One of the most friendliest places we've stayed. Situated in a convenient location, accessible to everywhere in York. The reception staff were very accommodating, went out there way to make sure we had everything we needed. The breakfast staff were amazing, Debbie and Jeremy were an absolute scream, so nice to have a joke and good sense of humour in the morning, such a pleasure to served by them. The choice of breakfast and quantity was epic. The rooms were well presented and very clean, had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely stay again on our next trip to York 😍

The stay wasn't long enough

The staff were lovely and helpful and it was very easy to check in most of it was able to be done online so it was quick. The room was clean and the well thought out where things should be to utilise the space in the room due to its size. The window was big and let it lots on natural light. The black out curtains were great to help have a great night's sleep. This was a lovely hotel it's location is excellent and it's very cental to shops, bars and restaurants as well as local tourist attractions. Would definitely recommend it.

You could hear noise from outside we were at the front of the hotel. However because we knew the excellent location and that this could be a slight issue sleep wise we took ear plugs and had a great night's sleep.

The Fat Badger has a great location! It's steps away from access to the city wall and a 5 minute walk to the York Minster. It was fun observing the street below my window. The bathroom was recently renovated & it's great having a kettle in the room. Some creaking floor boards added to the charm!

My room was on the 1st floor & the steps are narrow to reach it. Be aware that you will have to lug your things up them as there is no lift. The room has black walls & even black lampshades which gives it a gothic feel. Thankfully, the sun was shining out the window. There was some confusion about credit card payment when I checked out as the wait staff handles the rooms.

I thought the hotel was charming with a lot of character, the staff was friendly throughout my stay. When I came to check in they said my room wasn’t ready but they took my suitcase up to my room and with 5 minutes they came to the beer garden to give my key. The room was great I was on the 1st floor which was perfect for me. I stayed for two and had breakfast, it was additional £12 for each day but totally worth it. You can have something to start with and then have a cooked breakfast for afterwards, aswell as toast, cups of tea and juice all in the price. The hotel was in walking distance for things I wanted to see which was good for me.

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Location was perfect. We didn't have breakfast

Sunday dinner. We arrived after 5.30pm Sunday after a long drive. The roast dinner was poor. Advertised as roast pork with crackling, the crackling had been cut off. The yorkshire puddings were hard and black, the parsnip also hard. We were so hungry we made the best of it, my husband ate all his and we didn't complain at the time. We had pre booked dinner, but maybe they should stop serving it after a certain time to avoid what seemed to be food that had been hanging around all day getting hard an burnt, from being served. Disappointing.

Fantastic location and superb team! The welcome, beer garden, character, breakfast and wonderful, friendly team made this a fabulous hotel in York. Our room looked directly out on to an ancient Roman fort. Complimentary water and tissues in the room, together with the usual tea, coffee & biscuits were provided. FB also provided a complimentary bar of soap in the bathroom as well as the usual shampoo and shower wash, all this was not provided in their sister hotel ‘The Guy Fawkes Inn’. I would select the Fat Badger over Guy Fawkes, next time without question. The wonderful Beer garden at the rear of the hotel is buzzing and busy, frequented also by locals, situated next to the York Walls and with a fabulous atmosphere. Lovely hotel and team. Highly recommend.

We were at the very top of the building on a very hot day and we could not open the windows more than an inch, hence even with the fan going it was an extremely warm room

Absolutely everything, location, character, staff, cleanliness. Everything was brilliant and I would definitely tell people it is worth the money to stay here. We came for our first wedding anniversary and did several things (minster, ghost tour, shambles, jorvik centre) and it was extremely easy to get to everything. Parking was just around the corner at marygate long stay carpark which was a 5 minute walk. Couldn't fault any of it.

We couldn't find anything to write here. We genuinely couldn't think of any negatives for The Fat Badger. Wasn't noisy even though we had a room just above the front door we managed perfectly fine even with the window open.

A perfect place to stay when you want to be in the centre of York. On arriving was greeted by Debbie (an absolute diamond) who arranged to have our bag taken to our room (1). Room was great the only challenge was not having enough plug sockets, but this is a very old building and we managed. Breakfast was outstanding... if you are going to stay book the breakfast, great choice and no cheap ingredients. You are only 2 mins walk from the minister and all the great shops. The staff were exceptional and already mentioned Debbie, was the perfect host.

The location was excellent right under the Bootham Bar and attached pub was great. Back "secret" garden was beautiful and the staff was very helpful, -especially when I've had a few pints and couldn't find the stairs to my room... The food and service was wonderful and the room was spacious and the bed heavenly. The room also had a hair blower and iron/board that came in very useful.

Not unexpected because it is attached to a pub, but the keg rolling right under my room at the wee hours of the morning managed to wake me up both mornings I stayed. The price I paid for the room did not include breakfast, but it can be added on and was delicious. Also, the downside of the place being so good was that I could never find a seat in the garden and only in the pub late into the evening.

The property has a fab location in the heart of York's historic centre. Although the bathroom was small, the shower was amazing and the shower gel, shampoo etc were really nice. The kettle and biscuits were also welcome. The staff all went the extra mile to be friendly and helpful.

The human sized figure with a man's body and a badger head lurking at the bottom of the stairs-probably a matter of taste but I wasn't keen. The bed was slightly draughty as next to an old fashioned window, but the duvet and throw were enough to keep me warm once I snuggled in.