Malmaison York, York

Malmaison York - A riverside boutique hotel with rooftop dining and city views

Located 984.3 ft from Priory Church of the Holy Trinity, this 4-star York hotel occupies a 1960s brutalist building featuring modern interior design throughout. The 150 air-conditioned rooms come with flat-screen TVs, satellite channels, safes, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Two dining venues occupy the property: Chez Mal Brasserie serves French-inspired dishes and steaks, while Sora rooftop bar offers tapas plates and cocktails with panoramic views surpassing York Minster's central tower. Additional amenities include Le Petit Spa with 4 treatment rooms, a fitness center, 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. The property stands near key attractions including Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms, York City Walls, and the Grand Opera House, with Leeds Bradford International Airport 31 mile away.

Pros

Meeting spaces feature playful rather than corporate designs with funky pods

Bold interior styling with pop art and contemporary decor contrasts with the building's brutalist exterior

Le Petit Spa offers treatment rooms and nail services

The property houses York's first rooftop bar with panoramic city views

Cons

Service quality is often reported as disappointing

The rooftop tapas bar can get noisy during busy periods