PLAN YOUR VISIT TO YORK RACES WITH OUR BOUTIQUE HOTEL

York Racecourse is buzzing with exciting events this summer and, at just 10 minutes away, our York hotel is the perfect base to visit them all from for a fantastic day out. To celebrate the start of the summer racing season, we are offering a range of tasty deals for you to enjoy at fantastic York restaurant No. 88 Walmgate which offers a menu packed with tasty dishes made with fresh local ingredients:

 

– Grab a bacon, sausage or fried egg sandwich to takeaway for just £3.50 or £5.00 w/ coffee
– Nachos with pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapeno £6.00
– Charcuterie board to share £12.00
– Skin on fries £3.00
– ½ price prosecco £15.00 bottle, £4.00 glass
– 4 bottles of beer for £12 (Corona or Peroni)

Here’s a roundup of some of the biggest events happening at York Racecourse near our boutique hotel this summer:

 

 

Dante Festival
16th – 18th May

Kick start your summer in style with a day at the races! Starting the season off at York is the Dante Festival. With three days of exciting action, it often brings to light star horses who rise to prominence later in the season.

For more information visit the official website here.

 

Summer Music Saturday
30th June

Enjoy a day of sport and chart-topping music at York Racecourse’s annual Summer Music Saturday. This year’s headline act is BRIT nominated singer-songwriter Paloma Faith, who is currently promoting her critically acclaimed number one album ‘The Architect’.

For more information visit the official website here.

 

 

Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival
22nd – 25th August

Enjoy four fantastic days of sporting excellence at York Racecourse’s oldest, richest, and most famous races. Experience the buzz of a big race day with friends, witness the best the sport has to offer, and dress to impress for fabulous prizes on the Ebor Fashion Lawn.

For more information visit the official website here.

Hotel Indigo York is a 101-room boutique hotel in York, conveniently located a 10-minute drive away from York Racecourse as well as many other top attractions. For more information, call the York hotel on 01904 231 334 or email info@inyoryk.co.uk.

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Sip on local gin, craft ales, familiar favourites, and creative cocktails at No.88 Walmgate. Pair with one of our delicious Rustic Pizzas.

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The Shambles

This historic street in the centre of York is a must-see. Step back in time as you wander through the narrow winding cobbled walkways.

York Minster

Marvel at one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Take in the full Gothic glory of the building and admire the spectacular architecture.

Clifford’s Tower

Climb the stairs of Clifford’s Tower and experience stunning views over the ancient city of York. Discover York’s fascinating past in this stunning piece of history.

We proudly stand in the historic neighbourhood of Walmgate, just a short walk from all the city has to offer.

At one point Walmgate had 20 pubs on the street, today it is a cool mix of independent restaurants, bars and shops and continues to Fossgate – which boasts even more independent shops, delis, bars and restaurants. Walmgate Bar proudly stands at the end of the road. It is the only existing bar in York with a Barbican and forms part of the York City Walls walk.

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As a Yorkshireman, York is one of my favourite places to visit and I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to visit York as it will add to your overall experience. I visit many hotels in the UK and Europe during the course of my job and I can not remember feeling so pleased with my choice of hotel.

Matt, Leeds

Lovely room with an excellent bathroom and a very well stocked bar! Looking forward to staying here again.

Andy, United Kingdom.

Very well decorated and such comfortable beds. We’ll be back!

Angela, United Kingdom.

Breakfast was amazing! Extremely lovely decoration throughout the hotel, very classy. The staff were all really friendly.

Hannah, Leeds.

The decor in the room was amazing, old pictures of York along one wall, lampshades with all the old shops and owners in the city, crazy designed lamp and mirror. Plenty of wardrobe room, a very comfortable bed!

Janet, Bridport.

Beautiful clean rooms, very nice, helpful staff. The breakfasts were amazing with lots of choices. I would definitely stay again and would recommend Indigo York to anyone!

Jeanette, United Kingdom.

Room was lovely – nicely decorated, clean and very comfortable! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Great location within walking distance of the centre of York. We’ll definitely stay here again when we visit York.

John, Cumbria.

All the staff we met, from arriving to departing were very helpful, polite and efficient. Our room was serviced to a very good standard and the breakfast was very tasty!

John, Edinburgh.

My partner and I have just spent the most wonderful long weekend in this gem of a hotel. I cannot fault one single aspect of this wonderful hotel, which is bright, has a wonderfully modern decor and is spotlessly clean throughout.

Josh, Nottingham.

This hotel is a gem, comfortable, personal, with delicious food, and non-ostentatious, yet with all the amenities you could ask for.

Marjorie, United Kingdom.

The staff were consistently friendly, helpful and attentive!

Maureen, London.

I will definitely make this my go-to hotel every time I stay in the very beautiful city of York . You won’t be disappointed if you stay here, 10/10 from me – well done!

Mav, Manchester.

The hotel has everything you could want for a stay in York. The staff are friendly, helpful and polite. Would not hesitate to return!

Mick, Preston.

The best part about staying was the breakfast, there were so many choices! We really enjoyed our stay.

Nicola, Lancaster.

On arrival, we were given mini treats in our room due to my birthday. It made the 2 night stay in York most enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again and recommend!

Poppy, Letchworth.

As far as service it’s right up there, from the minute you set foot through the door the staff are brilliant, so caring, efficient and always smiling. We will be returning in February!

Tim, United Kingdom.

We have just had a super stay here celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. The location was ideal for us only a short walk to the restaurants, bars and shops and the car park only 2 minutes walk away. The rooms are amazing very comfortable and clean. There were some complimentary nibbles in our room when we arrived which were amazing and greatly appreciated and made our stay even more special.

Tracy, United Kingdom.

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