The Watergate Inn

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7,2
/10
Pleasant
246 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Linda
10,0
/ 10
Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Richard
10,0
/ 10
While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
Celia
10,0
/ 10
We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
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24 Walmgate, City of York, England, YO1 9TJ

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Things to Do

  • Barbecue
  • Picnic area

Public Facilities

  • Others
  • Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding service

Food and Drinks

  • Bar

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

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Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards

Guests will receive an access code.

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Check-in:
15:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30
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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 20:00 - to 10:30
Available rooms at The Watergate Inn
13
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Barbecue, Picnic area, Others, Smoke-free area, Luggage storage

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What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Watergate Inn?
The standard check-in time at The Watergate Inn is starting from 15:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
What is the star rating of The Watergate Inn?
The Watergate Inn is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Watergate Inn?
The Watergate Inn has 13 rooms in total.
Does The Watergate Inn provide parking?
Yes, The Watergate Inn provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
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7,4

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6,8

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Linda
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Darren
6,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
Paul
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6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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It was ok, for the price about what you would expect, small TV and en-suite not the cleanest of places.
Delanie
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8,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Clean and very simple. Perfect for a few nights.
Sharon
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8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Good location but as it's attached to the pub it was noisy at night from people plus could hear noise from upstairs/next door. Room was sufficient for one night. Pillows were a little on the soft side. Bathroom compact, shower good. Can get discount on breakfast as staying there. All staff that I interacted with were very nice and helpful, could leave luggage to collect later. It was very close to shops and restaurants.
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Stephanie
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2,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Rooms were musty, mold in the showers, hair all over the sinks. Carpet staples sticking up out of the carpet where my husband cut his foot walking in. Wouldn't even have stayed one night if we had the choice but there was no where else to stay in York as everything was fully booked. So we ended up sleeping with all our clothes on and a hood up. The only good thing about this property is the one employee they have working for them who was polite and kind. Gave poor service for Staff & Service as when we tried to deal with the manager they just ignored our concerns.
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L
6,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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We booked the accommodation last minute during York Food Festival, so availabilty was limited to the small double room. Small is an understatement. The bedroom was pretty grim with no opening windows, a small oscillating fan and a metal rack for clothing. There was a tiny, unnoticeable step into the bathroom, perfect for toe stubbing and the shower screen surround was pitted. That said, the breakfast and coffee was good and the staff were lovely. We glanced into other rooms which looked perfectly okay, so maybe we were unlucky with our choice.
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Leisha
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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The staff are exceptional! They are very friendly, helpful and go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t have asked for better. The breakfast in the pub below was good. When we needed ice for our sodas in our room they happily gave it to us. We were even allowed to check in early with no problems. High marks to the staff!! It’s in a wonderful and central location! Super close walk to the sites of York! The rooms are very dirty and in need of DEEP cleaning; new furniture and a complete overhaul. If they’d clean the rooms it would be a great place to stay. Again, amazing location and some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered!
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Kelly
4,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Check-in was straightforward, and the room was clean and functional with basic amenities like coffee-making facilities and a warm shower. However, our stay was seriously disrupted by loud drilling and hammering starting around 08:15 right outside our window. The noise was so loud and went on for a couple of hours, making it impossible to get a restful lie-in. It’s likely this work has been going on for weeks before our stay, yet the hotel gave no warning or apology. This feels like a failure on the hotel’s part — guests should be informed about ongoing construction or work, especially if it affects their comfort so dramatically. A restful stay was completely ruined, and for that reason, I can only give 2/5.
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Richard
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10,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
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Maxwell
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6,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Mattress was very soft, not good for the back. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good parking facilities and only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Linda
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8,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Exactly what I expected a clean bed in a small room with facilities . The WI had a good atmosphere and friendly staff was ideal for an overnight stay
Diane
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Leisure
4,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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This is the first time I was disappointed with a hotel booked through Expedia. From the very start, I should’ve been advised to take a cab from the train station to the Watergate Inn since there are crowds of people on narrow streets and uneven sidewalks. Traipsing through York with luggage and a bag was not pleasant. The room was junky looking. One of the chairs was dirty and soiled. The other chair was from their outside patio. Could NOT take a shower. Once I turned on the water, it started filling up in the base of the shower stall. Also saw mold in shower. Glad I only booked one night there.
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John
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8,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
Jake
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Friends and Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
John
10,0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Nice place / pub staff fantastic
Celia
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10,0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
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Natalia
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8,0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Spacious bedroom for our family of four and dog. Parking. Friendly staff. All good.
Amy
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Leisure with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
Timothy
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6,0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Shower area looked to have some mold growing
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7,2
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7,4

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6,8

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Linda
10,0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Loved the staff they were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Room was spotless and well worth the money paid.
Darren
6,0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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It’s ok and what you expect for the price in the city centre. The rooms are very dated but clean. The noise from the bars surrounding is loud as the old windows don’t really block much noise. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. If you’re on a budget and just need a basic room for 1 night this place will do.
Paul
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6,0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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It was ok, for the price about what you would expect, small TV and en-suite not the cleanest of places.
Delanie
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Leisure
8,0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Clean and very simple. Perfect for a few nights.
Sharon
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Leisure with Friends
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location but as it's attached to the pub it was noisy at night from people plus could hear noise from upstairs/next door. Room was sufficient for one night. Pillows were a little on the soft side. Bathroom compact, shower good. Can get discount on breakfast as staying there. All staff that I interacted with were very nice and helpful, could leave luggage to collect later. It was very close to shops and restaurants.
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Stephanie
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Leisure with Partner
2,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Rooms were musty, mold in the showers, hair all over the sinks. Carpet staples sticking up out of the carpet where my husband cut his foot walking in. Wouldn't even have stayed one night if we had the choice but there was no where else to stay in York as everything was fully booked. So we ended up sleeping with all our clothes on and a hood up. The only good thing about this property is the one employee they have working for them who was polite and kind. Gave poor service for Staff & Service as when we tried to deal with the manager they just ignored our concerns.
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L
6,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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We booked the accommodation last minute during York Food Festival, so availabilty was limited to the small double room. Small is an understatement. The bedroom was pretty grim with no opening windows, a small oscillating fan and a metal rack for clothing. There was a tiny, unnoticeable step into the bathroom, perfect for toe stubbing and the shower screen surround was pitted. That said, the breakfast and coffee was good and the staff were lovely. We glanced into other rooms which looked perfectly okay, so maybe we were unlucky with our choice.
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Leisha
8,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff are exceptional! They are very friendly, helpful and go above and beyond for you. We couldn’t have asked for better. The breakfast in the pub below was good. When we needed ice for our sodas in our room they happily gave it to us. We were even allowed to check in early with no problems. High marks to the staff!! It’s in a wonderful and central location! Super close walk to the sites of York! The rooms are very dirty and in need of DEEP cleaning; new furniture and a complete overhaul. If they’d clean the rooms it would be a great place to stay. Again, amazing location and some of the best staff I’ve ever encountered!
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Kelly
4,0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Check-in was straightforward, and the room was clean and functional with basic amenities like coffee-making facilities and a warm shower. However, our stay was seriously disrupted by loud drilling and hammering starting around 08:15 right outside our window. The noise was so loud and went on for a couple of hours, making it impossible to get a restful lie-in. It’s likely this work has been going on for weeks before our stay, yet the hotel gave no warning or apology. This feels like a failure on the hotel’s part — guests should be informed about ongoing construction or work, especially if it affects their comfort so dramatically. A restful stay was completely ruined, and for that reason, I can only give 2/5.
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Richard
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Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

While the room was a bit small, the location was great. You can walk to almost any of the many old-town attractions. There is a decent restaurant/bar below the hotel. The staff was all very friendly. And, as a bonus, there is free secure parking on the lot just behind the hotel (you enter through a gate that goes under the 2nd floor). It's a bit loud until 11:00 (on the weekend) and then very quiet afterward. Despite the crowded room, we loved it and would go back.
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Maxwell
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Mattress was very soft, not good for the back. Staff were friendly and welcoming, good parking facilities and only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Linda
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Exactly what I expected a clean bed in a small room with facilities . The WI had a good atmosphere and friendly staff was ideal for an overnight stay
Diane
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is the first time I was disappointed with a hotel booked through Expedia. From the very start, I should’ve been advised to take a cab from the train station to the Watergate Inn since there are crowds of people on narrow streets and uneven sidewalks. Traipsing through York with luggage and a bag was not pleasant. The room was junky looking. One of the chairs was dirty and soiled. The other chair was from their outside patio. Could NOT take a shower. Once I turned on the water, it started filling up in the base of the shower stall. Also saw mold in shower. Glad I only booked one night there.
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John
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Leisure with Partner
8,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
Jake
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Friends and Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Great location and family room perfect for our stay Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
John
10,0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Nice place / pub staff fantastic
Celia
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Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed a lot of places on our trip around the UK and Ireland, and even though this hotel wasn't the nicest, it was one of our favorites! Our room was small and bathroom had seen better days, but we loved staying here! It is above a pub/restaurant, so food and drinks were convenient. Staff was lovely and fish and chips were amazing! Lots of shops and restaurants around and an easy walk over to the Shambles! Thank you for the awesome stay, Watergate Inn! :D
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Natalia
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Friends and Family
8,0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Spacious bedroom for our family of four and dog. Parking. Friendly staff. All good.
Amy
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Leisure with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel in the centre of York! Staff were amazing 👏
Timothy
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Leisure Family
6,0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Shower area looked to have some mold growing
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