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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Hans • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • gb
8
Hotel fine, staff were brilliant!
Pros:

Rooms were clean and tidy.

Cons:

Decor a bit tired in places.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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len • couple • gb
7
shame could be better
Pros:

handy for event we attended

Cons:

on arrival tv only 2 channls clear toilet dirty no hair dryer shower hard to set £140 a night no breakfast included

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Shane • extended_group • gb
5
First day was ok though we were supposedly upgraded to a better room where we couldn’t sleep because of noise outside in
Pros:

Nice old listed building

Cons:

No air conditioning, electricity and water went off for 26 hours, hence no restaurant

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Rene • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Aiden • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Room was very outdated, windows wouldn’t open and room was stifling, single bed passable, bath plug did not quite fit properly, curtains not proprerly hooked on rail. On road so very noisy with buses, cars and Lorrys

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Nienke • extended_group • nl
7
Pros:

Grote kamers, leuk stadje en goede lokatie.

Cons:

Het is jammer dat zo’n mooi hotel zo ontzettend slecht gerenoveerd is dat de hele ziel er eigenlijk uit is. Daarnaast was het niet echt schoon, er zaten (schaam)haren in het bad.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Terence • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay bar the TV problem
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

We could not get the television to work reported around 22.30 bar manager tried to fix . She said there was know won on site to have a look and would report problems

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jenna • couple • gb
8
Perfect for what we needed
Pros:

Lovely town location, very helpful welcoming staff x

Cons:

It was a little noisy- midnight ish (possibly football related)

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Comfortable stay at The George Hotel in Wallingford
Pros:

Location was perfect for our visit
Staff were very friendly and welcoming
Bedroom was lovely, clean and comfortable. The shower was particularly good
Breakfast was very tasty, freshly cooked and hot
Parking at rear of hotel for guests was a bonus
Would definitely stay again in the future

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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jason • solo_traveller • au
8
Great location and very quaint historical building
Cons:

I loved the location and understood form photos what I was booking. The staff were all great. I have to say my friend found an AirPod in her bed and we found out that a guest before had lost there’s(vie reception log book) so we thought perhaps the linen had not been changed. The bathrooms and rooms were pretty clean but quiet a bit of dust in the cupboards. But I also understand this is historical hotel so that there can be exceptions to dust etc. I would still stay here again if i was staying in Wallingford. The experience was still great :)

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Clean, Tidy. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I think for price, breakfast should have been included

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good experience. Would come again.
Pros:

Central location; helpful staff

Cons:

Noisy children's party impacted on getting luggage from car and continued until after I had gone to bed!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Everything spot on!
Pros:

Surprisingly quiet, with bar facilities and on main road through town. Excellent breakfast. About a dozen coffee sachets, both ordinary and decaf, plus tea sugar and milk (oat as well as cow’s)

Cons:

Nothing. Everything spot on

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location was excellent to see parts of the old town and the river Thames. On site parking was good. The gardens were well looked after. The beer gardens were charming.

Cons:

It was hot and we had to leave the window wide open. We were woken at 7am by noisy early risers talking loudly in the beer garden.
Fans in the room would have helped.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Great stay. Superb Lincolnshire breakfast!!
Pros:

Beautiful 300 years old pub.
Owner very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee