The Grand York

Venue at a glance

The Grand, York was originally built as a “Palace of Business” and stands at Station Rise, York, a 3 minute walk (0.3 miles) from York train station. Manchester Airport (83 miles/133km) and Leeds Airport (30 miles/48km) also serve the city. The hotel’s event spaces span six suites used for conferences, meetings, receptions and private dining, supported by a dedicated Events team.

Spaces and capacities

• Grand Boardroom — 120 theatre; 100 reception; 100 banquet; 64 cabaret; 54 classroom; 40 boardroom; 37 U-shape; room size 16m x 9m.
• Chairman’s Suite — 40 reception; 35 theatre; 30 banquet; 22 cabaret; 19 U-shape; 18 classroom; 18 boardroom; room size 9m x 7m.
• The Leeman — 30 theatre; 24 reception; 24 banquet; 16 cabaret; 14 boardroom; 12 classroom; 12 U-shape; room size 7m x 7m.
• The Ridley — 30 theatre; 24 reception; 24 banquet; 16 cabaret; 14 boardroom; 12 classroom; 12 U-shape; room size 7m x 5.5m.
• The Gibb — 14 boardroom; room size 7m x 6m.
• The Grand’s event spaces span six suites in total.

Facilities

• AV equipment in every room, either built in or available as an option.
• Wi-Fi in the meeting rooms.
• Full event catering, whether a coffee break, lunch buffet or plated dinner, with a dedicated Events team.
• 3 minute walk (0.3 miles) from York train station.
• Manchester Airport (83 miles/133km) and Leeds Airport (30 miles/48km) serve the city.

The range of room sizes, from the 14-person Gibb to the 120-capacity Grand Boardroom, together with on-site catering and a city-centre station link, suits both small board meetings and larger conferences.