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GRAND SPACES WITH STUNNING ARCHITECTURE

Standing proudly within the heart of York, just inside the city’s historic walls, The Grand’s grade II listed building provides the perfect backdrop for your special event. Whether you choose to celebrate with a close group of loved ones for an intimate affair, or gather friends and family together for a larger special celebration, make it Grand. When booking an event at The Grand, you’ll have a dedicated event planner who will guide through every step of the way to ensure it’s just as you imagined.

Recently being awarded Hotel of the Year – Group, at the 2022 Catey awards, The Grand prides itself on delivering true Yorkshire hospitality.

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the grand boardroom

The Grand Boardroom’s majestic feel with floor to ceiling wood panelling, huge windows, and an original parquet floor, enjoys grand views of York Minster and the City Walls. This room can accommodate up to 120 guests for a banquet or 160 for a reception, the perfect space for a large celebration. 

the chairman's suite

The Chairman’s Suite was the original office of the Chair of the North Eastern Railway where her would often take those he was keen to impress – and impress is what this room does very well.

Wood clad pillars, an ornate fireplace and views of the city walls mean that the room retains the grandeur of The Grand Boardroom whilst offering an intimate setting. The perfect setting for private dining and special occasions.

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the ridley, leeman & gibb suites

The Ridley, Leeman and Gibb suites take their names from pioneering figures of the past in the North Eastern Railway Company. These rooms offer a setting for intimate, yet luxury banquet of up to 20 or a reception of 30.

White rose Lounge

With  a view of York’s historic City Walls, The White Rose Lounge is designed with contemporary marble to contrast the bespoke wooden panels, and is the perfect space for intimate functions of up to 70 people. 

legacy

Legacy offers a luxury fine dining experience, of which we can tailor to your group or tour needs for a maximum of 30 guests. The beautifully designed interior offers a historic look at iconic individuals from York’s past. 

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Meeting Rooms Theatre Classroom Cabaret U-Shape Boardroom Reception Banquet Size (m) Height (m)
Grand Boardroom
120
60
80
35
40
160
120
16 x 9
4.7
Chairman's Suite
40
18
24
21
20
40
32
9 x 7
4.7
Paterson
-
-
-
-
8
-
8
6 x 5
-
Gibb Suite
20
12
16
15
14
30
20
7 x 6
4
Ridley Suite
20
12
16
12
12
30
20
7 x 5.5
4
Leeman Suite
20
12
16
12
12
30
20
6 x 7
4

TAILOR MADE EVENTS WITH DEDICATED SUPPORT