The Grand, York

About us

Built in 1906 as a ‘Palace of Business’, originally the headquarters for one of the most powerful railway companies in England, it was built during the Golden Age of travel. The Grand is an iconic building, which reflects the elegance and glamour of the period, the success and wealth of the company that commissioned it. As far as York conference venues go, The Grand provides the perfect backdrop for your meetings and events. We have a total of 6 event spaces complete with WiFi, which can be expanded to 7 when utilising the beautiful the Cookery School meeting space. The Cookery School at The Grand opened in March 2019 and is entirely self-contained, creating the perfect setting for corporate groups and private parties. Experience express, half-day, and full-day courses focussing on a selection of international cuisines and speciality classes along with teambuilding experiences set to add a dynamic and immersive element to conference and events for our business clientele. Led by Cookery School Director, Marc Williams, the state-of-the-art kitchen includes 16 workstations, each of which can comfortably accommodate two cooks working side-by-side, offering a superb team-building opportunity. The Cookery School also has a large, modern meeting space for delegates to further enjoy the culinary atmosphere. The Cookery School experience offers a wholly interactive addition to an event, giving attendees the opportunity to relax and engage with one other. Intimate, fine dining can be offered in the Legacy Restaurant which offers a modern British and Yorkshire inspired menu alongside an exceptional wine list, served in an iconic setting. The restaurant boasts innovative cuisine and interiors with locality, sustainability, and great northern hospitality at its core. Perfect for teambuilding Take some time away from working and bring the team together. Whether it’s learning new skills in the kitchen, a spot of stargazing or even some competitive axe throwing, The Grand, York is the perfect location for your next team building event. With its versatile event spaces and city centre location it is ideal for visitors from across the country. The Grand’s impressive history coupled with its luxurious reputation makes it an ideal location for meeting rooms in York. The perfect venue for special occasions or your next conference or event. Allow our team to create you a bespoke package which can include anything from cookery classes to afternoon tea, dinner at The Rise and even spa treatments. The Spa at The Grand, York will be undergoing an extensive and exciting £2.5m spa renovation soon, meaning that the spa and gym facilities will be closed from the 1st of May 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you to our new spa in early 2026. We will also be offering the use of in-room gym kits, Grand running route recommendations and use of our Grand bicycles to explore the city. View our 3D tour: http://bit.ly/GrandHotelYork3Ds Instagram; @thegrandyork https://www.instagram.com/thegrandyork/?hl=en