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.

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.

The hotel was situated in a lovely quiet location near to the river. The views from the garden were stunning. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the atmosphere was great. The facilities were good everything we needed, restaurant, bar and pool if required. Would definitely recommend. Great value for money.

Lovely room, nice welcome & friendly staff. Wonderful location. Excellent entertainment on Saturday evening, a lovely extra surprise.

A very dissapointing hotel. Pool was ok but changing rooms were dirty and a very poor shower. Our room had black mould around windows and shower, and toilet and glass shelf were dusty so obviously not been cleaned properly before we arrived. Beds were really comfy till i discovered a very unpleasant mark on my sheet. Which the receptionist had to change!! Stayed a week and in all that time we didnt see any cleaners at all serving any room. Breakfast was ok but very basic. Had to use room towels for pool and then wait at reception to get them replaced. Location was lovely and very central for all we wanted to do, ideal for a walking base. How this is 3 star i will never know. Did have a lovely pizza from the bar menu one night. Staff were friendly enough but seem to be stretched the whole time. This could be a lovely place, but it needs a lot of more attention to detail. Ok if your a walker staying 1 or2 nights but not for a weeks holidays. On the face of it all was good but a very tatty hotel that needs more staff and care. Gardens could be beautiful but there unkempt. Would not be recommending this hotel.

location very good and views over the river amazing ,however hotel is in serious need of redecoration carpets and walls very shabby mold to bathroom wall and windows