Name: The Principal Edinburgh George Street
Address: 19-21 George St, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, United Kingdom, 19-21 George St, Lothian, EH2 2PB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £129 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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The Principal Edinburgh George Street

This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and sightseeing – Check location 19-21 George St, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and sightseeing – Check location

*8.3* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 6 minutes away! (550 yards on foot)

*9.0* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

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Not all rooms have air-conditioning facilities and therefore you should request a room with air-con or else a room where windows can open.

Morrison, South Africa

Very comfortable rooms. All staff are excellent. Best location in Edinburgh can easily get to any attraction, restaurants and shops. Printing Press is a brilliant bar to meet friends.

Kelly, Isle of Man

Food and service at dinner were excellent,I only had main course. Concierge very helpful

Evelyn, United Kingdom

Brilliant service and very comfortable rooms. No noise and we slept very well. Would definitely stay again!

Verity, United Kingdom

Burr & Co beaut for breakfast, The Press Club restaurant was convenient & with a beautiful menu

Diane, Australia

I loved the reception that you received as you entered the hotel. Especially as the concierge were dressed in traditional Scottish kilts 😊 made it feel truly Scottish. Anstel one of the porters was really friendly and helpful and made us laugh everytime we bumped into us and he always remembered our names! My partner loved the wide array of whiskies available at the hotel bar. The room was lovely and comfortable and the maid service excellent, they were so fast and you never saw them! Great location, great staff and room.

Rebecca, United Kingdom

Fantastic staff, super friendly. Acknowledged my birthday even! Room was lovely, well designed and spacious. Best location!

Patricia, USA

Nice and friendly stuff. Good located. Nice athmosphere

Hans, Germany

The reception was excellent. Our room was allotted rooms without delay. As we were on tour the next morning a pack breakfast was provided as requested. We shall recommend Principal to our friends.

Chandrakant, India

Beautiful well appointed room, extremely helpful and friend staff. Would go there again, loved it, oh and bed was super comfy!!

Vivion, United Kingdom

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Boasting an enviable location in the Edinburgh city centre, the historic and chic The Principal Edinburgh George Street, Formerly The George Hotel, 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.

New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and sightseeing.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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	Deluxe Double Room with View 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 237 ft² The stylish and beautifully refurbished deluxe double room combines custom design and detailed finishes with intuitive technology to create a luxurious retreat in the heart of the city. Room facilities: Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 172 ft² Fully refurbished to create a sense of restored grandeur, this room is thoughtfully furnished, including intuitive technology, with simple detailing and rich materials such as oak and brass to create a relaxing environment. Room facilities: Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 205 ft² The stylish and beautifully refurbished deluxe double room combines exacting design standards and custom details with intuitive technology to create a luxurious retreat in the heart of the city. Room facilities: Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Interconnected room(s) available, Laptop safe, Electric kettle, iPod dock, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Superior Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 172 ft² Complimentary upgrade to a Superior Room with breakfast included. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Signature Suite 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 538 ft² With its views of George Street, this Town House is designed to suit the Georgian building. This suite features a separate living room area, roll top bath tub with separate shower and a fully stocked bar. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Bottle of water Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Suite 1 large double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 323 ft² While some suites overlook George Street, all junior suites feature an open-plan design with a spacious bedroom and lounge area. The ceramic and marble bathrooms offer a mix of walk-in shower stalls and roll-top baths. Room facilities: Shower, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Bottle of water Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Special Offer - Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 172 ft² Special offer rate - includes complimentary breakfast. Room facilities: Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 172 ft² Unwind in sophisticated surroundings in this fully refurbished superior double room. Creating a sense of restored grandeur and featuring rich materials and simple details, the room balances comfort and luxury with intuitive technology and modern design values. This room features a king-size bed, en suite facilities and flat-screen TV. Room facilities: Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Principal Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 538 ft² This refurbished suite has views of Edinburgh, a separate living area, roll-top bath, separate shower, and a fully-stocked bar. Room facilities: Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Bottle of water Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Guest Room Single 1 single bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 118 ft² Decorated with contemporary décor, this room features free high-speed internet, an LCD TV and a modern bathroom. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Bottle of water Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Guest Room Double 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room size: 140 ft² Fully refurbished to create a sense of restored grandeur, the double room is thoughtfully furnished, including intuitive technology, with simple detailing and rich materials such as oak and brass to create a relaxing environment. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, Safety Deposit Box, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Desk, Toilet, Bathroom, Laptop safe, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Bottle of water Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in date Check-out / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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Property surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and sightseeing – Check location

Closest landmarks

Princes Mall 0.2 miles
Multrees Walk 0.2 miles
Hanover Fine Arts 0.2 miles
Scottish National Gallery 0.2 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 0.3 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 0.3 miles
Scott Monument 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Waverley station 0.3 miles
Waterloo Place 0.3 miles
Gladstone's Land 0.3 miles

Restaurants and markets

The Printing Press Restaurant 0 miles
Burr and Co Cafe/bar 0 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport 6.5 miles
Glasgow Airport 48.2 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Harvey Nichols Department store
Popular brands like: Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Armani
George Street High street
Multrees Walk Luxury
Popular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
Princes Street Edinburgh High street
Popular brands like: Apple, H&M
St James Shopping Mall Shopping centre

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Suzanne

United Kingdom

“Amazing customer service. Upgraded when we arrived. Friendly staff (esp Cameron & Valeria). Spotlessly clean rooms. Great location.”

Brian

United Kingdom

“Not enough storage for 3 nights stay in our room. No drawers and little cupboard space.”

Alexandra

United Kingdom

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1 restaurant on site

The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen

Cuisine: Scottish

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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Please note that The Principal Edinburgh George Street is strictly a non-smoking property

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 The Principal Edinburgh George Street 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.

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26 September 2017

Chris
Netherlands
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Small bathroom and room rather warm
눇friendly staff and the location
26 September 2017

Morrison
South Africa

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Very central to Edinburgh with many pubs and restaurants within short walk.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Not all rooms have air-conditioning facilities and therefore you should request a room with air-con or else a room where windows can open.
26 September 2017

Kelly
Isle of Man
9.2

“Would stay here again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Arranged to meet family for breakfast at 10.30 on Sunday morning, only to find they stop serving at this time. Think this is too early for a Sunday. We did get breakfast, but very limited. Expensive.
눇Very comfortable rooms. All staff are excellent. Best location in Edinburgh can easily get to any attraction, restaurants and shops. Printing Press is a brilliant bar to meet friends.
25 September 2017

Janice
United Kingdom
7.1

“adequate but the room was very small”
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉breakfast was pricey with no option to have less and pay less
눇loation
25 September 2017

Kevin
United Kingdom
9.6

“exellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Bar prices slightly high but everything else was spot on.
눇The hotel is a touch of class.
25 September 2017

Jayne
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇Breakfast great
25 September 2017

Anonymous
Australia
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Guest Room Single
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Room was clean, facilities were good & it was easy to get to
24 September 2017

Gillian
United Kingdom
8.3

“Good location but not value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Food not up to expectations in amount and quality [of lamb] for price. Bed too warm for time of year.
눇Location Pleasant staff.
24 September 2017

Evelyn
United Kingdom
8.3

“Suited my needs, would go again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Guest Room Single
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Bed comfortable but a bit sweaty as though lying on poorly covered plastic sheeting
눇Food and service at dinner were excellent,I only had main course. Concierge very helpful
24 September 2017

Verity
United Kingdom
9.6

“Relaxing and comfortable stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Brilliant service and very comfortable rooms. No noise and we slept very well. Would definitely stay again!
24 September 2017

Diane
Australia
10

“Very warm & welcoming staff, felt quite at home. The location on George street was ideal”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉wifi was a bit limited
눇Burr & Co beaut for breakfast, The Press Club restaurant was convenient & with a beautiful menu
23 September 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.8

“Not the quality I was expecting for 5 stars.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Room was unclean, fake tan on towels and carpet was not cleaned( rubbish on floor from last guest). No access to viewing platforms. Breakfast food was not labelled (I have allergies) so couldn't eat very much. Next door to us we're very loud and had us awake from 3:30 in the morning with their tv on loud.
눇Bed was comfy and location was perfect.
22 September 2017

Karen
United Kingdom
9.6

“Very comfortable accommodation staff were excellent especially the consiage”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Breakfast was Very pricey
눇Staff were excellent
22 September 2017

محمد
Saudi Arabia
10

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉nothing
눇every things was amazing
22 September 2017

Rebecca
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent hotel, lovely room, fantastic staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉In our opinion the breakfast was over priced and I have to say I couldn't eat mine as the black spot sausages were very salty indeed 😕.
눇I loved the reception that you received as you entered the hotel. Especially as the concierge were dressed in traditional Scottish kilts 😊 made it feel truly Scottish. Anstel one of the porters was really friendly and helpful and made us laugh everytime we bumped into us and he always remembered our names! My partner loved the wide array of whiskies available at the hotel bar. The room was lovely and comfortable and the maid service excellent, they were so fast and you never saw them! Great location, great staff and room.

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