The Victoria Hotel

It’s such a shame but we will not be going back. We went with friends on a Sunday afternoon as soon as we arrived you could tell it was a neglected place. I think the cleaner was on holiday as the floor was covered in bits of chips and crisps from days before. We ordered a selection of food, cheesy chips a curry and a gammon. The chips were half cooked with a sprinkle of cheese and at £5.50 very over priced and slow service. The chicken curry was dry and didn’t look nice pleasantly the gammon was ok. I always judge good places by the cleanliness of toilets and gas I gone before our food I would have run for the hills as I can honestly say these are the worst toilets I have been to in a very long time . Extremely dirty cob webs everywhere I actually don’t think they had been cleaned in months ! It’s such a shame as this pub/hotel is in a great place and could be a lovely place with some care and attention to detail. Also not a good look when the bar person stands behind the bar vaping !

We booked as last minute thing, got in the car and said let’s see where it takes us and York it was so. I looked and booked. How glad I did, staff were lovely, room Beautiful and clean. Food was exceptional, fresh tasty Definitely stay here again

Called in as its near Barbican. Didn't realise it has rooms, will have to try . Because this is one lovely local Games on tables, played pool and darts, not sure about the beer as I only drink guiness but that was spot on. I noticed they even had a slooshy machine and offering a pint plus a double Vodka for £7 but Im driving.and going to see a show.1 Okay its a bit dated ie decor - I ordered the homemade steak n ale pie . Wasn't disappointed what a pie it nearly filled the plate. That pie was stuffed with beef . Shame pub was pretty quiet. Anyhows of to Barbican to watch what I came for .

The price was reasonable for York at Christmas (£110 without breakfast). The location is great - easy access to the city. The pub itself is nice and cosy. However, the landing around the room smelled of cat urine or something and there was just an unpleasant lingering smell in the room. The landing needed a good vacuum which didn't bode well. The room itself was clean but the bathroom mirror had toothpaste splashes on it and the shower needed a wipe down so we didn't use it. The bed wasn't comfortable and the pillows and quilt need replacing. It is what it is, this place. Other places were charging double for a night near York at Christmas.

The radiator in our room did not turn off and it was blasting out heat night and day. The room was like a sauna and the heat kept me awake all night. We addressed it with the landlord who said he is waiting for a part to repair the boiler. He said we should open the window. Our room was directly over the bar, and next to a busy junction. To avoid suffocating in our room and having the window open all night, meant we had traffic noise continuously, and loud karaoke from the bar. Sleep deprived is an understatement! We bought ear plugs and they helped a little. This is room 3.

The room was lovely, obviously just been updated. Unfortunately attention to detail on the cleaning needs to be addressed! Toilet was dirty and the bedside table was sticky. Heating was on 24hrs, landlord make the excuse that the boiler was broken and the brewery wouldn't pay to have it fixed. Was told to leave a window open all night! This was in a busy city which was very noisy! Food was absolutely disgusting, landlord was the chef. Just put on a black jacket and gloves to do the cooking. Pub was dirty, don't think it saw a hoover in the 3 days we were there! Tables were sticky and glasses were left on window sills for days! I would never stop here again or recommend it to anyone.