Montclair, New Jersey
The George
Restored Georgian inn
Restored Georgian inn
The 1902 Georgian home runs like a private manor, gathering guests around the library fireplace for evening wine.
“The interiors, however, are much more in the style of a different variety of George: Clooney or perhaps Harrison.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1902 landmark residence designed by architect Charles Van Vleck, preserving period brickwork.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
it feels, from the inside, like a Greenwich Village mansion, as interpreted through the eyes of an eclectic, assured decorator;
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
North Mountain Avenue offers quiet residential sidewalks, with the restaurants and independent boutiques along Bloomfield Avenue a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair exposed brick with tartan headboards, and the George Suite opens onto a private garden with a hot tub.
The gym
A Peloton bike and a Precor treadmill sit against exposed brick inside the fitness studio.
At the table
Local pastries and charcuterie are laid out downstairs for breakfast, and drinks are served from a wood-paneled marble counter.
How it began
Local residents Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker bought the 1902 landmark in 2012, restoring its original fireplaces and stained glass.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.