The Milner York in York, England

The Milner York offers 155 bedrooms and suites that combine Victorian architecture with a contemporary refurbishment. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a workspace, plus bathrooms with a rain shower. Guests staying in the newer wing report sizeable rooms and comfortable beds, with views of the gardens or York Minster from upgraded rooms.

On-site dining includes Peachey's Bar and Grill and The Swollen Gambler Pub, both serving seasonal food with local Yorkshire ingredients. The Garden Room provides a traditional afternoon tea experience in an aesthetically pleasing setting. A full English buffet breakfast is available each morning, and guests can order breakfast via room service.

The hotel's leisure club has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness centre with a personal trainer available. Guests also have access to fitness classes and fitness/spa locker rooms. The pool area is suitable for swimming lengths and relaxation, though some guests note the jacuzzi can have a strong chemical smell.

The hotel is located next to York Train Station, offering direct connections to London, Scotland, and northern England, with York Minster and The Shambles a 5-minute walk away. Meeting and banquet facilities can accommodate up to 400 guests, with fax/photocopying and a business centre available. On-site parking is provided for a daily fee of £19-£33, and the property has a wheelchair-accessible entrance with grab rails in bathrooms.

The hotel is family-friendly, with family rooms and a kids' menu available in the restaurant. Pets are allowed, and the hotel provides pet baskets and pet bowls upon request. The leisure club's indoor pool and the outdoor garden terrace give children space to play, and the hotel has high chairs and a designated family check-in area.

Rooms: 155 rooms and suites, rain showers, views of York Minster

Dining: Peachey's Bar and Grill, Garden Room afternoon tea, room service breakfast

Wellness: Indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fitness centre with personal trainer

Location: Adjacent to York Train Station, 5-min walk to York Minster and The Shambles

Business: Conference facilities for up to 400 guests, fax/photocopying

Parking: On-site parking available for a daily fee

Family & Pets: Family rooms, kids' menu, pet bowls and baskets