See all properties

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Princes Street Gardens

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Exterior
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Cafe
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

  • City view
  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

  • City view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 27.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 29.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Terrace/patio

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 1,007 reviews
The price is CA $192
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

About the area

Edinburgh

Central Edinburgh getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Princes Street Gardens and St. Giles' Cathedral. Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dome - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lowdown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amarone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Why Not - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4-star hotel near Princes Street Gardens
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 7 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3385 square feet (315 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 239 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3385 sq ft of conference space
  • 315 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1775
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offers 239 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish, Turkish

Similar properties

Exterior

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 998 reviews
The price is CA $294
CA $353 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 15 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 26.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

George Edinburgh
Principal Edinburgh George Street Hotel
George Hotel Edinburgh
Principal George Street Hotel
Principal Edinburgh George Street
Principal George Street
The Principal Edinburgh George Street Scotland
The Principal Edinburgh George Street

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 654 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choice for in town. Service and accommodations were generous, staff was helpful, property was gorgeous. WiFi was very poor and rooms at the Thistle Street side were noisy all night and morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Basma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and hotel were clean. Good walking distance to main attractions. However, the room was noisy especially at night. Difficult to sleep when you can hear the conversations of everyone walking past the room and noise of the room next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic hotel in the City
No information given at check in re where restaurant was for breakfast. Room was comfortable with climate control, good bed and clean bathroom. Soft fluffy bathrobes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHINSUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the very moment we arrived. A very friendly doorman who greeted us with a smile and was very welcoming. Front staff were very quick and efficient, organised our room very early which we were very grateful for. Breakfast was fantastic and great options. Cleanliness of the room was superb also. Very good experience and would very much recommend to anyone who wants to experience Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot in the heart of Edinburgh
All round a great hotel. Great location, great service, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anabel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. Staff was very nice and loved that it had elevators.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Sue

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for overnight and Xmas markets
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only area for improvement is the in room heating. No control over thermostat and back up heater noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronika

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ambrish

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in horrible. Despite 3:00 pm check in and room available, the staff said that he’s too busy to give me room even at check- in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel yet!
If you are visiting Scotland you need to stay at this hotel. It was very walkable to all the excursion around the city such as the Edinburgh castle and the royal palace. It was a fast check in and every staff member was very nice and professional. When you leave the hotel and arrive back there is always someone there to open the door and ask about your day. The room was very spacious and had great room service. I will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne, Sydney

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The George Hotel in Edinburgh. We were able to walk to the train, to Old Town, and to shopping/dining in New Town. Breakfasts were excellent. Staff were warm and gracious. Comfortable bed, thoughtful amenities and BBC Scotland on the radio. Lovely holiday decorations as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here when next I’m in Scotland will definitely stay here. The staff is friendly and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Manuel, El Paso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
At check in I was upsold a view to the river which was essentially a standard room with a view that was far from spectacular. All rooms have windows and I cannot imagine how the view I got was better than that of my same si de standard room. My take is that they just wanted to upsell me to increase my all in rate without delivering anything valuable in return. I am not against the concept but if you upsell you should offer something that improves the experience. This time it did not.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

ANN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heating in room did not work properly and gaps round the door, allowing freezing wind into room. Absolutely freezing at 10pm and too late to move room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024