Overview

The George is home to a distinctive, lively Brasserie Restaurant boasting good quality English and European dishes. Choose from the fine a la Carte menu or the daily specials. The George also hosts a popular Lounge serving food and beverages throughout the day in spacious, comfortable surroundings making it the ideal place to relax and take a break from the bustling town centre.

Bubbles Wine Bar positioned within The George hotel is a wonderful place to meet friends and enjoy lunch or an early evening aperitif. The modern ambience of Bubbles contrasts with the more traditional style of The George Hotel lounge, the latter featuring real ales and a great lounge food menu, whichever bar you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome and great hospitality.

If you’re a sports fan, the big screen in Graham’s lounge is the place for you to enjoy all the major sporting events.

Our Sunday roast is one of The George traditions. Why not join us for our Carvery every Sunday – open midday until 9pm.

In the area

The George Hotel is an ideal base for those wishing to visit Constable Country and Colchester Zoo. The hotel is within walking distance of Colchester Castle and the many museums in the area. We are 10 miles from the nearest seaside resort and just 50 miles from London. Our nearest airport – Stansted is just 35 miles away.

Centrally located in the heart of Colchester the hotel is well situated for visits to the Theatre and the Arts Centre. Colchester has large shopping precincts, many bars , clubs and restaurants – all within walking distance of the hotel. The well known Colchester Oyster Festivals are held annually in the town with many medieval festivals taking place at Castle Park.

While staying at the The George Hotel you can visit:

Colchester Castle

Colchester Zoo

Constable Country

For more suggestions you can download the George Hotel’s leisure brochure or speak to one of

What's happening?

Below, you will find out what’s going on, both at the hotel and in the local area. If you wish to learn more about any of the activities and events mentioned, please do not hesitate to contact our Central Reservations Team on 0871 376 9900 or simply download our Calendar of Events Brochure.

From	To	What's on	Where's it at	Book Now & Save. Prices from...
1 Jan 2010	30 Dec 2010	Leisure packages for Adults	The George Hotel	£62.50 pp per night to include Dinner, Bed & Breakfast with entry to Colchester Castle and either round of golf or visit to a spa
1 Jan 2010	30 Dec 2010	Leisure packages for Families	The George Hotel	£62.50 pp per night to include Dinner, Bed & Breakfast with entry to Colchester Castle and family pass to Colchester Zoo.
8 Sep 2010	11 Sep 2010	Bunny	Mercury Theatre	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
11 Sep 2010	11 Sep 2010	Free entry to Historic buildings on this date	Colchester Castle	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
12 Sep 2010	12 Sep 2010	Vintage Vehicle Show	Castle park	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
16 Sep 2010	2 Oct 2010	Stockholm	Mercury Theatre	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
17 Sep 2010	17 Sep 2010	Cycle Tour of Britain	High Street	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
18 Sep 2010	3 Oct 2010	British Food Fortnight	George Hotel	Enjoy our 'true brits' menu throughout the fortnight
26 Sep 2010	26 Sep 2010	Jimmy Carr Laughter Therapy	Charter Hall	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
3 Oct 2010	3 Oct 2010	Wedding Fair	Charter Hall	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
9 Oct 2010	10 Oct 2010	Essex Food Fair	Cressing Temple Barns	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
10 Oct 2010	10 Oct 2010	Antiques Fair	Charter Hall	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
15 Oct 2010	30 Oct 2010	The Grapes of Wrath	Mercury Theatre	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
15 Oct 2010	15 Oct 2010	American Superslam Wrestling	Charter Hall	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
4 Nov 2010	20 Nov 2010	A slight ache & the lover	Mercury Theatre	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
5 Nov 2010	5 Nov 2010	King Coles Kittens Fireworks Display	Castle park	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
13 Nov 2010	13 Nov 2010	High School Rocks	Charter Hall	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
21 Nov 2010	21 Nov 2010	Moscow ballet La Classique Nutcracker	Charter Hall	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
27 Nov 2010	24 Dec 2010	Christmas Dinners & Parties	George Hotel	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
3 Dec 2010	8 Jan 2011	Aladdin	Mercury Theatre	From £30.00 per person to include Full English Breakfast
25 Dec 2010	25 Dec 2010	Christmas Day Lunch	George Hotel	Treat the family to Christmas Day Lunch £79.50 per person
26 Dec 2010	26 Dec 2010	Boxing Day Lunch	George Hotel	Enjoy Boxing Day Lunch before hitting the sales!. £27.50 per person
31 Dec 2010	31 Dec 2010	New Year Eve's Dinner & Dance	George Hotel	Celebrate a new year with 4-course dinner & entertainment £59.95 per person

Before

The perfect location for the perfect day – The George Hotel with the ambience of a bygone era. Our Tudor Room can accommodate up to 34 guests for a wedding breakfast or up to 50 for a buffet with informal seating.

The room benefits from plenty of natural daylight and opens onto our picturesque courtyard with colourful hanging baskets in the Summer months. The Tudor Room has its own bar for private use by your guests only.

Alternatively, The County Suite is a larger room that can accommodate up to 60 guests for a wedding breakfast in a variety of layouts or approximately 70 people for an informal buffet with occasional seating. This room also benefits from natural daylight through two large skylights, air-conditioning and its own private bar.

On the day

Our Wedding co-ordinator offers a truly specialised service. With years of experience to their credit, they will be available to help and guide you throughout your special day, leaving you free to enjoy yourself. Beautiful flowers, a delicious menu and great entertainment will only but delight, leaving you and your guests with a truly unique happy memory. If any of your wedding guests would like to stay at the George Hotel, we would be delighted to offer them preferential

After

Wake up in one of our delightful bedrooms to a champagne breakfast. The perfect way to celebrate your first day together as Mr and Mrs. On the other hand, you may wish to hire a private room for you and your close family to take breakfast together, giving you he ideal opportunity to reminisce about the wedding day. The George Hotel is positioned conveniently close to Stansted International Airport, a short car transfer away if you are jetting off on your Honeymoon.

Capacities

Below you will find a chart detailing our banqueting rooms and capacities for the varying set ups you may wish to consider when hosting your wedding at The George Hotel.

NAME OF ROOM	CEREMONY	STANDING RECEPTION	DINNER	DINNER DANCE
Tudor	N/A	50	34	N/A
County	N/A	100	80	N/A

If you would like any more information about holding your wedding at the George Hotel then please click here to take a look at and download the George’s interactive Wedding Brochure, where you will find everything you need to know about our wedding services.

For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel directly.

Overview

Whether it be a conference, meeting or private event you are considering to organise, our team are all highly experienced and will look after all your corporate and private needs. From choosing the best room layout, to equipment, we will work with you and advise you to ensure your corporate event is a complete success.

We offer daily delegate and 24 hour rates for events in one of our two conference rooms. The Tudor Room is on the ground floor of the hotel and is suitable for the smaller conferences and ideal for private lunches, dinners and buffets. The County Suite can accommodate up to 70 guests and is situated again on the ground floor in the centre of the hotel. We are able to provide all the equipment necessary for a professional presentation.

If you would like any more information about holding your corporate or private event at The George Hotel then download the brochure, where you will find everything you need to know about our meeting and event services.

Capacities

Below you will find a chart detailing our banqueting rooms and capacities for the varying set ups you may wish to consider when hosting your event at the George Hotel.

NAME OF ROOM	BOARDROOM	THEATRE	CLASSROOM	ROUNDS	RECEPTION
Tudor	34	50	20	N/A	50
County	50	70	40	50	70