The Fort York

"The room (6) was really spacious and comfortable and we had 2 wet rooms which was great. The staff we met were lovely and super helpful. There are 2 kitchens that can be used and complimentary tea and coffee and milk etc. The Fort is in a fantastic location in the middle of the city but being above 2 bars/restaurants means that the noise was horrendous. Music stopped in the early hours but then there is the noise of everyone leaving and then the bins being emptied at 7am! So despite wearing the earplugs that are supplied it was not a good sleep on either night. Perhaps the rooms not right above the street are not noisy and with hindsight we should have asked to be moved. So if you are booking and you don't plan to be out until 3am and you don't want to be woken constantly then make sure you are not in room 6."

"Room is massive, tons of character, 2 full bathrooms (wet rooms) extremely comfortable, nice and clean. Complementary tea/coffee/sugar and fresh milk no less! We will 100000% be staying here again."

"I’m only giving this 2 stars because the actual apartment was pretty nice. Decent kitchen, warm shower, all the basics you would imagine. It’s also in a great location - 6 minute walk from anywhere you’d want to go in York. I stayed here three nights. Saturday was insanely noisy, but I guess that’s not unexpected for a place within the bar district (didn’t know that when I booked it, my mistake). Loud music thumped until 3am and then trash pick up woke me up around 7am. Sunday night was okay. Loud music was still playing but I managed to go to sleep at midnight. Got woken up the next morning by keg deliveries below me at 7am - they stopped around 7:30. Monday night, oddly enough, was louder than Sunday. Although the bar underneath was supposedly closed, I could still here thumping music until I finally fell asleep at around 12:45. There were also groups of drunk people walking up and down the street until about 12:30. Mornings were loud as well. Each morning I was woken up anywhere from 6:30 to 7:00 by garbage pick up or deliveries to bars and restaurants. If you want a quiet place to relax after exploring York then I do not recommend this place. However, if you want to party and stay up all night then this is the place for you. It may also be worth noting that I emailed the owner Saturday night asking about the possibility of me leaving for another hotel the next day - I even offered up a scenario where I only got a partial refund for the remaining nights - and they emailed me back basically saying: You’re in the city center so it’s going to be loud. Sunday and Monday will be quiet, etc. Quote - “we really recommend you stay and enjoy the experience.”"

"Excellent location in the historic area of York. Rooms are nice some small some larger. Lots of stairs if elevator is out of order."

"What can I say, we had an absolutely lovely time in an absolutely lovely apartment. The first thing I noticed was the cleanliness, well after the amazing mural on the livingroom wall. I am terrified of spiders and was a bit worried about the beams, but there was no need. The high ceilings down to the floorboards were cobweb free! The kitchen is well equipped and oven easy to use. All the conveniences you could need, besides a freezer, but that was no loss. The livingroom is comfortable with a large smart TV and the bed was very plush without being too soft. The bathrooms (yes 2) were quirky and a bit on the small side but we guessed this is due to load bearing walls or renovation restrictions. Nonetheless they were ample for need. Showers were great pressure and temperature. And they even had automatic lights so no bumping your toes in the dark. We had a great time and will book again if we come back. NB: check your email the morning of arrival for "check-in" instructions."