The hotel is set in a semi-rural area in the historic city of York and is only 2.5 miles from the centre and close to local attractions such as York Dungeons, York Minster, York University and York Race Course. It is one of the best hotels near the Jorvik Viking Centre and is also close to the other attractions of the city such as the Castle Museum and of course the National Railway Museum. Robin Hood Airport is about 80 km away.

The hotel offers 49 refreshing guest rooms, a reception area in the lobby and a lively breakfast room. Guests can enjoy a drink in the bar and there is a car park and TV lounge.

The rooms offer en suite amenities including a shower, and a TV, coffee/tea making facilities, a hairdryer, ironing set, Internet access and a direct dial telephone.

From the southern A64 ring road, exit at the roundabout for the A1036 Malton Road, signposted York. The hotel is on the left on Malton Road, shortly after the roundabout with the A1237.