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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property

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Stunning historic building with a grand entrance, arched windows, and ornate details.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious reception area, comfortable seating, and elegant columns.
Experience fine dining in this grand banquet hall with elegant floral arrangements and ornate columns.
Stunning grand hall with a central aisle, flanked by rows of chairs, and a decorative ceiling with intricate moldings.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, nightstand, and chair, featuring a large window and a painting above the bed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

  • 818 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4-star hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
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.

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, 7 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3385 square feet (315 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers a fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is a smoke-free property.

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 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.5 miles (GBP 17 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • 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
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 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

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
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 17 per day (0.5 mi away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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

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)

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. 651 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying here and The George did not disappoint! The customer service is exemplary. The concierge named Kevin was helping us get tickets to the Castle but there was a glitch in the system. He apologized and sent us to the BIG RED BUS a few blocks away to try and get them. We were able to do so with no problem. But we were surprised to look up and see Kevin jogging toward us to tell us he was able to fix the problem! We were three blocks away and he tracked us down to make sure we were taken care of. Now that's service! We had a slight problem with the air in the room and without asking to be moved, the head of customer service, Hannah, had us moved to a nicer room the next day and delivered a special treat too! Love this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had a great stay.

Nice hotel. The breakfast was a very good buffet style breakfast and you could also order some items from a menu definitely worth it. Staff were all super nice. Got lucky with early check in at 9am which was super appreciated. 5/5
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia, TORONTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location: safe neighbourhood, easy to access (by Uber, tram, bus, walking), loads of dining options from affordable to high end, lots of cafes, great shopping Lovely architecture/historic property Front of house staff were helpful, enthusiastic and professional My only issue was with weekend housekeeping staff: on Sat they left me no tea/milk for tea and on Sun no one serviced my room at all (and I left a tip every day for the housekeeper!) I called and asked for tea and milk and explained that my room had not been tidied/cleaned and I hope that note was passed on. They sent up a lovely man (I apologize that I have forgotten his name - sweetie black man with a shaved head) with tea and milks and I asked him to catch a large stinging insect in my curtains (bee? hornet? wasp?) This was very important to me as I am deathly allergic to stinging insects and did not have an Epi-pen with me (as it is early spring and I was not expecting to see any).
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a really clean, beautiful and quality hotel. Concierge Keven and Customer manager Hanna were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, las vegas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good option
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great service

The front desk was very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hadn't stayed here in years. So far it has been a great and relaxing stay. The room is well appointed with things to make your stay relaxing. My favourite thing is the air conditioning as cool temps in the room can be very relaxing indeed. The petit bar restaurant is also very good. Nice staff too. Good decor in the whole place. Location is great if you want to do sightseeing or stay around the castle and art museums around Princes Street. Also very close to the train station. Recommended stay. You will find it very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Room was well furnished and very clean. Over all, and excellent hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the hotel, so many options within walking distance. The hotel was clean and well furnished & apart from the fan in our room, it was quiet. Unfortunately the toilet was very difficult to flusy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, classic hotel. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Classic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel ideally located for business conference in the city. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mailie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025