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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property

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Lobby
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Banquet hall
Banquet hall

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
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dome - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowdown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Princes Street Gardens
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 239 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a ballroom.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Le Petit Beefbar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 3385 square feet (315 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

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. 648 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 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

Nimesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful

The hotel was beautiful, and the staff members were so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

pablo

Travelled with family
Old property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kamfai, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Bangkok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, decent breakfast, helpful staff. Room ok, small window and near hallway noisy. Hotel nice decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our one-night stay on our way back from Skye. The room was spacious and quiet. Much nicer than similar hotels in the US.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is made up of two old buildings that have been (sort of) connected. But going from reception to your room can involve a complicated process of going to one floor, walking across, then going to another floor. Staff were super helpful. Breakfast is excellent and the location can’t be beat. And Edinburgh is such a wonderful place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Stourbridge

There is a lot to like about The George. Great location and very good service. However, my room had an issue with the air-con,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my third stay here in 2 years and the stuff is exceptional- they treat me like returning family. Service and friendliness is above and beyond! Not to mention the most excellent location for exploring Edinburgh. Close to great restaurants and shopping yet also quiet and reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shoghig

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated for many of the main attractions in Edinburgh and for bus, tram and train links. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Rooms were comfortable and clean. There was a good variety of breakfast food options. Slight drawbacks were: our room was pretty noisy (lift, fridge motor, other people's doors slamming and people moving about in the room above), the bathroom is rather cramped and presents a challenge to get in and out of the bath particularly the way the shower screen operated and finally to access some areas of the hotel (eg gym) there was a very convoluted route to and from our hotel room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Highly recommended when in Edinburgh. Everything is very good and makes your time in Edinburgh very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff at the hotel were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in an historic building in New Town Edinburgh. The staff was friendly and helpful. The service was impeccable. We ate at both the Le Petit Beefbar and Burr and co and enjoyed them both. The hotel is near Rose Street with tons of restaurants and Pubs. We liked that it was a relatively short walk to the noisy and busy Royal Mile, but it is in a much more quiet area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Travelled with family
The building was very pretty and the public areas are nice. Breakfast was also good, there is enough to choose from. Location is perfect. We stayed for five nights and was appointed a room with a very noisy A/C, we had to switch it off to be able to sleep. The toilet wasn’t flushing properly as well. The tissue you throw in comes back up. I personally think that this is one of the problem rooms but the one who assigned the rooms should have given it to short staying guests, not to long staying ones. Anyway, we told Reception about it on our second day before breakfast. When we arrived in the evening, they told us that they fixed it. The noise had certainly toned down but not bearable enough for one to sleep through. Also, whatever they did to tone it down made the A/C warmer. The toilet situation was still the same too. There came an apology note afterwards with a bottle of wine from Guest Relations saying that the problem had been solved. Maybe ask the guest first if it was really fixed before sending the card with wine? Also, the thought was nice but lacking in anticipation. I am traveling w/ my 14 year old daughter, why send wine? It was late and we were tired so we just switched off the A/C that night again. On the 3rd day we had an early tour. I informed the Reception that we needed a better solution when we come back that evening. We finally moved to a smaller room but with quieter A/C and a properly flushing toilet on our third night. A bit disappointing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very hospitable. Thanks a lot to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff, wonderful room and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and lovely hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

This property was nicely appointed , close to things we wanted and the staff was accommodating. Very comfortable beds and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Travelled 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