The George In Rye, Rye
About the Hotel
Rooms at The George
The George in Rye offers 34 rooms with access to cable TV, satellite TV, a coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer, and Wi-Fi. Rooms include 24-hour room service and safes. Each Luxury Double room is designed with antique or modern furnishings and fabrics. Features include king-size, feature or four-poster Vi-Spring beds with Italian Frette linen and duvets, flat-screen LCD TVs, marble-top baths with chrome power showers, and REN bathroom products. Some Luxury Double rooms include a walk-in shower next to the bath. Junior suites offer a flat-screen TV, internet, and a feature or four-poster bed with Italian linens, plus a marble-top bath, power shower, and designer toiletries. Some rooms offer city views. Haystack suites feature cubby hole beds for children. Superior double rooms are larger than standard and offer contemporary comforts, individual color schemes, fabrics, and bespoke furniture.
Dining at The George
The George features a restaurant and bar with local and international dishes and drinks. The bar, swathed in Farrow & Ball teal, marine art, and vintage globe lights, serves local ales and wines from Kent and Sussex wineries. The Tap bar has cosy snugs and a secluded courtyard. The restaurant includes a wood-charcoal grill for seafood from Rye Bay, Scottish Aberdeen steaks, and Romney Marsh lamb. Breakfast includes a cold buffet of homemade yogurts, fresh fruits, and pastries, plus hot dishes such as smoked kippers, French toast, and eggs Benedict. The warm banana bread with praline parfait and espresso cream is essential.
Leisure and Amenities
The George has a chichi gift and interiors shop called The Shop Next Door, offering hotel pieces such as fish jugs and mohair throws. The hotel features an original Georgian ballroom for weddings and banquets, plus a sun-trap terrace. Windsurfing is available. Additional features include wedding services and a lobby fireplace.
Location and Transport
Located in Rye, The George is a five-minute walk from Rye station, with trains to London taking about an hour. It is two minutes' walk from Lamb House, former home of Henry James, and the medieval Rye Castle. The hotel is minutes from Church of St Mary the Virgin and 100 km from London Gatwick. The surrounding area offers shopping. Camber Sands is nearby. Landmarks nearby include Ethel Loves Me (0.3 km), Rye Art Gallery (0.3 km), and Rye Heritage Information Centre (0.5 km).
Hotel Services
The George provides wedding services and event coordination. The hotel includes wedding packages with options for exclusive use of facilities. Standard inclusions are use of The Ballroom, The Long Room, banqueting kitchen, green room, overnight stay in the Bridal Suite, reception drinks, canapés, a three-course menu, wine, water, coffee, tea, place cards, table plan, and linens. Optional upgrades include cocktail receptions, DJ services, lighting, midnight snacks, wine tastings, and exclusive use of the hotel. Staff skitter around the bar and dining room.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
