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No. 1 York

1 Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AA, GB

Best for

  • couples
  • wellness
  • city breaks
  • families

About No. 1 York

No. 1 York offers 38 rooms and 3 suites in an exact central York location. The property features Pearly Cow restaurant, serving land and sea dishes, and The Bar at No.1 for drinks throughout the day. The spa, set in the cellar arches, provides five treatment rooms, including a space for two and a post-treatment relaxation area. The hotel is pet friendly, making it suitable for guests travelling with dogs, with York’s parks nearby.

No. 1 York is an EMPTYJET Recommend property, offering a boutique experience with a focus on dining, wellness, and pet-friendly stays in York.

Why it stands out

No. 1 York is listed as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its boutique scale, central York location, and a well-rounded offering that includes a spa, restaurant, and bar. Its pet-friendly policy and proximity to parks add to its appeal for a range of travellers.

Key facts

Keys
38 rooms · 3 suites
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
Pets
allowed
Children
in-room tipi hideouts, goodies menu, polaroid cameras
Architecture
Grade II Listed Regency townhouse with sash windows, high ceilings, sweeping staircase, ivy around door
Type
City, Wellness, Family, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Bar — head to The Bar at No.1 to find the most drinkable deliciousness served all day

Policies

  • Pet friendly — evidence: Bringing the dogs York’s abundance of incredible parks makes it a perfect dog-holiday destination

Wellness

  • Spa — Our spa sits down in the arches of our cellar in our York hotel

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Pearly Cow — land and sea
Bar
The Bar at No.1

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — five treatment rooms, including a room for two, post-treatment relaxation

Location

53.9657, -1.0911
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial21 fields

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