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The George Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Penrith Castle

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2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Devonshire St, Penrith, England, CA11 7SU
  • Place, St Andrew's Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penrith & Eden Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Penrith Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Club Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Penrith

In Penrith .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Penrith Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Dalemain. Lowther Castle and Gardens and Ullswater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • St Andrew's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penrith & Eden Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crafty Monkeys - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penrith Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mayburgh Henge - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 6 min walk
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fell Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dockray Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lounge Hotel & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Board And Elbow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Narrow Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The George Hotel

3-star hotel near Penrith Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The George Hotel also features multilingual staff, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Penrith hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The George Hotel offers 35 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Penrith hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 3 per stay)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 3 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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The George Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 391 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was very good lovley relaxing atmosphere food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaojia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Rubbish

Paid£642 for single room witch had one window looking straight at another window about 6foot away room was never cleaned in the 5 nights I stopped there staff were not very helpful and rude would not stay again being a platinum member would expect better
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal stop off going or coming from the highlands

We stayed for one night on our way home from visiting the highlands with our dog , the room was quiet small to stay in , the breakfast was very tasty where you helped yourself to continental style plus you can have a cooked breakfast if required which was included in the stay, staff was friendly and helpful , the location is perfect to have a stroll round Penrith , plenty of places to eat and drink, as this is just off the motorway Penrith is busy with traffic, with the hotel on the road, we thought when we slept you would hear this but you don’t.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ca Glasgow

Very enjoyable and handy for shops and transport
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a very bad experience. When I am off work and wanting to enjoy a bank holiday weekend I do not want to be judged. If I want to wear my tracksuit bottoms and trainers, it is because I am comfortable. Setting aside the cleanliness for now I have to say the experience was very upsetting. When you walk into the bar and get told you have a tag on your back then a comment of P**S Heads when you are leaving. Taking my Dog for a walk, walking through reception saying' Can I give your Dog a biscuit' then referenceing to me, do you want one too? Disgusting and nasty. Going for Breakfast, to be told, you going for hair of the Dog? I know what she wants, a greasy breakfast. It was continuous every time we saw him. I cannot see a bad comment about him which means he singled me out. Is it because I am a tracksuit wearing Lesbian? The George should learn to know their audience! I am an off duty H&S/Food specialist with HR in my DNA. I will reiterate that he singled me out, basically called me a Dog ans us P** heads with tags on our backs! We were also judged from the offset, we will dress how the hell we like, we are paying customers! Let's move onto cleanliness, not good really. Dust and coffee stains on the doors and wall, dirty towels! Kettle with Water left in! A maintenance man sat on a chair constantly outside my room where I didn't feel comfortable talking. A drill left outside which was not being used! A hideout, probably! All in all, do not judge a book by it's cover
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small but well equipped. A bit hot at first but cooled off at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Oluwafemi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming, with a major omission

We took a punt with this hotel due to its central location and convenient transport links. We were in town for a wedding, and spent 4 nights. On arrival our initial room on the 3rd floor [no elevators - be warned] was far too pokey for my partner and I. We had two wide suitcases. The hotel reception manager swiftly arranged a suitable alternative in the annexe across the car park. It was a superb replacement, spacious, more modern with comfy beds to boot. Breakfast was delicious. Cold buffet and many hot cooked options. The one major let down. We had no housekeeping whatsoever. No fresh towels, beddings, toilet rolls etc across 4 nights. Very unusual. We got on with it without complaining. It was disappointing considering apart from this aberration, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Staff & service

Not a great hotel; find somewhere else.

Disappointing stay at the George after some high expectations. Our room was tiny and constantly boiling hot and it had a kitchen extractor fan a metre or so away from the window that made a constant noise and made the room smell of fried food. When I complained to reception the guy wasn’t particularly bothered and didn’t offer to move me. Additionally, during breakfast on both mornings of the stay we waited more than 25 minutes to have our breakfast order taken and that was only resolved once I tracked down a member of staff to complain. Overall, not impressed and I won’t be returning. Refuse to stay in rooms 10 to 13 unless you like your room to smell of fried food from the extractor fans.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice old hotel.

Lovely old hotel. Nice and clean. If you're any of the upper floors, there's no lift so be prepared to get your steps in. The food in the restaurant was great. The waiter was very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming value for money

A characterful Georgian Inn that celebrates Penrith which itself is well worth a visit. Very good value for money . Be aware you have to request room cleaning. Beds comfortable but pillows not! Food very tasty. An excellent awareness of allergies. Overall very good and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The stay was good however, there seemed to be a lack of staff during meals in the restaurant, especially when children where eating with us, taking to long.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, York

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice traditional hotel in a very lovely town that has lots of nice shops, cafes, pubs and history. Hotel is in need of some redecoration of rooms, maintenance of building exterior in courtyard but not enough to spoil to the stay. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience at the George hotel. Staff really friendly, great checkin and out. Rooms nice, clean & modern. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

James, Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel, recently refurbished, and a delight to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful. The building is full of history. Comfortable bed, lovely shower. Food was really good, both evening and breakfast. Penrith is a lovely town for a mooch and nice to see independant shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Comfortable room which was very clean. Nice bathroom with excellent shower. Breakfast was good. The only thing letting the hotel down were the staff, lots of them but more interested in chatting to each other than tending to guests. That said, John, was very professional at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Check in person was very good but giving less than great rating as there is no elevator/lift. Being on 3rd/ 4th floor with long flights of stairs is not welcoming. They did carry my bags up and was happy about bring bags down this morning. However when I asked in the morning it was greeted with very poor reception.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place, superb location!

We have stayed here before. The staff are great, food is good and there is plenty of space. The location is perfect in this lovely town. Dog friendly and human friendly too. It is an old hotel but that adds character not detracts from it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025