Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel

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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel
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Overview

Set in a prestigious position in the heart of the Scottish capital, The Principal Edinburgh George Street is a fantastic destination for your short break in Edinburgh. A mere stone’s throw from the city’s top attractions – Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, Arthur’s Seat and the fabulous shopping on Princes Street – you’ll be in a prime location for exploring the best Edinburgh has to offer. Conveniently close to Edinburgh Waverley rail station, the hotel boasts an enviable ease of access when visiting the city.

It has elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms and a gym. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Housed in a distinctive Grade II listed building, The Principal Edinburgh George Street has an incredible heritage, bags of original charm and a luxury defined by its own brand of elegance. The hotel has undergone a Multi-million pound refurbishment by interior architects Goddard Littlefair, creating a sense of restored grandeur by means of sympathetic restoration, simple detailing and the use of rich materials such as oak, brass, leather, velvet, glass and marble. Each spacious room comes with an en-suite bathroom and is equipped with a TV and tea & coffee making facilities to make the hotel feel like a home away from home.

Be sure to visit the brand new destination restaurant and bar Printing Press Bar & Restaurant which 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.

Street parking is free between 6:30pm - 8.30am every day, and is free all day on Sunday. Outside of these hours there is a maximum parking time of three hours for £3.60 per hour (price can change at anytime). Alternatively, we offer a preferential rate for our guests at the Q Park Omni Centre car park.

Edinburgh International Airport is just 7 miles, or 25 minutes via taxi, from The Principal Edinburgh. A typical fare is under £25 (this may be higher on public holidays). There is regular tram service for £5.50 for a single trip, or £8.50 return, which takes about 40 minutes and stops at St Andrew Square. Please note the prices can change at anytime.

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Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Paid Private parking is possible at a location nearby.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP26.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Turkish, Hebrew, Tagalog / Filipino, Ukrainian
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:241
Former name
The Principal Edinburgh
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Rooms and availability

Classic King Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Cosy Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King-size bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Guest Parking

  • Paid Private parking is possible at a location nearby.

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Squash
  • Archery
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room view

  • City view
  • Street view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 578 C$
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.4
✈️ Distance to airport 13.2 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location
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Address
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19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2PB
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19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2PB
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
440 m
Monument
Scott Monument
370 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
380 m
Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe
100 m
Restaurant
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
20 m
Restaurant
Le Monde Restaurant
120 m
Restaurant
Burr & Co
0 m
Restaurant
Yeni Meze Bar
100 m
Restaurant
The Georgian Tea Room
150 m
Restaurant
The Dirty Martini
140 m
Restaurant
Grand Cru
120 m

Reviews of Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel

8.1 /10
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1024 reviews
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Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms feature beautiful decor but tight bathrooms; cleanliness and amenities noted as high quality.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located near Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile, ideal for exploring local attractions.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast offers local specialties like haggis; dining noted for high-quality service and ambiance.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Competitive pricing; staff responsive to requests and provided complimentary items for early check-in.”
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  • L
    Liam
    Canada
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 14 Feb
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    city view
    exceptional breakfast
    faded decor

    I had a lovely stay with an astounding city view and exceptional breakfast options, but the room's decor was a bit faded compared to the online photos. Would definitely return!

    1 Double Bed Classic
  • A
    Arthur
    United States
    Wrote a review on 09 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    Exceptional cheap hotel with warm and comprehensive breakfasts. Thanks to supremely helpful staff I had a stocked premium king room with views of the castle. Comfortable bed, climate control, cell, and Wi-Fi. Outstanding food, excellent location away from the public areas especially the bar. 10 minutes walk to a historic fortress👌

  • T
    Tim
    United States
    Wrote a review on 09 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    The room is well furnished and brand-new with superb views of the castle. It was nice to have climate control, cell, and Wi-Fi in my room. Excellent service and the food is outstanding.

  • AS
    Anonymous Sabbath
    Canada
    Wrote a review on 29 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Value8.0
    Dining10.0
    General10.0
    9.6

    Immaculate hotel with incredibly nice and helpful staff in a greAt location

    No criticisms

  • M
    Mark
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 23 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Air-conditioned rooms and hypoallergenic pillows and feather pillows. Comfy beds & hospitable employees especially the Doorman and Porter.

  • D
    Deborah
    Canada
    left 20 reviews
    Wrote a review on 23 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    comfortable room
    heating issues

    The room was comfortable, but the heating issues left us chilly at night.

    1 Double Bed Cozy
  • T
    Tony
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    I stay here often and recommend it to all. It's immaculately clean, excellent staff and drinks. The hotel serves delicious breakfasts. The location is peaceful, 10 minutes' walk to a green Flag park.

  • R
    Richard
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Very good
    7.0

    The classic room is fashionable and brilliant.

  • C
    Christina
    Australia
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 20 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    Consider requesting a room away from street noise for a quieter night's sleep during your stay.

  • Wrote a review on 09 Dec
    Great
    8.2

    The Location of the Hotel was Xcellent!

  • Wrote a review on 07 Dec
    Great
    8.8

    It is in a great location for the centre of Edinburgh and a lovely hotel. The staff are polite, helpful and efficient and the service was excellent. We were handed a glass of champagne while waiting to check in even though we weren't waiting very long. The room was modern and comfortable and had tea and coffee facilities, a safe, iron and ironing board. We didn't eat any meals there or drink in the bar, so have no comments on those.

    The only thing - which was very minor - was getting a 7.10am alarm call we didn't ask for!

  • Wrote a review on 06 Dec
    Perfect
    9.6

    Its qulaity and its location

  • Wrote a review on 02 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    Excellent location close to touristic areas

  • Wrote a review on 27 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    Very nice hotel with friendly staff and in a superb location

  • P
    Paul
    Australia
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on 23 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    clean room
    great breakfast
    noisy at night
    pricey

    The staff were super friendly n cute right from the start, especially the night guard who helped us out. The room was really clean n comfy, and the breakfast was amazin in a beautiful dining area. Location was perfect for exploring the city too!

    But the only downside was that it was a bit pricey for one night. There was a lot of noise at night from the streets outside that kept us up.

    2 Twin Beds Classic

FAQ about Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg

How far is the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel from the city centre?
Edinburgh city centre is reachable within a 10-minute walk from the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel.
What popular attractions are closest to Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
Guests of Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel can visit Princes Mall Shopping Centre (merely a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Royal Mile placed 9 minutes' walk away.
Is there a parking at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
Yes, Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel features a private parking lot nearby.
Can I have breakfast at the Edinburgh hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Edinburgh hotel.
How much does it cost to stay at the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
The price for a room in the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel starts at £302.
What payment methods are available in the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
At the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel, you can pay using American Express, Diners Club, and Discover.
What room types are available at the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
Executive Twin Room, Premium Double Room, and Executive Double Room are among the room types available at the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel.
Is the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, at the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel there are rooms with accessible facilities, accessible bathrooms, and wheelchair access available for guests with special needs.
Does the Edinburgh hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
The Edinburgh hotel conveniently features banquet and meeting facilities, and a laptop safe as well as meeting rooms on-site.
Are there any cleaning services provided at the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
Yes, the welcoming Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel provides dry cleaning service and housekeeping.
Which facilities are available in Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel?
Top locations of Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel include a shopping area and a luggage room, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.

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