Roomzzz York City

Roomzzz York City is a four-star aparthotel on the banks of the River Ouse, a 10 to 15-minute stroll from York's medieval centre and right beside Rowntree Park - a combination that makes it an easy pick for anyone bringing a dog to the city. Each apartment has its own kitchen and fridge, which guests travelling with pets repeatedly single out as the practical detail that makes the difference: somewhere to store dog food and fix a morning brew without hunting for a cafe that will let a dog through the door.

The property genuinely welcomes dogs rather than merely tolerating them. Bowls are provided, service animals are explicitly accommodated, and the property charges a pet fee of £20 per pet, per night. Get that figure confirmed in writing before you travel, because owners have been quoted one amount in advance and then charged a different one at the desk, and the rate changes again on extended stays. The rule that trips people up is that dogs must not be left alone at any time, in the apartment or on the grounds, so couples hoping to use the on-site gym together have to take turns. If you are travelling as a pair and want to share hotel facilities, it is worth factoring that in.

Location is the standout for dog owners. Rowntree Park sits directly next door for quick morning and evening walks, and the riverside setting gives an obvious flat route into town along the Ouse. Secured indoor and outdoor parking is available (a separate charge, and spaces are limited), so arriving by car with a dog is straightforward. Two riverside catches are worth planning around: high water on the Ouse has closed the approach road for arriving guests, and the grounds are poorly lit after dark, which makes the last walk of the day more awkward than it needs to be. Guests travelling with pets otherwise rate the apartments clean, comfortable and well equipped.

Roomzzz York City suits dog owners who want self-catering independence and a green space on the doorstep rather than the full-service extras of a traditional hotel. If your trip involves long days out where the dog would be left alone in the room, this is not the right base - but for owners who keep their dog with them, it is one of the more convenient pet-friendly options in central York.