The George and Dragon Inn

Hotels
6.8 (604 reviews)
Hall Street, Long Melford , Long Melford , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent/central location
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable beds reported by some
Onsite parking
Spacious rooms/bathrooms in some cases
Good value according to several guests
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dirty towels, filthy toilet brush, limescale)
Dated decor, peeling paint, rotten window
No fridge/AC and hot rooms in warm weather
No hot water for some guests; extractor/shower issues
Annoying bright/green exit light and noisy fans
Understaffed at night/undertrained staff on occasions

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues: towels with holes, filthy toilet brush, rust, limescale and rooms 'not spotless' or below expected standards.
Service
8.1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating (rearranged bookings, attentive front desk), though some were undertrained and nights were understaffed.
Location
9
Consistently praised as excellent and very central for visiting Suffolk villages, pubs and attractions; cited as a key positive across reviews.
Room Quality
6
Mixed reports: some comfortable beds and spacious rooms/bathrooms, but others reported boiling rooms, rotten windows, peeling paint, dated decor and noisy/poor fans.
Amenities
5.5
Several guests noted missing or poor amenities: no fridge, no AC, intermittent/absent hot water, extractor fan full of dust; parking noted as available.
Value for Money
7.5
Views mixed but generally seen as reasonable value by some guests; a few felt quality fell below even budget expectations.
Food and Beverage
7
Food described as 'OK' by multiple guests and restaurant/bar staff praised as friendly; no major positives or standout negatives reported.
Overall Experience
6.8
Overall mixed experience: excellent location and friendly staff balanced against cleanliness and room/amenity failures, producing a mid-range overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:31

Property Description

Charming Inn with Live Entertainment

Unique Rooms with Character
Experience a stay like no other in our comfortable rooms, each with its own distinct character and layout. Enjoy modern amenities such as en suite facilities, tea/coffee, TV, and Wi-Fi internet access for your convenience.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces and Entertainment
Unwind in our yard with a heated parasol or explore our secluded gardens. With ample parking available, you can easily come and go as you please. Enjoy live music on Saturday nights and disco parties on Fridays for a fun-filled evening during your stay.

Convenient Yet Serene Location
Escape the hustle and bustle at The George & Dragon, located in a small town away from the noise. Please note our peaceful retreat is not near Stansted Airport, ensuring a tranquil experience throughout your visit.

Book your stay at The George & Dragon for a delightful blend of comfort, entertainment, and relaxation.

Important information:

Please note this hotel is near Stansted in Suffolk, not Stansted in Essex.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 604 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 8.1
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Helpful and friendly hosts.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
2
Smelly rooms available
Pros:

The bar area. Nice old pub. The garden could be nice if it was cleaned. There was no evidence of the business feeling proud of what it has to offer. Pure neglect.

Cons:

The room stank of cigarettes and it was very musty.
I had to wash a mass of body hairs out of the bath that was discovered before i took a shower.
Old scrunched up toilet tissue paper left under the couch that i picked up and threw down the toilet.
The cost of the room was frightful!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely pub in great location

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
4
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Iain • family_with_children • gb
3
very disappointed - would not book this property again
Pros:

We Did not have breakfast

Cons:

Beds very small for a double and very uncomfortable. Very dated property. Low staff numbers, only 2 present to run the bar and reception, only 1 present on check out. Location was ok one room had no hot water so could not shower in the morning. This was reported but not resolved.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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natalie • couple • gb
4
Overpriced for the room that was uncomfortable. Probably the worst venue I’ve ever stayed in
Pros:

Location was where we needed to be

Cons:

There was very little care for the rooms, carpets filthy, bathroom tired. Horrendous green lighting in the room for emergency exit which was so bright you could not sleep. Only 1 pillow each that was so solid and gave us both stiff necks.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
A cheap place to stay to explore the area
Pros:

The bed was a bit hard.
There was no option for breakfast or evening meal, although it was advertised if we wanted the option.
But we was told on arrival that it was not open for breakfast or dinner..

Cons:

Soft bed. Food availability

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
6
Some shortfalls but pleasant overall.
Pros:

Nicely decorated large room with good bed and nice sofa -The Georgian Suite. In the beer garden.

Cons:

Took minutes for hot water to arrive in the taps and the shower was a very weak drizzle. Adequate but only just. Because it was ground floor with beer garden outside we did not feel comfortable opening the full windows while we slept. It was a warm night.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
9
Beautiful location.
Pros:

Lovely accommodation. Very comfortable

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Rod • couple • gb
7
Fulfilled expectations
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

Unfortunately trouble with the gas supply

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • family_with_children • gb
3
Avoid
Pros:

Location was good - but not much else

Cons:

Very small rooms, windows that look like they would fall apart if you tried to open them, additional charge for checking in 30 mins before the earliest check in time, separate shared bathroom down the corridor.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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jason • family_with_children • ca
1
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Bed was very comfortable . Restaurant staff were very friendly.

Cons:

Exit light in bedroom above the bedroom door was very annoying. Bright light in bedroom all night
.Decor was dated.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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TheresaFerrell • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great base for visiting Suffolk
Pros:

Spacious double room. Large bathroom WITH a BATH. Room not above the pub but next to it so not noisy late. Food was OK. Very central for visiting surrounding villages, pubs, eateries. Very friendly young staff. Parking onsite and right outside our room. Plenty Tea and Coffee in room

Cons:

Early wake up due to traffic noise. Extractor fan not working and full of dust. Could do with a small fridge... and a larger bed...

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Great hotel and location
Pros:

Great location. Staff were lovely and the room was really nice. I had booked the wrong night and the staff were brilliant and reorganising my stay. Recommended

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
1
Will not return.
Pros:

The only positive thing about this stay was that it was close to the wedding we attended

Cons:

We arrived about 30 minutes before the 2pm check in time. Informed by sullen woman behind the bar that we weren't allowed access until 2pm. Fair enough. When we checked in later the room was boiling hot, window rotten and paint peeling, bed uncomfortable, green light bulb over the door on all night, the stand fan looked like it had come from a car boot sale and made the most horrendous noise it was impossible to have it on. The bathroom door didn't lock from the inside unless you used the key (two bolts, both useless), hand towel had holes in it, rusty radiator, filthy toilet brush. After a dreadful sweaty night we gave up at about 6.30 am and drove home. I am conscious that this was a cheap option but I expect even budget hotels to have minimum standards and this feel far below that point.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
7
Excellent location good value for the money
Pros:

Excellent location

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee