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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Property class: 4
Hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street Gardens

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Discover InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel's inviting atmosphere. Savor international cuisine at Le Petit Beefbar and unwind with a coffee in the cafe. Guests love the helpful staff and nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £191
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
This hotel caters to every culinary mood with its restaurant, cafe, and bar. Couples can savour local cuisine or private dining with full breakfast available.
Sleep in luxury
Rainfall showers and plush dressing gowns await after restful nights on Egyptian cotton sheets. Blackout drapes and a pillow menu ensure dreamlike slumber.

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Stocked Minibar)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

  • City view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Map
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dome - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowdown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amarone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

When you stay at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and George Street. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Le Petit Beefbar, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 239 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 17 per day; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (3385 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1775
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 107
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Le Petit Beefbar – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, 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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available off-site and costs GBP 17 per day (0.5 mi away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG also has a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Yes, Le Petit Beefbar offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG like?

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a variety of options, including a buffet and made-to-order items. (37 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and bar areas served good food and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The location ,the room ,the staff and the food were perfect in this hotel.
christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for a beautiful spot. Staff are very helpful.
bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel
Marthe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fantastic! The staff in the restaurant and bar were excellent, very attentive!
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of the hotel is very good . Every member of staff was very good the rooms are great and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
Mr Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay from start to finish. Grand hotel in a fabulous location. Room very comfortable. The breakfast was delicious. We liked the fact that it was buffet but if you wanted poached or fried egg this was cooked to order. Our new favourite hotel in Edinburgh. Can’t wait to return
Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay that didn’t disappoint. Lovely team and a great return for us. Spacious quiet room, clean with amazing pillows. Great facilities within the room iron, hairdryer etc. love the old charm of the service- doors opened for you. Everyone was very friendly. Good choice at breakfast. Location perfect for restaurants, sightseeing and shopping.
Hayley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! The staff were very friendly, and the location was perfect for seeing the sights of Edinburgh.
Cheryl, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room & staff and wonderful location!
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall great hotel and location.
Sean, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room in a great location. Easy walk to holiday markets, train, bus, Christmas lights and great food.
Laurie, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Amazing staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Great stay
Kelly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful hotel.
Cornelia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel room was really good and comfortable very clean and nice decor. Staff were attentive and friendly. Fantastic location would definitely stay again
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is beautiful. The staff were great, very welcoming and attentive. The room was lovely too. The only downside was that the mattress was too firm. Otherwise, it was a great stay
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was perfect, a bit warm. But was good i could self adjust. The staff were very courteous, warm freindly. Also staff allowed us to check in early.
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable stay would recommend
Lynda S, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, rooms and location. Easy to access all the sites without the crowds being at your doorstep.
Allan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and the food was hot and fresh.
Jerry Lee, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an excellent stay. Reception staff were amazing
Paula, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel. Nice room. Good breakfasts. Appreciated the friendly, helpful staff, in particular David at front door. Definitely recommend this hotel. Have stayed here several times. Will be back.
Sandra Jean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding
Fiona, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We were well cared for here and I enjoyed the stay very much.
Gay, 6-night trip