🚗 George Hotel Car Park – The Complete Huntingdon Hotel Parking Guide

🚗 Type: Private ANPR-Managed Surface Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (gates locked only overnight for maintenance)*
🌟 Rating: 4.0 / 5 (guest & visitor feedback)

💰 Pricing & Permits

Hotel Guests: Free (display your room key or till receipt if requested)
Non-Guests: Pay & display via on-site machine (cash only; enter your registration)
- Standard Town Rates Apply:
  - Up to 1 hr: £0.80
  - Up to 2 hrs: £1.20
  - Up to 3 hrs: £2.20
  - All-day max (10 hr+): £3.00
Enforcement: ANPR; Penalty Charge £70 (reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days)

📊 Capacity & Physical Features

Feature	Detail
Total Spaces	~25 marked bays
Surface	Tarmac with painted bay lines
Lighting	Entrance only (street lamp)
Security	ANPR enforcement; occasional staff patrols
Height Limit	None (van-friendly)

♿ Accessibility

Disabled Bays: None specifically marked, but level parking near entrance offers easy access
Drop-Off Point: Layby directly outside hotel archway for luggage unloading
Accessible Routes: Level, ramped path from bays to hotel reception

🔌 EV Infrastructure

On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Chargers:
- Cattle Market Car Park (6×7 kW Pod Point) – 8 min walk
- Riverside Car Park (12×7 kW BP Pulse) – 10 min walk

📅 Peak Times & Occupancy

Timeframe	Occupancy	User Profile
Weekdays 08:00–10:00	60 %	Hotel check-ins & local shoppers
Weekdays 12:00–14:00	40 %	Lunch diners & day guests
Saturdays 10:00–14:00	80 %	Weekend visitors & pub-goers
Evenings after 18:00	30 %	Overnight guests & dinner patrons

Pro Tip: If non-guest bays fill, head to nearby Cattle Market for additional pay & display spaces.

🚶 Walkability Score

Destination	Walk Time	Key Benefit
Huntingdon High Street	3 min	Shops, cafés & historic sites
Cromwell Museum	5 min	Oliver Cromwell history
Riverside Car Park	10 min	EV charging & riverbank walks
Huntingdon Railway Station	12 min	East Coast Main Line access
St Mary’s Church	4 min	Heritage architecture & gardens

🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials

Public toilets: St Mary’s car park (5 min)
ATM: Barclays (High Street, 4 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (Market Hill, 6 min)

Food & Drink

The George Inn (on-site) – pub classics & espresso bar
The Yard Café (2 min) – light bites & cakes
Cromwell’s Café (5 min) – riverside seating & brunch

🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison

Site	Distance	Cost	Max Stay	Advantage
Cattle Market Car Park	8 min	£2.50/hr; £6.00/day	24 h	EV chargers & marked disabled bays
Riverside Car Park	10 min	£1.60–£3.00 (2–10 h)	10 h	Scenic riverside & EV charging
On-Street St Mary’s Bays	4 min	£0.20–£0.80 (15–60m)	1 h	Cheap short-stay near shops

⚠️ Important Notices

Machine is cash-only; ensure you have coins or small notes.
Display your ticket visibly; ANPR records both entry and payment time.
Overnight stays must register with reception if outside normal maintenance hours.*

📌 Expert Tips

Guest Hack: Request parking confirmation slip at check-in to avoid staff queries on departure.
Non-Guest Savings: Combine 1h at George’s with 2h free under “Shop & Spend” promotions at Market Hill stores.
Evening Plan: Park after 18:00 for quieter evenings—ideal for hotel dinners or High Street events.

🔮 Future Developments

2025: Hotel exploring installation of 2×7 kW EV charge points (subject to planning permission).
2026: Proposal to resurface and re-mark bays for improved accessibility under Greene King refurbishment plan.