George Hotel, Kilmarnock

Name: George Hotel
Address: Hill street, Kilmarnock, United Kingdom

#20 among attractions in Kilmarnock

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The George Hotel, Kilmarnock, Scotland was built in the 19th century and is "B" Listed. The building is situated on land at the top of Portland Street. This land was once the home of Kilmarnock Bowling Club. It was one of the top hotels in the area. The George was Kilmarnock's 5-star hotel. The hotel closed in 1920. There were plans for the hotel to be demolished when the Town Council purchased the property, but the plans were changed. The same year as the George Hotel closed part of the building was adapted and used as the George Cinema. ()

Coordinates: 55°36'44"N, 4°29'57"W

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Hill streetKilmarnock United Kingdom

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George Hotel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dean Castle, Dick Institute, Palace Theatre, Burns Monument Centre.

1 miNE
Wooded park around 14th century castle
Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
25 min walk • Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the stronghold for the Boyd Family, who were lords of Kilmarnock for over 400 years.
0.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
12 min walk • The Dick Institute is a museum and library in Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is an important cultural venue in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and art gallery space in Ayrshire as well as the central library for East Ayrshire.
~1360 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Town, Theater
Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
7 min walk • The Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock was originally opened as a corn exchange in 1863 and converted to a theatre in 1903. The red-sandstone Italianate tower, by James Ingram, dominates the cross at London Road and Green Street.
~1930 ftE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
10 min walk • The Burns Monument in Kay Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland, commemorates the poet Robert Burns. It is located at an elevated position within Kay Park, to the east of Kilmarnock Town Centre. The monument was opened in 1879, and is a category B listed building. In 2004 a fire destroyed part of the monument.
~970 ftS
Church
Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock
5 min walk • The Laigh Kirk is a church in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
0.4 miE
Park
Kay Park, Kilmarnock
11 min walk • Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The money for its purchase was bequeathed to the town of Kilmarnock by former native insurance broker Alexander Kay who died in Glasgow in January 1866.
0.6 miS
Park
Howard Park, Kilmarnock
16 min walk • Howard Park is a public park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was previously known as Barbadoes Green. The roots of Kilmarnock Football Club may be traced back to the park.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock
11 min walk • The Kilmarnock War Memorial is a war memorial located in Kilmarnock Scotland. Built in 1927, it pays tribute to all those who fought in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War & the Northern Ireland Conflict.
~960 ftE
Bridge
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock
5 min walk • Kilmarnock railway viaduct, known locally as The Viaduct, is a railway viaduct crossing the town centre of Kilmarnock, and was constructed between 1843–1850. The bridge begins at Kilmarnock railway station and leads to destinations in England.
0.5 miS
55°36'17"N • 4°29'52"W
Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock
14 min walk • Outdoor activities
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kings Theatre, Kilmarnock
13 min walk • The Kings Theatre was a theatre and latterly a cinema in the town of Kilmarnock in what is now East Ayrshire. The Kings Theatre opened in Titchfield Street in October 1904.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to George Hotel?

Nearby attractions include Johnnie Walker, Kilmarnock (5 min walk), King Street, Kilmarnock (5 min walk), Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock (5 min walk), Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock (5 min walk).

How to get to George Hotel by public transport?

The nearest stations to George Hotel:

Train

Kilmarnock (1 min walk)

Bus

Kilmarnock Bus Station (6 min walk)