The Grand Tour Some people visit York’s landmarks Others stay in them The Grand Hotel & Spa, York York’s five star hotel Welcome to The Grand, a unique hotel in a unique city. Its rich, 100-year history gives it an atmosphere quite unlike anywhere else: luxurious yet cosy, refined yet welcoming. The Grand experience is unforgettable. From the sumptuous suites, to the award-winning restaurant, to the opulent Spa at The Grand – each detail is designed to delight. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Character comes with age York is a city of astonishing architectural feats. The Grand is one of them. It was built in 1906 as a ‘Palace of Business’ for the North Eastern Railway Company, then one of the richest businesses in Britain. We returned The Grand to the splendour of its Edwardian heyday, a time when the railways were central to the life of the nation. Look carefully and you will see reminders of this proud history everywhere. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Experience is everything There’s no such thing as a standard suite at The Grand. Each room is unique – modelled to integrate the individual, elegant and quirky features of the building. You’ll discover porthole windows, sweeping corridors and majestic views.You won’t find beds cosier than ours – and they make fantastic trampolines for our younger guests. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Don’t arrive make an entrance The Grand is a historic hotel in a historic city. You’re the latest visitor to a place that has welcomed Vikings, Romans and medieval knights. Please check in your broadsword at reception. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Step inside history Grand by name, Grand by nature. It impresses as much now as it did 100 years ago. As you pass through the great oak doors and enter the elaborate marbled reception you’ll realise that this isn’t a hotel at all. It’s a theatre. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York You won’t feel like a guest A luxury hotel isn’t for visiting, it’s for living in. That’s why we made sure that The Grand came with a home-from-home feel as standard. Find your own special corner – a snug leather armchair in the Whisky lounge, a table on the Terrace, a lounger in the Spa – and lose track of time. If you want, we’ll hide the clocks for you. You’ll feel at home Afternoon indulgence Afternoon Tea is a great British tradition, and we have revived it with style, panache and a deep appreciation of history. The Grand Afternoon Tea is as theatrical as it is delicious. An abundant tower of treats that will set your mouth watering and your eyes popping. Sharing is optional. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Secluded Indulgent Delightful Spa at The Grand is a unique retreat – a place for pampering and escape from everyday cares. Whatever you need – to be energised or unwound, de-stressed or detoxed – we have a treatment for you. Our gym, pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam-room add the final touches to this one-of-a-kind sanctuary. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Style with substance Our Whisky Lounge houses a fine array of bottlings from around the world. It’s why we provide such cosy armchairs – you might need time to choose your dram. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York A taste of Yorkshire Our award-winning Hudson’s restaurant delivers a Yorkshire twist with every glorious bite. We combine hand-picked regional produce with the best of world cuisine in a menu that changes constantly to showcase seasonal ingredients at their best. From Whitby cod to Dales lamb, the local provenance is clear. Inspiring romance It’s no accident that Hudson’s restaurant overlooks York Minster and the historic City Wall. We wanted to create a backdrop for romance. Such a beautiful setting inspires intimacy and magical moments. Luxury envelops you, time stops and your Grand getaway joins your most cherished memories. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York The Grand Hotel & Spa, York End your day in a Grand way Whether you want to end the day with intimacy and quiet or fun and frolics with a party of friends, you’ll find your place and your space in our sumptuous cocktail bar. While you’re there we do recommend you try a Grand Cocktail – it’s destined to become a classic. The Grand Hotel & Spa, York Goodbye Or welcome back Grand stories don’t end, they pause. We don’t know when you’ll come back – just that you will come back. So goodbye, for now. The Grand Hotel & Spa,York Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6GD United Kingdom T: 01904 380 038 www.thegrandyork.co.uk