George Wright Boutique Hotel Restaurant in Rotherham

Locked out at night, faced with velour thrones, a plinth bath, and the world’s saddest breakfast. Boutique in name only—possibly a performance art piece. Guests not included

As previously mentioned everything appeared to be shop bought. Budget value thin sliced ham as an example. Can't fault the staff or service provided. Afternoon tea is a very competitive market, the hotel could do so much better given its history and aesthetics appearance. We were seated in what appeared to be the sun terrace in a glass fronted conservatory with a retractable roof which over looked a small courtyard. Nice comfortable and airy. Let down slightly by the untidy courtyard edges.

Writing on behalf of my parents who booked for afternoon tea... Purchased a Groupon voucher £29.95 with procecco for them as a gift... they've had a few over the years!! Great place .. relaxed atmosphere and lovely staff ... Shop bought cakes ? Mr kipling cakes cut in half .. egg custards cut in half .. packet ham ... not what you'd expect at a afternoon tea ... also dirty cups.

Writing on behalf of my parents who came for afternoon tea... I bought this from Groupon as a gift £29.95 ... Lovely venue and friendly staff .. relaxed atmosphere.. Shop bought cakes ? Mr kipling cakes cut in half .. egg custards cut in half ... packet ham for the sandwiches? My parents have had a fair few afternoon teas and this was not worth the money for the quality of food presented to them.

No restaurant open all week which wasn't on the booking.com add, rooms very unkept, sticky carpets and suspicious red staining on walls/ table.. Holes in the walls roughly plugged with filler and not finished off, fire evac plan fell off the wall and was behind the night stand.. The bathroom was the best part of the room!! I was staying due to work, my job was cancelled for the rest of the week and i was asked to travel 150 miles south for another job so i attempted to cancel, and even showed the manager the email from my head office regarding this.. i went through booking to try and have the fees for the rest of the week waived, but this was declined by the manager. I should not have had to pay for the rest of the stay if i wasn't even in the same town as the hotel!! WOULD NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN.

Don't go for afternoon tea. Cheap instant coffee, shop bought cakes not worth the effort.

Booked an afternoon tea with a Groupon. Lovely place, lots of character. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Sandwiches were fresh and tasty and ok, cakes shop bought but scones with jam and cream were delicious. Can't fault it for the price, we really enjoyed it.

I’m reluctant to even leave one star ! The WORST afternoon tea we have ever had. Offered instant coffee, all shop bought, no Prosecco for £16.95 !!!! Cups were dirty ! Terrible device - never again

Very welcoming and level of service was v/ good 😊

Recently came here for afternoon tea, 1 person asked for a decaf coffee due to health issues, served a decaf tea, everyone's drinks were lukewarm, sandwiches were very small portions and hardly any filling, scones were dry and when tried to spread jam on them, the scones fell apart. I will not be returning and won't be recommending. Loads better afternoon teas out there. This was very disappointing.

What can I say? This is advertised as a luxury afternoon tea. There is nothing luxury about it. The setting is a tiled conservatory which is cold and bland and has a working kitchen in it!!! The food consisted of sandwiches using the cheapest bread and minimal fillings, cheap savouries and a poor selection of shop bought pastries. Once served, the staff never came back to our table to ask if everything was ok or if we needed anything, and we were the only customers!!! Sadly, an experience to forget. I do not recommend this venue for afternoon tea.

I had bought a Groupon Afternoon tea voucher . The venue was pleasant , toilets clean and the gentleman in charge was knowledgeable about the history of the building . The entrance , through a conservatory door , however , was open plan and the counter tops were stacked with dirty dishes. Not a good first impression. I gessed that this was where the pots were washed but it also looked like it wa s the breakfast area as there was a toaster and kettle on show. Unfortunately , the afternoon tea itself was very, very poor . The food consisted of a small tray of small sandwich triangles, ham, cheese , egg and tuna . The two scones were small and stale . Mass produced . The savouries were a couple of small bite- size Scotch egg things and two very small pieces of sausage roll . Mass produced , value range products . The cakes were very odd. Value range jam tart , custard tart and mini battern burg . One of each , cut into two halves to serve two people . Again, cheap, value range manufactured products There was also one bite size brownie , again cut into two pieces . The food was what would be served at a children's tea party , not as an afternoon tea . No luxury at all despite the description on the advert and voucher ., A few salad leaves and tiny pieces of strawberry decorated the stand. We also got one tiny pot of cream . one butter pat and a tiny pot of jam between two. We had to ask for the jam to be changed as it was dirty . It looked like a piece of string was in the pot . The cups were also a bit grubby. The tea came in a pot and we asked for some hot water . Neither were warm. The prosecco was one small bottle served between two small flute glasses, the extra bit left in the botttle remained on the bar! We chose not to eat very much as it was not appetising and we put the cakes into a box but threw them away on leaving the venue . Not a good experience at all . This was supposed to be worth £50 . The voucher cost me £25 . Value of food served was probably about £4 .

We came for luxury afternoon tea, this wasn't even standard quality. The place was freezing, we never took off our coats, sandwiches are where the 2 stars come from, the rest was embarrassing, Everything cut in half (jam tart, eclair, egg custard etc,) all cheap supermarket items, nothing other than sandwiches were made on the premises. Scones rock hard how can you have afternoon tea without fresh scones?, we left over half of what was there. Even the coffee wasn't hot! No way was this ever priced at almost £50. Worst one we've ever had. Shame because we tend to use a Groupon first then return to the venues to try other items, we definitely wouldn't go back here for anything. I'm so glad I didn't gift this one to anyone. I should've read the reviews on here before buying the voucher but the reviews on groupon are good (weirdly.)

This was by far the worst cream tea I have ever had. It was all cheap products like supermarket own brands. Some were cut in half. I could have easily made this myself. This is something I would do for a child's party. Only one tea and coffee was served and the coffee came in a tea pot with a lid that didn't fit.Yes it was a Groupon and only cost £25 pounds. If I'd have paid 49.99 for this I would have been devastated. This was supposed to be a nice treat for me and my partner. We visited this place in the past for a steak dinner and it was beautiful with the fire on. It's still a nice building other than it was cold . Shame about the food now new owners have taken over we won't be going back.

We visited here as looking at the website the place looked a lovely little gem in Rotherham. We booked luxury afternoon tea ( via Groupon but value should have been £49.95 which was for two with Prosecco) so with this in mind it looked a lovely looking place we had high hopes for the tea. Unfortunately there was nothing luxury about the tea. I appreciate we booked via Groupon but expecting a luxury afternoon tea as stated, maybe we shouldn’t have. The tea was of very low quality / poor in fact and something you would expect to eat at a children’s tea party. Shop bought produce ( all of value quality, especially the scones, which usually on a tea would be one of the highlights, defiantly not) we were served a very cheap dry scone, an eclair cut in two, a jam tart cut in two, value mr Kipling like slices cut in two, a brownie ( that was actually the only nice thing) a mini scotch egg, sausage roll and quarter of a small pork pie ( all that looked to be asdas 2 for £3.50 party food range) Overall a massive let down, for us and the place serving, as if they think this is luxury I dread to have something there that isn’t labelled luxury! All ok for a low quality kids tea, but not for a ‘luxury’ afternoon tea as described. When you go for afternoon tea, you expect a good standard of food, a treat, not what was received. Very disappointed in the ‘luxury’ offering

Went for Sunday lunch having been before I was bitterly disappointed it’s changed ownership and you can tell the food is nothing but average and bland on arrival was seated in what was the bar asked for a menu they don’t have one I had gammon it was awful tough and looked like it had been carved by a hammer sat with our coats on as it was freezing and with the open kitchen it felt like being in a cafe all in all it was terrible and won’t be back

Visited today for afternoon tea, part of my birthday present. Easy to find location with sat nav! Mid town with own car park, validation required at reception. Greated by Amanda who was very welcoming and friendly. Shown to our table right under the heater which was perfect for me! Amanda bought out our stand of food which looked amazing then a separate plate of samwhiches! Great choices for both of us. Lovely selection of other savouries along with cakes and scones. We couldn't manage it all or the prosecco so we're given a container to bring the food home. Mini bottles of prosecco were not open so easy to pop in bag. Food menu looked great and so did the Sunday roast! Will definitely be back again. Thanks again Amanda!

Afternoon tea for four of us on an offer, it was a very nice tea no complaints . Such a shame that on a Saturday afternoon the place was empty . The surroundings are lovely it’s just missing something …not sure if it was just the lack of atmosphere due to there being no one in there.

The George Wright Hotel is located in the heart of Rotherham and boasts a remarkable 400-year history, showcasing stunning original features that have been beautifully renovated to a high standard. In my opinion, this hotel has the potential to be one of the finest in the region. However, the recent upgrades and renovations by the new owner seem to lack the necessary attention, reflecting the broader decline in Rotherham, where cost-cutting appears to be the primary concern. The presidential suite, the most opulent room in the hotel, initially impresses with its design tailored for honeymooners and couples seeking a romantic getaway. It features a period-style bath that fits two, located within the bedroom, alongside a separate ensuite bathroom with a wet room. The king-size bed is adorned with a chandelier and spotlights, offering views of the town and courtyard through the window blinds. In the bedroom, you'll find a full-length mirror, a clothing rack, and an armchair, while tea and coffee are served on a desk with an additional chair. The staff at the hotel are exceptionally friendly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A real fire is lit most days, providing a cozy nook within the hotel. However, many original features are not complemented by equally high-quality furnishings, which detracts from the overall ambiance and fails to highlight the building's unique character. Breakfast is served in a pleasant restaurant surrounded by windows, which opens up to a courtyard with outdoor seating and heating for enjoyable evenings. At the back of the property, there is a large marquee designated for guests who wish to smoke. This hotel holds tremendous potential, but there needs to be a shift in attitude towards service. Currently, staff members often sit with paying guests during their shifts, and delivery drivers use the same entrance as patrons, disrupting the dining experience. A better coordination of these activities is essential. With some thoughtful changes, this hotel could truly shine by enhancing service and presentation. There are numerous pieces of unused equipment and furniture visible in the open that should be stored away to improve the overall impression. While discounted rates offer great value for a stay, the full price falls short of expectations. If improvements in service and an awareness of how to create an exceptional environment are implemented, this hotel could become outstanding; as it stands now, it hovers between fair and satisfactory.

Had a beautiful Sunday lunch with my family of 4 for my father’s 82nd birthday. Great tasty food, beautifully presented and professionally served. Ending with yummy desserts and coffees. Nice friendly staff.

Great hotel, family room with bunk beds was ideal. Super location for football and on site parking.

Amazing Sunday dinner and lovely staff a little hidden gem we have never known about in rotherham, the yprkshire pudding and roasties were to die for

Lovely hotel and enjoyable stay for an away trip to Rotherham Utd. Started with a prompt phone call back from the owner when I emailed about a room. Booked the quadruple room with King Size bed and bunk beds. Ideal for a family of 4. Nice shower and clean bathroom. Usual items TV, kettle and chairs and table. Parking was ideal on site. We didn't eat there due to getting up late. Ideal for football as it's 10 minute walk from ground. Beds were comfy and all bedding nice and clean.

We visited for afternoon tea and it was lovely, we were greeted and seated straight away by a male staff member, very attentive to our needs. The food itself was good value for money, presented lovely, can’t complain. Amanda, our server was also very kind, nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely visit again. Fantastic team, lovely atmosphere and great aesthetic. Thank you for making our afternoon special x

Perfect start to a date night to the new cinema. We hadn’t booked but they were happy to accommodate our walk in request. Table for two for an evening meal before heading off to try the new cinema. The welcome was warm and genuine, the food freshly cooked but promptly served. Really relaxed atmosphere and great service. I opted for a pint of Moonshine, a citrusy pale ale served with a large slice of orange on the top. Who knew orange and beer worked but trust me it does. The manager introduced himself at the end of the meal and genuinely cared that we had enjoyed ourselves. You even get that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from supporting a great local independent business. Well done and than you Steve @ Louise

This could be a really lovely hotel but there were so many things wrong with my stay - only one person on duty when I arrived. On A SATURDAY night-m. She was checking people in AND cooking for the ‘restaurant’. As a result she wasn’t able to process my check in effectively. Although she was very lovely it all felt a bit like I was a hassle. The floors and walls around the hotel are very grubby although my room was clean. The lighting throughout is terrible so the place feels cold and dingy when you arrive. My room, although clean, was tiny with paper thin walls. The flat/building opposite could see directly into my room. The terrace outside my room has traffic of people outside who felt like they were in my room. I could hear the TV (and conversation!) in the next room. The bed was the smallest double bed I’ve ever seen in a hotel. The room was very very basic. Just bed. Chair and bathroom. No table to work at or do makeup etc. No cupboards. No art or anything to warm the bleak walls. The restaurant was cold and the kitchen was literally INSIDE the dining room. It’s the strangest experience. The bar was closed and lights off in the evening (did I say it was a Saturday ?) No veggie option for breakfast which made the morning start a bit rubbish. Despite me telling them the night before! It could be so lovely but it just misses the mark entirely. The 2 staff I met - one on Saturday and 1 on Saturday were very lovely though! That’s important to note. I know the room was pretty cheap to book but I will not be coming back. I felt like someone was playing a cheap joke! It’s not a boutique hotel at all

Found hotel described has deluxe restaurant nice lovely cooked breakfast with great service our room was in basement no windows lots of stairs room clean but second bed base stained nice clean bathroom says hairdryer but couldn't find one woke at 3.40am by fire alarm when arrived was charged for parking £5 would not describe has luxury

We stayed at this hotel, in the family room after a night at the Tramlinee Festival, lovely, clean modern room and stunning hotel. Friendly staff, a little far from the festival if I am honest but would absolutely stay here again. Thank you.

Staff great went for Sunday lunch only one small detail is that the meat Yorkshire arrive first by the time the vegetables and gravy the meat and Yorkshire puddings were cold maybe warm plates to keep warm but saying that we had a great afternoon manager was great staff very friendly

Very relaxing place to be in lady on reception was everything you need polite precise and does a great breakfast the room comfy bed excellent walk in shower had a bit of trouble turning it off ended in fun😂 thanks for the great experience 😊

A beautiful hidden gem in the heart of Rotherham. My cousin and I stayed for one night, on a trip to visit our aunt, and we were delighted with the hotel. It has a good sized car park, which is always helpful, particularly in a town centre. The building is beautiful and makes a great first impression. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The manager, Bashar, was particularly helpful in suggesting a place to eat in the evening. Our room was spacious and stylish and the beds were very comfortable. We will definitely be returning.

Comfortable room however we booked a king size bed and I don't think we had that, the curtain hook was falling off the wall and the room lacked any decoration. However, the staff were very helpful on checking in and we had a lovely breakfast. Though it did feel like we were somewhat in the way as they seemed to be setting up for an event around us while we ate.

Perfect stay, staff are fab! I stayed for 4 nights as I was working in Rotherham from Glasgow. I was very looked after zyra for me went over and above. Massive breakfast. Clean friendly family environment.

We stayed here overnight as we were going to a concert in Sheffield. The location was great for the tram. The staff here were very helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. We had lunch there when we arrived. We both had the cheese burgers and chips, which were delicious and a great price. The room was spacious and clean. We also had breakfast included in the price, which was full English. Which was good and included toast as well. If we ever need to come to Sheffield again we will be booking a room here . Thank you 😊

Beautiful place easy to find staff are superb friendly ,attentive and on the ball. We had Sunday lunch, roast beef which was first rate probably the best sun lunch we've had for ages. The beef was really good as were the vegetables. I asked for more roast potatoes as they were that good happy to oblige nothing to much trouble. Eaton mess for desert,again fantastic. Will certainly be going again. Good value for money as well.

Lovely short stay over in a deluxe king room. Perfectly located in the centre with parking available. Very quiet location. Building had a lot of character. The room was spotlessly clean with everything you would need. Staff very helpful and friendly. Would stay again for business or with partner.

Poor ... was booked for lunch. Arrived, no one was expecting us, they couldn't find menus. Didn't trust them to be able to provide food. So we waited for 5 minutes and then left.

DO NOT!!! book a meal here! we booked for Sunday roast and ended up walking out with out even tasting anything! when it came them smell was revolting everything was warmed up leftovers the gravy was full of lumps everything was disgusting! and in my opinion the chef should be sacked for serving such horrible food! and on our way out I told him exactly that! we won't be going back! 😡

By far the dirtiest room I’ve ever stayed in. Not sure the “boutique” comes from! Poorly maintained facilities. Restaurant not working on a Tuesday night. I would avoid the place

Went for lunch with family. It was great. Very reasonably priced for freshly made food and attentive staff.

I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel. I had the pleasure to stay for one night in February as a solo traveller, staying in the presidential suite. This has lovely views of the minster and over the town. A very spacious with a beautiful bath and ensuite. Also the essentials, a kettle, and tea and coffee, making facilities were available -alongside a TV, toiletries, and sufficient hanging space.. The staff were lovely and accommodating, and really made the stay even more enjoyable. This will be my first choice of place to stay whenever I’m back in Yorkshire.

Spent mother's day here yesterday, it was busy 👍 so can always expect delays etc, sadly didn't enjoy, felt the staff tried really hard, the food wasn't great,, veg especially!!! having the kitchen in the restaurant is a good idea but needed a professional look, I'm sure there teething issues and hope improvements can be achieved

Mothers day treat afternoon tea 🍵 🎂🥂🍾🤩

Stayed on Saturday night, it's a lovely hotel with a very comfy bed & lovely room, the staff were very friendly and looked after us. The full English breakfast Sunday morning filled us up for the whole day. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Rachel & Martin

We went for Sunday lunch,what a lovely place the lunch was just enough,the service was very good and the staff are knowledgeable and courteous,a Hidden Gem, don't tell everyone cos I might not get in for my lunches in future

Perfect for working away. Nice, new and clean rooms. Perfect parking for vans as you can back up to the walls. The manager is very accommodating. Will stay again if in the area

Beautiful Sunday Dinner, the beef melted in your mouth. All home made fresh cooked food and veg. Cauliflower cheese as standard which was very tasty. We finished with a dessert chocolate orange brownie which was rich and flavoursome the best ive tasted in a while. Recommend any one to visit

A hidden gem in Rotherham, food was lovely, the staff couldn’t do enough for us, really cosy little place. Defo recommend a visit and will definitely be back

Lovely pint people should get in at lunch time

Stayed here for one night for a concert at the Utilita Arena, and got the room for a very good price considering we booked 5 days before a sold out show. Was really easy to get to the arena by a quick 15 minute uber too. Check in was very easy, staff were very friendly and helpful and we got straight into our room. The room itself was pretty nice, very comfy bed, great shower and lots of space. A few areas were a bit dusty and there was some mould around the bathroom extractor fan, but otherwise it was all very clean and tidy. At around 8am we could hear some very loud drilling in the building which woke us up, and we could hear other guests talking through the walls, so our sleep wasn’t great after that unfortunately. Luckily they offer check out time up to 11am, so we had plenty of time to get ready. Can’t speak for the breakfast as we chose not to have this, but it all looked great. Overall, we were happy with our stay despite a few little bits here and there, and would definitely recommend this hotel!

We called in knowing it had been taken over. Cannot fault it! They bent over backwards to accommodate us when we decided to have food. The homemade curry is truly authentic better than any restaurant around here. The setting is just perfect. If you went in previously you MUST give it another try now its under new ownership. You will NOT be disappointed. I promise!

Great spot for a couple to enjoy, cosy and out the way. Restaurant is modern and has bit of that rustic feeling to it. Me and my partner decided to stay over in the dulex double room. The room was great for space and came with your own private bathroom. The bed was that comfortable we asked for a late check-out as we didn't want to leave. Very highly recommended to stay in 1 of the room and must try out the restaurant.

Great hidden gem in Rotherham. Great staff and lovely food. Nice place to chill and fab music too,great

Stayed here for one night. Clean room. Nice welcome. Pillows were very soft. Noise from a bar/club woke me up during the night, although I am a light sleeper. A kettle and teabags and coffee would have been nice in the room. Didn’t like what was there instead.

Great to see George wright back open under new management, great plentiful food served by friendly staff , good luck in your new venture we will definitely be back

Recently re-opened with new management. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Fantastic new menu. Food is so tasty, generous portions too. My kind of food.

Very beautiful, amazing food, love their menu Super friendly staff and so professional management Love it there