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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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Lobby
Coffee shop
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

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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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 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)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 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

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room

  • 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 business-friendly 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.

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
  • Smoke-free property

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. 652 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with friendly, professional staff. Sits in a lovely location on George St with lots of Edinburgh highlights on short walking distance. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Lovely breakfast that is worth lingering over.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Huntington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tomas and his staff were so wonderful in helping to coordinate our return to Edinburgh and the Intercontinental Hotel for a second time. He made things feel personal and not just a business transaction. Would recommend this hotel without reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel and incredibly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is located in the heart of the shopping district. We received a competitive offer for our stay but were rewarded with a room that had only a standard double. Okay that’s fine except the room was freezing and we waited a long time to only get tepid water from the shower. Reception staff were quick in resolving the problem and moved us to another room where everything was as expected - in the renovated area of the hotel. Breakfast choice was adequate but overall hot food again tended to be tepid and looked like it had been sitting for a long time. I ordered porridge but because the wait was too great I went ahead with my cooked breakfast. When it eventually arrived - I had finished the breakfast and didn’t feel like eating the tepid porridge that was presented. Definitely a theme going on with inadequate temperatures. Staff were consistently friendly and efficient throughout our short stay. Reception area is inviting and comfortable. Restaurant was closed as it was a Monday so can’t comment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Fong Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, nice environment, reasonable price for the luxury hotel, nice staff and good breakfast provided, highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharesa Kesa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very good, staff very friendly, 6 star service with espresso machine, mini bar and fruit I. The gym. The walls are a bit thin and the toilet flush is hard to operate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff made us feel like home. The best central location to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Perfect stay with only (very) minor flaws

Perfect stay from check-in to check-out and certainly helped by a better standard of room than our last stay (previous one was small, lacked any element of being special). Reception staff helpful, friendly and welcoming, as were the dining staff. Room and bathroom very clean and comfortable. Points to mention for hotel awareness are 1) breakfast, although really good variety, could be warmer and 2) bed pillows full of air rather than fullness. Other than that this was a really enjoyable stay and we hope to repeat again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

George Edi

Lovely hotel but had to ask for a room change due to air con noise outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Efe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but rooms are too small
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Couples weekend away

Had an amazing 3 days in Edinburgh with my husband. Would highly recommended The Intercontinental George Hotel to anyone. Was perfect 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

KWOK KEUNG

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025