We were a little apprehensive about staying here after reading some of the reviews. We needn't have worried. Although the rooms were a little dated, they were clean. This family run hotel couldn't have been more friendlier from the reception staff, cleaners, restaurant manager to the handy man. We have already booked up to stay here again as we are... more

This hotel is conveniently situated for the race course and walking into York and that is why they charge the price they do. They desperately need to update their bedrooms as they are stuck in the 1980's. They are clean but shabby. The breakfast was adequate, nothing to rave about, the second day's was better than the first. Staff were... more

We booked this hotel at the last minute and it proved to be exceptional value for money. Breakfast was brilliant and the staff were very helpful. more

when we arrived at the hotel we expected a whole lot more for the price as we were going for a freinds birthday, we got our keys and was told to go back out to the coach house which we thought was odd because we thought we would be staying inside and the room its self was unbelievably bad there... more

I booked this hotel, as a surprise for my partners birthday, then I read the reviews and immediately regretted my haste. After reading reviews of poor service, value and accomodation, I was truely dreading the weekend. We arrived earlier than expected and I was fully prepared to be told (rudely) to wait (as per a prior review) However, nothing could... more

I stayed at the Newington last night (Saturday 8th August) after a long search of York hotels and not being able to find anything. Check-in was smooth, our rooms were out in the coach house across the car park, the walls were pretty thin and I could hear general conversation through the walls however on the plus side it was... more

I stayed at the Newington Hotel one night with an EF Tour Group. My room mate and I received a room in the coach house. There was no elevator and compared to the other rooms we saw, it was rather large. The building was very old. The bathroom was modern and everything we needed was provided in the room. We... more

The Newington sums up everything which is wrong with the British hotel industry: years of under-investment, sub-standard facilities and service and poor value for money. Despite this it was fully occupied due no doubt to the fact that it is well situated for both York racecourse and the city centre, which is about the only thing in its favour. Our... more

Hotel is desperate need of refurbishment. Room very basic, quite worn out decor even though was a superior four bed room. Supposedly with view of race course but couldnt see it!!! Reception staff (french lady) very rude, room not ready. Breakfast good tho rushed and staff not overly friendly. Restaurant and bar/lounge were nicest parts of hotel. Didnt use pool... more