Judges Court

Nice old hotel in city centre, in an area filled with shops, pubs, and restaurants. Near the Minster and the wall, and other interesting sites. Tricky to find the hotel, because you have to go through a short "tunnel" from the main street to get to the Court. Staff members were friendly. There is no restaurant, and hence no breakfast (as clearly advertised). However, there are plenty of places nearby for breakfast and other meals. The area was a bit noisy, especially in the morning.

Had some charm. Would not stay again due to no parking and having to cart bags a mile from the closest car park. Also steep stairs to cart bags up

This hotel is packed with original features but I didn't see any of the amenities it has to offer. There is no lift. And due to the age of the building, it's quite loud so either bring ear plugs or be a heavy sleeper.

Parking is approximately 10-12 minutes away and £25 for 24 hour stay. Staff were really nice and helpful. As the building is the old court, the windows are different sizes and the blinds difficult to block out daylight. No air conditioning. Nice molton brown products in bathroom

Lovely historic building in a private gated courtyard off high street shopping area. Despite the busy streets outside, our room was very quiet. Staff were always helpful. Because of it being a 1700s building, there is no lift so be prepared for a narrow winding staircase to access most rooms.

The location is really cool and in the right area for the visit. This is a historical site, so not the most up to date amenities. No room service or food. No air conditioning and it was fairly hot while we were there.

The location was excellent for walking around York and seeing all of the major sites. The entrance to the hotel is a very narrow alley. Don't look for a traditional entrance to a hotel. Beware there isn't any air conditioning. Another concern is that some of the rooms back up or overlook a restaurant so there isn't privacy or quietness due to windows needing to be left open for air circulation. The staff was very helpful and we never had a concern over safety or security. There isn't an elevator and navigating stairs with large luggage is a problem. The stairs are also on a slant so walk up them with care.

Great location in town but it was a small hike from parking lot. Close to shopping, bars and restaurants. You do need to climb very narrow steps so don’t bring a lot of bags. No a/c. Room was nice and bathroom had been remodeled and was super nice.

Great for shops and right in the centre. No parking but can park close by or get a taxi from station and a short walk as I its pedestrianised through the daytime. Close to pubs and eateries. The entrance can easily be missed as it’s a little archway into the courtyard. Clean enough and has everything we wanted for a one night stay. No food in this hotel but it’s surrounded by places to go

Great little hotel in the heart of York. Very close to the shops and only 5 minutes from the theatre. Staff very friendly. There is no lift and the stairs are fairly steep maybe a problem for those with mobility problems but it has bags of character and charm

We left after the first night and we were refunded for the second night. - WiFi didn’t work - TV apps didn’t work - Mold on the curtains - strong smell of sewage and damp - Unfinished decorating - Chipped walls and furniture - missing items from the advertisement photo - Unhelpful night staff - seemed unbothered. Morning staff was helpful and understanding. - Photos and 4 star rating gave us higher expectations - should have stuck to premier inn - Told to keep windows open in the day, but on the ground floor anyone could get in (probably to cover smell of sewage up) - My partners 30th birthday came to a short end.

Google listing says it’s five star. The sign outside reception says it’s four star. It doesn’t measure up. We found the staff to be really helpful. The location is also excellent. The building oozes charm and character making you feel sympathetic to any shortfall. However, there is no bar. There is no food service. There were no glasses in the room or bathroom. There was no bottled water. We arrived to find no toiletries in the bathroom. So we tried to call reception on the bedside phone for them to resolve. The phone didn’t work. Once we returned to reception and told of the toiletries issue it was quickly resolved. The room is in need of a deep clean, the phone was dusty, the sills and windows dusty, the bathroom had flaking paintwork. The room felt neglected and points raised earlier questions any star rating with basics and little touches you expect in a quality hotel sadly lacking. You could order drinks to your room but we felt the room didn’t deserve more time than necessary. Disappointed is my summary.

Enjoyed our stay here. Our room was a good size and had everything we needed, great location and friendly staff. Could have done with a bit of paint in some areas and stains on base of bed and net curtains but didnt effect our stay. Would come back :)

We had a great stay at the hotel, and it's so central. Situated on a walking street close to everything in York. The staff was offering a minimum of attention, but we didn't need much. The hotel is a little bit more run down than the pictures are showing. Had to ask both for shampoo, soap and toilet paper, even if it was included in the stay. The cleanliness of the room weren't all that good either. Hot in the room already at our stay in May and needed to use the fans. Would not recomend staying on the top floor mid summer. That said I like to come back if I'm ever back in York

Room wasnt great, paint peeling off the wall ,mould and dirt around thd windows .cleaning wasn't very good .

The bathroom smelt of damp.

We stayed one night, just two of us. Before booking, I read really good reviews and I liked the character,quirkiness and history about the hotel. Hotel looks great, however I think we pulled the short straw with room 1. It was at the very bottom of the building, very low ceilings. Although I did like the character, it was a tunnel at some point in history. So we felt like we was sleeping under a bridge. The bathroom smelt of damp, the extraction fan was useless. Lots of patches of paint touch ups all over and cobwebs and scratches etc. I couldn’t use the wifi, signal so bad. But wasn’t suprised given where we were. Room very hot, opened windows in night , no breeze came through because the windows were under street level and behind a wall. Coffee machine water tank was broke, the lid kept falling into it. Difficult to see what you are doing whilst making a brew as it was in the corner, behind the wardrobe and it’s all black. Could do with more lighting or clever lighting to make the space feel brighter and less like you in a prison cell/under a bridge. I think if we was put in another room , I would be writing a different review as the hotel has great character and theme and the staff who we met were friendly. The location is spot on for shopping, pubs and restaurants. We didn’t complain as we was only sleeping for one night and didn’t spend any time in the room, only to get changed before going out at night. I don’t think it was worth £150 we paid.

Judges Court is in a great location—an easy walk from the station and right in the City Centre. However, the hotel itself is small and lacks basic facilities. There was no radio or iPod docking station, and the homemade biscuits advertised on their website were missing—not a dealbreaker, but still disappointing. The room needed some attention: peeling paint, signs of damp on the walls, and an uncomfortably hot temperature. While fans were provided, they were noisy and ineffective. Housekeeping was also inconsistent. On our second day, the floor towel was neatly folded, but the bed was left unmade. Coffee pods were replaced, yet the cups looked like they had only been rinsed and were still dirty. Overall, this did not feel like a 4-star experience. I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.

Staff behind desk lovely. Room very tired. Paint and wallpaper falling off walls. No housekeeping. Not as advertised. Would rate as 1 star not the 5 as stated

Could do with a update now it's looking a bit tired. Mold on shower tiles Damp coming through the walls stains on the carpets and damaged bed base.

Booked a 1 night stay over in York on our way to Pendle, we had room 3 on the lower level. Getting a large suitcase down the 2 flights of stairs is a bit of a challenge but the room itself was well equipped, clean, lovely powerful shower, comfy bed and coffee making facilities. Perfect for what we wanted Check in was available when we turned up early which was a nice surprise. Very quiet with it being tucked away between shops.

A clean room with a comfortable bed, extra pillows in closet, ample space, friendly/ helpful reception and reliable wifi. My only critique is the room could use a fresh coat of paint.

This is a charming property. Our room was in the lower level with a low, vaulted brick ceiling which was fine for us but would properly be challenging for anyone who is tall. As well, because it was in the lower level, it was a little musty smelling and wifi access was spotty at best. We still thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location in York is great.

Great location. In the centre and short walk to the sites we wanted to see. Parking was a little further than we expected but was fine and easy, only paying on exit for the time you’ve been there. Our only negative was the creaking floorboards above us and being able to hear a lot from the room above us. We were in a basement room (room 4). The guests in the room above got up at 6am and had a bath and we heard everything. A bath being filled, used and then emptied from above is much louder than we expected. That along with voices, them walking about and what we think was the coffee machine, we weren’t going back to sleep. Other than that it was great. Just make sure you don’t have a lower floor room if you sleep light

Great place to stay, convenient to everything

Very noisy with a beer delivery at 6 am next door don’t stay on a Wednesday night

Great little hotel situated in the center of things. Small room #5 but very clean and tidy. Great shower, quiet, fantastic staff. Recommend if you want to be in city centre. Taxi from railroad station is best with easy walk if Coney St. closed after 1030am.

We had a great stay at Judges court. The location is very central, the bed was comfy and it was a powerful shower. The paintwork was a little tired but otherwise a great place to stay.

We stayed one night, just two of us. Before booking, I read really good reviews and I liked the character,quirkiness and history about the hotel. Hotel looks great, however I think we pulled the short straw with room 1. It was at the very bottom of the building, very low ceilings. Although I did like the character, it was a tunnel at some point in history. So we felt like we was sleeping under a bridge. The bathroom smelt of damp, the extraction fan was useless. Lots of patches of paint touch ups all over and cobwebs and scratches etc. I couldn’t use the wifi, signal so bad. But wasn’t suprised given where we were. Room very hot, opened windows in night , no breeze came through because the windows were under street level and behind a wall. Coffee machine water tank was broke, the lid kept falling into it. Difficult to see what you are doing whilst making a brew as it was in the corner, behind the wardrobe and it’s all black. Could do with more lighting or clever lighting to make the space feel brighter and less like you in a prison cell/under a bridge. I think if we was put in another room , I would be writing a different review as the hotel has great character and theme and the staff who we met were friendly. The location is spot on for shopping, pubs and restaurants. We didn’t complain as we was only sleeping for one night and didn’t spend any time in the room, only to get changed before going out at night. I don’t think it was worth £150 we paid.

Perfect location for a shopping/cocktail trip. Would definitely stay again, but our room received zero WiFi as it was below ground level, unless you were in the bathroom?! However, York in general was pretty poor for WiFi. The staff were lovely and accommodating.

Lovely little hotel, we stayed for 3 nights and had the option to have our room cleaned and new towels everyday. We arrived 2nd May and after checking in we realised our room was on the top floor with no lift, my husband isn't in the greatest of health following a heart attack and when I explained this one of the lovely girls on the reception she moved our room to a move accessible room for him and even helped carry our suitcase back down the stairs, she really went above and beyond for us and would like to say a massive thank you to her, unfortunately I didn't catch her name however but she was working on the afternoon of 2nd May. The rooms are lovely, modern and clean. The hotel is in a perfect location.

The location was excellent and unique, the room was well furnished and charming- however the person that checked us in was rude and we felt very unwelcome. The hotel runs hot..no A/C so whilst they provided a fan the room was hot and stuffy. There was noisy airvent in the bathroom that refused to shut off making for a very noisy stay. They had warned us of construction noise in the morning so we had expected that. The email communications were more friendly than the staff.

Really friendly staff. We couldn't check in early - which we knew in advance - but were able to leave our bags, and they were in our room waiting for us when we did check in. We got the vaulted room we had requested in advance. It was cosy, clean, and comfortable - even got tips for where to buy the pillows they use as they were lovely! Would definitely recommend and will use again next time we visit York.

The staff at Judges Court were wonderfully friendly and helpful. They made us feel right at home. Our room was spotless and came stocked with some lovely treats. We would recommend Judges Court to anyone wanting to stay in the heart of York.

The majority of the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel is well situated for exploring York (if you dont mind the 10 minute walk from the car park with your bags). Unfortunately the hotel was let down by the receptionist on arrival who was rude and unwelcoming. She was very blunt and curtly told that we couldn't check in as none of the rooms were ready and we couldn't access ours until well after 3pm, despite check-in being at 3pm. When we asked if we could leave our bags at reception we weren't offered any assistance, it felt like we were putting the receptionist out - we awkwardly had to stack them behind her while she sat there in silence. The drinks selection isn't brilliant (cheap plastic bottles of wine). Room ok but a little tired in places and accessed only by a very narrow and steep flight of stairs. Sorry but we wouldn't say that this hotel warrants the star rating.

We had a wonderful stay, the ladies we met on reception and the housekeeping staff were so friendly and helpful. We love York and enjoyed our stay at this beautiful three hundred year old hotel. Thank you x

Amazing location and lovely staff nothing was too much trouble, we’ll be back again soon.

Fantastic hotel and very friendly staff who were attentive and helpful, would definitely stay again and recommend! The building is very old and steeped with history and the location is perfect for the city centre.

Fantastic city centre location. We were able to leave our bags which were placed in our room when we checked in later in the day. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Room lovely and bed very comfortable. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Friendly, helpful staff. Super comfortable bed. In the middle of the city centre, but surprisingly quiet.

This was an amazing location, great place. Clean and staff were amazing. Would definitely visit again.

Great location right in the centre of York. Close to everything but tucked away in a quiet courtyard.

A great place to stay, excellently located within the city centre. Very quiet.

15 minute walk from the station. Cant be faulted on location. In the middle of the shopping area with plenty of food establishments right outside. Yet not too busy. Pedestrianised during the day. It was easy to find everything within 5 minutes walk. The cathedral, the Barbican, The Shambles etc.

Parking is approximately 10-12 minutes away and £25 for 24 hour stay. Staff were really nice and helpful. As the building is the old court, the windows are different sizes and the blinds difficult to block out daylight. No air conditioning. Nice molton brown products in bathroom

Great location in the centre of York, with plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars close by. York Minster, The Walls and museums are also within easy walking distance. Set back from the Main Street which makes it nice and quiet.

Great location in town but it was a small hike from parking lot. Close to shopping, bars and restaurants. You do need to climb very narrow steps so don’t bring a lot of bags. No a/c. Room was nice and bathroom had been remodeled and was super nice.

Great for shops and right in the centre. No parking but can park close by or get a taxi from station and a short walk as I its pedestrianised through the daytime. Close to pubs and eateries. The entrance can easily be missed as it’s a little archway into the courtyard. Clean enough and has everything we wanted for a one night stay. No food in this hotel but it’s surrounded by places to go

Good location, hard to find.

Great hotel...very central and within walking distance of all amenities and attractions

Nice old hotel in city centre, in an area filled with shops, pubs, and restaurants. Near the Minster and the wall, and other interesting sites. Tricky to find the hotel, because you have to go through a short "tunnel" from the main street to get to the Court. Staff members were friendly. There is no restaurant, and hence no breakfast (as clearly advertised). However, there are plenty of places nearby for breakfast and other meals. The area was a bit noisy, especially in the morning.

Might have ended up with a room not yet renovated. Bed was extremely squeaky, with the smallest movement. Carpet stained, cracks in the walls cobwebs in the corners. Expedia says it has room service, it hasn't. Location and staff amazing though. Bedding soft and very clean. Different room, might stay again.

This is a lovely boutique hotel in the centre of the city. Perfect location for shopping, theatres and restaurants. Its ideal if you are travelling by train or public transport but if going by car there is obviously no parking. We parked on the Marygate park but it was £22.50 for about 20 hrs which would be expensive if you were to stay a few days. There is no restaurant but tea and coffee making facilities provided and plenty of eating places close by. You can also get drinks delivered to the room. The rooms are large and stylish and clean.

Judges Court was in a brilliant location, very clean and staff very friendly. But it is not really a hotel. There is no foyer, no bar to enjoy and no restaurant for breakfast lunch or dinner! It is a clean room in a very good location with a nice welcome at reception, but after that it does not offer hotel facilities. So I do question hotel in the name!

The location is really cool and in the right area for the visit. This is a historical site, so not the most up to date amenities. No room service or food. No air conditioning and it was fairly hot while we were there.

The hotel does not provide any catering facilities at all, you have to venture into the town to get a meal. The hotel itself has well appointed rooms & is in a quiet location.

Great stay - amazing location and lovely staff. Complimentary glass of wine on arrival which was wonderful. Wish we’d booked somewhere with a bar but that’s personal preference not a reflection of the hotel. Felt a little bit more like a b&b than a hotel. Really clean, good space and all the amenities you’d need. Would have liked a lamp in our room but again that’s personal preference. Bathroom was lovely and the room was spacious. We had room 7 on the ground floor which was ideal for us. Hotel offered to take our cases when we’d checked out too. Also communications from hotel were second to none. Would highly recommend!

This is a room only hotel but there are many options just a few yards from it for breakfast. Fantastic location. It is an old building that has been renovated to modern standards. I really liked the large shower.

Great for shops and right in the centre. No parking but can park close by or get a taxi from station and a short walk as I its pedestrianised through the daytime. Close to pubs and eateries. The entrance can easily be missed as it’s a little archway into the courtyard. Clean enough and has everything we wanted for a one night stay. No food in this hotel but it’s surrounded by places to go

Hotel staff were very friendly , a complimentary glass of wine each upon arrival . We loved our room and the MB toiletries were a delight especially for the bath in our room. The only slight downside was the noise from a brewery delivery next door at 6am . I’d still go back and recommend