The Grand, York

Located just inside the city walls, minutes from York Train Station, The Grand, York is the city's finest hotel. Built in 1906 as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, the Edwardian building retains its original splendour, with intricate stonework, marble detailing and sweeping stone staircases. Following a recent £15m redevelopment, The Grand has doubled in size, and now boasts 207 luxury bedrooms, including several suites and a Penthouse suite, two restaurants, The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar for casual dining and 3 AA Rosette awarded fine dining restaurant, Hudsons and the 1906 Bar. In the atmospheric former vaults, The Spa at The Grand features a 14m swimming pool and jacuzzi.

The flagship space, The Grand Boardroom, boasts original features, floor to ceiling windows and oak-panelled walls, with views towards the city walls and York Minster, providing the perfect backdrop for large events and conferences, whereas some of their more intimate rooms, Butterworth and Paterson are suitable for eight guests each.