DoubleTree by Hilton York

The hotel offers 143 air-conditioned rooms, each fitted with a flat-screen HD TV, work desk and safe. Rooms are functional rather than huge, but for most golfers there's enough floor space to keep a travel cover and your kit out of the way. Everything you need to unwind after a round is there, and the layout is sensible enough that you're not tripping over bags or struggling to find somewhere to hang wet waterproofs.

Complimentary WiFi runs throughout the property, so you can check tee times, course yardages or simply catch up on emails from your room. There's also a fitness centre on-site if you want to loosen up before heading out to play or work off a heavy meal. It's nothing fancy, but it does the job if you're the sort who likes to stretch out after a long day on the fairways.

Dining is covered at The Yorkshire Bar and Grill, where you'll find regional dishes and a menu built around local ingredients. It's a solid option for an evening meal without needing to leave the hotel, particularly if you've had a long day on the course and can't be bothered hunting for a table in town. The Orangery Bar serves cocktails and lighter bites, and every guest is greeted with a freshly baked DoubleTree Cookie on arrival, a small touch that sets the tone for the stay.

The hotel works well for golfers who want easy access to the city's restaurants and pubs after a day on the fairways, and for groups combining golf with sightseeing or a weekend away. If you're planning to play a couple of rounds and spend the evenings exploring York's food scene or just having a few pints by the Minster, this is a practical base that keeps logistics simple. You're not stuck out in the countryside with nothing to do once you've finished your round, but you're also not in the thick of the stag-do chaos on a Friday night.

For societies or small groups, the combination of central location, on-site facilities and straightforward access to nearby courses makes this a sensible choice. You can keep everyone together in one hotel, walk into town for dinner, and still be on the first tee at Forest of Galtres or Fulford without an early alarm feeling like a punishment. It's the sort of setup that just works, especially if you want to keep things hassle-free and focus on the golf rather than the logistics.