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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Graham couple gb
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Frances couple gb
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Pros:

Fascinating old buildings. First class staff - efficient and effective. First class food and wine.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
10
A wonderful start to my birthday celebrations
Pros:

The hotel is oldie worldly but the facilities are modern, clean and comfortable the staff couldn’t do enough.
And the fresh flowers and plants are stunning.
Potted fresh orchids in the room a great touch

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Smith solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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cameron couple gb
7
Pros:

Lovely building in cracking location. Very friendly staff

Cons:

Very very expensive room. Not worth the £325 for one night. Breakfast was lovely but the room was basic and tired

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Gill solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel,great staff.
Sarah was especially helpful,even showing me the two twin rooms for me to choose from on my next visit.
Thank you Sarah.x

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
9
My kind of hotel.
Pros:

The hotel is full of character and our room was no exception with its exposed beams and joists.

Cons:

Not much. It is a little pricey and the toilet over-flowed in the morning! We managed to mop up the overflow and so avoid leakage to the floor below. However, the repair man arrived quite quickly and fixed the problem.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Loved it,
Pros:

All food was excellent - both quality and service. The room was very small with no coffee/tea facilities other than a delivery of coffee ordered at Reception on arrival.

Cons:

The room- we do accept we were in a very old building with a certain ancient vibe

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller gb
6
Hotel is a bit tired but staff are very good.
Pros:

Wonderful position in beautiful town. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Very small room and uncomfortable bedding.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
5
Would come again for the food, particularly to the Oak room but would think twice about staying.
Pros:

I loved the old world charm of the hotel. The food was excellent and the service was excellent too, particularly at dinner in the Oak room and at breakfast as well as reception. Atmosphere was really nice - a nice thriving hotel.

Cons:

I booked a suite which was expensive but i was happy to pay the money for our wedding anniversary. The bed was quite small, and the room was really hot and we could not get the aircon to work so sleep was very difficult - the shower was very weak.! I have been in hotels all over the world but this was the worst shower i have had.
There was a staff member who seemed to be vetting people entering the area to the lounge and bar area. he challenged me to say 'can i help you' as if i was not welcome in that space. I said we were going to our room and he said do i have a key as if he did not believe me.............. not what i expect......He was then very apologetic. Too late.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Jeff solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple gb
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Vanessa solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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AELEE solo_traveller kr
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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ANDREW couple gb
9
A lovely hotel to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We will be back.
Pros:

The whole Hotel ambiance starts at the door and the greeting by the staff when you book in. This is not a modern glass hotel, it has character which opens in nooks and crannies. The Breakfasts are prepared as you order with no buffet. The food is steaming hot and the eggs are that deep yellow / orange and not insipid from a buffet.
The meals are first class and varied, all very enjoyable.
The staff are very approachable.

Cons:

The tea served at breakfast was too strong. We did mention to the staff and a new pot of tea arrived.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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BRUMMELL couple gb
8
Beutiful location
Pros:

The history of the building and the Oak room restaurant's exceptional old fashioned service.

Cons:

Bath and shower could do with updating. Heavy bedspread uncomforatble and felt dirty. Upholstery on room chairs could be cleaner.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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House couple gb
4
1980’s styling bedrooms
Pros:

Tired bedrooms - decor left in the 1980’s.
No safe or fridge or coffee making facilities.
We were kept up all night one night as person next door had tv on all night.

Staff delightful & downstairs is wonderful, but a bit of a time capsule.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee