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The Blue Rooms @ The Blue Bicycle
City Centre, 1 & 5 Franklins Yard Fossgate (York) YO1 9TN

In York’s historic centre, The Blue Rooms @ The Blue Bicycle is a 5-minute walk from the Jorvik Viking Centre. The stylish self-catering apartments have a chic on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi access. Each spacious, 5-star apartment has a luxury designer bathroom with fluffy robes and free toiletries. Apartments also feature a seating area with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and fully fitted kitchen. The modern kitchens have an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and kitchenware is provided. The Blue Bicycle restaurant serves a creative, award-winning menu and a breakfast platter is provided for guests to prepare at their leisure. The Blue Rooms are situated in the exclusive Franklins Yard area of York, beside the River Foss. Free on-site parking is available, and the magnificent York Minster is within a 5-minute walk.

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Superb

9.7/10

Rooms: 6

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Address: City Centre, 1 & 5 Franklins Yard Fossgate, York YO1 9TN map

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Every whim catered for in these truly tasteful, well appointed apartments. Slick professional check in, great staff, complimentary parking, welcome champagne and fruit, drinks, fresh warm bread daily, fridge stocked with mixers and delicious breakfast items. Comfy sofas, beds, spacious bathroom, kitchen with every gadget. We spent very little time in the apartment as you are in the centre of the city and we prefer the city facilities. You could easily spend plenty of time in the apartment and c.
all reviews » I can only describe our stay as absolutely..... flippin..... fabulous. The staff were welcoming from start to finish. The apartment was immaculate. The extras (champagne, beers, gin, vodka, soft drinks, chocolates, fruit basket, food to make a cooked breakfast, fresh bread and much, much more) were excellent. The bed was both huge (queen size) and extremely comfy. There was nothing we wanted or needed that wasn't there. Even a dishwasher and washing machine! Perfect. The location was 'spo. What an absolutely beautiful place to stay. We were in Room 5 with a nice view of the river and bridge. The amenities were excellent and the food wonderful. We arrived late and there was a bottle of Sparkling Wine chilled and beer, juices, milk, water, cereal, basket of fruit and a loaf of fresh baked bread to snack on. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was roomy. We stayed in apartments and castles prior to the Blue Rooms and the Blue Bicycle and I would rate this place top notch. . I loved everything about the Blue Rooms. The locations is amazing and the staff were very friendly upon checking in. We stayed in Room 3 which is the large 1 bed apartment and it was everything we could have ever imagined and more. The apartment is spacious, clean and very well stocked. You get champagne, fruit, fresh bread, alcohol and a fridge stocked full of lovely stuff to drink and cook for breakfast. If you look hard enough you will even find the odd chocolate or three hidden for you to n. The apartment (number 2) sleeps 4. Ideal for us as a group of friends on a 40th birthday weekend! Inside the apartments are a really high standard, with some nice finishing touches. Good location for shopping & short walk/taxi ride (for those with heels!!) to the bars & restaurants. Breakfast in the fridge to cook yourself in the morning saved any rushing around, although I would recommend arranging a late check-out. Staff were really friendly & helpful, even came in the car with u. Fantastic apartment right in the centre of York, with parking. The apartment is very spacious with two excellent bedrooms, a lovely bathroom, good size kitchen and living room - all beautifully appointed. The champagne was a lovely touch and breakfasts were more than generous, we actually used the cooked parts as lunch! A brilliant place to stay, our seven year old daughter loved the place and unpacked immediately. It is just a short walk to The Shambles, The Jorvik Centre and The Minster so ve. Lovely atmosphere; gracious welcome; very generous breakfast layout in the rooms (though we ate very little of it, and forgot that you could ask for a discount if you didn't want all that food and they would simply bring you croissants or whatever instead); free champagne and drinks; unexpectedly huge, gorgeous rooms; quiet central location (once you found it, which took some doing); best of everything. Far exceeded expectations. We were blown away and didn't want to leave. Thanks for a fantast. I booked The Blue Rooms for my partner's birthday. The apartment was fantastic, decorated to a high level with a luxury feel. My partner was bowled over by the bottle of champagne and fridge stocked with food and drink, which was included in the price of our stay, and he said it was the most comfortable bed he has ever slept in. The free parking place in the centre of York was also a welcome bonus. We would certainly recommend The Blue Rooms and look forward to returning ourselves in the fu. The Blue Rooms do not look much from outside, but they are really spacious and well equipped apartments. The apartments are very quiet, and cozy once you get used to the honks ofgeese patrolling up and down the little river flowing right under the windows. The managment is very thoughtful in providing all sorts of complimentary items including food and drinks. We will definitely stay there again if given the chance. The blue rooms as they are known are fabulous we had a large room right next to the river foss which was quite stunning. The self catering facilities were first class. The free bottle of champagne, the free gin, whisky and mixers were all a bonus. Great feeding the ducks and swans from our balcony in the morning. dined in the blue rooms own restaurant called blue bicycle too which was excellent. We stayed at the Blue Rooms this weekend and I was blown away at how good it was! I had been told by a few people how good it was and it had been recommended a number of time so I decided to book the room. I was not disappointed! Everything you needed was there (iron, hairdryer, washing machine!) I only wish I was staying for the week! Everyone needs to stay!. The apartment was finished to a high standard of decor and amenities, with complementary drinks and fruit. Fully fitted kitchen and fresh breakfast items allowed us to take breakfast when we liked, still in our pyjamas!, While the large bath was great for long soaks after a days sightseeing. Excellent accommodation which we plan to visit again. Excellent customer service from start to finish. Questions prior to booking answered promptly and help on site fast and efficient. Fantastic location and lovely, comfortable and spotless apartment. Clearly going the extra mile to ensure visitors are comfortable and happy. Breakfast / free drinks are a nice gesture. We loved the decor and how every detail was thought through, from the bath robes, champagne and fruit on arrival as well as the 'little notes' placed around the apartment to ensure our stay was a positive experience. The generosity of spirit displayed was truly touching: we were sorry our stay was so short!. Really lovely, well appointed, self-contained apartment in a great location. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Welcome champagne and fruit basket are a lovely touch. It's not an inexpensive stay, but well worth it for a special occasion. There was a luxurious feel to the apartment with designer toiletries, robes and lots of fluffy towels. Very comfortable and lovely aspect overlooking the river. Delicious breakfast items provided. Fantastic place to stay and excellent location. Room 3 on the first floor is a very spacious luxury apartment.Beautifully designed and thought out.Complimentary drinks including champagne and a wonderful breakfast to cook were nice touches.Easily the best place to stay in York.Five stars. Charming, comfortable apartment; extremely well furnished and equipped. We wanted for nothing. The restaurant was wonderful. Food was provided to cook breakfast, with wonderful bread and fresh fruit. The staff was extremely helpful. Location was excellent and very close to shops, bars etc. Fabulous accommodation and lots of little extras including champagne, fruit, soft drinks and Molton Brown toiletries. Immaculatey clean and very nice decor. Very helpful staff. Amazing place! Champagne reception, massive bath, 4 poster bed, views overlooking the river so could feed the ducks. The list could go on, great location 2 minute walk out of town, helpful staff and a lovely place. Worth every penny!. The spacious rooms. The furnishings. The privacy and the lack of extraneous intrusive noise. The proximity to the city streets. The array of inclusive features e.g Whiskey, fruit, toiletries, coffee and tea facilities etc etc. Being in a spacious, comfortable, well equipped, beautiful apartment meant we could relax, entertain and prepare at leisure for our son's wedding. It was brilliant! The chilled champagne and provisions were a lovely touch. The room was absolutely fabulous. Clean and well furnished and maintained. We were made to feel at home. Breakfast supplied was superb, enough left over for supper at night. The location is perfect, in the heart of York. Everything there is not really anything you can say was bad it's in a great location for exploring your its on the river. the room was clean and the comps pack was excellent. would highly recommend to family and friends. We are a mature couple, visiting England with our 10-year old grandson. We found the accommodation perfect for our needs. The grandson could have his own space, but not feel isolated. Kitchen/eating area splendid. Beautiful studio apartment on the River Fosse within easy reach of York's many attractions. It had everything we needed and was as comfortable as it was stylish. Reserving parking in the courtyard is worthwhile. The apartment was spacious, comfortable and well set out. It had everything you could want for a stay and the attention to detail was excellent. Location was ideal for exploring the city centre. All the little touches - drinks, well-stocked fridge - plus location and, especially, quietness at night so I could sleep undisturbed. View of river with swans from kitchen window was beautiful. Heart of the city location, but still peaceful. Very spacious two-bedroom apartment. Generosity of the complimentary breakfast, drinks, etc. Real value for money. Very comfy beds and linen. Spacious comfortable rooms with everything catered for. All superb from the overall ambience to the welcome bottle of champagne and great breakfast items. Dinner in the restaurant excellent. very comfortable, with everything we needed (wanted) and more. The instructions for checking in and out were clear, as were the directions. Parking convenient, and staff were friendly. Amazing place! We loved it. Beautiful apartment right in the old city. It was stocked with a delicious breakfast and beverages upon our arrival. Lots of space for the whole family. Beautiful luxurious apartments. Very well laid out, equipped and furnished. Quiet location, 30 seconds walk from centre. Next to excellent restaurant with the same owner. Perfect. Fab room. Everything clean and catered for. Very convenient location. Other establishments could learn from fridge contents and luxuries being included in price. Complimentary drinks, bubbly on arrival, cook your own breakfast so not tied into a breakfast slot, gorgeous bathroom, comfortable bed good central location. Close to city center - I walked everywhere. The Blue Bicycle restaurant is superb. The breakfast requisites provided were excellent - large for one. We loved the comfort the blue rooms offers with the excellent facilities. We also felt for what was included the blur rooms offers great value. Beautifully appointed apartment in great location in York. Staff in restaurant and apartments very friendly and helpful. Parking was a bonus. The apartment was immaculate, the complimentary food and drink a nice touch. The location was excellent, very quite but right in the centre. Simply amazing. Beautiful apartment very well appointed with everything you need. Booked as a special birthday surprise for my boyfriend. Brilliant apartments in great location with fully stocked fridge and all you need to cook you own breakfast. Would certainly come again. Everything was amazing. Pure luxury. The apartment was beautiful and you were welcomed with champagne and a fruit basket on arrival. Fantastic apartment with lots of complimentary extras. Location is brilliant and the food at The Blue Bicycle Restaurant was great. Excellent location. Private and quiet. Home from Home! Superb food and drink left in kitchen for us to prepare! Lovely staff. Everything was great, the comfort and the complimentary food and drinks and location with free parking Strongly recommend. The whole place was perfectly clean. Its location and the quality of the rooms is excellent. I have booked already. Great ambience in a fabulous city. The small touches of thoughtfulness made this place stand out from the crowd. Great attention to detail Excellent location The whole package allowed us to really relax Everything was perfect. Excellent location, very cosy, felt at home. Kitchen well stocked and equipped. Comfortable bed.Nice ambiance. The cleanliness and facilities were exactly as described. We were very impressed and will be returning. Nothing we can think of - our only concern was that the shower screen was quite small but only a minor point. There was nothing we disliked. Nothing!. Nothing!!!. Only York's 'time-limited' road system which made it hard to actually reach Fossgate. However, a call to the nice lady at The Blue Bicycle helped us to reach the apartment using a different approach set of roads. The only place to check in is the restaurant, which was closed when we got there, leaving us to wander disconsolately about until somebody showed up. Generous with everything except facial tissues - one box in the bathroom, which as we were sharing a 4-room 1-1/2 bath suite with another couple was not very convenient. Coffee-making is via cafetiere which Americans tend not to be familiar with. Parking's tricky. Minor, very minor, quibbles. Loved the place. We didn't want to go out into the city centre as we wanted to make the most of staying in such a beautiful apartment. It is a wonderful idea to provide daily fresh meats and vegetables for the customers, but this should be just an option. We had never been to York, so the supply of food made us skip a chance to eat at local restaurants. We appreciated the gesture, but it could be made an option. This is not a complaint at all. A sign at the front indicating the location of registration/reception would be helpful for new comers, especially those from other countries. Thank you very much!. hardly anything except for lack of shower (great bath though. All the staff are very young. Absolutely nothing!!!. Parking was a nightmare. Difficult to find at first, then a small courtyard accessed down a narrow passageway meant reversing down it or a multiple point turn if there was any space left when you got there. Lost TV connection a couple of times but just needed re-scan and as mentioned this was sorted out, by staff, within minutes. The fact that there weren't any signs and/or reception upon arrival. We were fortunate to catch the previous tenants as they were checking out to find where we needed to go to collect the key. It was quite difficult to find - we had to park on double yellow lines and call them for directions. It might be worth including clearer details of how to find on the confirmation booking. It was a bonus to have car parking, but it was a small yard and quite a tight fit - people in larger cars may find it a challenge!. Would have preferred a walk in shower instead of bath. Car parking was tight for a large car. I can't think of anything. Can't think of one thing at all to be negative about!!!!. Only gripe would be the early checkout time of 10.30am. I think at midday would be fairer. Parking was adequate if somewhat cramped. I forgot to take my shower cap and a disposable one wasn't provided. This and some cotton face pads would have been welcome. This is one very minor point in an otherwise very well equipped apartment. Driving around the area to arrive at the Blue Rooms was difficult for us out of towners. The car parking was a bit tight. the early checkout. 10.30 is a bit early. another hour would be ideal/. Cooking your own breakfast is fine but it would be helpful to know what will/won't be replaced on a daily basis. And checkout time could be bit later given the need to prepare and clean up after breakfast. Nothing.Could have done with longer to enjoy the apartment on Sunday morning as I was weary and felt it was a rush to get out by 10.30 a.m. However, can't fault staff on their willingness to help with left luggage, before and afterwards; this was very helpful. Thanks. Leaving it behind to go back to our caravan holiday!. We did not have enough time to make the most of it (but that was our fault!). Having to leave... we would have liked to have stayed longer. leaving!. Having to leave!. Nothing. The single beds joined to make a double. Nothing. Only downside was the 10:30am checkout time. Would have preferred it to be 11:30am instead. Everything in apartments was great. An ice bucket would have been good at the restaurant considering the amount we paid for the wine!. N/A. faultless!. Check out too early - midday would be preferable. Nothing.

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Room Type	Max	from
Large One-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	2	from GBP 165.00	Search
Large apartment with a work desk, luxury toiletries, and a private balcony with river views. Includes a bottle of champagne on arrival, a fruit basket and the choice of either a full English or continental pastry breakfast pack, which guests prepare in the room. There is also a fridge full of free drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Washing Machine, Toilet, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Minibar, Microwave, Kitchen, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony
One-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	2	from GBP 155.00	Search
With a separate living area and bedroom. Includes a bottle of champagne on arrival, a fruit basket and the choice of either a full English or continental pastry breakfast pack, which guests prepare in the room. There is also a fridge full of free drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Toilet, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Minibar, Microwave, Kitchen, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath
Studio Apartment [Room Information]	2	from GBP 155.00	Search
Open-plan apartment with a private balcony and river views. Includes a bottle of champagne on arrival, a fruit basket and the choice of either a full English or continental pastry breakfast pack, which guests prepare in the room. There is also a fridge full of free drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Toilet, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Minibar, Microwave, Kitchen, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath, Balcony
Twin Apartment [Room Information]	2	from GBP 155.00	Search
Includes a bottle of champagne on arrival, a fruit basket and the choice of either a full English or continental pastry breakfast pack, which guests prepare in the room. There is also a fridge full of free drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Toilet, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Minibar, Microwave, Kitchen, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath
Two-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	4	from GBP 220.00	Search
Includes a bottle of champagne on arrival, a fruit basket and the choice of either a full English or continental pastry breakfast pack, which guests prepare in the room. There is also a fridge full of free drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, Toilet, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Minibar, Microwave, Kitchen, Ironing Facilities, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Cable TV, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bathrobe, Bath

Amenities at The Blue Rooms @ The Blue Bicycle

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms

General

Private parking, Parking on-site, Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Luggage Storage

Food & Drink

Restaurant (à la carte), Breakfast in the Room

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The Blue Rooms @ The Blue Bicycle offers accommodation in York. York Minster is 600 metres from the property. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site. All units include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. All units feature a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher and microwave. A refrigerator and kettle are also featured. Every unit features a private bathroom with a bath, bath robes, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. South Bank is 1.7 km from The Blue Rooms, York. Leeds Bradford Airport is 39 km away.