Hotel InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George
19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 2415 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
*8.4* Scott Monument: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
Edinburgh Waverley station: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)
*8.8* Princes Street Gardens: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)
*9.0* The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)
*9.1* Scottish National Gallery: only 5 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
The staff are exceptional from front of house to the cleaners value for money you can’t beat it
United KingdomGreat room facilities, best breakfast, all the staff are friendly and helpful
United KingdomLovely room, friendly staff, great location. Visited for a birthday, and the staff made sure it was extra special
United KingdomThe bar area, reception and toilets are exceptionally stylish.The staff are very polite, friendly and helpful.
United KingdomFrom the moment we walked in the staff and hotel was beyond wonderful!!!
United StatesThe staff in reception made us feel welcome every single day, they went the extra mile with saying good morning/evening and giving you a friendly smile which was really comforting. Great variety of food at breakfast. We enjoyed a lovely evening meal and drinks (on a few different occasions) at the printing press and it was excellent service and food. Great atmosphere. 10/10 hotel will definitely be returning.
United KingdomAmazing breakfast Great central location Friendly welcome Spacious room
United KingdomThe staff were excellent, very pleasant and helpfully especially the Doorman and Porter. Breakfast was very good with everything available for all tastes and diets.
SpainFrom the moment we arrived until we left the staff were extremely friendly and really helpful. The rooms were lovely, both dinner and breakfast was excellent value for money and the location was great.
United KingdomHotel stay was amazing from the kind welcome to the help from the staff. Room was spotless and good value. Stayed in similar hotels and this one is now too of my list.
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InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George 5-star hotel
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George
One of our top picks in Edinburgh.Boasting an enviable in the Edinburgh city centre, the historic and chic, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms and a gym. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was built in 1775 and has undergone a great refurbishment project transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The architecturally-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials.
Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom.
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal Scottish produce throughout the day and night. It is open 7 days a week offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a late-night bar until 01:00. Coffee, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads are available at Burr & Co, open 7 days a week. A full room service menu is also available.
The hotel boasts the King's Hall event room.
This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
Guests love...
“friendly staff”
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“excellent location”
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“comfortable bed”
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“boutique style”
Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking available
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What's nearby *
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Scott Monument0.2 miles
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Multrees Walk0.2 miles
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Waverley Mall0.2 miles
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Scottish National Gallery0.2 miles
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo0.3 miles
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Edinburgh Waverley station0.3 miles
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Princes Street Gardens0.3 miles
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Gladstones Land0.3 miles
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Royal Mile0.3 miles
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City Art Centre0.3 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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The Printing Press Restaurant0.1 miles
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Burr and Co Cafe/bar0.1 miles
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Sainsburys St. Andrew Square Supermarket0.1 miles
Closest airports *
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Edinburgh Airport6.5 miles
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Dundee Airport35.1 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.2 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.3 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.5 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.6 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.7 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.5 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium1.9 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo2.9 miles
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RetryFacilities of InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Bingo Off-site Additional charge
- Aerobics Off-site Additional charge
- Archery Off-site Additional charge
- Live sport events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
- Live music/performance Off-site Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
- Pub crawls Additional charge
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
- Squash Off-site Additional charge
- Bowling Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Darts Additional charge
- Table tennis Additional charge
- Billiards Additional charge
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Chocolate or cookies Additional charge
- Fruits Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Lift
- Bridal suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
- Room service
Wellness facilities
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- Czech
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Filipino
- Turkish
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
The credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.
The property offers connecting rooms. Please contact the property for further information.
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George
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InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George has 1 restaurant:
- The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
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Check-in at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Bowling
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Darts
- Squash
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Pub crawls
- Fitness
- Live music/performance
- Temporary art galleries
- Bike tours
- Bingo
- Movie nights
- Archery
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Stand-up comedy
- Aerobics
- Walking tours
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Room options at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private parking
