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Built in 1906 as a ‘Palace of Business’, originally the headquarters for one of the most powerful railway companies in England, it was built during the Golden Age of travel. The Grand is an iconic building, which reflects the elegance and glamour of the period, the success and wealth of the company that commissioned it.
In 2010, this imposing building was reborn as one of Yorkshire’s finest hotels and meeting spaces.
The Grand offers 207 spacious, uniquely styled bedrooms and suites; an elegant reception area, arrivals lounge and executive lounge.
Splendidly retaining many of its original features, The Grand exudes luxury and grandeur and has a reputation for exceptional service in the style and tradition you would expect from a five-star hotel, combined the warmest of Yorkshire welcomes.
Visit The Grand York websiteAs far as York conference venues go, The Grand provides the perfect backdrop for your meetings and events.
With six versatile event spaces, The Grand can hold events for up to 120 delegates, the largest space being The Grand Boardroom. An elegant and spacious room, with magnificent oak panelling, two original marble fireplaces with call bells either side and views of York Minster and the famous City Walls.
The Chairman’s Suite, whilst smaller in size, is just as imposing, benefitting from original parquet flooring, marble fireplace, ornate wooden pillars, oak panelling, and large Edwardian windows.
The State-Of-The-Art-Cookery-School at The Grand offers a selection of speciality classes along with teambuilding experiences, equipped with inclusive meeting space it is set to add a dynamic and immersive element to conference and events for our business clientele.
Intimate, fine dining can be offered in the Legacy Restaurant which offers a modern British and Yorkshire inspired menu alongside an exceptional wine list, served in an iconic setting. The restaurant boasts innovative cuisine and interiors with locality, sustainability, and great northern hospitality at its core.
Tucked away in The Grand’s former vaults is The Grand Spa, a tranquil escape in beautifully appointed surroundings, for those focussed on well-being and fitness.
Facilities include an aromatic steam room, Nordic dry sauna, spa whirlpool and a 14-metre swimming pool for an all-encompassing luxury experience, plus a superbly equipped gym.
The Grand, York is less than a 5minute walk from York Railway Station.
Travel by rail in under two hours from central London; Edinburgh is just two and a half hours away; and there are regular direct services from Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester & Newcastle. York is easily accessible via Manchester Airport (83 miles / 133 km) and Leeds Bradford International Airport (30 miles / 48 km).
The Grand, York is surrounded by the longest and best-preserved medieval walls in England.
York is steeped in a rich history dating back to the Romans and the Vikings. The architecture and visitor attractions are testament to this, with a roll call of cultural treasures, museums, and art.
