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The George in the News
What’s new in South Carolina’s third-oldest city? Read on to find out more about our boutique hotel’s starring role in historic Georgetown’s exciting revitalization. Have a story idea? Reach out to our PR team at thegeorge@sprouthouseagency.com.
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20 Romantic Weekend Trips for Couples Needing Some Blessed “Us” Time
With 56 rooms—42 of them water-facing—Georgetown, South Carolina's The George is a transportive space inspired by the natural environment. Two suites offer living rooms and balconies while an eclectic collection of vintage European furnishings, historic chintz fabrics and mural wallpapers unite the communal spaces and rooms.
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Where You Should Go In Charleston Now
The town also has a new, design forward boutique hotel The George with a restaurant The Independent featuring spins on Southern dishes such as She-Crab Soup, BBQ Clams, Skillet Corn Bread with Honey Butter, Blackened Flounder with Lump Crab & Andouille Sausage Pileau and Hummingbird (spice) Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Icing, Salted Caramel Sauce and Spiced Pecans that are so delicious they would justify a trip here on their own.
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Due South: Travel and Adventure for the Southern Soul
For over eighty years, a family-owned seafood market called Independent Seafood operated on Front Street in the colonial seaport town of Georgetown, South Carolina, serving fresh shrimp and fish to the community daily. Last year, it closed its doors—but two weeks ago, a new restaurant opened bearing their name, housed in a new hotel, the George, that opens today.
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The 63 Most-Anticipated Hotel Openings of 2024
It’s never easy to narrow these down, but we’ve assembled a list of more than 60 properties across the globe that span urban retreats, chic getaways, historic renovations, and more. As always, it’s a showcase of the breadth of design talent this industry has to offer.
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Indigo Road Hospitality opens South Carolina boutique hotel
Nearly two years after the property was first announced, Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Winyah Hospitality have opened The George Hotel in Georgetown, S.C. The property has 56 guestrooms and suites alongside a full-service restaurant, marina bar, and private event spaces, making it the first of its kind on South Carolinas’ Hammock Coast.
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'A shot in the arm': New $20M downtown hotel aims to boost tourism in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN — For the Palmetto State's third-oldest city, the opening of a new boutique hotel has sparked hope and optimism about what's next for Hammock Coast tourism.
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Top 10 Restaurant Openings This Spring and Summer
The South’s bustling restaurant scene is continually growing with every season. From restaurants embracing cultural heritage to new takes on fine dining, our top 10 highly anticipated restaurant openings are guaranteed to enrich the Southern dining scene this spring and summer.
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Look inside The George which emphasizes Southern charm
When you arrive at The George Hotel, you’ll notice a few things once you walk into the lobby. You will see the eclectic interior design: a dark blue ceiling matched with light wood-colored walls. An abstract painting of an egret hanging on the wall might catch your eye, or an arched hallway leading to your room covered with scenes of wild animals gallivanting in the marsh-like habitats of the Low Country.
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Photos: Inside look at the newest waterfront hotel in Georgetown, SC
An inside look at The George Hotel and the attached Independent restaurant on Front Street in Georgetown, S.C. The fifty-six room boutique hotel sits over looking the Georgetown Harbor waterfront and has a distinct low-country style.
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Breaking Things Down On The Growth Of Downtown Georgetown
Historic Georgetown is experiencing revitalization for a bright future. Local officials are welcoming a new, 56-room upscale hotel, in addition to other amplifiers of economic strength.
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‘We are thrilled’: A unique hotel opening in one of South Carolina’s oldest cities
GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) - Georgetown’s historic downtown already sees plenty of foot traffic, but a new boutique hotel hopes to draw in more visitors and jobs.
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Indigo Road Hospitality opening new restaurant along Georgetown’s historic waterfront
GEORGETOWN — Charleston’s largest restaurant group is adding Georgetown to its portfolio. The Independent, a waterfront eatery inside a forthcoming hotel, is a few months away from opening.
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Boutique hotel takes shape on Georgetown waterfront, opening still planned for this fall
GEORGETOWN — Three floors of a waterfront boutique hotel have grown quickly from the rubble of the former Georgetown Times building, and The George is now approaching a tentative fall opening date.
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Indigo Road adds The George Hotel to portfolio
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has added The George Hotel, which is currently under construction in Georgetown, S.C., to its portfolio of boutique hotels. In addition to operating the hotel, IRHG will manage the property’s outdoor bar, full-service restaurant and catering operations.
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