The George! What a memorable experience in understated elegance. Located in Montclair, NJ, just outside NYC, the decor in this boutique hotel is sort of 'artsy Ralph Lauren'--classic plaids mixed with modern art and sparkly modern accent pieces. Each detail has been considered and seemed intended to delight: from the whimsical portraits of famous Georges in the lobby, to the selection of French pastries and cheeses at breakfast, and the Dyson hairdryers in the guest rooms. There were fun surprises at every turn. Where else can you eat a yogurt parfait in an adorable Emma Bridgewater French pedestal bowl under a large portrait of AOC? As someone who is a big fan of sweets, I was just tickled by the sight of the colorful selection of candy in the "secret" candy closet (which although perhaps is a poorly kept secret, was a surprise to me!), as well as the Häagen-Dazs bars in the ice cream freezer. We stayed in the Harry room which was just off the library and featured a cleverly curated collage of framed photos of famous Harrys--Harry Houdini, Harriet Tubman, Debbie Harry, and some less easily identifiable Harrys, which generated conversation (was Buddy Holly's name Harry?). I understand each of the rooms is decorated similarly, each with a different name. We enjoyed tea and cake in the library at tea time. The George offers a complimentary wine service every evening with several selections of wine as well. What an experience--a solid five stars--I hope to return soon. read more

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The place is a beautiful space for bridal team and bride to get ready take pictures , the staff is amazing , the breakfast is bland not to many options . Has enough parking read more

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My only suggestion is book to your room here if you are visiting Montclair. No other hotel compares. THE GEORGE has a modern style and service- consummate professionals consistently. Creative Director, Bobbi Brown, reimagined the space to have an upscale, chic aesthetic, where each room has its own personality. It is worth the price of admission. I promise. read more

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I had an unplanned stay here for a few days while my floors were being refinished and their accommodations were top notch. The staff, super friendly, and the gym was spotless with Peloton equipment, weights and was virtually empty most of the time. After canceling my reservation at HoJo Wyndham/Clifton (anything would have been an improvement to what I witnessed there), but The George far exceeded my expectations. They've earned their stars. And should I ever run out of space for visiting friends or family or need another escape from renovation chaos without inconveniencing anyone, this spot will be my local go-to. Thanks for the wonderful stay. read more

Compared to most of the cookie-cutter hotels in the area, it was a treat to find a boutique hotel like The George in an odd residential area like Montclair. I have always liked 'experience' hotels and in the past have found myself staying at Courtyard by Marriott or similar chain hotels, where one room looks just like any other property 20 miles or 2000 miles apart. The night front desk host was absolutely, positively, amazing! So accommodating and friendly ... right off the bat I felt welcome and knew this experience would be both unique and comfortable. She went out of her way to accommodate all of my requests. My purchasing office at work is downright crazy when it comes to billing and details. Because The George was slightly more expensive than the average chain hotels in the area, I didn't mind paying the extra out of pocket to stay at a better establishment. They were very accommodating first of all matching a price I found online at a discount hotel site ... and also splitting the charge, so I could pay part of the bill and keep my dark overlords in the accounting office at work happy. I was shown two rooms and allowed to choose, which is fabulous because it eliminated my room design fomo. I chose the Jen room on the second floor. It was cozy and welcoming with old brick walls, velvet blackout curtains and a red plaid headboard. The room was cave-like in a cozy way ... the type of room you could relax in. It wasn't at all bright and airy but perfect for a night in. This hotel reminds me a lot of one of our favourite escapes near Bath, England called the Rudloe Arms, which happens to be owned by famed chef Marco Pierre White. Like The Rudloe, The George has lots of photographs on the walls. Each room has a name and the photos correspond with that name. In the lobby you'll see lots of photos/portraits of people named George. Likewise in my room, the photo wall was of Jens and Jennifers. The common library room is like something out of an Architectural Digest or House Beautiful magazine. It has a British modern vibe with painted wood paneling, a fireplace and ample leather couches in the main seating area. There are lots of coffee table books (including limited edition books worth $1,000 each!) There is a 'candy closet' where everything is free. They have just about any candy you can think of ... from Chunky bars, Twix, Milky Way to Pop Rocks and Big League Chew. It's all free to guests! They also have an honour bar with more hearty snacks and drinks but those come at a steep price. The one part of my room which was a letdown was the bathroom. It did not match the rest of the room from a luxury level. I was hoping for marble and unique fixtures and a rainfall shower. Instead it was more like a tub/shower combo unit with cheap fittings and standard white subway tile..As a bonified shower guy ... the shower wasn't fantastic. Warm water, low pressure and no rainfall. The only good thing about the spartan bathroom was the shower products. You don't get individual little bottles. Rather there are big pumps on the bath area's shelf. Let me just say the bath products are amazing! The scents are so fresh and vibrant and classy! The bath products alone are worth the room cost. I settled into my cozy room ... used the super fast wifi and watched a few shows on cable. I was told breakfast was on the bottom level in the morning. I went down and was surprised that it was a grab and go setup but, like the honour bar, each breakfast item cost money. Croissants were $4-$5 each, a hard boiled egg was $2. Other items followed suit. I have never been charged for breakfast at a hotel of this magnitude. The money wasn't the issue ... it was the fact they would charge guests. The outside of the building is fairly blah and non-discript. Once inside things get a lot more interesting in terms of the decor. The staff is wonderful and helpful at every turn. Would I stay here again? Absolutely! It was one of the better experiences I've had at a hotel since Covid became a thing. I highly recommend spend the extra to stay here as a getaway. The founder of Bobbi Brown cosmetics and her real estate developer own the hotel, so you know things are 1st class. This is a unique boutique hotel experience. There are some so-so aspects but overall. I highly recommend The George for so many reasons. read more

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Lovely boutique hotel. The room was very quiet and the king bed very comfortable. We liked the coffee machine. Breakfast buffet in windowless basement room was not terribly impressive with big traffic jam at peak time. We really enjoyed the library, its comfortable seats and nice fire place. The happy hour with wine and cheeses was lovely. Neighborhood is very nice. All in all, we thought it was a bit overpriced for amenities and services. read more

One of the coolest hotels I've ever stayed at! Really great service and homey feel to it. The interior design was my favorite - looks like it was straight out of a pottery barn catalog. I would stay here again and again and recommend it to anyone. Also, the library and complimentary candy bar is a must stop-in. The room was beautiful and made the stay extremely comfortable. read more

On Wednesday, Aug 19th, my family checked into the George for a one-night reservation at The George in Montclair, New Jersey. My sister was getting married that following day. We booked The George for its beautiful rooms and proximity to the venue. One week leading up to the reservation my sister had been calling the hotel to confirm that she was allowed to get ready at the hotel due to COVID-19 regulations and inquired about taking photos inside the hotel. Ms. Pakizegi offered us a wedding package that included unlimited photos anywhere in the hotel as well as food and alcoholic beverages. We declined the offer since we were primarily there to get ready and we had already booked and paid for another location to take the main wedding photos. We then asked if it was allowed to take 1-2 photos in the lobby on our way, to which Ms. Pakizegi agreed. Upon those agreements, we booked two rooms for one night's stay. The day before our reservations, I also spoke with another employee named Frances, who also gave us verbal confirmation that we were authorized for a late checkout time of 2:30 pm for one of the rooms since no one was checking into the room that we had booked. On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 20th, my family and I woke up elated for my sister's wedding. We completed our preparation for the day (dressing, makeup, etc) and all the morning photo sessions inside the room. It was around 2:00 PM and the groom was running late so we decided that we wouldn't do a first look photo at the hotel and to go straight to the photo-shoot site. On our way out, the photographer snapped a couple of photos of the bride on the staircase while the rest of the family began to demobilize at 2:30 pm, loading our luggage in the car. Ms. Pakizegi suddenly appeared at the door to inform us that she would be charging us $1,000 for the photos and that we were past the 11 am check out time. Perplexed, we noted that we had an agreement for a late checkout. Additionally, we declined the photoshoot service and had not violated any of the photo agreements (i.e. mobilizing in any public spaces). By the time we cleared the room and exited the premises, it was approximately 3 pm. Nonetheless, Ms. Pakizegi grew extremely hostile and unreasonable, leaving us feeling that we were being extorted for additional payment. Ms. Pakizegi had restricted my family from departing until she received payment. The duressing situation resulted in the bride to break down into tears while in her wedding gown. Ms. Pakizegi didn't care. Instead, she left the bride in tears and demanded the receptionist at the front desk to handle the situation. We kept repeating that we were approved for a late checkout and didn't violate any of the rules. Ms. Pakizegi then started making excuses and saying that she was charging us because we blocked the staircase from other guests who couldn't come down although my father and mother stood there to make sure that we were not. The hotel was understandably nearly empty due to the pandemic. Still, we wanted to resolve the matter and offered to delete that handful of photos. At this point, we were late to our own wedding and wanted to settle the matter despite her unrelenting hostility but Ms. Pakizegi refused. After lashing out at the bride, she then proceeded to confront the rest of my family in a similar matter. She said she would not charge for photos, as we had complied with our end of the bargain, and instead coerced us into paying for another night's stay due to the fact we exited the premises 30 minutes later. We attempted to cooperate with Ms. Pakizegi several times to no avail. She told us she needed to charge us for the "lost sale" despite the fact Ms. Pakizegi herself told us the hotel was not at capacity and no one had booked the room we stayed in. Ultimately, we were pressured into paying for another night's stay despite the fact we had no plans to stay in the area, as we were all traveling. At the risk of being late to our own wedding, we were intimidated into paying the cost due to the extremely hostile situation. We never ended up staying in the room. It seemed that the end goal by Ms. Pakizegi was to extort money out of my family and me in any way possible and kept changing her reasons to charge us whether it was for the photos or the late checkout or a room sale. Despite our pleas and attempts to reconcile our willingness to pay for a late check out fee, she charged us for a full night's stay -- even when the room was left empty and unused. Ms. Pakizegi's inconsistency with her words and aggressive and hostile demeanor has assured us that we'll never return here and do not recommend anyone stay here. read more

Cool, boutique hotel in Montclair NJ. Spacious rooms with ultra comfortable beds & complimentary iPads in each room. Great, relaxing seating area. No in room or hotel bar (They do serve wine in the evening). Plenty of parking & very reasonably priced. Great find!! read more

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It was my first time to NJ and I honestly think staying at the George contributed so much satisfaction to my overall trip. My boyfriend and I arrived a few hours early before our check-in time and we were warmly greeted by Quentin! He was so welcoming and he gave us a free upgrade which allowed us to check-in into our room right when we arrived. We stayed in the 'Harry Room' which was decorated with pictures of famous Harrys (Harry Styles, Harry Potter, Prince Harry, Harriet​ Tubman). Each room has a different name​, so across the hall from us was the Frank room! Each room comes with a DYSON hairdryer, EO shower products, complimentary water, Casper beds and so on! You can tell that the management/owners aim to work in sustainability​​ into every little thing! All of the shower products are large pumps, not single-use​ bottles. The water by our bed was in a cute glass pitcher with glasses. My boyfriend and I had such a blast learning about the history of the hotel, learning that it is now owned by Bobbi Brown was something I was surprised​ by! The next morning we woke up to a beautifully​ displayed breakfast downstairs. Everything was organic, farm raised, and fresh. I honestly couldn't believe​ my eyes. I think my overall take away was how attentive the place is (staff, decor, management​). Every little thing made me feel cared for! Honestly, I told my boyfriend if we ever go back we are staying at The George. Thank you to Quentin and the other hotel staff for making our stay magical! read more

Play by play review: I might be a bit tipsy right now as I right this since this hotel is open bar from 7-10. Proof that I'm tipsy is I wrote "right" instead of "write" and instead of correcting it I'm writing this long sentence. Here for a family event and last night we were on the Pennsylvania turnpike in a snowstorm and had to stop at a Hampton inn. I most definitely have ringworm and need a tetanus shot after that stay so my amazing husband booked us the best possible choice when we arrived at our final destination, Montclair, NJ. My husband's one rule is 2 queen sized beds and the description of the George fit the bill. Now that I'm here, I'm not sure if they are actually queen beds in the Isaac room but I didn't bring my measuring tape and I'm too loopy to check it anyway. I will just trust the process. My 13 year old daughter finds this place "instagram" worthy and they have a "smeg" fridge I the room. She says that's cool. I wouldn't know. When you arrive at the hotel, Arianna (I think? Ask sober me in the morning) greeted us and showed the kids the free candy closet. She had them at "candy closet". The room is clean, cool and functional. The bathroom has a Dyson hair dryer which means my daughter's curls will get a nice blow out in the morning. The "library" has board games, drinks and it's lovely. ALERT: the 13 year old just came out of the bathroom to announce that the shower is great and feels like a "rain shower" My sister in law just informed us that this hotel is owned by Bobbi Brown and her husband. That adds to the cool factor. Hey Bobbi, your makeup brushes rock. Each room has a name, not a number, we're in the Isaac room. The room has pics of famous Isaacs. My husband would like it noted that Isaiah Thomas is pictured and he's not technically an "isaac". Don't worry, that won't affect/effect (I never get those right) the 5 star rating. Breakfast is $20 additional a person and we're definitely going to have it in the morning. I bet it's amazing. Parking is easy, plentiful and included. USB ports a plenty We'll be coming back for thanksgiving, hoping to see the toilet paper upgraded from Soviet Union grade to at least 2 ply charmin. The room has robes so that's awesome. K! That's it! Love it! This place is 5 stars. Highly recommend. *my husband just let me know that the pics I posted are the worst. Sorry. read more

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Amazing stay at the George. Each room is unique. Incredible decor and mid/traditional blended design. Staff engaging and attentive. (Sadly no breakfast or happy hour wine.). But what is normally NYC-level expensive...So...TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HALF PRICE "COVID" rates. read more

An oasis 12miles from Manhattan! I've had my eye on the George for some time. I travel to NJ for business frequently. My last trip, The George was central to where I needed to be... From the moment you walk through the doors, you know this hotel is special... relaxed and elegant with all the modern touches. The rooms are named and not numbered.... it's nice to not be a number! I love my room! I could live and work in that room while traveling. The breakfast, done right! Reminded me of a quaint European Inn... continental but with a touch of America (& NJ bagels w/smoked salmon) The George is on my list. I'll be back. read more

Awesome boutique hotel nestled quietly in Montclair, NJ. Upper middle class neighborhood in Garden state. Aside from the obvious- beautiful room, awesome service and phenomenal breakfast- details went in to create memorable staging experience must be addressed. For example, Hair dryer is stocked with Dyson dryer (best hair dryer money can buy), Casper mattress, Egyptian cotton sheet, full digital room entertainment experience as well as bathrobes- TOP NOTCH. General Manger Nick Semler is as good as you can get, classact, professional, knowledgable and extremely attentive. If you need great luxury staying experience, look no further. The George is it! read more

We dug it. We needed to get out of the house last minute due to a construction issue and they take dogs! It was stylish, clean, elegant and well-run. We'd do it again for sure and chiller circumstances. read more

What a fabulous boutique hotel! When I was checking in, one of the guest's sons said "Mommy, this is not like any hotel we have ever stayed at!" Amen. From the fabulous, well curated decor to every carefully thought out detail, this hotel was a perfect 10. Casper beds, decor out of a vogue magazine, Dyson hairdryers. Kudos to Bobbi B and her hubby for pulling off another great project. Special thanks to Franz, the front desk staff. Great people skills, local knowledge and the ability to make everyone feel welcome and at home. read more

I have stayed here myself and it's amazing. I also have family stay here whenever they come visit. I truly appreciate the experience I've gotten from Kerrie and Ariana. If your having family in or visiting from the City this hotel is a must stay and I highly recommend it!! read more

Great facility in terms of quality and decor, but was very loud when I was trying to sleep. I was in a room next to the library. The good news is that the manager Nick was very helpful and has plans to address moving forward. read more

I stayed there on opening night 4/1 and I can say that this place is amazing. Nick greeting me and brought my bag to the room. The room the stayed in was called the "Shirley" there were pictures of all different Shirley's in history. The highlight of the room was definitely the super comfortable bed and sheets-- Casper! In the morning there is breakfast in the paper in the breakfast room. I have to say the library in the lobby is just gorgeous. I love all the details and how it's so different from a chain hotel. You can see Bobbi Brown's style and little touches everywhere. All in all it's a great experience and I would happily come back for a visit! read more

The decor is nice, but $225 a night gets you a bed pushed against the wall and a bathroom with no door. The "free" breakfast and upgrade amenities were no longer free as booking through a 3rd party site. No room service or fridge to store snacks. Stay at an air bnb. read more

This place is incredible. Montclair is such a unique and cool town and this place matches it perfectly. Every room is different. Breakfast is fantastic. read more

Do Not stay at this Hotel, they have a policy of charging you an additional $250.00 for incidental charges. This is not a part of their conversation when booking. I told them this was a poor policy and you shouldn't have to put this on your credit card. I spoke with their Manager in charge Elise Prichard and she was very unprofessional and rude. I was given the key and went to my room and then they came up and told me to leave if I didn't pay the $250.00. I left and made reservations with the Hampton Inn. I made them aware of the situation at 11:30 pm and they gave me a room and a great rate. I will recommend to all never uses this Hotel. read more

This hotel has a lot of potential. I cut them some slack because they are new. The facilities are beautiful despite a number of oversights that are trivial, yet add up. We were greeted by Nick. He has knowledgeable and welcoming (at the door). I love the Nespresso machine in the room. A box of tissues in the room would be nice. Owner seemed like a real tool. Very tacky to bark at staff in front of guest. Despite your fancy Mercedes... read more

We stayed for 3 nights recently while visiting family. Most striking was lack of welcome at front desk. Handed key card, no mention of breakfast served downstairs or any other amenities. At check out no question of how we enjoyed our stay. The room was very pretty, Breakfast when we stumbled upon it was very nice. But there was a general lack of warmth to the place, doubt we'll stay here again. read more

I enjoyed my stay at the lovely The George! It's chic, very clean and well appointed. I chose The George because I didn't want a generic experience staying at a cookie cutter hotel while visiting family in NJ, and I didn't want to have to stay in NYC and commute back and forth. It's funny, being inside my room (a standard queen on the 4th floor), I felt like I could be anywhere in world, in a nice, boutique hotel. That's the level The George is aiming for - not to just give their guests solely a New Jersey hospitality experience, but one that stands along side similarly situated hotels in major cities around the world (they have best towels I've ever experienced at a hotel and i've stayed at many) I found the staff (especially Nick) were all very pleasant and helpful! I stayed there during the first week of officially opening, so the only suggestions I have are slippers in the rooms (along with the robes) and possibly a small refrigerator in all of the rooms (my queen didn't have one) for beverages and snacks (there isn't a restaurant at the hotel yet, but great restaurants, shops and a Whole Foods are walking distance). All in all, The George is a wonderful addition to a special town. I wish it great success and would stay there again. read more

The staff, well Kara, who is the ONLY staff I was aware of when I checked in, was AMAZING! She was so helpful, sweet, kind, and professional! Now for the rooms. The lobby, library are beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. Loved the wine and cheese offered in the library in the evenings. Did not get a chance to experience the continental breakfast offered each morning, but the breakfast room looked lovely. My first room, which was a standard room, was below my expectation. No drawers! I was there for 6 days so I didn't want to live out of my suitcase. I wanted drawers. There were none to be had. The bathroom had a nice enough sink area and shower, but NO hooks for towels, robe, shower caps, or whatever else you use bathroom hooks for. Speaking of robes, they were provided, which was nice. There are no closets. There are industrial racks to hang your clothes on. That was ok. Fit in with the boutique theme I guess. The "night stands" on either side of the bed didn't have drawers either. They had a very small cubby cut out on each night stand. I loved the "name theme" of the rooms. Rooms have names not numbers. Each room had photos on the wall of the corresponding name. If you're in the James room, all photos in the room are of famous Jameses. Upon sitting on bed after finally hanging everything up and putting toiletries and things away, the bed "fell" in at one area. It was broken. In order to contact the front desk, Kara, I had to either call from my cell, as there are no telephones in the rooms, only tablets, or use the tablet to reach her. I decided to go downstairs to see her in person. She immediately helped me move, with a luggage rack, to a king bedroom. The room was larger, nicer AND HAD DRAWERS! The drawers looked like a trunk with really cool lining on the inside. There were also hooks in the bathroom. JACKPOT, or so I thought. I've decided that either the bedroom is great and the bathroom is not or vice versa. Though this bathroom had racks on the wall, the sink and shower were extremely small. When standing at the sink, I couldn't lift my left arm or it would hit the wall! Also, the sink was so tiny, absolutely NO counter space. I had to put a towel on the floor, underneath the sink, so it would catch the water that fell when I washed my face. Very poor design. Also, since there was no counter space, I pulled in the little table that held the carafe of water and 2 water glasses to use to hold my toiletries, makeup bag, etc. There was nowhere to put things! Case in point, the nice Dyson hair dryer they provide is on the desk OUTSIDE the bathroom because there's NOWHERE IN the bathroom to put it! I managed - as the bed was very comfy and cozy and there was a lot of room in the bedroom area. Nice large tv with Netflix, Hulu, etc. Cleaning staff came each day to clean. Security: Definitely needs improvement. Staff, I was told, leaves at 11:00 pm. NO ONE IS THERE IF NEEDED. I was told they could be there within 3-5 minutes if called. I don't know about you, but I like a hotel where there's someone I can reach immediately who is ON the premises. There are no peek-holes in the room doors, so of if someone does come to your room, you can't see them without opening the door. That could be dangerous! Also, since NO-ONE is there after 11:00 pm, if you order food, YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE LOBBY DOOR TO GET IT. The front door is locked from the outside and can only be opened with your room key, so a delivery has to wait until you come open the door. Again, verydangerous! Final thoughts: As with any place, there are pros and cons, but security is very important to me. I can say I stayed there, but will not be returning read more

Loved staying at The George. It's beautifully renovated, the team is friendly and accommodating. Each room is unique, and even though I was there for business, it was incredibly relaxing. read more

Our arrival was met with kindness after enduring the 2 hour journey across the GW bridge from Boston; an arrival that was punctuated by grace every minute that followed. Not a single moment did we feel dazed and confused! It was a perfect escape. read more

Wonderful and unique hotel. Beautifully decorated. Nice rooms. Great experience. Would definitely come back if in the area.

It's hard to find the best words to describe our stay at The George Inn! Every category deserves a "10"! No we are not the owners and no they didn't pay us either- the staff is there to serve and they do! The room was spacious with all the amenities- We stayed in the Truman room. The entire facility is impeccably clean - oh I almost forgot- we told them we were Vegan and asked if there would be anything to eat at breakfast? They nicely accommodated us - plenty delightful food that was very satisfying- we will certainly be back !! PS we loved meeting new friends in the library read more

Hard to get in and out of the area. The neighborhood seems busy with families and the hotel out of place.