Operating under a franchise agreement with Sojourn Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group are pleased to announce the opening of Hotel Indigo® York.Located on Walmgate, a thriving foodie destination and the birthplace of York’s chocolate making empire, the 101-room hotel is perfectly situated for guests looking to immerse themselves in the city’s outstanding restaurants and bars, boutiques, artisan shops, famous tea-rooms, museums and galleries.
Hotel Indigo properties draws influences from its surrounding location and to celebrate the true flavours of Yorkshire, Hotel Indigo York has teamed up with the Yorkshire Meatball Co., the UK’s only speciality meatball restaurants offering guests unique and tasty dishes using locally sourced produce. The restaurant serves meat, fish, vegetarian and sweet balls all hand-rolled in-house as well as a wide selection of Yorkshire craft beers.
Guestroom interiors hint at Walmgate’s chocolate heritage, including Rowntrees (the famous English confectioner started life in this neighbourhood in 1725).
Mike Sweeting, Hotel Manager, Hotel Indigo York commented: “The neighbourhood of Walmgate provides the perfect base for exploring York’s rich cultural heritage. With our chocolate inspired décor and emphasis on real local flavours we are ready to give guests an authentic Yorkshire welcome.”
