George Hotel

Peaceful, tranquil location by the river Tyne. My last stay in the hotel was about 35 years ago and little would appear to have changed still very pleasant but a little faded by todays glittery standards. Good room rates.

Lovely stay but disappointed by the older lady on reception who was not at all welcoming Very brusque, no welcoming greeting and no information given regarding leisure facilities etc. The other younger lady on reception was telling another couple what was available and how to access it in an extremely pleasant manner. Otherwise we had a lovely stay and made the most of the leisure facilities!

We had a nice stay, the food was lovely. The leisure facilities could do with an update. We enjoyed using the pool and steam room but it was a pity the sauna was out order.

Great location Need a new maintenance man. TV didn’t work and door handle falling off but nice room and location

Review of Hotel XYZ: My stay at this hotel was nothing short of disappointing.i didn’t even stay I checked straight back out it was filthy From the moment I walked in, it was evident that the establishment was outdated and poorly maintained. The room I was assigned to was uncomfortably cold, and the state of the bathroom was appalling – I wouldn't be surprised if the mold had its own lease agreement. To make matters worse, the pool area was far from inviting; it was downright disgusting. The pool itself seemed like it hadn't been cleaned in ages, and to my horror, the changing room was infested with slugs. Needless to say, I promptly turned around and left without even considering a dip, got my bags and booked another hotel! In conclusion, I strongly advise against booking a stay at this hotel Its deplorable conditions make it an unsuitable choice for any traveler seeking a comfortable and hygienic accommodation experience.

Very nice and comfortable hotel with some great foods on the menu. Room clean and spacious. Only issue we had was the jacuzzi was cold and the changing rooms could do with some heating, but it was January. All in all a nice place and I will be visiting again

It must be 30 years since we last stayed at The George and that was when it was a Swallow Hotel! Last minute booking and very pleased with our stay, gad a room that overlooked the river, the room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a buffet and a good variety was available. Staff were friendly and attentivive. They informed us it was soon to be renovated so we'll look forward to what it will become! Our next visit will be a lot sooner than 30 years!

The setting of the George is quite idyllic and, as on previous visits, there is a welcoming atmosphere. The beds and shower facilities were also fine. However, many aspects were poor and represent further overall deterioration. The washbasin in the en suite was severely cracked and had been amateurishly filled. We felt unable to use it and saw it as a health hazard. The bodging of the splashback tiles was even worse. The toilet handle was loose, as was the toilet seat. The main room carpet had not been vacuumed. The radiator paint was peeling off and looked awful. One of the tea/coffee mugs had tea drip stains on the outside. The bar food was decidedly mediocre, though not cheap. I tried a pint of the one draught beer available and it was undrinkable. The barman allowed me a pint of keg beer as a replacement but insisted that there was nothing wrong with the draught beer and that it was the best in the area. He seems a nice man but has no idea of how to look after real ale and what it should look/taste like. As with the problems in the room, the staff response was superficially pleasant but resolutely defensive and in denial. This was our third visit to a potentially great hotel but the experience has got progressively worse and, sadly, we won’t be back.

Property dated and could do with a lick of paint. Staff were extremely helpful. Especially the lady on reception on the evening we arrived. The gentleman in bar was very helpful.