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Impossible Motel

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

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
The current price is CNY744
CNY893 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

Room options

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Signature Double Room, Hot Tub (Stella Solarium)

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Design Double Room - 2 Baths (Labyrinth)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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)

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

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

Classic Double Room, City View (Sublime)

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room (Superb)

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

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

Classic Room, City View (Splendid)

  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room, No Windows (The Bank Vault)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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Elite Room - Bath for 2 (Sensational)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Room, City View (Spectacular)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

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Economy Double Room, No Windows (Mail Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

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Economy Double Room, No Windows (Experience)

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

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

  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Northern Monk Refectory // YRK - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪House Of The Trembling Madness - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Impossible Motel

  • When you stay at Impossible Motel, you'll be in a fantastic location, 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, this hotel is just a 5-minute drive from York Racecourse. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • 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

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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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Reviews

Impossible Motel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hot tub was outstanding and a highlight of the stay, offering a generous and special experience. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Lots of shops and restaurants near by , definitely clean rooms
Dr. Deepthi Roop, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Right in the centre of York, plenty of shops etc nearby.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great central location and quiet, very quirky rooms! We stayed in the red room and the large bath was amazing, appreciated the later checkout of 11 as standard. Overall great value for money and would stay again.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous room
caroline, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room,very helpful staff, great communication before we arrived .will definitely return
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The place is on an ideal location. The staff was friendly and very helpful, and the overall design of the hotel and rooms is beautiful!
Fco, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Excellent location. Beautiful decor. We stayed in the
Damian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were insane, not Thor the faint hearted mind as very dark but really funky it your looking for something different. Perfect t location, Pink venue was stunning too. Would love to come back and check out the hot tub room next
CARLA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and a quirky vibe, will defo use again.
dean, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cannot fault the service from the staff who wete so friendly and were very knowledgeable about the event i was going to and the places i mentioned hoping to visit.
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff great, room needed attention
Bev, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great Location situated in center opposite Bettys tea rooms Had to change rooms due to broken toilet seat but staff were helpful and resolved issue No breakfast included but this was a plus as there are so many great places to eat breakfast / brunch only a few minutes walk away
Suzanne, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, beautiful hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff
Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Gorgeous quirky hotel just a bit of a maze to navigate. Also we were in basement and a lot of noise above. Chairs scraping on floors etc other than that staff cleanliness location etc all perfect.
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our 3rd time staying, great customer service and a great place!
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay!

Amazing stay for my partners birthday - had the option to add surprise balloons and gifts into the room prior arrival- wonderful option! Also upgraded us to the terrace + hot tub room for our second night and it really made the stay special - staff were wonderful, super thoughtful with the smaller touches, and couldn’t do enough for us, would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Becky, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful especially carrying our bags to and from our room. The room was very clean and the bed was soft and extremely comfortable. The room was in the basement and there are steps but they are broken up not continuous so weren’t too problematic for some one with slight mobility issues. The music and noise from the bar ended at 11pm and we didn’t experience any noise from outside or other guests.
MOIRA, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The check in staff were fabulous. Friendly and helpful. The room was small but not wholly unexpected. This hotel is great location. The bath was great. The bath candles didn’t have batteries, the shower leaked all over the floor too. The main downside is by far the noise from the bar downstairs which goes on late, so if you are a light sleeper I would avoid it. Overall however, we enjoyed it and the staff made it x
Gillian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

I was expecting great things from the room and sadly it did not deliver. The plastic plant is in need of a good clean The battery operated candles need replacement batteries and again a good clean The room was tired The shower leaked
Dorne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Impossible not to love this hotel

Beautiful, quirky hotel slap bang in the city centre. Couldn’t get a better location. Staff were extremely helpful & polite. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Paula, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were really nice, friendly and helpful and the hotel and rooms were nice and clean.
Joe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quirky & fun

This was a really fun place to stay. Very helpful staff and lovwd the quirkyness of it all.
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I personally loved the motel, unfortunately it was too dark for the wife. The noise from the bar/club was loud, but not bad enough to worry about. Location is amazing. Lots near by .
Christopher, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Interesting and eclectic hotel in an ideal location in the wonderful city of York. Parking was a challenge though, and warnings about street noise were warranted. not recommended for anyone with accessibility challenges.
Christian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, great decor best location in York!

Perfect location in York. The hotel rooms are unique and beautifully decorated in the bed is fabulous. The staff at the hotel is extraordinarily helpful and made first day that much better. If and when we come back this is the only place we will stay!
Jill, 1-night trip