Guests of the accommodation will enjoy close proximity to the Castle Museum, the Jorvik Viking Center, the York Dungeons, the Castle Museum, Monks Cross Shopping Center, Waterworld, the York Minster, and the National Railway Museum. Guests will find shopping and dining options nearby as well. The Leeds Bradford Airport is just 35 miles from the hotel. Complimentary parking is available on-site for guests arriving by private vehicle.

Modern guestrooms at the accommodation include such amenities as satellite television with on-demand movies, direct-dial telephones, wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, work desks, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with showers and hairdryers.

A modern accommodation, the Holiday Inn Express York provides contemporary amenities and services. During their stay at the hotel, guests will be able to make use of a complimentary Continental buffet breakfast with hot items , an equipped business center, a hotel safe, and 24-hour reception.