THE BAR CONVENT GUEST HOUSE, York – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with history
The Bar Convent Guest House features rooms with original architectural details designed by G T Andrews, including Maw-tiled floors and Coalbrookdale furniture. Each room has an en-suite shower, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. Superior rooms, designed by Olga Polizzi, include unique fixtures. A shared guest kitchen and sitting area are available. Note: Third-floor rooms require stair access.
Breakfast and café
Breakfast is served in the on-site café, offering a cold buffet with fresh fruit salad, homemade granola, and pastries. Hot options include bacon sandwiches, a full grill with potato rosti, and fried bread. The Victorian Atrium and garden provide space for light lunches or coffee.
Historic surroundings
The Bar Convent sits next to York's historic walls. Nearby landmarks include Priory Church of the Holy Trinity (0.3 km), York Museum Gardens (0.5 km), and The Shambles for shopping. The 18th-century Hidden Chapel, a rare survivor of the Reformation, is open for visits.
Events and exhibitions
The convent hosts temporary exhibitions on its history, including artifacts from the Reformation and a priest's hiding hole. Educational visits cost 50p per pupil. Free valuation events by Tennants Auctioneers are held regularly.
Practical details
The guest house is 0.5 km from York city center and 50 km from Leeds Bradford Airport. Video call facilities are available outside the main entrance. Ironing facilities, heating, and air conditioning are provided in rooms.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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