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The George Hotel

19-21 George St, EH2 2PB Edinburgh (Show map)

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8.3

Recently refurbished, the George hotel is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, within easy reach of the majority of the city’s most popular attractions including the famous Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. Easily accessible by road, rail and air, the George Hotel is just a few minutes walk from Waverley Station and is just a short journey from Edinburgh International Airport.

July 2006 saw the completion of a major 12 million refurbishment of this two hundred year old grade II listed building. Although retaining many of the original architectural details, all 195 of the hotel's bedrooms, many with views of Edinburgh Castle or the Firth of Forth, have been transformed and given a contemporary new look. This includes The Kings Hall, a magnificent new events room seating up to 300 people for dinner or 240 guests for a Dinner Dance.

Seven additional state-of-the-art rooms hold between 16 and 80 people for private dining. The hotel also created a stunning new restaurant and bar concept, Tempus, which boasts its own direct access from George Street.

Rooms: 199. Hotel Chain: Principal Hayley Hotels & Conference Venues.

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Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking.

Services

Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Fax/Photocopying.

Internet

Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 9.95 per 24 hours.

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Hotel Policies

These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.

Check-In

15:00 hours

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12:00 hours

Cancellation

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

All older children or adults are charged GBP 50.00 per night and person for extra beds.

Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 2.

Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro, Switch

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Hotel information

An elegant hotel with the refurbished contemporary wing. The George is the perfect choice for conferences, meeting and short breaks.

Food & beverage

Situated in the heart of George Street, the Bond Street of the North, discover Tempus, a renowned meeting place for Edinburgh's fashionable socialites!

Open 7 days a week, our chic, elegant and lively lounge bar offers a range of drinks, from refreshing beers to exotic cocktails and great value champagnes.

Drop in for a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé after shopping at any of our near neighbour boutique shops, and enjoy a night on the town in Tempus by working through our superlative cocktail menu. There are some fantastic bars on George Street and nearby, but we think once you have tried here you won't want to move on!

Tempus is fast gaining recognition for being one of the in-places to eat, with relaxed dining throughout the bar and restaurant to the highest standards. Wherever possible products are sourced locally, for example Buccleuch beef, Loch Fyne smoked salmon and Luca's ice cream.

Great products at realistic prices!

Open from Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 01:00, and on Sunday from 12:00 to 00:00.

Room information

195 bedrooms including classic double and twin rooms with traditional decor and 116 contemporary rooms including deluxe rooms with views over the city

Area information

Perfectly located on George Street, the cities best shopping and night life are on the doorstep of the George. A short walk from all the major attractions including Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.

Important information

Only guide dogs allowed.

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Cancellation is free of charge provided you adhere to the notification period stated in the hotel cancellation policy (see "Hotel Policies").
More information can be found in our terms and conditions.

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The guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The George Hotel.
They are opinions of guests that reflect their experiences when staying at this hotel.

Total

8.3

Based on 610 reviews

Staff	8.3
Services	8.1
Clean	8.9
Comfort	8.6
Value for money	7.4

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Ian
Mature couple
Isle of Man, Isle of Man
September 30, 2008

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Attitude of staff

Towels / room not refreshed in evening, had to ask for new towels

8.5

Brian
Mature couple
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
September 30, 2008

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noise from the street

5.5

Jennifer
Mature couple
Wallasey, United Kingdom
September 30, 2008

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9.5

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
September 28, 2008

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7.5

Marsha
Family with older children
Erie, Colorado, United States of America
September 28, 2008

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Location

Yes - our room was facing the busy street and over the bar....it was so
noisy until 3:30 am and we couldn't sleep. We were also too warm while
sleeping and if we opened the window....it was too noisy. Very nice
hotel but did not sleep because of the location of our room

9.5

Janet
Mature couple
London, United Kingdom
September 27, 2008

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Being reacquainted with the lovely city of edinburgh. Breakfast was good
and staff friendly

One night in a room overlooking scaffolding and a noisy machine, but we
changed for second night.a ll fine then. I thought it inappropriate to
be asked to choose and pay for our choice of breakfast before we saw
what was on offer!!!

Anonymous
Family with young children
United States of America
September 26, 2008

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Room was recently renovated and very attractive. Location of hotel was excellent for city centre activities and sights.

No parking available, and the car park was some distance from the hotel

Stephen
Mature couple
Aboyne, United Kingdom
September 24, 2008

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Nice rooms

The layout and complex route to the room. The misinformation I was given by the receptionists

7.5

Harriet
Mature couple
Crook, United Kingdom
September 23, 2008

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Helpful staff

Some things under the bed from previous guest

8.5

Kenan
Family with young children
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
September 23, 2008

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They have terrible policy of letting people having parties in their
rooms which makes this hotel very noisy and uncomfortable if you saty
with family and kids.

6.5

George
Mature couple
biggar, United Kingdom
September 22, 2008

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Room and location were good

6.5

Udo
Solo traveller
Bad Fischau, Austria
September 19, 2008

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Leslie
Group
edithvale, Australia
September 16, 2008

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7.5

Anonymous
Mature couple
United Kingdom
September 16, 2008

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Location

7.5

Anonymous
Young couple
United States of America
September 14, 2008

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Central location. Beautiful building and neighborhood.

David
Mature couple
Bath, United Kingdom
September 11, 2008

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excellent location

8.5

Michael
Mature couple
Poretaferry, United Kingdom
September 9, 2008

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There could be more furniture in bathroom for dressing gowns
clothes etc.

9.5

Jennifer
Mature couple
Bromley, United Kingdom
September 9, 2008

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Good food and good service in the restaurant and the bar. Reception staff were helpful.

There was no public sitting area other than the bar and the reception area.

7.5

Anonymous
Solo traveller
Costa Rica
September 8, 2008

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Hotel location is very good; walking distance from major attractions.
Room was clean and well equipped.

Staff at the counter could be friendlier. They seemed to be more focus
on the check in/out process, rather than be more focus on giving a
good service.

8.5

Annie
Mature couple
galena, United States of America
September 8, 2008

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food was great

construction right outside our window each morning at 8am. price for last day was 499lbs. we felt it was too high considering. complained to manager but there was nothing he would do about it. you may have lost 2 customers because of it

Richard
Solo traveller
Huntingdon, United Kingdom
September 8, 2008

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Friendly staff

Being woken at 3am by raucous voices from the club in George St . The menu choice in the restaurant is fairly limited for a hotel of this status if staying more than a few days

8.5

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