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Jul 22, 2008 by Amber from Beavercreek, OH
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• It was a lovely example of historic atmosphere.
• The traffic outside was horrendous! The room next to us was obnoxious loud with an adjoining door.

“Over all the hotel was lovely and the staff was very helpful. However there were motorcycles drag racing in front of the hotel until at least midnight and there was a door adjoining the room next to us, where there were small children that began running around and squealing loudly at 6 AM, so not a lot of sleep was gotten. My husband said the mattresses were as old as the hotel and the room was either hot or cold and very loud depending on whether the air was running or not.”

Jul 17, 2008 by Carl from Cincinnati, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Clean room, flat panel TV with AV inputs.
• $10 for roll away bed. $7 for parking.

“Old restored hotel. We were on the top floor and the street noise was still loud. Super expensive restaurants. 3 people had to share a king bed due to lack of two queen bed rooms and $10 per night for a roll away bed. Rooms are small. Staff was very friendly and helpful.”

Jul 17, 2008 by Nancy from Temperance, MI
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The beauty and detail of an older building.
• The restaurant prices were ridiculous, several basics was not available.

“The staff was pleasant and helpful. Rooms were clean, beds comfortable. The restaurant was quite pricey and out of 5 meal choices including hamburger!”

Jul 17, 2008 by Elsa from Mount Laurel, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Awesome hotel with an excellent restaurant.
• The location was deserted and didn't feel safe.

“The hotel was better than expected. The cleanliness of the room was good. The pillows were hard to sleep on, the restaurant in the hotel was excellent and the prices were ok. The streets around the hotel were deserted and didn't feel safe to walk around. The hotel didn't have a pool which was a big disappointment to my kids. Overall it was a pleasant experience.”

Jul 16, 2008 by Nancy from St Augustine, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was over the top with helping my family.
• The windows on the 5th floor in the rooms actually open!

“When we first arrived, we were placed in the wrong room, on the 5th floor, with just a king size bed. Traveling with 3 adults and 3 children that would not work. Not to mention that the windows in the room actually opened up! I can't imagine sleeping well in a room where my 2 year old can open the window and fall out. When all this was brought to the attention of the hotel staff, they immediately switched our room to the 3rd floor, the most convenient, with the business center, laundry room and ice machine all on that level. From that moment on, the staff made sure we were comfortable and happy. Checking in and out was very easy, and the valet parking was only slightly inconvenient. Once the vehicle was parked, we had no access to it unless they drove it back down.”

Jul 12, 2008 by Eva from Islip, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• It was charming and the hotel staff was very accommodating.
• We had a positive experience. There is nothing negative to say.

“The Yorktown was charming and the staff was wonderful. I would have recommended this hotel to friends and family.”

Jul 12, 2008 by Paul from Cedar Park, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Room was huge. Hotel was charming and historic.
• Difficult to get to. Lots of one way streets made navigating very circuitous.

“This hotel is located in the heart of historic York, PA. The rooms are spacious and provide wireless and "hard-wire" internet access. Hotel is conveniently situated between Gettysburg, Hershey and the charming Dutch Amish country. Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, the Yorktown can provide a pleasant place to stay and whatever amenities you might require.”

Jul 9, 2008 by Donald from Yorktown, VA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[2] • Location:[8]

• It had a very nice Charming appearance.
• It was very dirty.

“I would rate our stay less than one star. We had roach bugs that measured about 1.5 inches and were very aggressive. There was a beer bottle behind the nightstand. The room was overall very dirty, dusty and had a bad musky dirty smell. Also the carpet had very many stains on it and was very old and worn out. There was a lot of dust under the beds and you didn't have to look for it. Lights were not working and so on and on. They did offer us free breakfast, but we didn't to eat there because of the roach bugs. I would not recommend this hotel to anybody for any reason.”

Jul 8, 2008 by William from Greensboro, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Very old hotel, needs updating and very nice.
• Car has to be valet parked.

“Very nice to be an old hotel was pleased with the stay.”

Jul 8, 2008 by Stephen from Syracuse, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Outstanding service, beautiful historical hotel close to Gettysburg, Hershey and Harrisburg.
• Parking garage is down a darker alley, but not a big thing.

“The Yorktown is a beautiful historic hotel (the only one left) with incredibly clean rooms, outstanding eateries and an incredibly courteous staff. It is definitely worth the price.”

Jul 7, 2008 by Paul from West Corners, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The hotel had a lot of history, a nice restaurant and a large room.
• I was not expecting parking fees and a restaurant that opened to late to use for breakfast.

“It was a nice hotel for a romantic get away. The atmosphere and history of people who had stayed was impressive. I was not expecting the extra charges for parking and valet services.”

Jul 2, 2008 by Glenn from Germantown, MD
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Excellent restaurant.
• Elevators out of order.

“Overall not a bad place, but by no means a 3 star hotel. Its a little tired and the inside rooms only have views of rooftop, Floor was un level. Parking late at night at the hotel was not friendly. Just a tired old down town hotel.”

Jul 2, 2008 by Waqar from Columbia, MD
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Clean, family friendly.
• Charge per night for parking.

“It overall met expectation except for parking charge and away from major highways.”

Jun 16, 2008 by Robert from Kankakee, IL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Nothing.
• The smell and the cleanliness.

“This hotel is definitely overrated and looks much better from outside than from the inside. Vacuuming the carpet at the busiest check out time is definitely not a way to make customers feel more comfortable amongst the smell of mold! Not a good experience!”

Jun 9, 2008 by James from Lancaster, NY
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Close to many restaurants.
• Very old and antiquated.

“Just ok.”

Jun 5, 2008 by Jennifer from Elizabeth City, NC
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[1]

• Service/food overall quality was great.
• The area was inconvenient and very loud, Downtown area.

“Quality was great, service was excellent, Only complaint I have is the area, it was very loud and confusing to get to. But other than that, the stay was great food was amazing.”

May 28, 2008 by Jackee from Hanover, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• Room was big and not what I expected.
• Local calls were charged though they were not written anywhere on phone.

“Valley parking was the best. 2nd time there and have been more courteous than the ladies tending the front desk! Omelet was fantastic but was promised 20 min and took 45! Toast was soggy and girl who took order obviously had no clue to find out how long it really took but just assumed. I would've eaten at the restaurant!”

May 16, 2008 by Dick from Greenbrier, TN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• It was conveniently located for me.
• Charged extra to store my car.

“Was very good overall. About what I had expected.”

May 14, 2008 by Rich from Orwigsburg, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Well preserved, vintage.
• Small old syle bathrooms in room.

“Enjoyed the historical area that surrounds the hotel and that the hotel fit into that same environment.”

May 14, 2008 by Dwight H. from Leesburg, VA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[6] • Location:[2]

• Friendly desk people.
• Loud street noise, prices for a cup coffee $4.00.

“Hotel old, but clean.”

May 12, 2008 by Robert from East Brunswick, NJ
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[1]

• Not much.
• NA.

“Old, junkie property in horrible part of town. Avoid it!”

May 8, 2008 by Michael from Buffalo, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Valet parking.
• Difficulty with wireless internet on 8th floor (lobby worked well).

“I enjoyed my brief stay very much, the staff was friendly, the building was beautiful, and bed very comfortable.”

May 7, 2008 by Vince from Beallsville, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Classy historic building with modern amenities.
• Couldn't see the TV from the bed.

“This is a great hotel in downtown York. Very nice mix of antique style and modern conveniences. Woodwork, fixtures, etc are all great. Restaurant looked very stylish, but I did not have a chance to try it.”

May 7, 2008 by Kathy from Susquehanna, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Attractive, historic, convenient, gracious staff, snacks in lobby.
• Grill was noisy because bar isn't separate from dining area. Ice & beverage area dreary.

“My teenage daughter and I stayed here while attending a concert at the nearby theater. As other had mentioned, the valet parking is difficult to find, but very helpful. Rooms are being renovated from the top floor down, and we had a very nice room on the top floor. The windows opened, so we spent some time enjoying the view of the city. Generously sized room, flat screen TV, comfortable bed with many not-so-comfortable pillows. There are a good number of eating places within walking distance, and the desk personnel were very helpful about giving directions. We ate dinner at the more casual restaurant in the hotel because I thought it would give us more time to return to our room before leaving for the concert. However, next time I might not stay here, as our waitress, although very nice, took so long to bring our check that we had to rush. Also, the bar area is not separated from the dining area, and since there was a very loud group of young men at the bar it was difficult to hear each other across our table. The next morning, we walked the short distance to the farmer's marked and had a tasty, inexpensive breakfast. On the whole, the downtown area is clean and attractive, with a number of small shops and restaurants, however, we didn't venture too far from the hotel. Two street people who walked through the hotel lobby were escorted out the door by hotel personnel. There were enough people on the street after the concert that I didn't feel unsafe walking the short distance to the hotel, and I didn't feel uncomfortable during the day, but might not wish to walk alone at night. We definitely enjoyed our visit, which was made even better for my daughter when she discovered the performers were staying on our floor and met a couple of them in the hallway.”

May 1, 2008 by David from Zion Grove, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Nostalgic.
• Downtown York.

“This was our second trip there. Even though it is downtown, it is a very nice hotel.”

Apr 30, 2008 by Barbara from Smithtown, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Historical landmark.
• Charged for parking.

“Very, very nice.”

Apr 28, 2008 by Lauren from Bethpage, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] •

• The staff was friendly and the accommodations large and very clean.
• The hotel did not have many facilities good for younger children.

“This hotel was lovely. I enjoyed my stay because the staff was friendly and accommodating.”

Apr 27, 2008 by Eileen from Middleboro, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• We found the staff helpful and friendly.
• The mirrors and glass tabletops were streaky. Blanket binding torn and loose.

“We really like the Yorktowne when we visit that area. We feel safe and know that our car is also safe as well. The staff is professional and kind.”

Apr 24, 2008 by David from Zion Grove, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The historical aspect.
• Downtown York.

“We enjoyed our stay very much. We have already booked a return trip. The have valet parking which is very convenient. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The restaurant was excellent.”

Oct 10, 2007 by Cortney from Lockport, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The service was fantastic.
• Nothing.

“You were made to feel at home from the moment that you walked into the hotel. The service was outstanding. Would recommend to anyone that they stay at this hotel if they are planning on visiting York, PA in the near future.”

Sep 4, 2007 by Dana from Lavale, MD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Attractive.
• No towels in the room and beds were hard.

“The hotel was nice, but we didn't have any full size towels in our room and the beds were hard.”

Aug 20, 2007 by Dale from Mcgraw, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The room and staff were great.
• The 2 am fire drill was not so great.

“The staff was great, especially ray at the front desk. The room was def. More than I expected for the money, the staff was flexible on check-in time, and very helpful. I highly recommend, only try to avoid the fire drill days and leave yourself enough time to figure out the downtown traffic patterns (alleys and one-way streets).”

Aug 15, 2007 by Sandee from Stayton, OR
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[1]

• It was elegant in an old fashion way.
• The neighborhood - it is located in is a slum.

“The hotel was lovely but it didn't make up for the lack of feeling safe when leaving or entering it. I am from NYC and the area was like an inner city slum. Next time l will stay out of this area.”

Jul 11, 2007 by Shirley from Dubois, PA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Not one thing was satisfactory.
• The room was awful, parking also awful, room was dirty.

“There was no place to park, the room was so uncomfortable, the bathroom had a very small shower and toilet, but the sink was in another room by itself. The bed was hard along with the pillows. The carpet was dirty and so were the cups for the coffee.”

Jun 14, 2007 by Tara from Elkridge, MD
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Spacious rooms, and historic architecture.
• There was no remote in the room, and there were rotten apples under our bed.

“Nice hotel, comfortable bed. Scary area around hotel. Everyone was very friendly.”

Jun 10, 2007 by M from Plantation, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Antique feel
• Hard pillows

“Hotel had a really old-time feel. All of the door and bathroom fixtures appeared to be original (1925). Was really cool - "if these walls could speak".”

Jun 6, 2007 by Marty from Hollis, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Comfortable room, pleasant, helpful staff for the most part, priced right.
• Casual restaurant breakfast buffet had no protein, paid extra for a tiny slice of ham. 2nd day I was refused access to buffet @ 9; 50 am.

“Good hotel, nice room, pleasant, helpful staff, but needs maintenance. Stay away from the casual restaurant. fine dining" restaurant outrageously priced.”

May 11, 2007 by Susanne from Mullica Hill, NJ
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[3] • Location:[7]

• Big large rooms.
• Dirty coffee maker, and fire alarm went off.

“The coffee maker was dirty and filled with coffee called down to lobby twice until someone came to clean it. Later that evening the fire alarms went off and everyone had to leave the hotel at 11:00p.m, the staff never apologized the next morning, or offered us anything, instead they handed me a bill for the valet parking service.”

Apr 24, 2007 by Don from Hayward, CA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[1] • Location:[8]

• Rustic, rest. In walking dist.
• Key personnel lied to me about room availability.

“Head reservation person lied to get more money for the rooms. Except for that, good service, friendly, helpful, professional by remainder of staff. Parking was extra for guest. Some how seems unfair.”

Mar 26, 2007 by Susan from Rochester, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Ambiance, charm, classy, should be a 4 star.
• Parking should be free. Although, it was reasonably priced.

“I was happily surprised with this hotel, from the hotel desk clerk to my very beautiful room. I am hoping when I need to stay in York again, you will choose this for me. Old world charm, with modern amenities.”

Jan 10, 2007 by Rebecca from Hellam, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Valet parking.
• No refrigerator in room.

“Lovely seating area in the room. Nice staff. Great check out time.”

Nov 14, 2006 by Andrea from West Palm Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• We loved the historic aspect of the hotel!
• We would have liked to have had a better view.

“We were very happy with everything about this hotel; we'd love to stay again!”

Nov 12, 2006 by Dorothy from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Historical building, quiet, beautiful, within walking distance of quite a few visiting places.
• The bed was too hard.

“My stay was very enjoyable. The service and all employees were very friendly and helpful with any question I had. The historical building was awesome to look at and the furnishings fit the theme of the history. The food in the small restaurant was very good, service was great, and prices were medium. The only thing I had a problem with was the bed was very hard and uncomfortable.”

Nov 1, 2006 by Walter from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was very clean!
• Had to pay for parking ($5 a night).

“It was great!”

Oct 29, 2006 by Jason from Anchorage, AK
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Large room, historic charm, friendly staff.
• Dirty room, limited wife, charged for parking, not well sound insulated from outside noise.

“The Yorktown has historic charm and a nice downtown location. Our room, though, was in a more recent addition that lacked some of the charm of the original building. The windows must have been poorly insulated, as we were woken several times each night with outside noise - sirens, garbage truck, traffic, etc. The TV remote did not work, the carpet was stained and the bathroom exhaust fan was clogged with lint. The room was large and comfortable and the staff very friendly and helpful.”

Oct 19, 2006 by Phillip from Methuen, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Staff was nice and personal.
• Located down town and off the interstate.

“Nice staff/Great Parking. Nice restaurant facilities.”

Oct 18, 2006 by Joan from Florence, KY
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff was absolutely wonderful! Clean rooms, comfortable.
• The drag racing that could be heard all the way on the 8th floor. It went on until very late, and was very loud. (street racing).

“Everything about the hotel was wonderful except the racing outside. A police car pulled up outside, parked as the officer went to the coffee shop for some coffee. During this time, the street traffic was quiet. However, once the officer returned to his car and left, the noise started just as loud as before. It was a true nuisance. I would recommend the hotel in a heartbeat if not for the noise. We loved it.”

Sep 20, 2006 by Mary from Mardela Springs, MD
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[1]

• Old hotel which has been remodeled, very pretty and elegant for historical hotel.
• Hotel had a musty smell, location right downtown York, had to park valet every time and pay to park.

“The hotel was a nice hotel for being a older hotel. Bathroom was very small and only had a shower stall. Parking for the hotel was horrible. Had to pay and valet every time you came back and forth. Not in the best section of downtown York. Hard to get to hotel because of all the one way streets. Would not stay there again.”

Sep 12, 2006 by Alicia from Lexington, VA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Huge room, nice fitness room, quaint/historic feel.
• Almost no place to eat in downtown York on the weekend.

“The Yorktown Hotel is a very nice historic hotel. The service was excellent - valet parking attendants were particularly friendly and helpful. My room was huge with a walk-in closet. The location isn't great on a weekend. Most of the restaurants in downtown York are only open Mon-Fri. The hotel restaurant seemed nice, but I did not eat there. The Yorktown is definitely the best option in downtown York.”

Sep 5, 2006 by Karen from Saco, ME
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[2]

• The size of the room and the grandness of the lobby.
• Too far, out of our way. Not a nice part of town, sirens.

“This was a very nice hotel, original moldings, some renovations, nice chandeliers. But my husband was furious that it took us 40 min off the interstate to get there, and we were not impressed by the neighborhood. The night quad told me that "the police take good care of them" and come right away for any trouble. This did not reassure me. I had 3 boys with me (teenagers), so the room size was nice. But $95.00 was a lot for that kind of inconvenience. I will have to be more careful next time.”