Nested at the junction of old and new Dubai in the heart of the business district, York International is a walk away from the Dubai Museum and Indian Souk. The hotel is located seven kilometers away from the Dubai Creek and five kilometers from the Gold Souk. A rooftop swimming pool, a steam room, a well equipped gymnasium and a health club with a sauna make York International an ideal place for the leisure travelers. There is a multilingual staff at the 24-hour receptions desk offering concierge and currency exchange services along with a safe-deposit box. Corporate travelers can take advantage of the business center housed inside York International. Furthermore, the hotel also offers access to the internet in its public areas. Also Desert safaris and an airport shuttle can be prearranged on request.

York International offers a variety of restaurants and bars. The Bank Street cafe situated in the lobby serves lunch along with complimentary breakfast. An array of beverages can be enjoyed at the E-pub that also offers complimentary internet service. The Skyblues coffee shop serves all kinds of Arabic, Continental, Chinese and Indian dishes. Also there is a non-smoking pub, the Breathers located inside the York International.

The 13-storey building features about 92 air-conditioned guestrooms and about 19 executive suites. All rooms are adorned spaciously in an Italian décor and tendered with direct-dial phones, internet access, satellite television, tea or coffee making machines, mini bars and private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. Wake-up calls and housekeeping are also included in the 24-hour room service.