Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel

“A bit dated yes, but reflected in the price and excelled with food and service”

I do not normally write reviews but on this occasion felt I should give credit where credit is due. Having lived in hotels for 30 years I have a vast a varied experience. I have stayed in York several times for business and pleasure and recently decided on a family weekend to York. Knowing what … more

I do not normally write reviews but on this occasion felt I should give credit where credit is due. Having lived in hotels for 30 years I have a vast a varied experience. I have stayed in York several times for business and pleasure and recently decided on a family weekend to York. Knowing what parking is like in York (or the cost of using a public car park is), this factored in our selection as well as the fact we wanted a family room at a reasonable price. I stumbled across the Mercure Fairfield Manor Hotel at a fair price and whilst slightly out of the City Center, it had a bus stop right outside and a Park & Ride a 2 minute drive away which is £4 per adult return. That said, an Uber is only around £10 each way which was more convenient for us being a family of 3. I read the review prior about the hotel being dated and yes, it could do with sprucing up but then the price will increase as well no doubt. But, the hotel is clean and comfortable which is all you really need and the staff very friendly and cannot do enough. We had Breakfast both mornings which again was superb, great selection, hot and fresh even though it was a buffet style and the staff were very attentive and went above and beyond getting my Daughter pancakes when they overheard us asking for them as this is a weekend treat. Bedroom was spacious, no air conditioning but there was a fan which was suitable even though it was one of the hottest weekends of the year. The room also had a fridge which was ideal for keeping our drinks chilled. I thoroughly recommend this hotel. Some people are a bit naïve when it comes to star ratings and expect it to be the quality of the hotel which it is not, it is based on facilities. I would definitely stay here again, great location (far enough out but not too far), great food, staff, free carpark set in nice grounds at a price which offered great value for money (booking direct gave us the best price with Breakfast included).

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“Handy to visit York, but not city centre, which makes it peaceful.”

Great location plenty of parking, not far from Rawcliffe park and ride. Staff all friendly, well presented. Prices what you'd expect for a city hotel. Bedroom clean but bathroom a little tired. Menu limited choices but can recommend their burger deal on just now.

“My first visit but would stay again”

I needed a one night stay and I chose this because it was the best value hotel I found near York (it was a Saturday night stay so hotel prices in the city were very expensive). My room was located on the ground floor near reception and the lounge bar, so I had been concerned it might be noisy but t… more

I needed a one night stay and I chose this because it was the best value hotel I found near York (it was a Saturday night stay so hotel prices in the city were very expensive). My room was located on the ground floor near reception and the lounge bar, so I had been concerned it might be noisy but this was not the case. Very quiet and I had a peaceful stay. Breakfast was very good - lots of choice and tasty. I would stay again.

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“Tired and rooms in need of refurbishment.”

Nice location and lobby area comfortable and well presented, excellent breakfast but room was a bit of a let down. The bathroom had a very unpleasant odour and room carpet was stained, al furniture was very tired and in need of refurbishment.