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Learn more and adjust settingsOpens in a new windowInterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street Gardens
- Free WiFi
- Collect stamps
- Price Guarantee
From
£138
Restrictions related to your trip
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Property renovations and closures
- This property is closed from March 24 2020 to April 26 2021 (dates subject to change).
8.8.Fabulous.804 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
The staff in this hotel are faultless. From the front desk, to the concierge team (credit…
Mar 13, 2020
Amazing hotel. Housekeeping was good but not perfect. Some simple things could be done…
Mar 1, 2020
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wear personal protective equipment
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Social distancing measures are in place
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Guests rated location
Walkable214 positive mentions
Convenient185 positive mentions
Safe163 positive mentions
Dining options162 positive mentions
Shopping158 positive mentions
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Gym
- Non-smoking
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 240 smoke-free guestrooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
What’s around
- In New Town
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11-min walk
- Edinburgh Castle - 11-min walk
- University of Edinburgh - 18-min walk
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - 19-min walk
- Princes Street Gardens - 4-min walk
This property is closed from 24 March 2020 to 26 April 2021 (dates subject to change).
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- Superior Room
- Standard Room
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
- Superior Room, 1 King Bed
- Room, 1 King Bed, View
- Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)
- Room, 1 Double Bed
- Room, 1 Double Bed
- Superior Room, 2 Double Beds
- Superior Room, 2 Single Beds
- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
- Suite, 1 King Bed
- Tree House, 1 Bedroom, View (GEORGE STREET VIEW)
Location
- In New Town
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11-min walk
- Edinburgh Castle - 11-min walk
What’s around
Landmarks
- In New Town
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11-min walk
- Edinburgh Castle - 11-min walk
- University of Edinburgh - 18-min walk
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - 19-min walk
- Princes Street Gardens - 4-min walk
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 9-min walk
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) - 19-min walk
- Arthur's Seat - 24-min walk
- Greyfriars Kirk - 13-min walk
- Royal Yacht Britannia - 2.5 mi / 4 km
Getting around
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 32-min drive
- Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 8-min walk
- Edinburgh Waverley Station 9-min walk
- Edinburgh Haymarket Station 22-min walk
At a glance
Hotel size
- This hotel has 240 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 3 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in
Restrictions related to your trip
- COVID-19 alert: Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pre-travel COVID-19 testing and quarantine on arrival.
Special check-in instructions
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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. 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.
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
Children
- Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- 2 per room
- Food and water bowls available
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- No on-site parking
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
Food and drink
- Full breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Snack bar/deli
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
- Fitness facilities
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
Working away
- Business centre
- Meeting rooms
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers: 1
- Year Built – 1775
- Lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Terrace
Accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
Languages Spoken
- Czech
- English
- Filipino
- French
- German
- Greek
- Italian
- Japanese
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Turkish
In the room
Home comforts
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
Things to enjoy
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
Be entertained
- 14-inch TV
- Satellite TV channels
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
Burr & Co – This coffee shop only serves light fare.
Printing Press – On-site restaurant.
Printing Press – On-site restaurant.
Small print
Also known as
- George Hotel Edinburgh
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Hotel
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Edinburgh
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Hotel
- George Hotel
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Edinburgh
- George Edinburgh
- Principal Edinburgh George Street Hotel
- Principal George Street Hotel
- Principal Edinburgh George Street
- Principal George Street
- The Principal Edinburgh George Street Scotland
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability, amount varies)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of GBP 23.95 per person (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals exempt from feesPolicies
The name of this property was previously The George.
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.
For details on pet restrictions and to request pet-friendly rooms, contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.
Contactless checkout is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Mandatory fees
Deposit: GBP 50 per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs
- Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- This property is closed from 24 March 2020 to 26 April 2021 (dates subject to change).
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
- Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 per room. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
- You can check in from 3 PM - midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (amount may vary, subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Burr & Co. Nearby restaurants include Iris (3-min walk), Dusit (3-min walk) and Fishers (3-min walk).
- Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel also has a fitness centre.
8.8.Fabulous.804 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 10.0.Exceptional
Staff were polite and well mannered and nothing was too much trouble, the hotel was stunning and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, we look forward to visiting again in the future.
3 night romance trip, Feb 27, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Staff all polite and very helpful, nothing too much trouble for them. Spent three nights there and it was perfect from arriving to leaving.
3 night romance trip, Feb 25, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
We had a very enjoyable stay and the staff could not be any more welcoming and helpful. It would be helpful to have something like a pillow menu as I struggled to get a pillow that I found comfortable and was not feather due to allergies. This however did not ruin my stay and I would definitely stay again.
Emma, 3 night trip, Feb 24, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
great service and breakfast. Good wifi and tv services
4 night business trip, Feb 17, 2020
Verified Ebookers guest review
- 6.0.Good
Room 308 very cramped : opaque glass on window. Window rattled in the windy weather. Cleanliness and bathroom facilities vg but, again, not a lot of space.
3 night trip, Feb 16, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Excellent... wish can stay longer but will be back oneday
AA, 2 night family trip, Feb 11, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very good
The breakfast was very over priced big let down for a very nice holtel and great service
3 night romance trip, Feb 9, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
The hotel facilities and staff were excellent upon entering from the street to leaving. Excellent choice of breakfast and the lady that sorted out the room service was outstanding, nothing was too much trouble.
1 night romance trip, Feb 8, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Lovely overnight stay, staff very friendly and helpful, room not as big as I expected but very clean and comfortable, gorgeous hotel would definately stay here again.
JOANNE, 1 night trip, Feb 1, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
My number 1 in edinburgh
Stayed a few times now amazing hotel
Stefanie, 1 night trip, Feb 1, 2020
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