The George Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1833 reviews)
High Street , Wallingford , gb
+44 1491 836665

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location
Friendly/helpful staff in many cases
Excellent food and breakfasts for many guests
Comfortable beds and cosy rooms
Attractive bar attached to the hotel
Complimentary tea/coffee and reasonable pricing
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness: dust, cobwebs and poor room cleaning reported
Understaffing and difficulty finding staff (slow or absent service)
Parking fills quickly; carpark incidents reported
Breakfast limited for vegetarians in some cases
Stairs to some rooms problematic for elderly guests
Pigeons in eaves outside some windows

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Mixed cleanliness: several guests reported dust, cobwebs and inconsistent room cleaning; other guests found rooms and bathrooms spotless.
Service
8.6
Mixed service: many reports of friendly, helpful staff and excellent bar/breakfast service, but recurring understaffing, slow service at times, and difficulty finding staff for check-in/checkout.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised central location, convenient for town centre and attached pub; considered a major strength by multiple guests.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms generally described as comfortable, cosy and in some cases spacious with good beds; occasional comments about smaller rooms or stairs to certain rooms.
Amenities
7.8
Good amenities including an attractive bar, complimentary tea/coffee and parking, but parking fills quickly and there were isolated issues (pigeons in eaves, carpark incidents, awkward stairs).
Value for Money
8.2
Viewed as good value by many guests ('reasonably priced', 'met expectations'), though service/cleanliness issues reduced perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Food generally rated very positively (excellent breakfasts and hotel food), but some guests found breakfast options limited for vegetarians and there were isolated incidents (sour milk).
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall positive and many guests would return or recommend, but the stay was tempered by inconsistent cleanliness and service shortfalls for a minority of guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-29 10:42

Property Description

Historic 16th-Century Coaching Inn:
Experience the charm of The George Hotel, a 16th-century coaching inn located in the heart of Wallingford.

Luxurious Amenities:
Indulge in the comfort of private en suite bathrooms, Sky TV, and free Wi-Fi in every room. Additional conveniences like hairdryers, tea/coffee facilities, and laundry services ensure a pleasant stay.

Diverse Dining Options:
Savor traditional English dishes at Wealh’s Restaurant, opt for lighter fare at The Bistro, or enjoy drinks and real ales at The Tavern Bar. The hotel's courtyard provides a picturesque setting for your dining experience.

Book your stay at The George Hotel for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and culinary delights.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EMA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1833 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Handy for the town. Room was clean .breakfast was lovely, evening meal was good also.

Cons:

Just a shame that they cannot get more people in the bistro in the evening.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect one night stay in a comfy clean room. Great value and a lovely breakfast
Pros:

Easy check in. Room exactly as described and perfectly clean and comfortable.
Great breakfast

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Holly • family_with_children • gb
8
Decent pub with rooms and good food.
Pros:

This is a lovely pub with good food in the evenings, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. The beers and drinks were good and we had a high quality evening meal.

The rooms are clean and spacious, with good quality towels and linens.

The cooked breakfast in the morning was good.

Cons:

The bed in room 3 was very uncomfortable - you could feel the springs through the mattress. This needs to be replaced, or a decent topper put on.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
Pros:

Wish we had made a reservation for dinner before traveling.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
7
Comfortable stay, good location.
Pros:

Good location, comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast choice was poor even at 8am! Not enough staff in the bar and serving food in the evening. Poor chap virtually on his own and it was busy.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room, decent pub downstairs with good food. Great breakfast too!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • gb
7
Comfortable and clean but small issues marred our stay.
Pros:

The position is great and the central courtyard a real sun trap. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean.

Cons:

Our room was dark with no outlook except a hedge. It is an old building so we understand the constraints but we were disappointed. Some areas of the room need updating and the bath/shower area in particular. The remote control for the TV was hard to activate. Small things in themselves but they make a difference.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Free off road parking very handy

Cons:

En suite very old and dusty in the corners. Room was very tired.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Rodney • couple • gb
5
Pros:

The shower was good.

Cons:

The walls in the dining room were depressingly black, but the old photos were interesting.
The self service breakfast was uninspiring.
Staff were not really engaging.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • gb
8
We stayed at a very pleasant hotel that I know very well having used it many times over the years. It is in an excellent
Pros:

Location, car charging point,

Cons:

The car charging point is in a difficult to park location . Not for the first time, a non charging taxi was parked in the space and we had to ask for it to move.
The bathroom needs a deep clean. Having lived in this area I know there is a problem with hard water, but the toilet looked like the lime scale had been allowed to build up - not pleasant. The carpet had not been properly vacuumed around the bed, there were biscuit crumbs on the floor.
The breakfast is expensive - we actually ate at a nearby alternative which was much more reasonably priced.
However, overall none of this was so bad that we felt a need to complain.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
8
The hotel met all our needs
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anke • couple • nl
8
Prima
Pros:

Leuk gebouw, geweldige ligging

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Serving staff were very nice.

Cons:

Annoyed we had a freestanding bath with a shower attachment in the en-suite of our room which wasn’t indicated in the room summary 😫, it just needs a decent shower! And a window for ventilation.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Leontine • couple • nl
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Berman • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
9
Comfortable and welcoming good breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast comfy beds dog friendly lovely staff good position

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee