The George Hotel of Stamford

Hotels
8.9 (1009 reviews)
71 St Martins , Stamford , gb

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Lovely food
Great location
Clean environment
Cons:
Room noise issues
Dated decor
Missing in-room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.88
Overall cleanliness praised, though some reports of dated decor.
Service
9.15
Staff described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating with some minor slow service issues.
Location
9.39
Location highly regarded, with mentions of history and charm.
Room Quality
8.54
Mixed feedback; some rooms described as uninspiring or dated.
Amenities
8.47
Some amenities lacking, such as hot drinks in rooms, but overall satisfactory.
Value for Money
8.63
Pricing mentioned as a bit high but appropriate for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Breakfast and dining experiences received positive reviews.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall experience described as enjoyable with a few minor drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-01 14:41

Property Description

Welcome to The George Hotel of Stamford, a charming historic inn with modern amenities and timeless elegance.

Exquisite Culinary Experience
Indulge in high-quality English cuisine with a twist in our oak-panelled restaurant, complemented by an outstanding wine list. Enjoy delightful traditional cream teas in our elegant lounge or tranquil courtyard garden.

Boutique-Style Bedrooms
Experience the comfort of our uniquely designed bedrooms, showcasing modern art and luxurious fabrics. Each room features original elements, a sumptuous bathroom, and entertainment options including Sky Sports.

Historic Charm and Prime Location
Immerse yourself in a millennium of history with our stunning architecture, including original gateways and the remnants of an ancient chapel. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Rutland Water and 5 minutes from Burghley House Estate, with free on-site parking.

Book your unforgettable stay at The George Hotel of Stamford today!

Important information:

Please be aware that when dining in the Oak Panelled Restaurant, a jacket is respectfully requested for gentlemen. Jeans and sportswear are not permitted.

Only certain rooms can accommodate an extra bed or cot. Please contact the hotel to check if the room you have booked can accommodate an extra bed.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1009 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.88
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Jon couple gb
8
Pros:

This hotel is superbly located and parking is excellent. The gardens are amazing.

Cons:

Such a shame that there are very bright and cold white LED lights practically EVERYWHERE!!! The ambiance of the hotel would be TRANSFORMED if softer warmer bulbs were used instead - it would take the whole place to another level much more in keeping with the age and beauty of the architecture of this superb hotel. And at no extra cost!!!
I suspect the bright green wall in the breakfast room might even look slightly better in warmer lighting!

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Belinda couple gb
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
Perfect.
Pros:

A superb stay, this was a very special anniversary treat for the two of us, couldn't have been better. The buildings & gardens are 'old lovely', the room was spacious & very comfortable. Dinner in the Oak restaurant & the service was excellent, fine dining.
A perfect choice of breakfast & a very reasonable check out time just polished the whole experience off, well done The George of Stamford.

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Matt couple gb
9
Really nice
Pros:

Service and ambience

Cons:

Bigger TV

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey extended_group gb
9
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller ie
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Stewart couple gb
10
Excellent romantic stay.
Pros:

Everything, this history, the staff, the room….. everything

Cons:

Only very slight niggle, no tea and coffee in the room, you have to use room service for that. Dont let it put you off though.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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JOHN couple gb
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Classic and elegant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
Perfect place to spoil yourself. Lovely period rooms, polite staff and fantastic food in the Iak dining room
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Darron extended_group gb
10
Very good I will recommend to friends and family
Pros:

The hotel, food and especially the staff, so nice.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
Pros:

I had stayed at the George the previous week and have to say everything was perfect

Cons:

This last stay wasn’t quite as perfect as my first stay. The room didn’t feel quite as comfortable. There was an iron mark on the carpet and the room felt a little dark and out of the way . I guess I was spoilt with my first visit .

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
10
Only place to stsy if visiting Stamford
Pros:

Beautiful building, perfect location

Cons:

Room was lovely but a little tired re carpets, not to say it wasn't a fantastic experience, because it was

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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JOHN solo_traveller gb
9
it was what I expected. Nice hotel, brilliant staff, historical building.
Pros:

The staff and the quality of the rooms.

Cons:

I thought having a restaurant that you couldn't eat in unless you wore a jacket rather outdated and quaint.
I was happy to eat in the second restaurant but if I had been entertaining guests I could have been very annoyed. At least the rules were well posted before I arrived.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Carl couple gb
3
Pros:

I’m familiar with the hotel and the location and staff are always very good

Cons:

We were allocated room 3, and the smell was bad enough to make you gag. It smelled like a dozen wet labradors had stayed there for a month! I should have asked for a room change, but I was on a tight schedule for a dinner appointment, so opted to put up with it. The windows were closed and there was no air freshener in the room. Anybody who simply entered the room would have noticed the acrid smell, and the room should not have been in use till the smell had been dealt with. And at £265 for the one night, I thought this was appalling and ruined my visit.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
7
Beautiful old building. The dinner was first class
Pros:

Location, ambience, garden room dining

Cons:

No lift, no tea making facilities
No duvet just sheet & blanket, very uncomfortable
Bath a different colour to loo & sink

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Timothy extended_group gb
8
First class Hotel with friendly, professional and experienced staff and a great restaurant
Pros:

Lovely staff and Hotel with an excellent bar and dinner. Rooms are first class by international standards. We would love to visit in summer when it must be even nicer (we stayed in February).

Cons:

Breakfast was served with delicious eggs which must have been specially bought (better than we get anywhere in London) but unfortunately bacon was not delivered to either of us despite us ordering it. This oversight left me a bit grumpy but was an understandable error in a busy restaurant in the morning.
The reception desk gets crowded and is very small. I am not sure how one can improve on this in a listed building but it was quite stressful being jammed up against a large man to my left as I tried to pay my bill.
Lovely hotel and charming, professional, staff.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Ekroth solo_traveller se
10
Traditionell logi med mycket hög standard.
Pros:

Mycket bra boende, centralt i Stamford. Trevlig traditionell brittisk atmosfär och riktigt bra mat. Kockarna ska ha en eloge!

Cons:

Saknades skohorn på rummet. Morgontidningen var inte struken.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
9
Good location
Pros:

Room was a good size
Bed was excellent
Bathroom was excellent
Staff excellent
Location
Food excellent

Cons:

No hot drinks in room
Room wasn't perfectly clean

2026-03-01 via Nuitee