Extra AA star for top York hotel (From York Press)

Extra AA star for top York hotel

11:44am Monday 12th May 2008 in Business news By Press reporter

The Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, opposite the Minster, has gained a star.

Its 50 staff are celebrating the fact that the AA has pushed up the hotel's grading from three stars to four stars.

An anonymous inspection recognised the more than £2.5 million worth of investment over the past four years to improve facilities. All public areas and guest rooms were refurbished and a new café bistro was created. A separate entrance was designed for the restaurant which three years ago was relaunched under the name DCH.

David Brooks, general manager said: "We're all very thrilled especially as for a fifth consecutive year the AA also confirmed the retention of a two-rosette award for the food and service in DCH, making it the only two-rosette restaurant within the city walls."