Marmadukes Hotel, York
St Peters Grove, York, YO30 6AQ
Guest Rating: 
4.3 / 5
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About the hotel
Hidden away in a quiet, leafy grove, just a short walk from York Minster, this elegant 4-star hotel offers a charming setting in one of England's oldest cities.
With an intimate charm that no large hotel can match, Marmadukes has become a popular choice for the discerning traveller. The hotel offers old-fashioned hospitality and kind and attentive service in civilised surroundings.
Beautiful old furniture, pictures and rugs are everywhere and the lounges have lovely, deep antique sofas. Beautifully combining 19th century elegance with contemporary style, Marmadukes uses period antique furnishings, hand-crafted beds and luxurious Italian fabrics to give each room a unique charm and character.
The Chop Room is open daily for lunch and dinner and the hotel’s Garden Spa has a sauna, hot tub and a very cold plunge shower.
Marmadukes is a member of Classic British Hotels.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Gay Friendly.
Activities
- Jacuzzi.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Packed Lunches.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express.
Important Information
The hotel kindly requests that you leave your car keys with the reception in case it needs to be moved.
Room information
All rooms have sumptuous hand-crafted beds with Georgian and early Victorian antique furnishings.
Superior Room more info
This room boasts a hand crafted bed by Warner Brothers prop maker Jonathan Tebbs (Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire). There is also Freeview and luxury toiletries. Please note that the weekend stays are for a minimum of 2 nights.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Fan,
- Toilet,
- Bath or Shower,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Deluxe Double Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Fan,
- Toilet,
- Bath or Shower,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Four Poster Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Fan,
- Toilet,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Bath,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
The hotel’s award-winning chefs serve gloriously traditional dishes, created from British rare breeds and fresh fish. The focus is on local seasonal produce and simple cooking, ensuring that you enjoy the best of Yorkshire cuisine.
The Chop Room was recently awarded an AA Rosette for the outstanding preparation of its food and the good quality of the ingredients it uses. The Chop Room is all about the food of Old England, including tender Longhorn beef, sweet and delicious Gloucestershire Old Spot pork, succulent saddles of Wensleydale lamb and fresh fish and lobster from Whitby.
The comprehensive wine list offers a selection of wines and champagnes to complement your meal.
The restaurant is open each day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A continental breakfast is included in the price and a selection of cooked breakfasts are available at an additional cost.
Directions
By Car:
From Leeds:
- Travel East on the A64.
- Take the A1237 (York North & Thirsk).
- Continue for 5 miles following signs to Thirsk (A19).
- At the roundabout that intersects the A19, turn right (signposted York Centre A19).
- Continue for 2 miles.
- Turn left onto St Peter's Grove, opposite St Peter's School.
From the South:
- Travel North on the M1.
- At junction 32, take the M18 link to A1 North.
- At junction 2, take the A1 North.
- Continue until the sign marked York A64.
- Then follow the directions as shown above.
From the East (Scarborough, Bridlington and Hull):
- Follow the A1237 (outer ring road) signposted to Thirsk.
- At the intersection of the A19, turn to York City Centre.
- Continue for 2 miles.
- Turn left onto St Peter's Grove, opposite St Peter's School.
From Selby:
- Go into York and follow the inner ring road signs in the direction of Thirsk A19.
- Continue round to the North side.
- When you reach the sign to Thirsk A19, pointing to the right, follow this road for 600 yards.
- Turn right onto St Peter's Grove, opposite St Peter's School.
By Train:
From York Railway Station:
- Turn left out of the station towards the Minster.
- Cross the River Ouse via Lendal Bridge.
- Turn left into Museum Street.
- At the A19 (Bootham) turn left.
- Continue for 600 yards.
- Turn right onto St Peter's Grove, opposite St Peter's School.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation