Grays Court Hotel is a beautiful boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of the exclusive and tranquil Minster Quarter. Relax in our Long Gallery or stroll through our delightful gardens, all the while knowing that this house has played host to kings and noblemen in it’s long history. From sunlit summers to cosy winters this award-winning hotel is the perfect place to stay in York.

Savour the sophistication of The Bow Room Restaurant here at Grays Court, where culinary artistry meets unrivalled elegance, and every bite tells a story of passion and perfection.  Our restaurant uses only the finest ingredients, which are sourced locally and also grown in our very own kitchen gardens, right here in the heart of the city.

History

The house boasts a long, illustrious and diverse history dating all the way back to the 11th century. Following the battle of Hastings in 1066, York became a strategically important city for William the Conqueror.  He realised that in order establish himself in the North he needed support, and therefore one of the actions he took was to appoint the first Norman Archbishop in York, Thomas of Bayeux (1070-1100).

Built to ENTERTAIN

Thomas commissioned Grays Court circa 1080. The house was built to entertain visitors on royal, state and church business and soon became the official residence of the Treasurers of York Minster, with the first taking up the position in 1091. The house would go on to welcome many notable people in history, including Archbishops Robert Holgate and Thomas Young, Royalty such as King James I and philanthropists like William Wilberforce.

Discover our luxurious BOUTIQUE ROOMS

The hotel has twelve individually designed en-suite bedrooms, with views ranging from the cobbled courtyard, the extensive gardens bounded by the City Walls, and York Minster itself. The rooms are all individually and exquisitely furnished to the highest standards, in keeping with the history of the house.

Welcome to THE BOW ROOM

Our fine dining restaurant, The Bow Room Restaurant, offers an exceptional experience for our guests, whether staying overnight or just visiting for dinner.  With 3 AA Rosettes and featured in the Michelin Guide, we pride pride ourselves on using produce of the highest quality, including much from our own edible gardens.

Our Head Chef, Ian Doyle, gained his first Michelin Star at the Cliff House Hotel in Waterford in 2021, he retained his star in 2022 before moving to the UK later that year. Ian previously worked in Stockholm as Head Chef at the Michelin Star restaurant Oaxen Krog, and prior to that in Copenhagen’s legendary Noma restaurant.

Award WINNING HOTEL