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The George Hotel

Devonshire St, Penrith, CA11 7SU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1352 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.1
Very Good
1,354 reviews

A beautiful old hotel. We had a 4 poster, very spacious, queen room. It was close to Penrith castle ruins, on street coffee and bakery and good restaurants. Parking is a bit of an issue, but the hotel has a good solution to assist with parking dilemas.

Alan United States of America

great location, charming inside, wonderful staff, very clean.

Alice United States of America

Like an old friend who wanted to make me comfortable during my stay. I arrived having sustained a knee injury two days before and staff was so very helpful. the room which had been reserved was changed to accommodate my hobbling with a cane. very kind and much appreciated.

Linda United States of America

Being allowed to bring our well behaved dogs makes all the difference.

Deborah United Kingdom

in the centre of Penrith beautifully decorated for Xmas

Margaret United Kingdom

Good location with car parking and a nice supper. Interesting photographs on display

Michaelplumley United Kingdom

Location was good and central, with a useful car park.

Aisling United Kingdom

Clean, comfortable, central. Always stay at The George when in Penrith.

Liz United Kingdom

I have 2 chihuahuas and they are always made very welcome, doggie beds and food and water bowls are provided, staff are excellent,

Caz United Kingdom

All rooms are extremely well presented, stylish, clean and comfortable. The hotel is elegant and the staff are extremely helpful. The breakfast is very good and if you stay for evening meal you will not be disappointed.

Mark United Kingdom
8.1
Very Good
1,354 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A beautiful old hotel. We had a 4 poster, very spacious, queen room. It was close to Penrith castle ruins, on street coffee and bakery and good restaurants.”
    Alan Alan United States of America United States of America
  • “great location, charming inside, wonderful staff, very clean.”
    Alice Alice United States of America United States of America
  • “Like an old friend who wanted to make me comfortable during my stay. I arrived having sustained a knee injury two days before and staff was so very helpful.”
    Linda Linda United States of America United States of America
  • “Being allowed to bring our well behaved dogs makes all the difference.”
    Deborah Deborah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “in the centre of Penrith beautifully decorated for Xmas”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location with car parking and a nice supper. Interesting photographs on display”
    Michaelplumley Michaelplumley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was good and central, with a useful car park.”
    Aisling Aisling United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean, comfortable, central. Always stay at The George when in Penrith.”
    Liz Liz United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I have 2 chihuahuas and they are always made very welcome, doggie beds and food and water bowls are provided, staff are excellent,”
    Caz Caz United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All rooms are extremely well presented, stylish, clean and comfortable. The hotel is elegant and the staff are extremely helpful.”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.2

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The traditional The George Hotel, stands in the very center of the bustling market town of Penrith on the edge of the Lake District and the North Pennines. Free parking is available and free high-speed Fibreoptic Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property.

Meals can be enjoyed in the intimate, candlelit Devonshire restaurant which features a beautiful ornate ceiling and an open fire. An all day bar is also available for guests to use.

Enter through the The George Hotel, revolving doors and experience quality and tradition to remind you of bygone days. The nostalgic wood paneling and old local wall prints combine to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where many generations of loyal visitors have returned time after time.

Make this lovely hotel your own homely base when visiting the Lake District and the North Pennines.

This is our guests' favorite part of Penrith, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

The George Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 7, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Penrith, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
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Guest reviews

8.1
Very Good · 1,354 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location9.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “A beautiful old hotel. We had a 4 poster, very spacious, queen room. It was close to Penrith castle ruins, on street coffee and bakery and good restaurants. Parking is a bit of an issue, but the hotel has a good solution to assist with parking...”
  • Alice
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location, charming inside, wonderful staff, very clean.”
  • Linda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Like an old friend who wanted to make me comfortable during my stay. I arrived having sustained a knee injury two days before and staff was so very helpful. the room which had been reserved was changed to accommodate my hobbling with a cane. very...”
  • Deborah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Being allowed to bring our well behaved dogs makes all the difference.”
  • Margaret
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “in the centre of Penrith beautifully decorated for Xmas”
  • Michaelplumley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good location with car parking and a nice supper. Interesting photographs on display”
  • Aisling
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was good and central, with a useful car park.”
  • Liz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Clean, comfortable, central. Always stay at The George when in Penrith.”
  • Caz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I have 2 chihuahuas and they are always made very welcome, doggie beds and food and water bowls are provided, staff are excellent,”
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All rooms are extremely well presented, stylish, clean and comfortable. The hotel is elegant and the staff are extremely helpful. The breakfast is very good and if you stay for evening meal you will not be disappointed.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Where is the parking facility for this hotel
    at rare
    Answered on January 13, 2020
  • Has you got disability access.
    Good Evening, Please contact our reception team to discuss access and requirements. Kind Regards Reception
    Answered on September 23, 2019
  • are hairdryers provided in rooms?
    Yes there is one in every room, Kind regards, Ashleigh
    Answered on March 10, 2022
  • Is there anywhere to store cycles overnight
    Thank you for your question. We do have cycle storage available at the hotel. Kind Regards
    Answered on August 10, 2020
  • Hi are all the rooms dog friendly x
    Thank you for your email. We have a few rooms that take dogs. Kind Regards Moses Gitaka Front office manager
    Answered on June 15, 2021
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Devonshire Restaurant

    Food: British

Amenities of The George Hotel

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules The George Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express The George Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a required deposit per person (not per room). This amount is nonrefundable.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Extra beds are available in some rooms, please inquire at time of booking.

To enter car park please approach the barrier, which is automatic when entering. Please note that when you wish to leave the car park you will need to obtain a code from reception to get out.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform The George Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

FAQs about The George Hotel

  • Room options at The George Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double

  • The prices at The George Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The George Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Penrith.

  • The George Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Devonshire Restaurant

  • Check-in at The George Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The George Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance

  • Guests staying at The George Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet