InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 27.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 29.5 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Princes Street Gardens
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offers 239 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. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Le Petit Beefbar
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the comfortable accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral
  • Pets welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 7 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3385 square feet (315 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Le Petit Beefbar - This restaurant specializes 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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day); discounts 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
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Burr & Co
  • Le Petit Beefbar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3,385 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

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

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the very moment we arrived. A very friendly doorman who greeted us with a smile and was very welcoming. Front staff were very quick and efficient, organised our room very early which we were very grateful for. Breakfast was fantastic and great options. Cleanliness of the room was superb also. Very good experience and would very much recommend to anyone who wants to experience Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot in the heart of Edinburgh
All round a great hotel. Great location, great service, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. Staff was very nice and loved that it had elevators.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Sue

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for overnight and Xmas markets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only area for improvement is the in room heating. No control over thermostat and back up heater noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronika

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ambrish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in horrible. Despite 3:00 pm check in and room available, the staff said that he’s too busy to give me room even at check- in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel yet!
If you are visiting Scotland you need to stay at this hotel. It was very walkable to all the excursion around the city such as the Edinburgh castle and the royal palace. It was a fast check in and every staff member was very nice and professional. When you leave the hotel and arrive back there is always someone there to open the door and ask about your day. The room was very spacious and had great room service. I will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Sydney

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The George Hotel in Edinburgh. We were able to walk to the train, to Old Town, and to shopping/dining in New Town. Breakfasts were excellent. Staff were warm and gracious. Comfortable bed, thoughtful amenities and BBC Scotland on the radio. Lovely holiday decorations as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here when next I’m in Scotland will definitely stay here. The staff is friendly and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuel, El Paso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
At check in I was upsold a view to the river which was essentially a standard room with a view that was far from spectacular. All rooms have windows and I cannot imagine how the view I got was better than that of my same si de standard room. My take is that they just wanted to upsell me to increase my all in rate without delivering anything valuable in return. I am not against the concept but if you upsell you should offer something that improves the experience. This time it did not.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heating in room did not work properly and gaps round the door, allowing freezing wind into room. Absolutely freezing at 10pm and too late to move room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central Edinburgh hotel
Great weekend stay in central Edinburgh! Hotel is lovely! The lounge access extra charge was well worth the money ! Every member of staff were attentive, helpful and friendly! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect hotel
Perfect stay. Have stayed a number of times and always 5star service and rooms fantastic. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

doris

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Do not recommend this hotel
This hotel is not worth its cost. Some of the rooms lookout into the neighbors, no city view at all. No morning coffee in lobby. No place to just grab a pastry and go before heading out in the morning. No usb ports. Our showers did not work. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence, Corona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ghazala

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel experience was lovely. I had day guests and staff very considerate and accommodating. Would definitely recommend as close to everything for a city break.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024