The building is an absolute delight and the staff very pleasant, helpful and concerned. The kitchens were being refurbished so we ate out and their restaurant recommendations were absolutely spot on. Breakfast within the hotel is excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. If you want a typical group hotel The Judges Lodgings possibly isn't for you but as a... More

We (the girlfriend and I) bought a voucher deal for this hotel back in 2011 prior to it going into admin. We had tried to book the hotel for a weekend in December but were advised the hotel was fully booked so we opted for the weekend of my birthday - mid April. Stayed in contact with the hotel uptil... More

we booked a room at the judges lodgings for saturday 7th april,after getting a confirmation email for the wrong night a very helpful receptionist insisted to upgrade us for no extra charge as the room we had booked was actually not available for the correct night. the hotel is 5 minutes walk from york station and very easy to find.... More

I should have read the other reviews of this hotel before I booked and I might have anticipated some of the failings of the hotel. It is obvious that the hotel is in administration as there are a lot of general maintenance issues that need attention. The paintwork at the front of the hotel needs redoing. There are light bulbs... More

My husband booked an over night stay at The Judges lodgings for my birthday last week. What a treat, atmospheric surroundings, easy to find and central for everything in York. It was also a bonus that we could park directly outside the building itself, i am sure in the height of summer you would not be able to do this.... More

Spent three nights at the Judges Lodgings over 'Halloween' 2011. Arrived by train, was able to walk from the station...and walk everywhere in York too. Had a beautiful and 'individual' room at the top of the house, facing the front...so expect some street noise. Staff very helpful, friendly and keen to be of service. No guest lift so be ready... More

Pros: I took my 10 year old son to York for 3 days during half term to experience the Viking festival and all that York has to offer in terms of its architectural and historical treasures. This hotel was exactly what I was looking for in terms of classic, understated style in historical keeping with the building, comfort and value,... More

what a find - an excellent bistro hotel in the centre of York. When we arrived the staff met and showed us to our room, they were all bright and cheeerful and couldnt do enought for us. They helped us book a rastaurant in York for the evening meal The rooms were very large and had excellent facilities, breakfast was... More

Pros: The Hotel is central and spacious. Architecture buffs will love the classical decor - a reminder of York's Vanbrugh days. Surviving features have been carefully retained and thankfully the owners have resisted any temptation to introduce faux 18thc design with the result that the public rooms are comfortable, tasteful and restful on the eye. The overmantel in the breakfast... More