The 300-year-old George Hotel is a historic treasure in central Penrith that is best suited for couples and dog owners, considering its pet-friendly lounge, ballroom with balcony, elegantly furnished bar, restaurant with a wine cellar, and access to sister hotel’s leisure club. The 35 rooms are classically furnished and feature flat-screen TVs. Weekend partygoers and street traffic, though, can make for noisy nights. The Temple Sowerby House Hotel offers quieter rooms.