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Pure CityStay The Brickworks

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Bathroom
Fitness facility

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Laundry room
  • Non-smoking

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The Brickworks, Hallfield Road, York, England, YO31 7AD
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

About this property

Pure CityStay The Brickworks

Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this smoke-free apartment building has laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment features free WiFi, a dining area and a sitting area. A shower, a desk and free toiletries are among the other amenities that guests will find. Limited housekeeping is available.
Pure CityStay The Brickworks offers 326 accommodations with free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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House Rules

Check in after 3 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 18688310
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

About the area

York

Layerthorpe, a neighbourhood in York, is home to Pure CityStay The Brickworks. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit McArthur Glen Designer Outlet. York Dungeon and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland are also worth visiting.
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The Brickworks, Hallfield Road, York, England, YO31 7AD

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York City Walls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Minster - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 11 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Khao San Rd - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roxy Ball Room - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pure CityStay The Brickworks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pure CityStay The Brickworks?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pure CityStay The Brickworks?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Pure CityStay The Brickworks?

Checkout is at 9 AM.

Where is Pure CityStay The Brickworks located?

Located in Layerthorpe, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of New School House Gallery and Shambles. York Minster and York City Walls are also within 1 mile (2 km). York Station is 25 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 25 minutes.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

IQ The Brickworks

Arrived late and lost not in the best mood after an eleven hour shift and to on the downside it's badly signposted.The lovely man on reception was a credit he give us directions on the phone assured us we would still be ok despite being quarter of an hour late.He sensed we were tired on arrival and quickly checked us in in his lovely charming manner .Now will admit not very impressed the building lovely didn't like the cell like rooms.After an hour and coffee which was provided with two cups and a kettle was thinking could live here quite happily.The cell like feeling only on shared corridor.The room was clean modern with lots of storage and a bathroom the walk in shower was lovely.To top it off we could see York Minster in the not to distant from our window fair comment obstructed by a bit of scaffolding but we got our bearings .To top it off there was a working kitchen next door and an Asda and Morrisons few minutes walk away.To be honest we had a great weekend who stays in the room when visiting York .My advice is take toiletries who doesn't and there's no parking so you can park on a nearby industrial estate for free but at your own risk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Zane

Pure ShittyStay!

There was a hole in the toilet bowl, so it leaked everywhere. We told the security guard (as there was no receptionist) and he was unable to swap our room. The mugs were filthy and one had a pubic hair in it. The bed was very uncomfortable. However, Hotels.com handled my complaint well. I've yet to hear back from Pure CityStay themselves.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Stanza piccola ma sufficiente

Stanza piccola col letto sotto la finestra. Data per due persone ma il letto era da una piazza e mezza. Non c'era asciuga capelli. Poco sapone. Tazze per caffè sporche e pulizie deludenti.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location close to the city centre

Great location really close to the city centre, used as student accommodation during term times. We stayed in August.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple and good

Simple clean accommodation handy for everything in your
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location but is student accommodation

The listing said it's a hotel.It is NOT a hotel. It is student accommodation rented out in the vacation. Very limited parking. Small room, small bed, but only a 15-min walk from the Minster. Manage expectations! Say it's student digs, etc. and that's why it's cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not for couples, uncomfortable sleep!

We booked this as a couple for a 2 night getaway based mainly on positive reviews and price. All we needed was a bed for the night whilst we were out in York all day over the weekend. But it was the most uncomfortable 2 nights sleep I think we've ever had (much worse than my own student halls a few years ago). The bed is tiny for two people, definitely not a double! It's sandwiched between a wall and a desk so you can't even have an arm lean out. The mattress was as thin as paper (you could feel the base of the bed) and the pillows were like thin cotton wool. The room was also really hot, even though it wasn't too hot outside, and there was no latch to keep the window open. The room was also clinical with absolutely no decoration, not even a bedside lamp. If you're a single occupant maybe it wouldn't be as bad a stay but as a couple stay away from this place! Not suitable to be used as a hotel in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok budget option

Great location and modern rooms/ bathrooms, but room and kitchen could have been cleaner and check-in/check-out had been left to security staff who didn't really know what they were doing and couldn't answer our questions. They could also be a bit more generous with provisions - only one hand towel and one very small soap for two people staying for two nights and no way to get any more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Phoebe on 18 Aug 2018
Good Morning, Thank you for your review. I sincerely apologies for the cleaning issues, all rooms are professionally cleaned before guest arrival so will discuss this with our cleaners. In relation to the provisions, we can provide more upon request. Kind Regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and clean

Great find we will use this place again it's very clean and tidy very well kept .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Phoebe on 15 Aug 2018
Hello Don, Thank you for your kind feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind Regards Phoebe
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Solo visit

Was perfect and the location was spot on just would of loved a tv
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Phoebe on 2 Aug 2018
Hello Brandon, Thank you for your review :) Its much appreciated. We take in all feedback whether it be positive or negative so we can try improve where we can. We wish you all the best. Kind regards
Verified

8/10 Good

Lotti

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay. Nice location, city can be reached by foot; warm welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Recommended with some qualification

The hotel is close to the town centre so very convenient for visiting York. The kitchen can be used if one brings the necessary tools, like plates and cutlery. Fridge, freezer and mocrowave were available. The staff was very helpful and friendly, however the hotel's policy about room cleaning needs reviewing. In 6 days, the towels were changed once. Towels were rationed to 3 towels for two people. Apart from emptying the bin no cleaning was done. If there had been cleaning equipment available we could have cleaned our own bath room. The toilet paper was rationed too, in the 6 days we had to get toilet paper twice from the reception. The first time we were given two rolls, but the second roll was confiscated by the cleaning service the next day when they cahnged the towels. This is not behaviour I expect in a place that advertises itself as a hotel and charges like a hotel. The character of student accomodation is not easily shed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with just a short walk to the city centre. Parking available and good views of the Minster
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was a very nice place to stay

Brill place to stay & the staff where fantastic, very near York Centre
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice and relaxed

Was a very nice place for my overnight stay. Staff very helpful would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, fresh and good value

The rooms are smallish but don't feel too small because of the light that comes in, and also because of the modern sleek decor. Nice friendly reception staff. Located about 20 mins walk from the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modular living in student accommodation.

Very clean, new rooms with small, bright, white en-suite - containing a shower. The bed is mid-sized (good size for one student), and was pushed up against the window. The blind might need to be rolled all the way down, if you find the street lights keep you awake. However, with two in the bed, the person by the window hits the plastic bar at the bottom of the blind, and the loud, "clacking" sound it makes, can wake you up. Kettle, 2 mugs, and plenty of sugars/milk jiggers supplied in the room. Plenty of storage space, and clean, white walls. Room was warm, and had a wall-mounted heater that one could use, if needed. Some might find that the power-point is a little too far from the mirror, for the hairdryer.'s flex. 5 of these rooms in a row, with a roomy kitchen-diner with tv (no tv in rooms, but internet speed is good) at the end of the corridor. Large picture window, large fridge/freezer, a large table, and lots of seating - intended for shared use among the 5 rooms .Very good security, starting with gates across property entrance. Friendly staff at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Regine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good experience

It's so far from the city! No air-conditioning, no hair-dryer, no housekeeping, no change of towel. It's a student accommodation. You are expected to bring everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2017
Hello Regine, Thank you for your feedback. I change towels every 3rd night, so unfortunately we would not have booked to change these for your stay with it being only 2 days. However, all guests are welcome to request extra towels, coffee, tea etc as needed during their stay. We welcome any feedback as the accommodation is new and we want to make sure we try give the best service possible and this kind of feedback will help us in the future. All the best Phoebe
Verified

6/10 Okay

Moein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Good stay but must have double beds for couples..

The hotel is experimenting with the letting rooms vacated by the students in summer. It is very nice and clean but must cater for couples as the bed is too small for that. The receptionist said that they would have provided a room with double bed had we contacted them on booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2017
Dear Moein, Thank you for the feedback and your stay at Pure CityStay Brickworks. I'm glad you found the accommodation nice and clean. The beds are 4ft (larger than a single but not as large as a double) we have stated this in the online description as we aim to be transparent with all guest(s) pre arrival. I hope this addresses your feedback and we hope to welcome you again in the near future. Kind Regards Michael
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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