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Hotel

The Principal York

York, Yorkshire and the Humber — YO24 1AA

300

Max Capacity

FROM

£130

Per Day

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Principal York is a magnificent Victorian railway hotel located directly opposite York Railway Station in the heart of the historic city. This Grade II listed building combines original architectural features with contemporary luxury, offering 155 bedrooms and suites alongside flexible event spaces. The hotel features multiple meeting rooms and event spaces including the elegant Railway Institute with its original Victorian features, accommodating up to 300 delegates for conferences and events. Its prime location provides easy access to York's historic attractions including the Minster, Shambles, and city walls, while offering excellent transport links via the adjacent railway station. The venue combines period charm with modern amenities including state-of-the-art AV equipment, high-speed Wi-Fi, and professional event management services.

Room Capacities

theatre

250

boardroom

classroom

120

u shape

cabaret

reception

300

dining

200

banquet

180

Pricing

Day rates from £130

Meeting room hire rates vary by room size and season. Day delegate packages available. Contact venue for detailed pricing information.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Air conditioning

Natural daylight

Accessible

Restaurant

Bar

24-hour reception

Concierge

Business centre

Fitness centre

AV & Technical

Digital projectors

LED screens

PA system

wireless microphones

lecterns

Wi-Fi

video conferencing facilities

lighting controls

flip charts

Ideal For

Corporate conferencesbusiness meetingswedding receptionsgala dinnerstraining seminarsproduct launchesawards ceremonies

Location & Access

Station Road, York YO24 1AA

Directly opposite York Railway Station with frequent services to London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds. Local bus services available. Leeds Bradford Airport 45 minutes by car.

No on-site parking. Multi-storey car parks within 5 minutes walk including Station Road Car Park and Marygate Car Park. Limited street parking available.

Wheelchair accessible