The Grange Hotel today (8th June) opened its new Restaurant, The New York Grill.  As the name suggests the restaurant specializes in steaks & grills with the menu featuring 7 different cuts of steak ranging from an 8oz rump at £12.95 to a Cote de Boeuf for 4 people at £68.00. There are also delicious burgers, salads and fish dishes and popular dishes such as sausage & mash, fish cakes, warm chicken salad, Caesar salad and honey glazed spare ribs.
Situated in the hotel’s historic brick vaulted cellars the ambience is relaxed and informal with friendly and efficient, but not intrusive service. Black and white photos of New York decorate the pastel toned walls, soft music plays in the background and there’s a sophisticated yet relaxed feel to the restaurant.  
With moderate prices and open to residents and non-residents for lunch and dinner 7 days a week this new restaurant is bound to be a big success. 
42” tv screens have been installed so diners can also watch the Football World Cup whilst relaxing over a meal and drink with friends.
 “I am delighted to see the opening of The New York Grill.  Says George Briffa, The Grange Hotel’s General Manager.  “York needs a great steak house and we are sure our new restaurant will be very popular with both local residents and our hotel guests.
It will complement our AA 2 Rosette Ivy Restaurant very nicely and it’s good to give our guests a choice of dining venues”.
Lyndsey Harrison, Assistant Manager at The Grange adds “It is very exciting to be launching The New York Grill.  We will soon be introducing special evenings such as start the weekend with “Friday Champagne Evening”
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The Grange Hotel in York is delighted to be included in The Sunday Times Travel Magazine’s Top 100 Hotels in the World.
The Grange, an elegant country house hotel located within a few minutes’ walk of York Minster, is well established as one of the top hotels in York and is regarded as one of the finest hotels in England.
To be amongst the world’s top 100 is a real tribute to the privately owned award winning hotel. Other hotels included are The Connaught in London, the Post Ranch Inn in California, and the Hermitage Bay, Antigua.
The Grange is a classic Grade ii listed property built in the 1830s.  It was bought by Jeremy and Vivien Cassel in 1989, at which time the building was virtually derelict, and converted into a luxury hotel, opening for business in 1990.
Fabulous antique oil paintings, period piece furnishings, rich drapes, deep comfy sofas and roaring fires can be found throughout the hotel.  All 36 bedrooms are individually furnished and designed.  Six new bedrooms have separate walk-in showers and waterproof 17” LCD televisions at the foot of the double ended baths.
For further details please contact Adrienne Dyson, Sales & Marketing Manager at The Grange Hotel, 1, Clifton, YORK YO30 6AA.  Tel: 01904 644744 or email: adrienne.dyson@grangehotel.co.uk
 

The Grange Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Birch as Head Chef.

Andrew joins The Grange Hotel following the recent departure of James Brown who, after a very successful run of 4 years has moved on.
Originally from Swansea in South Wales, Andrew’s experience has been gained at some of the best high calibre establishments.  He trained at James and Chris Tanner’s Restaurant in Plymouth. 
Andrew has also worked with highly acclaimed Michelin 2 star Chef Martin Burge at the multi award winning Whatley Manor in Malmesbury.  This AA 5 Red star Inspectors Choice Hotel is clearly one of the country’s top establishments which the AA has also awarded 4 rosettes for the standard of cuisine and dining.
On joining The Grange Andrew says “I’m passionate about using as much of Yorkshire’s huge variety of top quality produce as I possibly can.  We have some of the country’s best producers right on our doorstep so why not utilise them.  The Grange already supports local suppliers but I’m keen to increase this as much as possible to cut down on food miles but also to make the most of what the Yorkshire region has to offer.  I am very passionate about letting the food speak for itself so don’t like to play around with it too much and just enhance the natural flavours of the best produce I can source in Yorkshire.”
 
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For further information on The Grange Hotel, please contact Ms Adrienne Dyson, Sales & Marketing  Manager, The Grange Hotel 1, Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AA. Tel: 01904 644744 www.grangehotel.co.uk or email info@grangehotel.co.uk

The Grange Hotel in York is the perfect place to spend Christmas. Centrally located just a few minutes walk from medieval York Minster, the city centre shops and tourist attractions this hotel has it all. Originally home to a wealthy York family, it’s a beautifully restored award winning Regency town house where first class service, luxury accommodation and exquisite food are guaranteed. During December the ambience in the hotel is truly enchanting - traditional decorations, a 21 foot pine tree, open roaring fires, and the gentle sound of traditional carols in the background all create a magical atmosphere.

The three night Christmas package has many highlights including afternoon tea on arrival, carols around the tree with the choir of St Peter’s School. Founded in AD627 this is one of the oldest schools in the country and can claim Guy Fawkes as one of its pupils. There’s also a private tour of York Minster with the Chamberlain himself, lunch at the historic timber framed Black Swan Inn, a real masterpiece of bygone medieval craftsmanship and a ghost walk to discover York’s hidden and blood chilling history. Superb meals in the Hotel’s Ivy Brasserie and informal Cellar Bar are also included.  Prices start from £438.50 per person, based on two sharing.

For further details please contact Adrienne Dyson, Sales & Marketing Manager at The Grange Hotel, 1, Clifton, YORK YO30 6AA.  Tel: 01904 644744 or email: adrienne.dyson@grangehotel.co.uk

Amie Postings leaves The Grange after almost 5 years as General Manager. During this time Amie has managed exciting new projects to develop the 4 star hotel on Bootham including the refurbishment of the AA 2 rosette Ivy Brasserie and a £1 million pound bedroom extension completed in August 2008. The Grange Hotel was also the winner of the coveted White Rose Awards Hotel of the Year in 2005 and the Visit York Award for Outstanding Customer Service in 2009. The Grange employs 52 members of staff, the majority of whom have worked with Amie for many years. On leaving, Amie said:
‘Leaving one of the most professional, hard working and dedicated teams I have ever worked with is very sad but I am very proud of my team and I know they will continue to offer the best in standards of guest care long after I have left’.

Amie leaves The Grange for France, where she will manage an exclusive group of privately owned hotels in the Alpine resort of Morzine on the French / Swiss border.

‘In our industry, we all dream of moving abroad and widening our experience in an international context. My new position will certainly be a challenge, not only in terms of the language! The logistics involved in operating a multi-site business in a mountain location really excite me, and I’ll live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.’

Dominic Bishop takes over as General Manager on Monday 31st August and plans to continue the hotel’s commitment to young enterprising management as demonstrated by Amie Postings. 
Dominic brings a wealth of experience in hotel management developed in high profile hotels and country clubs.  Dominic says “I will continue to offer an exceptionally high level of service in rooms and restaurant to all The Grange Hotel’s guests and ensure we keep apace with the ever changing market. I look forward to meeting with our existing clientele and to forging new relationships with those who have not yet experienced The Grange.”
 
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For further information please contact Ms Adrienne Dyson, Sales & Marketing Manager, The Grange Hotel, 1 Clifton, YORK YO30 6AA.  Tel: 01904 644744 or email adrienne.dyson@grangehotel.co.uk

On Thursday 25th June 2009 The Grange Hotel in association with top wine merchant Field & Fawcett will present a champagne tasting event featuring champagnes of prestigious Grande Marque Champagne house, Joseph Perrier.

Amie Postings, General Manager at The Grange Hotel says “We are delighted to be holding this event at The Grange Hotel.  Martin Gamman of Joseph Perrier will share some fascinating facts into champagne production and history of the company. The event will give people an opportunity to try some of the finest champagnes available and promises to be very entertaining. “

Peter Fawcett of Field & Fawcett says “Joseph Perrier is one of the oldest Champagne houses. Established in 1825, 5 years earlier than Bollinger, it has an impressive reputation and has produced champagne under licence for both Queen Victoria and King Edward vii hence the Cuvee Royale distinction.”
The evening will commence at 6.30 pm with a champagne reception followed by a 3 course dinner with accompanying champagnes presented by Martin Gamman at 7.15 pm.
Tickets for this event are available directly from The Grange Hotel. Priced at just £35.00 per person, to include champagne on arrival, a three course dinner, accompanying champagnes and coffee, this event is one not to be missed.
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For further information on this event, please contact Ms Amie Postings, General Manager, The Grange Hotel 1, Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AA. Tel: 01904 644744 www.grangehotel.co.uk or email info@grangehotel.co.uk
For further information on Field & Fawcett please contact Peter Fawcett, Proprietor, Field & Fawcett, Bingley House Farm, Grimston Bar, York, YO19 5LA. Tel: 01904 489073 www.fieldandfawcett.co.uk or email peter@fieldandfawcett.co.uk

The Grange Hotel was delighted to play host to the DB7 owners “Destination Yorkshire” gathering over the weekend of 5th – 7th June 2009.  The Aston Martin DB7 is reputedly the most successful model ever made by Aston Martin and it is considered by many to be the most beautiful.  The car is truly a masterpiece combining great elegance with extreme power and speed.

“At one stage there were 25 Aston Martin DB7s in the car park at the hotel.
The combined value of which must have been getting on for nearly one million pounds. They certainly made an impressive sight.  This is not the first group of prestigious cars we’ve had at the hotel.  Last year we welcomed a gathering of owners of vintage Frazer Nash sports cars. ” says Amie Postings the Grange Hotel’s General Manager.

During the weekend the party of approximately 52 guests from all over the country, enjoyed an exclusive dinner in The Grange Hotel’s elegant Library & Drawing Room and an excursion on Sunday into the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, with the cars travelling in convoy.  The group headed off home on Monday morning.
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For further information on The Grange Hotel, please contact Ms Amie Postings, General Manager, The Grange Hotel 1, Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AA. Tel: 01904 644744 www.grangehotel.co.uk or email info@grangehotel.co.uk

On Thursday 21st May 2009 The Grange Hotel and top department store Browns of York will present a fabulous night of Racing Fashion.   The evening will include sparkling wine on arrival, a three course dinner in the Ivy Brasserie, designer fashion show, makeovers, accessories, hairstyling and hats. 

Amie Postings, General Manager at The Grange Hotel says “We are delighted to be working with Browns on this event. Horse racing is such a huge part of the summer in York and the team at Browns play an important role in helping us all look fabulous. What better place to show off their collections than in our racing themed Ivy Brasserie?”

Says Angela Horner, a Director at Browns “It will be a stunning evening of fashion and promises to be a lot of fun too. For all those going to the races this summer this event could just help you find the right hat or outfit.  It’s definitely one not to be missed.”
The evening will commence at 6.30 pm with a sparkling wine on arrival followed by dinner at 7.15 pm.
Tickets for this event are available directly from The Grange Hotel. Priced at just £22.00 per person, to include sparkling wine on arrival, a three course dinner, and coffee, this event is one not to be missed.
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For further information on this event, please contact Ms Amie Postings, General Manager, The Grange Hotel 1, Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AA. Tel: 01904 644744 www.grangehotel.co.uk or email info@grangehotel.co.uk
For further information on Browns please contact Angela Horner, Browns of York, Davygate, YORK, YO1 8QT. Tel: 01904 611166 www.brownsofyork.co.uk

The Grange Hotel was delighted to receive the prestigious award for Outstanding Customer Service at the York Tourism Awards 2009, a glittering event on 2nd April attended by over 400 guests at York Racecourse to celebrate excellence in the city’s tourism industry. 
Amie Postings, General Manager at The Grange Hotel says “This is a tribute to all our staff who work so hard to ensure guests have the best possible stay at The Grange.  The award is the greatest accolade any hotel can receive. Happy guests return time after time and also tell their friends and colleagues how good the hotel is.  It is a wonderful endorsement for us. ”
The Grange was also awarded Highly Commended in the very competitive Eating Place of the Year Category.
Sixteen winners picked from more than 150 entries were presented awards by BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration. 
The Grange is an AA 4 star Regency Town House hotel in Bootham with 36 individually designed bedrooms, a AA 2 rosette restaurant, meeting rooms, private dining facilities and civil wedding license.

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For further information on The Grange Hotel, please contact Ms Amie Postings, General Manager, The Grange Hotel 1, Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AA. Tel: 01904 644744 www.grangehotel.co.uk or email info@grangehotel.co.uk

On Thursday 23rd April 2009 The Grange Hotel in conjunction with Peter Fawcett of York wine merchant Field & Fawcett will present a night in celebration of St George’s Day.  The evening will include a three course dinner of British classics and wines from some of England’s best winemakers.

Amie Postings, General Manager at The Grange Hotel says “St George’s Day is the perfect day to rejoice in everything English. Countries all over the world hold lively festivals in memory of their patron saints and we could make St George’s Day much more of a special occasion.  Take the Irish - people all over the UK and also the USA celebrate St Patrick’s Day with passion and enthusiasm. We should do the same to commemorate St George”

The evening will commence at 6.30 pm with a glass of English wine on arrival followed by dinner and an accompanying wine with each course from England’s top wine makers at 7.15 pm.
Tickets for this event are available directly from The Grange Hotel. Priced at just £22.00 per person, to include a three course dinner, coffee, and all wines, this event is one not to be missed.
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For further information on this event, please contact Ms Amie Postings, General Manager, The Grange Hotel 1, Clifton, YORK, YO30 6AA. Tel: 01904 644744 www.grangehotel.co.uk or email info@grangehotel.co.uk
For further information on Field & Fawcett please contact Peter Fawcett, Proprietor, Field & Fawcett, Bingley House Farm, Grimston Bar, York, YO19 5LA. Tel: 01904 489073 www.fieldandfawcett.co.uk or email peter@fieldandfawcett.co.uk