The George Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1729 reviews)
High Street , Wallingford , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1729 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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davidhH5894OF • Friends getaway • Leicester, Leicestershire, England
10
Well worth a visit
Pros:

Great place to go for a drink in the lovely courtyard and excellent food too. Libby, Scott and the team are very friendly and efficient with a special mention for Michael and Fred.
Highly recommended

2026-07-29 • via Tripadvisor
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SUE • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly staff. Comfortable rooms

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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windsor • couple • gb
8
very enjoyable would use again
Pros:

very good breakfast

Cons:

lack ot parking spaces

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything from start to finish. A warm welcome from Lauren when we arrived.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • couple • bb
8
We love Wallingford and The George, Farhan managers his crew beautifully.
Pros:

The staff were all smiling, polite and friendly. The breakfast had a variety of options and the location was brilliant, central to everything.

Cons:

The safe in our room was damaged and we were only aware when I was about to use it. The inconvenience of having to lock valuables in the our suitcase was irritating but bearable as our stay was only one night. My rating would have been high but for this.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
5
Poor
Pros:

Breakfast was ok.

Cons:

This attic room had very poor ventilation and it was a very hot night - The George should at least have provided a powerful fan. I chose the Dinner, Bed & Breakfast option - wish I hadn't - the menu choices for dinner were very limited and the food uninspiring to say the least.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Emlyn • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
Comfortable.
Pros:

The location was excellent with a brilliant bus service to other places, we did not eat breakfast as it was a little over priced.

Cons:

The room could have done with more storage space for clothes, 2 small bedside drawers was ok for a short stay but any longer they would have been inadequate.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tess • extended_group • gb
9
Lovely weekend
Pros:

Lovely rooms

Cons:

Half used shower gel from previous guests left in the shower

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • gb
9
Historic hotel but modern comfort.
Pros:

Fabulous location in the centre of the town. Good breakfast and lovely courtyard for relaxing outside in the sunshine. Quiet and spacious room.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Sami • couple • gb
6
Breakfast and location was fab! The cost of hotel couldn’t have been cheaper for the type of room and considering could
Pros:

The area was lovely perfect for where we needed to get to. The breakfast was very nice

Cons:

The bathroom and bed was clean but there was a fan supplied that had clear years worth of dust in it, as well as dusty sides. The carpet also looked like it needed a good hoover.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great find for a short break
Pros:

Lovely pub with very well appointed rooms. The staff were very friendly and helpful and food very good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Di • solo_traveller • gb
10
Had a car park so that’s so beneficial in the middle of town. Would definitely stay again.
Pros:

Lovely place - staff were pleasant and bed was so comfy

Cons:

All good

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • gb
9
Ticked the box
Pros:

Airy room

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Parodi • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee