Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa, York

This £20m development is Cedar Court Hotels' new flagship property and the first five-star hotel in York. The 107-bedroom hotel is housed in the Grade II-listed former North Eastern Railways headquarters in the historic centre of the city.

Opened 7 May

Owner Cedar Court Hotels

General manager Andrew Coney

Head chef David Sharp

Bedrooms 107

Facilities include 13 suites with butler service, seven meeting rooms, events terrace and the Grand Ballroom catering for up to 120 guests. There is also the HQ restaurant, a cocktail bar, whisky lounge, and the spa, which will open in June.

Prices from £149 to £850

Address Station Rise, York YO1 6HT

Telephone 0845 409 6430

Websitewww.thegrandyork.co.uk