Guy Fawkes Inn, BW Premier Collection in York, England

The hotel offers 13 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms, each with antique furnishings and complementary toiletry sets. Many rooms provide a direct landmark view of York Minster, including the four-poster options. Room 7, on the top floor, overlooks the cathedral and includes a four-poster bed.

The AA Rosette kitchen serves a la carte dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, including a steak and ale pie that requires 30 minutes of cooking time. Guests dine by candlelight in the restaurant, or choose the outdoor garden area with heaters for year-round use. The Sunday roast is served with traditional accompaniments.

The building is the birthplace of Guy Fawkes and retains original gas lighting, real log fires, and a timber staircase. It stands directly next to York Minster on a street with torch extinguishers still visible outside doorways. Free guided tours of the hotel are available for guests, led by staff member Dave.

The bar stocks a selection of real ales, including Landlord, and serves in a cozy setting with separate reception rooms. Three outdoor gardens, each with heating, provide seating for drinking and dining until 11 pm. The pub also offers a beer garden with tables that can be noisy until closing time.

A 24-hour front desk and express check-in/check-out are available, along with luggage storage for early arrivals. Special diet menus and packed lunches can be arranged upon request. The property has key card access, smoke alarms, and CCTV in common areas for security.

Location: Next to York Minster, 5 min walk to Shambles & Jorvik Viking Centre

Rooms: 13 individually decorated en-suites with antique features

Dining: AA Rosette restaurant with candlelit dinners and steak & ale pie

History: Birthplace of Guy Fawkes, original gas lighting and log fires

Bar: Real ales, three heated outdoor gardens

Service: Free guided tours and 24-hour front desk