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The Waterfront

5 Kings Staith, York YO1 9SN, England
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The Waterfront
Ranked #158 of 201 York B&B and Inns
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Lincoln, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I went to The Waterfront restaurant with my husband. The interior was very nice and suited the surroundings. Both my husband and I ordered Moules Marrinier for starters and both agreed that they were fantastic and tasted exceptional. For our mains I had Surf and Turf which was cooked to perfection, my husband had the T-Bone steak which again was... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013 via mobile

The entrance is straight off the street into aweful entrance way. Crumbling walks aweful decor and steep spiral stairs to rooms. Room wasn't too clean lots of dust and tv faulty. Mould and grot in shower cubicle and massive water mark on a bowing ceiling in bedroom. Price was for room only £120. No breakfast facilities either. This place looked... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Didn't stay at the waterfront just went for an evening meal. Atmosphere was nice and food was okay, however ridiculously expensive. £20-£25 for most meals and it doesn't even include chips!! They are extra!!! Steaks were small for the price and some a little chewy, standard of the food was generAlly okay but nowhere near good enough for the price.... More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
1 review
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

If you want a hotel without a front door, soundproofing, service, parking or breakfast at extortionate prices - this is the one for you. My wife and I paid £130 for the privilege of staying in this 'hotel' on Saturday March 9th and left at 2.30am the following morning - we couldn't stand a minute longer. I complained to the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013 via mobile

I booked this hotel for my husband and I to celebrate being together for 10 years. When we arrived we were welcomed by the owner with such a lovely smile. The bed was comfy, the view was amazing as our room looked out over the river. I was worried about being cold in the room because the windows were single... More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

On arrival there was no front entrance so we had to call the landline a few times before someone came to answer the door. The hotel block is next to the restaurant so we could come and go as well pleased. First impressions of the hallway were not great, the stairs are extremely steep and the wallpaper was peeling in... More

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Lund, Sweden
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

Awful room, with steep stairs directly from street entrance.( I had specifically asked for easy access for my mother who is 85). No reception or public rooms. View of a brick wall about 3 feet away, no breakfast. Freezing cold bathroom...Poor value for money.

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marlow
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

We had a fantastic meal for four the food was excellent and hot we had three different starters and 4 main meals the steak s were out of this world melt in your mouth and the tiger prawns well what can I say mind blowing the atmosphere in the restaurant that evening was great the service we recieved was very... More

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edinburgh
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012

For a start, the white wine was warm. We ordered 2 very expensive steaks which were as tough as old boots and generally poor quality. The meal cost us around £90 for 2 and would have expected better in a Beefeater! Service was good and friendly but this sadly is a restaurant with prices which nowhere nearly match quality.

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

Me and 4 mates came to york we stayed in the waterfront hotel and restaurant we stayed for 2 nights rooms where great back ones better than front as there was slight noise from street below but rooms where top notch clean we also ate in the restaurant 3 of us had the broccoli and Stilton cheese soup and 2... More

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Also Known As:
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The Waterfront Hotel
Address: 5 Kings Staith, York YO1 9SN, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Yorkshire > North Yorkshire > York
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Ranked #158 of 201 B&Bs / Inns in York
Price range (per night): INR7,559 - 11,918
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