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Impossible Motel

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with bars/lounges and coffee shop/cafe

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Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry) | View from room
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3 St. Helens Square, York, England, YO1 8QN
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Superb)

Deluxe Room (Superb)

Deluxe Room (Superb)

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)

Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)

Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)

Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)

Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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Impossible Motel places you in the centre of York, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like York Minster and Shambles. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges and a restaurant. .The restaurant, Impossible Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pink is the hotel's own cocktail bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class City Centre hotel include York Barbican and York Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of The Trembling Madness - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Northern Monk Refectory // YRK - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Impossible Motel

Adults-only hotel with bars/lounges and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Impossible Motel.

This 3-star York hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Impossible Motel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and designer toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Impossible Restaurant
  • Impossible Tea Room
  • Impossible Wonderbar
  • Pink

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Impossible Motel?

Impossible Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Impossible Motel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a champagne service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Impossible Motel.

Is Impossible Motel family-friendly?

No, Impossible Motel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Impossible Motel?

No, Impossible Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Impossible Motel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Impossible Motel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Impossible Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Impossible Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Impossible Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 135 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wired vibe didn’t like not having a window
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Bev

Liked: Staff & service
Staff great, room needed attention
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in staff were fabulous. Friendly and helpful. The room was small but not wholly unexpected. This hotel is great location. The bath was great. The bath candles didn’t have batteries, the shower leaked all over the floor too. The main downside is by far the noise from the bar downstairs which goes on late, so if you are a light sleeper I would avoid it. Overall however, we enjoyed it and the staff made it x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Damian

Excellent location. Beautiful decor. We stayed in the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is on an ideal location. The staff was friendly and very helpful, and the overall design of the hotel and rooms is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot fault the service from the staff who wete so friendly and were very knowledgeable about the event i was going to and the places i mentioned hoping to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather, Washington

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and a quirky vibe, will defo use again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quirky hotel

Hotel was really nice and clean and the staff were lovely. The downside for me was the toilet. It was very exposed. I stayed with my husband of 26yrs so I'd say we know each other pretty well. That being said, i still like my visits to the loo slightly more private so to only have a piece of frosted glass to just about cover me if i leaned back, left me feeling over exposed. The other slight downside is for light sleepers in the basement rooms...they are noisy. You can hear the water through the exposed pipes so every shower, toilet flush and tap in adjacent rooms woke me up. My husband though slept like a log.....the beds are so comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

Amazing stay for my partners birthday - had the option to add surprise balloons and gifts into the room prior arrival- wonderful option! Also upgraded us to the terrace + hot tub room for our second night and it really made the stay special - staff were wonderful, super thoughtful with the smaller touches, and couldn’t do enough for us, would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lilli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was OK. The staff were helpful. Our room lost power at 10pm and ended up being the fan was tripping out the power. We weren’t able to shower because of this as the fan wouldn’t work and it was underground. The bar upstairs was quite loud. Overall pretty dissapointing because of the issue with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay at Impossible Motel.

Was amazing. The room was beautiful with the extras and the hot tub topped the weekend off for our 30th wedding anniversary. Going to come every year. Staff was amazing. Highly recommend this hotel it’s an amazing experience. Thank you😍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and intersting decor, loved it. Some of the bed cannopy needs some attention. You neex to be very friendly with anyone your sharing the room with a bathroom open plan to room and can hear everthing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

chris

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Travis

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, beautiful hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025