Stableside at York Racecourse

Five days ago, a group from Belle Vue Primary school in Carlisle stayed here for one night. It was chosen for our overnight accommodation for our history visit to York. Upon arrival, our teacher was welcomed by Julia on the desk, who was instantly helpful. She checked us in quickly and allowed us upstairs. The bedrooms were clean, comfortable and spacious. Unfortunately, we felt there could have been better storage for our things. Sadly, some of the beds were creaky in the night. The following morning, we ate in the restaurant. Options were cereal, toast, pancakes, bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns and beans! It was a real feast! The whole meal was scrumptious and it tasted a lot better than it looked! Overall, it was a brilliant night at this hotel and it was relevant for our group size of 70 people. We would recommend it to other schools so think you should book it now! Finally, a huge thank you to the staff at Stableside hotel.

The accommodation proved adequately satisfactory for my needs as I was travelling without my family. The room, although compact, had everything I needed. I did, however, have to search for the kettle, which I discovered in the wardrobe. I didn't find the toiletries that were advertised, but as I'd brought my own, this wasn't a major problem. I found the toilets and showers spotless, and the provision of a towel was welcomed, although I, again, had brought my own. The breakfast was superb, with plenty of variety, and set me up for the day. One gripe I did have was the sockets; one nearer the bed would have been ideal rather than making my way across the room to turn my alarm off. Another gripe, although not the hostel's fault, was other guests' inability to close doors with letting bang. (NOT hard to do if you push the handle down and slowly close the door from a short distance rather than letting it swing from the fully open position. All in all an enjoyable stay.

Due to a busy thresher's week I couldn't book my regular hotel in York. The Stableside hotel was very helpful and Chris (Duty Manager) made me feel very welcome and comfortable during my short stay. My room was very clean and I got a good nights sleep in a king size bed. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice and great coffee. I would recommend this hotel for its reasonable price rooms and great customer service.