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Reviews of InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel 5 stars

19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, United Kingdom

#52 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1616 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed Premium City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking availability as I have poor mobility. Valet parking would be great. Only 1 lift working in hotel at the time of our stay. The room we were given was comfortable other than insufficient suitcase room especially when travelling with a few suitcases.

    Breakfast was great, restaurant was fantastic, staff very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice location with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 King Bed Premium with Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is dated, and soundproofing at rooms and corridors needs to be improved

    The staff are so friendly and helpful. Location is great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Good stay at this Intercontinental Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 Double Bed Cosy
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The corridors had a damp smell on the carpets and need attention.

    Location was very convenient and in a less crowded area. We had a nice room with big corner windows.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 1 King Bed Premium City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Double Bed Classic
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That breakfast was not included for the cost of room

    Food excellent, clean room Comfortable lounge

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Overall good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed Premium
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Expensive for what it was, no doubt due to high demand during the 'Fringe'. Prefer a proper shower rather than one in the bath with the water getting onto the bathroom floor.

    Spacious room, quiet, comfortable bed, nice dining room, good choice of food at breakfast, good quality food. Excellent location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Excellent stay a couple of little areas for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Double Bed Classic
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet didn’t flush well and , for me, strange uncomfortable pillows

    Reasonable size rooms and very clean delightful staff

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    9.0
    Would recommend for a stay in Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Double Bed Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and really accommodating friendly staff. Made us feel very welcome.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    I would not pick this hotel if I were to go again to Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 Double Bed Classic
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms where way to small

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 King Bed Premium
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - The bathroom sink is insanely small - In-room dining (food taste wise) - AC couldn’t he controlled from within room - The noise from the neighborhood (alley from the back) ,, we continuously heard dumping of glass bottles at morning early hours which disrupted our sleep multiple times.

    - The staff are very nice and welcoming - The bed is comfortable - Location - Toiletries - Hotel Breakfast - Complementary coffee and snacks

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    9.0
    a beautifully appointed hotel in a convenient location with a very attentive and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed Premium
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    couldn’t figure out how to adjust the room temperature

    very convenient location, exceptionally helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed Premium
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The corridor to the fourth wing and the room are a bit dated. All paintings and decorations on the wall in the corridor were removed and it feels like the place is going to undergo some renovation.

    Location, staff, service

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Great Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 King Bed Premium City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some shortcomings due to the historical building. Some renovation may be needed. Lobby could be designed differently and a bar could be added. Gym tools could be improved.

    This is a proper 5 star hotel with great staff. They are all willing to make the stay better. Thanks for the whole team. I would certainly choose the same place when I visit Edinburgh again. Nice breakfast, nice service. Excellent location. Great cleanliness. Sufficient gym.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    9.0
    Great luxury hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Double Beds Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi is not very fast.

    5-star facilities. Helpful staff. Right at the center of the city. Everything in the room is for free, with a good selection of cookies and drinks.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay in a friendly hotel in a great location. The rooms aren’t particularly big but very homely.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 1 King Bed Premium City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant and bar were not open due to refurb.

    Great location and never felt busy.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    8.0
    Great location but the rooms need an update
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 1 King Bed Premium City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room interiors need to be updated, the bathroom was small, the shower was not good (no door).

    The location is wonderful. The exterior of the hotel is beautiful. The views from the “city view” rooms were excellent.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    9.0
    classical hotel with beautiful views and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • 1 Double Bed Classic
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is no swimming pool , gym and spa at the hotel but they said we can use the swimming pool or the gym at the other near hotel it was 10 minutes walking . the air conditioner noise when we open it we can can hear a noisy sound.

    at first they gave us a terrible room hard to reach to it from the lobby and it was small with no view after we complained they said they will give us better room but they were so delayed and we spent 2 nights waiting but finally they gave us an up grade room it was much better location , views and bigger with no extra charges . the staff were nice and helpful all the time the hotel was clean and with classical style and paintings , i heard it was a castle before so it will give you the feeling of living in a castle in Edinburgh not like the usual hotels . it was great feeling

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    9.0
    Nice hotel in a beautiful town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 2 Twin Beds Classic
    • Stayed 1 night

    Getting only coffee and pastry in the morning. Some people do not need a very heavy breakfast.

    NIce rooms, outstanding staff, especially the concierge who was very patience and effective. It has a really good location, close to everywhere but also a little off from the noisy parts. Good restaurant in the hotel as well as many nice places to eat or drink nearby/

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    8.0
    Terrific base camp for a lovely visit to Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Double Bed Cosy
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, great location, nice lounge, terrific restaurants close by.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 1 Double Bed Cosy
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of bed

    Location, staff, good restos nearby

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 1 King Bed Premium with Sofa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The carpet was dirty.

    Great hotel and service. Centrally located. Staff extremely friendly. Concierge was helpful in getting a reservation at Prestonfield House on short notice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Twin Beds Classic
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast. Location excellent. Staff very attentive.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 2 Twin Beds Classic
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    deposit policy

    quiet

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    7.0
    Overall a pleasant stay due to location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 2 Twin Beds Classic
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room view was poor, very limited room amenities. Called for a toothbrush and then had a call back to see if I had received it to which I had not. I had to ring back in the morning to ask again. Breakfast room and set up needs addressing, broken lights, spare table clothes out on display, tables look old and shabby.

    Fantastic location. Friendly Concierge

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Great stay, love the hotel and service. Everything perfect except for the noisy air con.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Double Bed Classic
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the air con in our room was really quite noisy.

    location, decor, ambience

    Stayed in May 2023

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