JUDGE'S LODGING, York – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Building Accommodations
The Judge's Lodging occupies a Grade I listed building that served as judges' residence until 1976. Rooms include Small Doubles, Character Rooms with original features, Courtyard Rooms with private entrances, Terrace Rooms with individual front doors, Feature Rooms with high ceilings, and the Judge's Suite with a super king bed and six heated mirrors. All accommodations feature White Company toiletries, fresh milk, bottled water, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer views of York's city center.
On-Site Dining Options
The hotel houses two restaurants: 1711 with AA Rosette award-winning seasonal dishes and The Cellar Bar serving pub classics like steak and Thwaites ale pie. Breakfast includes bacon butties and eggs Benedict. Signature drinks include Breary Court Gin made with Hooting Owl Distillery and hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows. Sunday roasts feature Yorkshire puddings and homemade gravy.
City Center Location
Located at 9 Lendal in central York, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from York Railway Station. It stands 0.5 km from York Minster and 0.3 km from York Guildhall. The Shambles shopping street and Clifford's Tower are within walking distance. Leeds Bradford Airport is 50 km away. The property offers luggage collection service for early exploration.
Historical Building Features
The building retains original Georgian elements including window seats, marble fireplaces, shuttered windows, and a curved oak staircase. The self-sustaining spiral staircase is the only one of its kind in the country. The Cellar Bar features vaulted ceilings and an outdoor terrace. Much of the medieval city walls remain visible nearby.
Guest Services Offered
Services include complimentary parking, room service until 10 PM, and access to Emperor's Gym located 10 minutes away. The hotel provides dog accommodations for £20 additional fee. Wedding services and gift cards redeemable at sister properties are available. Staff offer local area advice and sustainability initiatives include solar panels and reduced single-use plastics.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor