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The Grand Hotel and Spa, formerly the North Eastern Railway Company head office, York

The Grand Hotel and Spa, Station Rise, York. Built between 1899 and 1906 as the had office of the North Eastern Railway Company, it was designed by William Bell of the NER and Horace Field. The latter incorporated design features inspired by Sir Christopher Wren, resulting in details with a distinct 17th century flavour. The glass front door of the modern hotel reflect the earlier hotel building of 1853 which later became offices for the railway company. The Grand Hotel is York's first "five star" hotel, offering some penthouse suites with "butler service".

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Uploaded on October 2, 2020
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