About this property
Set in a historic inn, The George Hotel of Stamford is situated just off the ancient Great North Road. Guests can enjoy high-quality, traditional and imaginative English cuisine, an outstanding wine list, and 4-star bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The boutique-style bedrooms are individually designed with modern art and rich fabrics. Many rooms have original features, and all have a luxurious bathroom, a work desk and a TV with Sky Sports. The George Hotel of Stamford stands on the site of a medieval inn, dating back 1000 years. The magnificent building features original gateways, passageways and the remains of an old chapel. Guests can enjoy traditional cream teas in the elegant lounge or courtyard garden. The oak-panelled restaurant serves a creative modern menu, and York Bar offers real ales and light lunches. The George Hotel is just a 20-minute drive from both Rutland Water and Peterborough. There is free on-site parking, and the magnificent Burghley House Estate is just a 5-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carol
United Kingdom
“The room was exceptionally clean and well presented. Breakfast was really good. Dinner excellent roast beef.” - Zoe
United Kingdom
“Booked The George Hotel Stamford for a business stay. I never normally get any feedback from the people I book rooms for. However I did for The George Hotel, Stamford. 'Hotel is perfect. I’ve gone back in time when hospitality was at its finest....” - Julie
United Kingdom
“Beautiful building great location. Breakfast lovely and plenty of choice” - Jeanette
United Kingdom
“The breakfasts are really good, big selection well prepared & not rushed. The dining options are very good, both the bistro/garden room & the main restaurant. The food choices once again are good & varied & well prepared & the wine/beverage...” - Bente
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building with excellent gardens and outdoor seating.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Dinner was outstanding. Some issues at breakfast, but all resolved” - Tom
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel and restaurant. Amazingly helpful and polite staff. Food was top quality.” - Marion
United Kingdom
“We have been coming to the George for 49 years and it never is anything but outstanding. Our all time favourite hotel .” - Cole
United Kingdom
“Superb room with four-poster, dinner was excellent and breakfast even better! Staff were the best we have ever had the pleasure of being looked after by” - Alexander
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel and gardens. All staff very friendly and professional in their duties. Lovely location in a beautiful town.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Oak Panelled Restaurant
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
- Garden Room Restaurant
- Open forLunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.






The fine print
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.