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The Grand Hotel York is the top choice for history enthusiasts, located just a 3-minute walk from Merchant Taylors' Hall. Its heritage interiors and fireplace suites reflect 19th-century elegance, while select rooms offer views of York Minster's spires. The hotel provides exclusive access to guided tours of the hall’s medieval timber-framed chambers, plus curated booklets on York’s guild traditions—perfect for immersive cultural exploration
The Malt Shovel Inn, a 17th-century pub-turned-hotel just a 4-minute stroll from Merchant Taylors' Hall, offers authentic charm with exposed beams and stone walls. Its upper-floor terrace rooms provide panoramic views of the hall’s courtyard and York’s ancient city walls. Guests enjoy complimentary traditional English afternoon tea and a hand-delivered historical walking map to explore nearby heritage sites
Stay at The Grand Hotel York and join their immersive "Medieval York Day" experience, featuring period-costume tours of Merchant Taylors' Hall, hands-on textile workshops, and a 14th-century themed dinner crafted by local chefs in the original hall chamber. The hotel also offers free costume rentals and historical audio guides, transforming your stay into a living history adventure
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