Marriott - York

The company I did some work for booked me into the York Marriott last year. I've stayed in lots of different hotels across the UK but that is one of my favourites. Not the smartest or plushest of hotels but I had a large room overlooking the racecourse and it was lovely. I was there in the spring and it was lovely sitting on the balcony watching loads of bunny rabbits playing in the gardens between the hotel and the race course. The hotel has such a fab view and I found it so relaxing. And the staff and food were good too.

I said to H that we'll go for a weekend in York sometime and we'll stay there. He was surprised as I usually go for 5 star hotels but I was really taken with the York Marriot and would happily recommend it.

I live in York, so can't vouch for the rooms as I've never had to stay there, but a friend got married there not long ago and it was smashing. Good food, lovely gardens overlooking the racecourse, nice bar and really good staff. It's a little bit of a walk from the city centre (I wouldn't call it far, but then I try to walk everywhere if I've got the time!Wouldn't ry it in heels, but racegoers do!), but I would recommend.

I live in York and the Marriot is quite popular here, Its not in the town centre and its a good 30-35min walk into the town, it is on a bus route into the town if you can't face the walk !