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.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 3 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.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge. Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
No deposit will be charged.
All children are welcome. There is no capacity for extra beds/cots in the room.
The hotel kindly requests that you leave your car keys with the reception in case it needs to be moved.
Please note that reservations for stays at weekends must be for a minimum of 2 nights.
With heavy Georgian and Victorian antique furniture, beautiful colours and Italian fabrics, each of the 20 bedrooms at Marmadukes is different and delightful. Resting on wooden, brass or iron bedsteads, our handmade mattresses are dressed in crisp white Egyptian cotton sheets, ensuring a good night’s sleep.
Browse the Bath Butler menu, order a glass of Champagne and take a long soak with a good book. We'll even bring you a rubber duck!
These petite double rooms are cosy and individually decorated and furnished.
The four-poster and half-tester bedrooms are dressed with fabulous fabrics, beautiful artwork and heavy antique furniture.
The award-winning restaurant specialises in fine Yorkshire cooking, made using only fresh, local ingredients. Marmadukes’ chefs prepare delicious dishes, including English Longhorn beef, Gloucestershire Old Spot pork and Nidderdale lamb, as well as fresh fish and lobsters from Whitby.
The Chop Room is open daily for lunch and dinner.
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