The George Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2930 reviews)
Devonshire St , Penrith , gb

Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
High-quality breakfast
Characterful hotel
Cons:
Could use a lift
Some road noise from the room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.46
Some minor oversights in room amenities were noted.
Service
8.93
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.97
Convenient location with easy access to the bus station and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.92
Recently refurbished rooms that are spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.45
Standard amenities provided, though some minor issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.91
Excellent value with affordable parking and good breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast options were varied, though it experienced long wait times.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall a delightful stay with a characterful hotel atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:05

Property Description

Central Location in Penrith
The George Hotel, located in the heart of Penrith, offers easy access to the vibrant market town and the picturesque surroundings of the Lake District and North Pennines.

Charming Dining Experience
Indulge in exquisite meals at the intimate Devonshire restaurant, adorned with a stunning ornate ceiling and a cozy open fire. The perfect setting for a romantic dinner or a memorable meal with family and friends.

Historic Ambiance and Modern Amenities
Step into The George Hotel through its classic revolving doors and immerse yourself in a blend of old-world charm and modern comfort. With free high-speed Fibreoptic Wi-Fi and a welcoming atmosphere filled with nostalgia and local history, your stay promises to be both convenient and memorable.

Book your stay at The George Hotel now and create unforgettable memories in the Lake District and North Pennines.

Important information:

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.Please inform 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 3 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2930 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.46
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Paul McWilliam couple gb
10
Pros:

Everything, just a great place to stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
5
Average country hotel with a poor parking policy for customers
Pros:

It’s a small regional dated hotel

Cons:

I had dinner in the evening and left a £14 tip. I didn’t have breakfast as I wanted to get on the road early but the receptionist insisted that I had to pay a £3 car parking fee- very mean spirited

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent location.
Pros:

Excellent location and a huge car park. Superb breakfast too.

Cons:

Room didn't get cleaned or top up tea and coffee.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely place, fab history, just a couple of little things which could he rectified. Not sure about the smoke detector fl
Pros:

Location & beautiful historic interior. Dinner was lovely.

Cons:

Breakfast was poor. Dry & hard croissants, ran out of smoked salmon. Hollandaise sauce tasted out of a packet, had spinach with muffin instead but only one leaf per muffin. Muffin soggy !
Radiator valves in bedroom make a mechanical noise every time they alter.
Smoke detector directly above bed constantly flashes.

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey couple gb
10
Overall very good, would stay again.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Food presentation was poor, lukewarm breakfast nobody asked if everything was ok despite most of the food being left on the plate.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Pros:

Lovely comfortable room with a view.

Cons:

There was nothing that l didn't like.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Gema couple gb
10
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Heidi couple gb
8
We had a lovely stay however I think I would request a room at the front of the hotel in future!
Pros:

Very friendly & helpful staff, lovely big room & great breakfast.

Cons:

The room was a bit tired looking & the noise coming from another local establishment made it difficult to sleep.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller gb
9
I had a great time staying at The George.
Pros:

The hotel is a 'grand old lady' in the heart of Penrith. If you want a sanitised modern experience then, maybe, The George isn't for you. Everything was very good - from arrival until departure. The staff were all very helpful and interested in their guests. My rate included breakfast which was freshly prepared to a good standard. £3 to park my car overnight - in the hotel car park.

Cons:

I had no issues with any asodct of my overnight stay.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple gb
8
Pros:

Location v good.staff v friendly

Cons:

Not a lot of room in bathroom.knees touching radiator when on pan

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Nick extended_group gb
8
There to meet family,hotel accommodated wonderfully
Pros:

The location,the hotel itself,the hospitality of the staff and the quality of the food.Would highly recommend this historic hotel

Cons:

No lift is my only fault

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
9
Lovely place
Pros:

The hotel is clean , staff are friendly, rooms are nice and clean , and is in a central location close to all the amenities the town has to offer

Cons:

The only thing we could say is for evening meals they do not offer a salad dish , which we would off liked , other than that everything was fine

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
10
Beautiful old hotel
Pros:

Staff very friendly, breakfast fantastic such a cosy hotel real oldie hotel with tonnes of character, will come back room 7 fabulous 👌

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Sharen couple gb
7
Enjoyable stsy. Staff very friendly and location excellent.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. Location fantastic.

Cons:

Lift. Or ground floor rooms for disabled person.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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marion couple gb
9
Highly recommend
Pros:

Beautiful period hotel. Loved the decor.
Great breakfast.
Staff very attentive at breakfast

Cons:

Quite a lots of stairs and like a maze finding room 1 st time.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Kerry anne couple gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Barry family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
A very nice property with good staff and very good location
Pros:

The historical value of the property gives an insight into a grander time

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
7
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
8
Beautiful old-fashioned hotel with modern facilities and friendly, helpful service.
Pros:

Food excellent and great quality and service both at breakfast and dinner; very friendly and pleasant staff overall in the hotel and they had given us an upgrade as it was my husband's birthday to a much bigger room with seating area overlooking the front and a box of chocolates. The room had been very well refurbished, the bed very . comfortable and the
bathroom looked like new and included a walk in shower and a bath. Night light in the bathroom a good idea.

Cons:

One or two small things - I would have expected a safe and if it was summer a fridge. Also although cleanliness was tip top the necks of the toiletries seemed to have been missed. Hook on back of bathroom door would have been helpful for bathrobes and even though there was drawer space a shelf would have been nice. Step up to bath could be dangerous.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee