The Great George

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58 Great George Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K3

(902) 892-0606

http://www.thegreatgeorge.com

The Great George, Charlottetown's Historic Boutique Hotel

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Hours:: Mon-Sun 12 am - 12 am

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Specialties

The Great George is Charlottetown's award-winning historic boutique hotel, located in the heart of downtown. Stay with us, stroll and enjoy shopping, dining, theatre, Victoria Row, Sydney Street and the beautiful Charlottetown waterfront, all of which are just a few steps away. The Great George has 60 individually appointed guestrooms, efficiency suites, and deluxe rooms featuring fireplace, Jacuzzi or claw-foot tub. The hotel is the result of over 10 years of restoration. Island antiques and artwork showcased by rich interiors create an atmosphere unlike any traditional hotel. A National Award Winner for Tourism Excellence as presented by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Canada and the Globe and Mail, The Great George will ensure your guests are treated to a memorable experience. Whether you are in Charlottetown for business or pleasure, The Great George has the variety and the expertise to provide you with an experience not to be forgotten.

History

Established in 1846

The Regent Hotel building - as The Great George was originally named - was erected in 1846 by James H. Downe to be sold as a combined store and dwelling. Merchant Henry Haszard bought the building and in it housed the London House for the next ten years. He sold everything from parasols, corsets, and boas to tea caddies, nails, and groceries. In 1857 Mr. Haszard moved this store to Queen Street and remodeled this property into the fashionable Pavilion Hotel. At the height of its popularity, the Pavilion had the distinction of hosting some of the delegates of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference on Union. Over the years it has been called the City Hotel, the Davies Hotel and since 1930, the Regent Hotel. In 1996, the property was restored and renovated to become the Inns on Great George - a prestigious four and a half star accommodation in the heart of Charlottetown's National Historic District. In 2004, the Inns of Great George became the simply titled 'The Great George.'

Meet the Business Owner: Kevin M.

Former owners Michael Murphy and Paul Smith have sold their share in The Great George to Michael's brother, Kevin Murphy. Kevin and his wife Kathy are thrilled to become more involved in the hotel business. They also own the Murphy Group of Restaurants with 13 locations in greater Charlottetown, including local favourites Off-Broadway Restaurant, Sim's Corner Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, The Gahan House and more.