Georgian House Hotel, Derby

Although no more information is known about the mysterious man in the pin-striped suit other than that he was once a guest at the hotel, he has been seen on numerous occasions in the hotel and is to blame for slamming doors and causing items to fall from shelves and bookcases. He’s also known for picking items up and moving them around, causing guests to be very confused!

Paranormal goings-on are also common in rooms 10 and 12, and those rooms were made available to a local paranormal investigative team recently. The owners of the hotel often regale guests with stories about rooms 10 and 12 and they definitely seem to be the rooms to stay in if you want to meet a ghost.

The reception area of the Georgian House Hotel is said to very active, along with some of the landings and hallways in the hotel. Guests can catch glimpses of mysterious figures in these areas and they have also reported feeling spirits.

Brief History

The Georgian House hotel was originally built in 1756 and is now a grade II listed building. Since the hotel was built, it has seen many visitors pass through its doors – from soldiers to industrial workers, young people to elderly people. When the hotel was first built, it’s very possible that a number of soldiers and noblemen stayed there as Bonnie Prince Charlie set up camp in Derby in the mid-1700s.

Derby was actually the site of the very first water-powered silk mill in Britain. One of the people who built the mill, John Lombe, is thought to have been poisoned by the Piedmontese as an act of revenge for stealing the secrets of silk-throwing from Piedmont.

About

The hotel is a lovely combination of old-world charm, country house hotel and relaxing interiors. You can find evidence of this old-world charm throughout the hotel, including in the bedrooms, hallways, and bar area. There are eighteen en-suite bedrooms in the hotel that are all individually styled and furnished, giving each room its own individual character. Some of the rooms come with antique four-poster beds which can be requested – simply ask the hotel when you make your booking.

The restaurant of the hotel continues the charming theme of the rest of the hotel, containing open fires, wooden panelling and elegant furniture. It offers an a la carte menu and a selection of fine wines and is open every evening. The Georgian House hotel also offers a number of wedding packages, for the perfect intimate wedding. Christenings, conferences and funeral wakes can also be held at the hotel.

Features

18 en-suite bedrooms
All rooms have a colour television
All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities
Wi-Fi internet access available in the hotel at a cost of £3.00 per 24 hour stay
Free parking on-site – no reservation necessary
Rooms and facilities suitable for disabled guests
Rooms on the ground floor, first floor, and in an adjoining cottage to the hotel
One of the largest beer gardens in the city
Cosy bar serving real ales
Elegant a la carte restaurant
Ten minutes’ walk from the city centre
Close to Derby university

Room Tariff

Children under one stay free of charge when using existing bedding

Children under two stay free of charge for cots.

Single rooms are available from £45.00 per night, based on one person staying in the room.
Twin rooms are available from £60.00 per night, based on two people sharing.
Double rooms are available from £70.00 per night, based on two people sharing.
Double rooms with a four-poster bed are available from £70.00 per night, based on two people sharing.

Things to do

Derby is a thriving city with plenty to see and do. It has two indoor markets and is full of cafes, restaurants, and shops. Derby has a number of museums and areas of historical interest, and the tourist board offers a number of tours and trips around the city, including a ghost walk, a pub crawl and a tour of the Derby Roundhouse, the oldest turning shed in the world.