Cotswolds & Oxfordshire Cheltenham
The George, Cheltenham
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated July 2026 · paw rating built from 6 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Cheltenham / the Cotswolds & Oxfordshire and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.8/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 6 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 180 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.8/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: July 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Dog-friendly rooms are available and dogs are genuinely welcomed.
- Guests report a dog welcome pack with a hamper, basket and bowl.
- No pet fee is published - confirm directly with the hotel.
Pet-friendly summary
The George is a boutique four-star hotel in central Cheltenham, and it is one of the most genuinely dog-friendly hotels in the town - the kind of place that treats dogs as guests rather than tolerating them. It sits in a great central location for the shops and Regency streets, with large, high-ceilinged, beautifully decorated rooms and a well-regarded breakfast.
The dog welcome is what sets it apart. Guests travelling with dogs consistently mention thoughtful touches - a dog welcome pack on arrival, with a hamper, basket and bowl waiting in dog-friendly rooms - and warm, friendly staff, including the hotel's own resident dog that greets arrivals. Owners report bringing two dogs over multi-night stays with plenty of space, and describe it simply as a good, high-standard dog-friendly hotel.
A couple of practical notes from reviews: it is worth avoiding a basement room if you can, and, as with any busy dog-friendly hotel, the odd guest has noticed a faint dog smell - so mention any preferences when you book. The booking listing does not publish a specific pet fee, so confirm the details directly. With its central location, boutique rooms and a genuinely thoughtful dog welcome, The George suits owners who want a comfortable, characterful Cheltenham hotel where the dog is properly looked after.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Dog welcome pack, hamper and bowl
- Genuinely dog-friendly rooms
- Central Cheltenham location
- Boutique, spacious rooms
- Friendly, dog-loving staff
About this hotel
The George is a boutique four-star hotel in central Cheltenham, with large, beautifully decorated rooms and a well-regarded breakfast. Centrally located for the shops and Regency streets, it makes a characterful base in the heart of town.
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Location
Saint Georges Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3DZ
