First off, this is an overall nice boutique inn, tastefully restored and decorated, good bedding and very nice staff. But there were some irksome kinks. As other reviewers have noted, due to Covid, both the breakfast service and wine hour are suspended. But really, if we can take the risk and be socially responsible to stay at the inn, they can't even have a muffin out individually wrapped or delivered to our room, they can't pour us a glass of wine? And even getting coffee in the morning was cumbersome. The Nespresso machine in the room produced about 3 drops of liquid despite diligently following the directions on multiple attempts and the coffee pot in the breakfast area was tiny and usually empty. Plus, being affiliated with Bobbie Brown, my wife had anticipated awesome products in the room and was shocked to find not even any face wash of any brand just hand soap. On our first day I informed the person at the front desk that the tablet in our room was broken and the safe did not work, likely just needing new batteries. Neither of these issues were addressed during our 3 night stay. Plus, inexplicably, on our 2nd full day, despite us being out of the room over 12 hours, our room was not made and we had to fetch towels late that night upon our return (yes, they were providing housekeeping service during the pandemic). At over $300 a night, these items were annoying and disappointing. They need to do better to earn repeat business, even in the pandemic.

Long over due review.. I stayed at The George back In May for 2 weeks in the height of the pandemic. I had offered my home to a family member who was essential and needing a place to stay. I was working from home so it’d be an easy transition for me. I called numerous hotels, asking all of the questions as far as the precautions they were taking during this time and obviously the accommodations they could make for someone who needed wifi access and ability to work out of a hotel room. After speaking with 3 different hotels in the area, I finally got Ariana from The George. She took the time to answer every single question I had.. and I had a lot! Went thru all the precautionary measures the hotel was taking in order to keep other guests and the staff safe and healthy. She answered and addressed all of my concerns as far as work was concerned and made me feel at ease with staying somewhere outside of my own home at this time. I checked in on a Sunday to a standard queen room and forgive me, I do not remember the “name” of that room. Also such a nice touch to a hotel its a cute little quirk that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere that someone actually cares about your experience instead of being a number on a door! I loved this and this sentiment was also shown tremendously by the staff. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Franz who showed me to my room. Unfortunately when I spoke to Ariana I forgot to mention that my work from home situation included 2 monitors, a printer and a desktop computer. Franz assisted me with everything. While wearing both a mask and gloves the entire time! Unfortunately when I got to the room, I realized what I booked would not accommodate me and my set up. Completely my fault as most people use lap tops and work paperlessly. Franz was quick to get on the phone with Ariana and make new arrangements. The next morning Ariana met me at 7am to move all of my belongings to a larger room The Ed which had a desk and could accommodate my work space. She also wearing a mask and gloves the entire time while assisting me. She had me moved and set up by 7:30 in time for my first zoom meeting. Later that day Ariana called and explained that they’d be waiving the higher room rate, typically they have open a common space for guests to use which would’ve been ideal to work from but due to covid all common spaces had to be closed. Overall my two weeks there was great. Someone was easily accessible 24 hours a day to help with anything I needed. I left feeling like I had made new friends with the amazing staff and had no worries the entire time about the health and safety inside the hotel.

I would highly recommend staying at The George if you’re coming from out of town or for people who want a little staycation. My husband and I always prefer to stay at boutique hotels as opposed to bigger hotels due to their uniqueness, warmth, and history and The George didn’t let us down. The George has such beautiful spaces and our room was spacious and very clean. Even though things are different due to Covid, I appreciate the precautions The George is taking to keep its guests safe. The staff was very friendly and took care of everything we needed. We will definitely be back!