The George Hotel of Stamford

Hotels
8.9 (1242 reviews)
71 St Martins , Stamford , GB

Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

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 1242 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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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
6
Not worth the price tag
Pros:

Great location and a fabulous breakfast, plenty of staff around to help with anything (almost felt like too many staff causing their own chaos), bed was comfortable, robes/slippers in the room, nice shower amenities

Cons:

Our room felt very small, dated & the furniture was rather odd. Power sockets on one side of the bed only. The hotel entrance smelt of a farm yard which was not pleasant. We arrived back late after a party & had to ring the bell twice to have staff let us in, the staff member didn’t greet us or acknowledge our pleasantries & instead just looked at us with contempt. Expensive hotel & the rooms itself just aren’t worth the price tag. Feels like they have the monopoly within the town so hopefully they’ll reinvest the money at some point.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The hotel in the main areas is very tired but comfortable

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Beautiful Hotel with the best staff, will definitely return
Pros:

Beautiful property, fabulous friendly professional staff and great food

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Roy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overnight indulgence.
Pros:

Position, Staffs positve attitude good parking and Historic ambience.

Cons:

Cost.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • couple • it
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was exceptional

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
Amazing hotel staff were fantastic
Pros:

The food was amazing

Cons:

Everything was fine

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Close to the town centre. Large car park.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Huckle • couple • gb
8
Lovely old hotel but the dinner was too expensive
Pros:

Lots of choice and very good quality breakfast
Lovely courtyard and garden

Cons:

Traditional room good but should upgrade bedding to incorporate a duvet. Also no tea making in the room is a minus

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Danby • solo_traveller • gb
5
Very disappointing and very expensive .
Pros:

I have a slit disability and i asked for a walk in shower ,i got one but on the highest floor in the hotel with many steps.
In order to get to the toilet you had to walk down two sets of steps totally wrong for my condition .

Cons:

As above

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
10
Will return ASAP
Pros:

So very central to Stamford, very historic and comfortable. Plenty of available staff to help with checking in/out and to assist in any questions.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Great old building with charming refurbished rooms.
Pros:

Bedrooms were newly refurbished. Staff were super welcoming and breakfast was amazing.

Cons:

The hall carpet needs changing. Maybe a patterned one next time so it doesn’t show all the spills.
No bread served with lunchtime soup.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
10
Stayed for my 70th birthday, just had such an amazing time with you
Pros:

In the centre of the town, staff are so generally nice and very helpful

Cons:

The only aspect of our room we didn’t like was the bedding, sheets and blankets, prefer a duvet, so much lighter and easier to move

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Moran • couple • gb
10
Perfect in every way
Pros:

Wonderful History Wonderful staff huge character in the place fantastic Dinner and breakfast superb atmosphere- From the greeting at reception from the beautiful smiling genuinely happy ladies Jelena (from 🇱🇻 Latvia ) and her colleague whose name au did not get (sorry to her!!) to everyone who made our stay so special. Wonderful place also Stamford - the Hotel dates back a thousand years. The Hotel Manager (another lovely lady!!) came and greeted us before dinner and also gave us the warmest of welcomes

Cons:

Loved it all.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent attentive staff, good meals and great location. Dog friendly.

Cons:

Expensive. Bar very average. Good as a treat.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Carole • solo_traveller • gb
7
A mixed bag .
Pros:

Well staffed , helpful staff.
Lovely outside / covered sitting and dining area. Beautifully lit at night.
Characterful building , centrally located.
Variety of bars .
Good breakfast.

Cons:

Heavy uncomfortable bed covers , not duvets.
Prefer to make my coffee/ tea in my room when I fancy it rather than having it delivered and at a specific time.
No extractor fan in bathroom .
Food and drink very overpriced. Some was ok , but eg. had a very mediocre beef sandwich on arrival - would expect some sort of premium bread and tasty pastrami at least for the price. Ate in the Garden room on first night , mostly ok food but my sea bass was very bland and uninteresting . Wine mark up ridiculous . Good service though, attentive staff. Had a far nicer and cheaper meal elsewhere the next night.
Overall , glad we stayed there , but wouldn't eat there again , just enjoy drinks in the garden or bars , at a price !
The convex mirrors absolutely everywhere are a bit much !

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
10
A great one night stay in a lovely location. We will be back.
Pros:

A wonderful meal in the Garden Room. A lovely bedroom with comfortable furniture. But it was the little extras that meant a lot, like two members of staff turning down the bed at night. And when my wife asked for a cup of tea in the evening a whole pot, beautifully laid out on a tray, was brought to our room.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee