8/10 Good
Ian, Milton Keynes
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Emerald Residence is a good option for a slightly cheaper stay in York, as it's a bus ride from the centre. Buses are regular (Route 7 to the Park & Ride or route 415 to Selby depart from different points in the city centre - route 7 is the one to use from the railway station, but there are no buses early on Sunday morning).
My room was clean and spacious, and did not face the main road so there was no traffic noise. Initial entry requires two codes - one for the front door and one for the bedroom; these were given by phone, so if you don't have a UK mobile phone (or roaming) this could be a slight problem. Once inside there's a keycard to use for access so you don't need to remember the codes,
One thing to note: alcohol is strictly forbidden to be consumed on the premises.
The area is generally quiet; there's a small Coop store about 5 minutes' walk away that has long opening hours.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025