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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STUART • extended_group • gb
8
Great hotel with fabulous rooms
Pros:

Character, fabulous room, location

Cons:

Breakfast was a disappointment

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gg
7
Ideal for Thameside travels
Pros:

Great location in the town close to all amenities. Free Car parking.

Cons:

Bar shuts a bit early

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
Enjoyed our stay. Recommended.
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Delyth • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mattias • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
comfortable, good food & friendly staff
Pros:

Friendly staff & good food

Cons:

On the upper floor the walls are very thin - could hear a lot from adjacent rooms

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Francois • solo_traveller • be
10
Au cœur de Wallingford
Pros:

Endroit très bien situé avec chambre et lit spacieux
Un petit déjeuner varié et de qualité.
Restaurant et bar très sympa
Ambiance très british et cosy

Cons:

Neant

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Delyth • couple • gb
8
Great location & excellent value
Pros:

Great location and good value. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Bathroom shower not controllable, so powerful and super hot, scorched my feet!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent food
Pros:

Excellent food and service.

Great value.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rod • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely location . Very quiet.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and professional. Food was 1st class. Lovely hotel.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gravestock • couple • gb
8
Facilities just right for our needs, we enjoyed our stay and would go again
Pros:

Good choice at breakfast. Lovely location right by Wallingford Castle Meadows. Own handy carpark with EV charger. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

TV didn't work initially but they sorted it out quickly

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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heather • extended_group • gb
5
Disappointing. Cost equivalent to other places at same price much better.
Pros:

Location good. No clear instructions in advance for finding car park
Our room was fine and quiet (at the back)

Cons:

Dinner service very slow , food average
breakfast poor. fruit juice had run out, fruit out of tins, I only wanted scrambled eggs and mushrroms out of the full Enlish but amount was tiny. Half a mushroom!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • gb
9
Good for the time we had.
Pros:

The hotel is very conveniently placed for Bunkfest.

Cons:

When we left the hotel last year, we were told that a booking had been made for three nights this year; on calling to verify some time prior to travelling, we were told that the booking could not be found and had to make other arrangements for Bunkfest this year - having found a place to stay for two nights we managed to book the final night. I hope that this does not occur next year.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Dc5 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic location bang in middle of town for bunk fest the local festival

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Our stay was during Bunkfest and clearly was extremely busy and getting served drinks was at times difficult. However the staff were exceptional and extremely helpful. Without them we, my wife has mobility problems, would not have been able to stay. They went out of their way to accommodate us. There was one gentleman, sadly I didn't get his name, was a credit to the hotel. He will know who he was if he reads this as I made sure I thanked him personally and shook his hand. Thank you once again for your hospitality.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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emma • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Right in the centre of town so close to everything

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Harrison • solo_traveller • gb
9
Bunkfest weekend
Pros:

Being on the ground floor!!good sized room,great location for the bunkfest weekend.
Car parking

Cons:

Having to pay extra for breakfast,altho it was a very good breakfast

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee