Novotel York Centre – Review: February 2019
Novotel York Centre, situated close to the historic city walls and overlooking the beautiful banks of the River Foss, is a fabulous four-star hotel.
Check in process was warm, welcoming and super friendly. The lovely lady adopted a relaxed informal approach providing all the relevant information in a polite and professional manner.
The immaculate Executive rooms are the ideal space to unwind and relax. Ideal for couples, families or business trips away. Fluffy robes and slippers are all provided for you to use throughout your stay.
The amazing artwork, that adorned the wall, featured several of York’s key landmarks and attractions, including Clifford’s Tower and the Shambles. Along with the lazy lounger made for a fab room.
The desk area can double up as a vanity space, work area or simply a place to chill. Enjoy complimentary premium wi-fi connectivity, mineral water, Nespresso machine, fully appointed tea tray, use of the BOSE Ipod station and free local calls.
A lovely little extra received, was a pretty platter packed with premium scrummy chocolate truffles, fabulous fruit and a York themed welcome card.
Bathroom included a separate toilet, then a stand up power shower, mirrored vanity area and plenty of premium toiletries.
Prior to dining, why not head down to the onsite Gourmet bar and enjoy a light refreshment or two, as you soak up the atmosphere.
Feeling peckish, the onsite Gourmet Bar and Restaurant, have you covered. Loved the York location, again the walls displayed incredible artwork of key York locations such as St Mary’s Abbey ruins and the marvellous Minster, a place close to my heart.
Manager Jennifer, a lovely lady and along with cheerful chap Conner made a fab team and both did an excellent job of looking after us all evening.
The menu contemporary with a mix of cuisines to tempt all palatal preferences. The brilliant beetroot tortellini Goat’s cheese and white wine fricassee was super scrummy and the tasty traditional beer-battered fish and chips made with house-made beer batter and served with mushy peas and tartare sauce was cleaned of my plus ones plate in record time.
Delightful desserts included the creative cheese board, that offered a Selection of British and international cheeses, served with fig chutney and biscuits.
Opting for sweet puddings, then choose the wonderful warm chocolate brownie with a dollop of Jude’s Hampshire vanilla ice cream and the yummy Vanilla cheesecake with lashings of berry compote.
Enjoy a relaxing after dinner drink in the glorious Gourmet lounge are equipped with flat screen television, even a piano and plenty of super snug seating hubs for you to get all cosy.
Wake up early and make a splash in the onsite pool, heated and ideal to get a good swim session.
After working up an appetite, head down to the buffet breakfast or do as we do and opt for room service. An efficient and effective delivery, by a pleasant lady, with the whole order being 100%.
Hot options included a full British breakfast with bacon and sausages or the Vegetarian option with veggie sausages.
Cold continental included a range of pastries, preserves, toast, orange juice and cereals.
Overall our stay at Novotel York centre was easy going and relaxed. Exceptional service, delivered by all staff, who were friendly and energetic. An excellent executive room with brilliant onsite facilities.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Contact:
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-0949-novotel-york-centre/index.shtml
I always thought Novotels were pretty boring and average hotels but this looks really nice. It looks like you had a good stay!
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Nah they are fab, fun and make for a great stay, this one in York was brilliant xx
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What a beautiful hotel. I have read and seen so many great reviews about this chain.
I could stay there for a week without leaving!
Great and informative article
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I could not agree with you more and I can see why haha. thanks for the fab feedback too xx
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Sounds like Jennifer and her team did a wonderful job looking after you and that bed looks really comfortable.
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They did a fab job and yes the bed was cosy and snug xx
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What a nice hotel!
they provide everything you need well. and all the food they serve looks very tempting and delicious
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Very and yes the food was spot on and super yummy xx
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Oh wow, this looks like a phenomenal place to stay! All the little extra touches are beautiful.
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It was and yes those little touches make all the difference xx
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Sounds like you had a lovely break! I would definitely consider staying here in future.
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We did indeed and so glad my article has inspired you to stay at Novotel York in the future xx
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The murals on the walls are so gorgeous and such a unique touch. And, as always, the food looks delicious, especially those desserts!
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I loved that about the place, they looked fab. Ooo yes they were delicious xx
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I love the platter, such a nice touch! it looks like a lovely place to stay
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Aw yes the welcome platter was fab – such a nice little extra xx
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Oh that sounds like a great place to stay. We’ve stayed at Novotel elsewhere!
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You should give the York one a whirl well worth it xx
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What a nice hotel! Excellent hotel, great position for visiting the beautiful city of York and they prepare all the needs completely. they serve food that looks good and tempting.
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You pretty much have it one Roseline, totally agree with you xx
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Everything looks so beautiful. All I want to do is to book and come spend a weekend there.
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Haha do it girl, well worth a long stay xx
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I’m glad to learn about Novotel! I’ve seen this brand when traveling in Europe but wasn’t sure what they compare to here in US. Looks lovely -I won’t hesitate to book now. And totally want to go here!
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That is FAB!! so glad my article has given you the confidence to book with Novotel, as the York one was fab xx
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So the food did it for me…but I’m a fulltime cook so…
I’d love to get in that pool too 🙂
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Haha I hear you on that one, I am all about the food too. Yes, the pool was ace xx
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What an amazing place! That bedroom looks so nice! I would definitely love to have a vacation there 🙂
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Well worth checking out for sure hun xx
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The artwork on that wall looks so pretty and a good looking dinner (especially the cheese board) x
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It was indeed and yes the cheeseboard was super yummy xx
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I really like the way the bedroom was set out. The fruit and truffles are a lovely touch.
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Me too, very spacious and the fruit and truffles got scoffed in record time xx
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Looks amazing! I love the decor in the rooms, and that platter looks delicious too!
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It was a brilliant stay, very relaxed and food was spot on xx
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I love York – it’s such a beautiful place to visit… and this looks like a great hotel to stop in too!
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I do too! Ideal hotel to stay while visiting all the local sites xx
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Love that pool! The food looks great as well. Glad the staff are friendly. That’s always a must.
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I get that hun! Yes, the staff really made the place feel like home which was brilliant xx
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Looks like it’s got everything you need in a hotel! Loving that wallpaper too!
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We did for sure and yes the wallpaper looked ace xx
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This is another great review. This Novotel sounds and looks lovely.
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Thank you so much!! Really is and well worth checking out xx
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What a simple, elegant hotel!!! Thank you for your recommendation!
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My pleasure and let me know if you need any other recommendations of what to do when you Visit York xx
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I like the lighting for the room and bed too. They did really good job having this comfy place.
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I know what you mean about the lighting and the bed was super cosy xx
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I think Novotel do such a good job, especially when travelling with kids. They really go out of their way to make the whole experience a good one. This looks like a great option for a stay in York! 🙂
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Great to hear that there is another Novotel fan out there too xx
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Oo the Novotel looks like a lovely place to stay with a relaxing and modern look. The food looks amazing too and it sounds like it is in a great location too!
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Pretty much spot on, we had a fab stay all round xx
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That executive room sure looks comfortable and accommodating! I would love to stay in that beautiful hotel!
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You should treat yourself to some me time – fab place to stay xx
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We really love Novotel. We stayed in the Birmingham one last year and all agreed that it was a lovely, budget hotel 🙂
Louise x
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We do too, their accommodations are fab and so is the food and drink xx
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I really like contemporary hotels … especially ones that welcome you with a platter of chocolate and fruit! And a pool! Result!
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Me too! Haha love that comment – was a result for sure xx
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Chocolate in your room? Yes please!!! Though the food also looks scrumptious, and that POOL!
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I hear you, bring on the chocolate for sure. The food and pool were amazing xx
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Looks like a great hotel, loving the hot hair balloon picture and the pool looks very inviting
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It was a super stay and yes the balloon looked ace and pool was fab xx
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What a snazzy looking hotel. The Executive room and bathroom look amazing, very modern. And the food sounds really tasty!
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We had a fab stay and felt very welcome which is great xx
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We are always on the look out for new places to stay and have a trip to York planned this year for homeschooling projects!
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Ooo good for you, sounds like this is you all sorted then. Glad my article has inspired you to stay, so let me know how you get on when you stay xx
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The hotel looks lovely. And I love York!
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Loving that backdrop in the hotel room! I hadn’t realised that Novotels were this stylish. Or had food presentation like that. I’m seeing them in a new light now 😊
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They have done a good job of the rooms, they look fab xx
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This looks like a really lovely place to unwind and relax….I’m oogling those delicious looking chocolates. All the food look yummy too and that bar would be great to sit and have a drink in
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Totally and the chocs were scrummy haha. I completely agree, it was xx
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Sounds fabulous! I love the sound of beetroot tortellini, one of my favourite foods! The truffles sound good too 😀
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Ooo that was one of my fav dishes too and yes the truffles were a real treat xx
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Oh this looks like a lovely place to stay! I really like it when you’ve got a hotel room for the night and they provide you with a nice fluffy robe and slippers – it’s the simple things!
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Lol but yes you are right, it can be the simple things that make all the difference xx
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Oh wow, that chocolate and fruit platter looks amazing! Every other hotel is going to be a disappointment to me after seeing this.
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Aw no way, but I get it, as the platter was super yummy xx
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I love the design of Novotel hotels – they’re so clean and modern and fresh! Very cool hotel 🙂 x
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Very cool and yes Novotel Hotels are wonderful xx
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I am loving that hot air balloon wall in the bedroom! What a lovely hotel, it looks like the facilities are brilliant.
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Aw yes it is a fab feature and the facilities are fab xx
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I love that the rooms have York themes to them rather than being generic like some hotels. I also love a hotel with a pool too, great to be able to have a lovely lie in and a dip in the pool before your days adventures.
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Me too it is much more personal to the location xx
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That looks like such a cool room. I love how unique the rooms look. I would love to stay here!
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Get booking hun, as it is well worth a whirl when you visit York xx
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a lovely travel stayvacation sharing here, I really enjoy reading it & wish I can travel & stay myself personally to here too. cheers, siennylovesdrawing
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Thank you so much, well you know where to go next time – visit York xx
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Wow! That hotel is so beautiful and it really looks so relaxing too! You have a great review on it. Thanks for sharing this!
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Thank you so much, we had a fab stay thanks for asking x
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Oh wow i didn’t expect that to be lovely, sorry! You’ve changed my opinion on Novotel hotels!! It looked very relaxing too
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Hey no need to apologise, so glad I have changed your opinion xx
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The welcome chocolates and bathroom samples are worth the stay in my opinion. Pass me that plate of truffles. Yummy!
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I totally agree with you and yes bring on the truffles xx
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We love Novohotels and it looks like this one is as good as the ones we’ve stayed in before! 🙂
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We do too and yes the York location was spot on xx
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This looks like a great hotel! I love the layout I’m the rooms.
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Agree and yes the room layout worked for us too xx
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We are heading to York this year. I will check this out when booking our hotel
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Well worth checking out Michelle, have fun in York xx
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Oh I love the look of this! And the extra plate of truffles as well! Where do I sign up 🙂
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Glad to read that, as we had a fab stay. Ooo those truffle were just scrummy xx
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