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It was in the later hours of the afternoon that I came here, beset by rain and its consort, the flooding of streets. Unconvinced by the cleansing given unto me by the heavens i did dain to use the bathing facility provided herein. Twas folly, but i knew not. For as i tendered the rising temperature of this shower I failed to imagine. I did not contemplate if the temperature would not abate. That it would keep rising, steaming my room into a veritable sauna while rending flesh from bone in its twisted plumb-heart. As i began to rinse and shampoo my locks, worn and straggled from the day's travel, i noticed that this unforseen fate had set upon me. That like the lobotomised frog of the victorian scientist, I too was to be scalded against my immediate recognition. I fumbled with the controls, desperate to bring back the temperature at which I knew peace, but minutes of study did not lend me the needed information to parse this ancient device. It was determined to reach some terrifying zenith (or perhaps nadir!) in which i wanted no part. Stepping from the shower, I realised that i must rinse my hair before i was free of this brimstoney lava spout. Dipping in and out, in fear of burns i attempted to anoint myself in the flames, develop some resistance and leap through fire to be done with the upkeep of my hair. Each lashing was caustic, leaving lasting marks of pain on my temple,. The steam as it rose sweltered the room, fogging each and every surface in a dew with the rancid texture of rough tripe. I was undeterred, desperate to cleanse my hair of the shampoo i had so brazenly lathered upon it before learning of my fate. I swung my head forward into the stream of satan's micturition, and it slapped forward into both my eyes, smudging the blasted shampoo in and causing my pain to multiply as i doubled over - right into the godless fire. Desperate to flee, I pawed for a handhold, but my hands did connect not with any such thing, and slipped wildly through the agony pool which collected around my near-deafeated corpse-in-waiting. I turned 360 degress around and made for the tap, and with some degree of struggling was able to arrest the water flow. It was at this point I decided to wash my hair in the sink instead. 5/5 wonderful amenities and great central location. Shower needs fixing probably.
Wow what a disappointment. We were looking forward to our stay here, however the room was a total let down. The room is nice but the hair dryer didn't work and the shower, well let's say you'd be better going outside in the rain to get a wash. The staff are friendly and the location is great. It's expensive for what it is and I would look for a refund if I could be bothered. Checked out at 9.30 as we just couldn't stay there any longer to wait for the bar downstairs to open for breakfast at 10am. Never again
Fantastic place with an old feel to it but in the perfect location possible in my opinion as it's next door to everything, the shambles, dungeon, river, bridge, car parks only a 2 minute walk, food and shops. I recommend this place but don't expect an ultra modern hotel, this is a listed building and feels like an old B&B which is what it should feel like in an old treasure like York. We love staying here and will be booking many more times ahead
Was seated outside to have a drink on the river front by two young girls, waited 20 minutes before leaving still not had any service. People came 15 minutes after us was seated and served within 3 minutes. We only wanted drinks not food. The girls are still working at the time of this review. To busy gassing to serve people.
I didn’t stay in one of the rooms, however, my family and I ate a meal here and we had a wonderful experience! we entered with seven people and we were in a rush, the staff understood that we needed to finish our meal quickly as we had a tour to attend and they accommodated us so well. They took our orders quickly and cheerfully, likewise our food come out so fast and were just excellent. Over all a great place with even better staff! would highly recommend:)
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The Kings Arms is a traditional Sam Smiths pub with probably the most prestigious position of any pub in York, known nationally as “The Pub that Floods”
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We are a family owned business located in the centre of York by the River Ouse.
