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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property
This elegant retreat offers top-notch service in a historic setting, where staff go above and beyond to make guests feel welcomed and oriented

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Discover InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel's inviting atmosphere. Savor international cuisine at Le Petit Beefbar and unwind with a coffee in the cafe. Guests love the helpful staff and nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.

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Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.6 out of 10
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(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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Exceptional
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  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

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(13 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

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(1 review)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Greyfriars Kirk and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Princes Street Gardens and Arthur's Seat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB

What's nearby

  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens which includes a statue or sculpture and a fountain
    Princes Street Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    1 min walk
  • Amarone
    2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Upscale hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Located close to St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a computer station, and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 239 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.5 miles (GBP 17 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

Restaurants on site

  • Burr & Co
  • Le Petit Beefbar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,385 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with satellite channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 17 per day (0.5 mi away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
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

Frequently asked questions

Is InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and St. Giles' Cathedral. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1001 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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Great central location, staff, and accomodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, close to the city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Allison

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Staff and service were excellent. Bedroom was very clean and cosyily decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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We loved our stay! The staff were very friendly, and the location was perfect for seeing the sights of Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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Rooms are lovely Well appointed The service is top notch The restaurant and bar have a wide variety of cocktails and excellent food. Stay and enjoy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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Great room & staff and wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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Overall great hotel and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, spacious room in a great location. Easy walk to holiday markets, train, bus, Christmas lights and great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Amazing staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel room was really good and comfortable very clean and nice decor. Staff were attentive and friendly. Fantastic location would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, rooms and location. Easy to access all the sites without the crowds being at your doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and cozy. There was a problem with the toilet two days in a row, but staff offered a new room and eventually fixed the problem. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and housekeeping kept everything tidy. The location is good, but there can be some nightly noise from the bars across the street. I suppose it could be more of a nuisance in the warmer months. Overall, it was a nice stay with good accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Nice room. Good breakfasts. Appreciated the friendly, helpful staff, in particular David at front door. Definitely recommend this hotel. Have stayed here several times. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

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The Room was just exactlyas described. The staff couldn't have been better polite, accommodating and empathetic. Room service couldn't have been better. Food was delivered promptly, as promised and hot. Will definitely recommend The George to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Victor

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Very, very good service from check-in to bell staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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Lovely staff, wonderful room and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Parviz

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Clean rooms and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Wonderful

The hotel was beautiful, and the staff members were so helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

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All staff at the hotel were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and lovely hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rena A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our one-night stay on our way back from Skye. The room was spacious and quiet. Much nicer than similar hotels in the US.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025