InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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June 2025

July 2025

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Gym
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Bar

Explore the area

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

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
‪10 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪10 min walk‬
University of Edinburgh
‪13 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

76 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

55 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Exceptional

46 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

24.5 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

29.5 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

Excellent

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

27.5 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Exceptional

29.5 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

24.5 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Very good

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

Exceptional

24.5 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Princes Street Gardens

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Le Petit Beefbar
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Guests have great things to say about the comfortable accommodations and the helpful staff
Just a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 9 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral
Pets welcome for free
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

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.

Burr & Co - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Offsite parking available (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

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 centre
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.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
Tile flooring in public areas
Vibrating pillow alarm
Visual fire alarm
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

1 building
7 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1775
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Dressing gowns
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

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.

Payment types at the property

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
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)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

21 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

18 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Business traveller

17 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel ideally located for business conference in the city. Friendly and helpful staff

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

4 Mar 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mailie

4 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I recently stayed here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner

1 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic hotel with friendly, professional staff. Sits in a lovely location on George St with lots of Edinburgh highlights on short walking distance. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Lovely breakfast that is worth lingering over.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

27 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

27 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Huntington

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tomas and his staff were so wonderful in helping to coordinate our return to Edinburgh and the Intercontinental Hotel for a second time. He made things feel personal and not just a business transaction. Would recommend this hotel without reservation.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveller

26 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very lovely hotel and incredibly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner

25 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Hotel is located in the heart of the shopping district. We received a competitive offer for our stay but were rewarded with a room that had only a standard double. Okay that’s fine except the room was freezing and we waited a long time to only get tepid water from the shower. Reception staff were quick in resolving the problem and moved us to another room where everything was as expected - in the renovated area of the hotel. Breakfast choice was adequate but overall hot food again tended to be tepid and looked like it had been sitting for a long time. I ordered porridge but because the wait was too great I went ahead with my cooked breakfast. When it eventually arrived - I had finished the breakfast and didn’t feel like eating the tepid porridge that was presented. Definitely a theme going on with inadequate temperatures. Staff were consistently friendly and efficient throughout our short stay. Reception area is inviting and comfortable. Restaurant was closed as it was a Monday so can’t comment.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Fong Betty

Travelled with family

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing experience, nice environment, reasonable price for the luxury hotel, nice staff and good breakfast provided, highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

22 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

All staff excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharesa Kesa

20 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

18 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rooms were very good, staff very friendly, 6 star service with espresso machine, mini bar and fruit I. The gym. The walls are a bit thin and the toilet flush is hard to operate.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

17 Feb 2025

Liked: Amenities

Excellent staff made us feel like home. The best central location to everything

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

14 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay with only (very) minor flaws

Perfect stay from check-in to check-out and certainly helped by a better standard of room than our last stay (previous one was small, lacked any element of being special). Reception staff helpful, friendly and welcoming, as were the dining staff. Room and bathroom very clean and comfortable. Points to mention for hotel awareness are 1) breakfast, although really good variety, could be warmer and 2) bed pillows full of air rather than fullness. Other than that this was a really enjoyable stay and we hope to repeat again in the future.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025