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InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street Gardens
- Great for families
- Free WiFi
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Price available on 31 May 2022Restrictions related to your trip
This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book.
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, Scotland, United Kingdom
8.8.Fabulous.1,012 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Nice hotel in a lovely old building. Excellent location. Staff all v helpful and friendly…
Apr 19, 2022
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Mar 13, 2022
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
Walkable251 positive mentions
Convenient214 positive mentions
Dining options196 positive mentions
Shopping188 positive mentions
Safe185 positive mentions
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Gym
- Non-smoking
- Air Conditioning
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 240 smoke-free guestrooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Near the beach
- Restaurants and bar/lounge
- Breakfast available
- Fitness centre
For families
- Free cots/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
- Television
- Free toiletries
- Terrace
What’s around
- In New Town
- Princes Street Gardens - 4-min walk
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 9-min walk
- Edinburgh Castle - 11-min walk
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11-min walk
- Greyfriars Kirk - 13-min walk
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Enter dates for 2 guests
- Premium Room
- Classic Room
- Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
- Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Pet-Friendly)
- Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Forth View)
- Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)
- Room, 1 Double Bed (Pet-Friendly)
- Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
- Classic Room, 2 Double Beds
- Classic Room, 2 Single Beds
- Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
- Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
- Suite, 1 King Bed, View (George Street View)
What’s around
Landmarks
- In New Town
- Princes Street Gardens - 4-min walk
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 9-min walk
- Edinburgh Castle - 11-min walk
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11-min walk
- Greyfriars Kirk - 13-min walk
- University of Edinburgh - 15-min walk
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 19-min walk
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - 19-min walk
- Arthur's Seat - 24-min walk
- Royal Yacht Britannia - 2.5 mi / 4 km
Getting around
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 35-min drive
- Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) 9-min walk
- Edinburgh Waverley Station 9-min walk
- Edinburgh Haymarket Station 22-min walk
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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, Scotland, United Kingdom
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
- This destination may have COVID-19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book.
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)*
- Service animals welcome
- 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/cafe
- 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
- Air conditioning
- 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.
Fees & policies
Refundable depositPay at property
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in or check-out:
- Deposit: GBP 50 per night
Optional extras
- Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of GBP 23.95 per person (approximately)
- Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability, amount varies)
- Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
- Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge
Children & extra bedsPay at property
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in or check-out:
- Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and sofa beds
PetsPay at property
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in or check-out:
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Pool, spa & gym (if applicable)Pay at property
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at time of service, check-in or check-out:
- Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Hygiene & cleanliness
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 check-out is available.
Policies
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.
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.
Also known as
- George Hotel Edinburgh
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George an IHG Hotel
- "InterContinental Edinburgh The George an IHG Hotel"
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Hotel
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Edinburgh
- George Hotel
- 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
Also known as
- George Hotel Edinburgh
- InterContinental Edinburgh The George an IHG Hotel
- "InterContinental Edinburgh The George an IHG Hotel"
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*See fees & policies for additional details or extra charges
FAQs
- Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel 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.
- 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 staff are given 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 Dusit (3-min walk), Fishers (3-min walk) and The Mussel Inn (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.1,012 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 10.0.Exceptional
Class Hotel
Great stay, very professional staff. Lovely Room but could do with an Armchair in room as well as a Stool!
George, 2 night trip, Feb 19, 2022
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- 10.0.Exceptional
Really nice room in a comfortable and well located hotel. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We ate in the restaurant and had a drink in the bar. Both the meal and surroundings were great.
Helen, 1 night romance trip, Feb 12, 2022
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
It was a tale of 2 halves at the hotel. The room we were allocated was not what I had been expecting. I feel it was the wrong room however I never said anything, it was only at night that it wasn't good, the hotel faced onto the pubs and clubs and you could hear all the people coming out, the glass bins being emptied and the street sweeper. It was not good. To make matters worse I had booked a meal and they didn't have the booking for us, plus staff weren't very attentive. I complained in the morning and the lady changed our room, this was in my eyes the correct room from what I had been expecting in the first place, but better than that it was quiet. Overall disappointing for the money, it has put me off staying here again. Appreciated the room change though.
Kirsten, 2 night romance trip, Feb 11, 2022
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- 8.0.Very good
Friendly staff, Good position for city with lots of bars and restaurants close by
Mr, 1 night trip, Feb 7, 2022
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- 8.0.Very good
Lovely stay at the George very comfortable amenities very good.The only comment I have is I had too request a second chair as there was only 1 in the room which was very surprising as this was a superior room a d was led to believe for a 4star hotel a room for 1 people there should aways have 2 chairs.Where is the second person to sit on their thumb!?
Mary, 1 night trip, Jan 16, 2022
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- 10.0.Exceptional
Great stay in Edinburgh, the team at the hotel were outstanding and gave a great service. Great location for our trip and would highly recommend
Michelle, 1 night trip, Jan 8, 2022
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- 10.0.Exceptional
Exceptional customer service and facilities.
Lynsay, 2 night romance trip, Jan 8, 2022
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
I cannot praise our stay at this Hotel highly enough . From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we had such an amazing experience. All staff are so friendly and helpful and the room was just amazing ! We had our dog with us and she too was treated so very well. I will definitely be back here to stay and would highly recommend others to go too.
MHAIRI, 4 night family trip, Dec 15, 2021
Verified Expedia guest review
- 8.0.Very good
Weekend in Edinburgh
We really enjoyed our stay and overall we found it very appealing and would definitely stay again. The areas of attention would be the heating in the rooms not very efficient either too hot or cold. We were in 665 and windows very draughty. The hot buffet breakfast was sub standard bacon not nice and eggs overdone if didn’t get as soon as brought out. Not value for the chargeThe bar was not accommodating as when asked for table told yes but we would have to move later then reservations not taken up. I would make non - reservable as must have been a number of no shows. All staff were very charming and polite and we would recommend to others.
Susan E, 2 night trip, Dec 10, 2021
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- 8.0.Very good
Our room wasn't ready and we had waited an hour for it so the receptionist very kindly upgraded us to a suite which was stunning - absolutely made our stay memorable. Unfortunately, if you wanted porridge or smoked salmon or pancakes for breakfast this was an additional charge and we didn't think £22 was a fair price.
Andrew, 3 night romance trip, Dec 5, 2021
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