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Impossible Motel

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near York Minster

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Reception
Reception
In the heart of City Centre, Impossible Motel brings together modern comfort and historic charm. Relax in one of the 2 bars or explore nearby York Minster and Shambles while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With a coffee shop, banquet hall, and helpful multilingual staff at your fingertips.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (5)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Oct 5 - Oct 6
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View all photos for Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 213 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 198 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

Basic Double Room (Dungeon) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room (Dungeon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Romantic Room - Bath for 2 (The Red Room)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room (Sublime)

Classic Room (Sublime) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room (Sublime)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Superb)

Deluxe Room (Superb) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Superb)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room (Splendid)

Exclusive Room (Splendid) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Exclusive Room (Splendid)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Room, Hot Tub (Sir Joseph Terry)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room (The Bank Vault)

Economy Room (The Bank Vault) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room (The Bank Vault)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 210 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room (Spectacular)

Comfort Room (Spectacular) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfort Room (Spectacular)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room (Mail Room)

Superior Room (Mail Room) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room (Mail Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Experience)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room (Experience)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 St. Helens Square, York, England, YO1 8QN

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shambles - 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

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive
  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 8 min walk
  • Poppleton Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of The Trembling Madness - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Impossible Motel

Impossible Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from York Minster and Shambles. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Impossible Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, York Racecourse and University of York are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

Impossible Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Impossible Tea Room - Onsite café. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Pink - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Impossible Wonderbar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

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

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Impossible Motel York
Impossible Motel Hotel
Impossible Motel Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Does Impossible Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Impossible Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Impossible Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Impossible Motel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Impossible Motel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Impossible Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Impossible Motel and nearby?

Impossible Motel has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Impossible Motel?

Yes, Impossible Restaurant offers alfresco dining.

What's the area around Impossible Motel like?

Impossible Motel is in City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from York Station and 4 minutes' walk from York Minster.

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