Inn Collection Group reopens and renames St George Hotel

The Inn Collection Group has rebranded St George Hotel as The Harrogate Inn, after purchasing it in February 2022. With refurbishment plans taking place over the last five months, the programme of works has been extensive, creating a brand-new place for eating and drinking on Parliament Hill, as well as six new, ground floor guest rooms. With a new feature entrance looking out on Crescent Gardens, Barking George is the new food and drink venue. Named in recognition of both the site’s former moniker and the links between Harrogate and King George III, it has been designed by Newcastle-based BXB Interiors, with the new look giving the feel of a grand established pub befitting its location in the town. With opulent furnishings and decoration throughout, the inn “creates the look and feel of a traditional pub with its own unique character and features”. For guests planning a stay at the venue, the existing 90 bedrooms have been supplemented by the creation of six new suites on the ground floor. The refurbishment also incorporates two new outdoor patio features, boosting the number of covers and providing a relaxing place to look out over the scene towards The Royal Baths. The project has also seen the premises’ kitchens completely revamped. Completed in just 152 days, the project has been managed by Silverstone Building Consultancy and delivered in partnership with 7Formation. Hailing the completed renovation, The Inn Collection Group’s property director Louise Stewart said: “We’re delighted to have The Harrogate Inn back and welcoming guests after what has been a rapid refurbishment that has delivered a superb quality venue. “The works have been extensive with a total refurbishment of the old function rooms and reception area of the old St George Hotel, the creation of the new grand entrance and remedial works to the building’s roof. It has delivered a venue which has been warmly received by those we have shown around prior to reopening, and I hope that the inn is going to delight guests going forward."