George
Hotel, tucked away just north of Russell Square
on the edge of Bloomsbury in a classic curved crescent
of Grade II listed Georgian town-houses (built c.1809
- 1811) overlooking gated gardens and tennis courts. These
town-houses were once the homes of the wealthy but many
are now converted to hotels and the George Hotel was formed
as a result of the uniting of 3 of these buildings.
The
perfect location for a stay in central London - quiet
and peaceful facing central gardens but within walking
distance of the British Museum, Covent Garden, Soho
and the West End, ideal for both theatres and shopping.
If you prefer to use the tube, the hotel is only 2 stops
from Oxford Circus and Covent Garden and only 3 stops
from Leicester Square.
All
bedrooms in the George have cable T.V. with free movie
and sports channels, direct-dial phone, tea/coffee making
facilities, etc., and the prices include a traditional
English breakfast and tax – the only extra to pay
for is the phone if you need to use it. The hotel now
has a computer in the lounge with free internet access
for guests to keep in touch with friends and family while
travelling.
The gardens to the front of the hotel are private but
as a guest at the hotel you will have access. Also use
of the tennis courts for a nominal sum and we can provide
you with racquets and tennis balls.
Easy
and direct access is available straight from Heathrow
Airport by tube (to Russell Square station on the Piccadilly
line) or we can arrange for a cab to pick you up at the
Arrivals Hall. We're only a few minutes walk from the
Kings Cross St Pancras International Terminal for the
Eurostar train link to the Continent.
To check on room availability for your stay just click
on the “Enquiry” link above and fill in the
form on that page or click on the "Secure Bookings"
link above and check for yourself what rooms are available.
Reserve with confidence – If your
plans change, and you need to cancel or change a reservation,
your deposit will be fully refunded if you let us know
at least two days before you are due to arrive.
If
you have any questions and the answer isn’t on our
“Frequently Asked Questions” page, just contact
us. Because of the different times zones there could be
a delay in response but we should always come back to
you within an absolute maximum of 12 hours.
FAMOUS
EARLY RESIDENTS OF CARTWRIGHT GARDENS
Cartwright Gardens was originally named Burton Crescent
but was renamed to honour an early resident, John Cartwright
(1740-1824 and resident 1820-24), a political reformer
and military officer. He came to be called the "father
of reform" for his advocacy of universal manhood
suffrage, parliamentary and army reform, and the abolition
of slavery. When the disputes with the American colonies
began he saw clearly that the colonists had right on their
side and warmly supported their cause.
At
the beginning of the American War of Independence he
was offered the appointment of first lieutenant to the
Duke of Cumberland which would have put him on the path
of certain promotion but he refused, unwilling to fight
against a cause which he felt to be just. You can see
a bronze statue of Cartwright in the private gardens
to the front of the hotel.
Among
Cartwright Gardens' other notable residents was Sir
Rowland Hill (resident from 1837), the originator of
the modern system of postage. He introduced the world's
first system of pre-bought stamps for letters with the
introduction of the "Penny Black", which went
on sale 8 May,1840.
Also,
during the same period, Edwin Chadwick (later knighted)
who lived next door to Rowland Hill. Chadwick may be credited
with the beginning of public health reform. He was appalled
at the number of people admitted to the workhouses and
became convinced that if the health of the working population
could be improved then there would be a drop in the numbers
of people on relief. He campaigned throughout his career
to improve sanitary provision in Britain and contributed
to a report of 1834 that led to legislation covering the
national supervision of health, safety and social problems.
He later brought through parliament the Public Health
Act of 1848.
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