InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Georgian grandeur, city-center convenience

Set across historic Georgian townhouses on George Street, the hotel pairs classic Scottish architecture with contemporary updates and a calm, heritage-toned look in the rooms. Food and drink anchors the stay, from Le Petit Beefbar’s brasserie-with-a-twist energy to Burr & Co.’s bright coffee-by-day, bistro-by-night rhythm. It also makes Edinburgh easy, with major sights, shops, and transit within a straightforward walk.

  • Steakhouse with global edge

    Le Petit Beefbar blends brasserie classics with street-food inspiration.

  • Whisky tasting, done properly

    Book a private Fettercairn tasting guided by distillery experts.

  • City sights on foot

    Walk to the Royal Mile in 10 minutes and Edinburgh Castle in about 12.
$209 nightly
The total price is $264
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Premium rooms with panoramic views to Portobello.
  • 24-hour in-room dining built for jet lag.
  • Anytime plates, including a Scottish smoked salmon option.
  • Nourish bowls designed to keep energy steady.
  • Pet-friendly stay, welcoming chipped vaccinated dogs.
  • Tea and Caravan Coffee with complimentary bottled water.
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Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
This hotel caters to every culinary mood with its restaurant, cafe, and bar. Couples can savor local cuisine or private dining with full breakfast available.
Sleep in luxury
Rainfall showers and plush bathrobes await after restful nights on Egyptian cotton sheets. Blackout drapes and a pillow menu ensure dreamlike slumber.

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Premium Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 318 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A well-appointed hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

  • City view
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

APARTMENT STANDARD

  • Sleeps 10

Bed in dormitory PREMIUM

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Amarone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy on the Square Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Milnes Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bucks Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

  • When you stay at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and George Street. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Le Petit Beefbar, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 239 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets stay free (2 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (GBP 17 per day; discounts available)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space (3385 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1775
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Le Petit Beefbar - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Burr & Co - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 17 per day (0.5 mi away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.

Property class

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

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

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Yes, Le Petit Beefbar offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG like?

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 9 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Reviews

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a wide selection and made-to-order options. (57 reviews)
  • The restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, served excellent food with attentive staff and a great breakfast buffet. (31 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in very central location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great central location, staff, and accomodations.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was always well serviced daily and staff extremely helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

check in was speedy, room was clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, friendly staff, close to the city centre.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a two part stay because we liked the hotel and location so much we canceled a reservation and booked another room here. I visited a lot of hotels in Edinburgh and stayed at one other. The Intercontinental is an excellent choice if staying in one hotel in Edinburgh. Recommend a higher floor (6 or 7) in the newer part because you will get some sort of view over the city, but it's not essential.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful. Room was very well appointed with fresh bottled water, snacks and coffee/tea daily. Great location for exploring the area on foot. Highly recommend and would stay there again.
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8/10 Very good

Very well located in New Town area. Very nice breakfast. But for an Intercontinental needs upgrades to the building and rooms. Dated look all around.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, premium location and the dinner at Le Petit Beefbar was a highlight!
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8/10 Very good

From the greeting at the entrance to the staff at reception everyone was friendly and proved a pleasant experience of being greeted with a smile. The hotel room was clean and well appointed with a lovely view. The hotel is located in a perfect location for seeing the city. Restaurants and shopping are on the door steps. I walked to the Royal Botanics and the old town. I will stay at the Intercontinental again in my next visit to Edinburgh.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so welcoming and wonderful. Fantastic location. I have absolutely no complaints. Thank you for a great stay and I hope to be back someday.
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall great hotel and location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and beautiful hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for a beautiful spot. Staff are very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room & staff and wonderful location!
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of the hotel is very good . Every member of staff was very good the rooms are great and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! The staff were very friendly, and the location was perfect for seeing the sights of Edinburgh.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fantastic! The staff in the restaurant and bar were excellent, very attentive!
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6/10 Good

Very confusing floor plan if your room is not located in the main “tower”. We were required to take 2 different elevators with confusing directions to get to our room. Room was very dusty and carpet in room was visibly stained. However the staff was very friendly and helpful and the on site bar and restaurant was great. I will find something on Prince St. for our next stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes breakfast great, fresh. Dinner the same. Staff amazing. Management welcoming
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Staff and service were excellent. Bedroom was very clean and cosyily decorated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel room was really good and comfortable very clean and nice decor. Staff were attentive and friendly. Fantastic location would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, spacious room in a great location. Easy walk to holiday markets, train, bus, Christmas lights and great food.