Hotel 53 is a modern hotel in York city centre, within the historic city walls. It has free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and cocktail bar and stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs. The modern rooms have hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities and walk-in power showers with complimentary toiletries. Disabled rooms and double rooms with twin beds are available on request.

Double rooms also have a sofa bed to accommodate up to 2 children up to the age of 12 years. Hotel 53 is less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from York Racecourse and less than a mile (1.6 km) from York Rail Station. The major attractions are a short walk away. Limited on-site parking is available at an additional charge.