a palatial city pad, ready to host up to 50 guests for a wonder-filled wedding day (or longer!).
We've all heard of blue-sky thinking, and sometimes getting the team out of the office into the fresh air is just the ticket. Take things up a notch with a meeting in York at No.1.
York’s abundance of incredible parks makes it a perfect dog-holiday destination. And if you’d like a luxurious lie-in when your loyal pal needs a stroll, we have trusted local walkers on hand.
There's a Crosley Record player in every one of our rooms along with a selection of records too, so you can listen to your favourite tunes whilst relaxing in the bath or getting ready for a night on the town. You'll also have access to a larger selection of records to browse during your stay in our vinyl library situated in the lobby.
The contents of our Pantry is all yours whenever the fancy takes you. You’ll find it stocked daily with delicious savoury snacks and homemade sweet treats, soft drinks, filtered water and fresh fruit.
Let us meet you from your train and whisk your bags back to the hotel, in our cargo bike, so you can explore unhindered from the off. Get in touch to request your luggage pick up. Our service is available between 10.30am and 5.30pm and we require 24 hour's notice.
Parking is available at the rear of the hotel for £25 per night. Spaces are limited - please reserve your space as soon as you have booked by clicking below. If on-site parking is unavailable, there are several car parks just a short stroll from the hotel, including Marygate Car Park (YO30 7DT) and Bootham Row Car Park (YO30 7DU).
We've collected our most frequently asked questions from our wonderful guests, including questions about check in times, bringing your pet or children, answered them for you and gathered them together on one page. If you can't find the answer you're looking for please do give us a call or drop us an email and our team will be delighted to help.
For every kind of love - self, friends, partners or whoever comes to mind 💌
🌙 Late nights and lie-ins
🫧 Copper Cove treatment for two* at @fieldtripspa
♟️ Games night
🍴 Dinner at @pearlycowbrighton, @pearlycowyork and @pearlycowmargate
🍷 A nightcap
*£206.50 Monday-Friday in February, usually £295
Where will this half-term take you?
From exploring the Railway Museum to York’s Chocolate history, there’s plenty in York to entertain young visitors. Mini historians will be busy at the @JorvikViking Centre and @YorkCastleMuseum and there’s fun for the whole family with @wizardwalkofyork tours, particularly for Harry Potter fans! 🪄
And when all that running around has caught up with the little ones, return to ours for a quiet night in. Parents, we’ll have @yotoplay players on hand for bedtime story duty 😉
Lean a little extra into self-care to keep the blues at bay
Transform that "blue" feeling into a serene, spa-inspired state of mind
Practise mindfulness
Take a walk
Connect with loved ones
Find small joys
And for those in Bath, we have two exclusive offers if you`re looking for a moment of stillness or to glow through winter
25% off a weekday treatment - 11am - 2.45pm, Tuesday - Thursday. Add 25OFFTREATMENTS when booking online. Available until February 28th
£120 (usually £!55) 90 minute bespoke facial with added Dermalux LED light therapy, known for boosting collagen production, reducing inflammation and re-energising tired skin - Sunday and Monday during January and February
Update your itinerary of things to see and do in York in the next couple of weeks. And if you`re looking for a laugh, or to learn, there are tickets for all sorts of shows too! Bookmark for if you`re coming to stay with us
We understand when no or low is more than just a month 🍹
Here`s just some of the sips you can find around our hotels and a few recipes too to recreate at home
A morning, an afternoon and a night to remember 💍🍾
Emily and Hayden’s special day captured spectacularly by @rachaelfriendphotography
Dog-parents, steak enthusiasts and cultural curators, you`re in the right place 🐾📸
- Brisk beach walks with your pup on the golden sands - dogs stay free with us in Margate (and Brighton) until 30th Jan
- Steak night is back at @pearlycowmargate, every Thursday you can tuck into steak and fries for £18. And we`re taking part in @margaterestaurantweek! Feb 2nd-Feb 8th head to Pearly Cow for a menu of steak and fries for £20.26 and 50% off selected cocktails
- Save on one night, two night and three night stays until Feb 12th. Curate your own mini getaway or stay and see more
One more weekend before the back-to-work and back-to-school routines pick up again
But if your mind is still on holiday mode, our Winter Breaks offer might get that next staycation booked
20% off 1 night, 25% off 2 nights, or 35% off 3 night stays - we`ll leave you to decide between a quick getaway, or a slow escape 🧳
GuestHouse 2025 WRAPPED 🎇
A 2025 filled with memories at Bath, York, Margate and Brighton, created and shared by our teams and our guests. 2026 - we hope to welcome more of you - returning guests and new! 💛
1-2 No. 124 celebrated its 1st birthday and won ‘Best New Tourism Business’ in The Beautiful South awards too 🎂
3 Our beautiful @fieldtripspa opened its doors to serenity and heavenly treatments 🫧
4 We welcomed our wonderful new General Manager at No. 1, Cara and were awarded a Best of the Best Hotel accolade by the @tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, which celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel and is only awarded to the top 1% of hotels worldwide 🥇
5 Launched our partnership with wealth expert, facialist and health coach @donna.bartoli 🧖🏻♀️
6 Hosted some very cool events, held many weddings and celebrated @indiaamoon’s 30th birthday 🎈
7 Turned The Coach House at No. 15 Bath even cosier 💤
8 Relaunched The Rooftop at No. 42 for summer and enjoyed plenty of cocktails up here. Brought polaroids to all of our hotels to capture more of the good times 🍹
9 Just some shots we love from some of our exciting photoshoots captured by @lateef.photography 📸
Festive edition! GUESTS WHO...
bring the dogs
enjoy a nightcap
raid the pantry
tie the knot
Which guest are you?
Save on stays - two ways! 😴
One night - 20% off
Two nights - 25% off
Three nights - 35% off
Hibernate & Hideaway for the perfect room-only winter escape or unwind with our Seasonal Sanctuary for a stay with breakfast plus £200 credit to indulge in treatments at The Spa
Book a stay by 12th February
We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a holiday with unforgettable moments ✨🎄
Santa stop here 🎅🏻
Merry Christmas Eve! We`re all set for the festivities. And, we`ll also be here for post-shopping, pre-going out tipples and games for a quiet (or not!) twixmas too 🪩
Well-fed and glasses topped up for the festive period at @pearlycowbrighton @pearlycowyork or @pearlycowmargate!
For any last minute tables, head to the website to check our availability
A touch of sparkle by the sea at No. 42 Margate 🎄✨
A very merry coastal Christmas at No. 124 🪩🥃♠️
Just a handful of Guest Rooms and two Bigger Guest Rooms if you fancy a Christmas like this.
GUESTS WHO...
host parties
get together for one-off events
help make the magical days happen
come together for a Sunday roast
Which guest are you?
A very festive album of York ✨🎀
Christmas makeover at our hotel by @wildbeeflowerfarm
Images 1, 3 & 10 by @belle_redgate
From ancient Roman baths to Georgian architecture, experience the enchanting magic of Bath as it twinkles for the festive season. And if you haven`t quite completed your shopping Bath is a treasure trove of independent shops, boutiques and cafes where you`ll be able to pick up individual and thoughtful gifts✨
Some moments from my stay at No. 42 Margate - @moosethecockapoo_🐕 🌊
I checked out the room
Listened to some music from the in-room record player
Watched the waves roll in from my bedroom window
Spent a LOT of time on the beach
Well deserved naps in my @ivyandduke bed
Book that getaway because dogs stay free in Brighton and Margate until 30th Jan 2026! 🐾💛
