George and Abbotsford Hotel

About George and Abbotsford Hotel

The George and Abbotsford Hotel occupies a nineteenth century former coaching inn on Melrose High Street, a three minute walk from the abbey. Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth are both said to have visited the inn in its earlier days, and the building retains much of that period character alongside more recent updates.

Bedrooms are comfortable rather than showy, aimed at guests who want a straightforward, well-located base rather than a country house experience, and the hotel's steak house restaurant and traditional bar are popular with locals as well as visitors. The bar in particular gives the George and Abbotsford a more lived-in, sociable atmosphere than some of Melrose's other hotels.

Its High Street position makes it easy to explore the town on foot, with the abbey, Market Square and the start of several walking routes all close by. It suits visitors who want a central, no-fuss stay with a solid restaurant attached rather than a formal dining experience.