The George Hotel is in Amesbury, the Wiltshire town closest to Stonehenge, and that single fact explains why people choose it. Staying in Amesbury lets you reach the visitor centre early in the day, before the coach tours arrive, or return in the evening if your ticket allows it. It is a practical base for the stones, the Avon valley and the wider Salisbury Plain landscape. Amesbury is a small town with a handful of shops and pubs, and it is a quieter choice than Salisbury, which is about a short drive south. Visitors can combine both by staying here and spending a day in the cathedral city, or by staying in Salisbury and visiting the stones by tour. Room types, dining and facilities should be checked when you book, because they vary from one season to the next. The hotel suits visitors who want to walk the landscape around Stonehenge, cyclists, families on a Stonehenge trip, and travellers arriving by car along the A303. It is less suited to those who want an evening in a cathedral city with a wide choice of restaurants. Book early for summer and for the solstice period, when rooms near the stones fill up.
Location and getting around
Amesbury is a short drive from Stonehenge, and there are shuttle and taxi options at the visitor centre. A car makes the area simple, but check public transport if you are not driving. Salisbury is a short drive south, and Old Sarum is on the way.
Rooms
Expect a mix of room types, from standard doubles to twin and family arrangements. Check bed types, breakfast arrangements and parking before you confirm, and ask about quiet rooms if you are near the main road.
Who it suits
Stonehenge visitors who want an early start, walkers and cyclists exploring the plain and the Avon valley, and families on a heritage trip. It is less suited to visitors wanting a big choice of restaurants, so plan an evening in Salisbury if that matters.
Good to know
Stonehenge tickets and timed entries should be booked ahead, especially in summer. Weather on the plain can be windy and exposed, so bring layers. Check any road or traffic notices on the A303, which can be busy on holiday weekends.
Making the most of your stay
Visit the stones at opening time, walk the landscape paths toward the Cursus and the Avenue, and explore Woodhenge and Durrington Walls. In the afternoon, drive to Salisbury for the cathedral, or to Avebury for a second stone circle.
Booking tip
Compare rates with and without breakfast, and book early for the summer solstice and school holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Amesbury location near Stonehenge (check when you book)
- ✓Early access to the stones
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Restaurant or bar (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Walking and cycling nearby
- ✓Short drive to Salisbury
Good questions
Where is The George Hotel?+
It is in Amesbury, Wiltshire, the nearest town to Stonehenge. Check the exact location when you book.
How far is it from Stonehenge?+
Amesbury is a short drive from the stones. Check the transport options when you book.
Is it close to Salisbury?+
Salisbury is a short drive south of Amesbury.
