InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property

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Suite (Ferrier) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Cafe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
  • George Street
    1 min walk
  • St. Andrew Square
    2 min walk
  • Princes Street
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    29 min drive

Room options

Suite (Somerville)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite (Ferrier)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 495 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy Pet Friendly)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 318 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Pet-Friendly)

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral. .This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dome - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowdown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amarone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Why Not - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a fitness center
InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offers 240 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 240 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Le Petit Beefbar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Le Petit Beefbar - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Burr & Co - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 26.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Burr & Co
  • Le Petit Beefbar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

George Edinburgh
Principal Edinburgh George Street Hotel
George Hotel Edinburgh
Principal George Street Hotel
Principal Edinburgh George Street
Principal George Street
The Principal Edinburgh George Street Scotland
The Principal Edinburgh George Street

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location within walking distance to several attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Great location and the restaurant was fabulous..Great bar as well…The employees were very attentive and helpful..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Intercontinental The George was amazing. It was close to all attractions! We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Z

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honorato

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, walkable and the rooms very comfortable clean and luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

young

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like peoples very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Convenient to downtown Edinburgh. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

baqir

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

serene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Well maintained, good service, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Bakersfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Quiet hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treated like royalty here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Been here before, but this was a mistake. Was housed in old part of the hotel. Bar/restaurant greater was awful - nothing done. Her disgusting attitude coloured our stay. Situation great for visiting the city, not worth the cost
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE, Flushing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in a fabulous central location. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Fantastic staff. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024