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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

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

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About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Princes Street Gardens
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
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 baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

Guests aged 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 George Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as 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
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the comfortable guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 9 minutes on foot from St. Giles' Cathedral
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • 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 centre, 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 metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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 at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Le Petit Beefbar – This restaurant specialises 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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

  • 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 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

More

  • 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

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
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 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: from approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Off site 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-authorise 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 aged 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. 648 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Parviz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay. Reception staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is located on Princes Street in the central area of New Town Edinburgh. It is ideal for shopping, cafes, restaurants and bars, with easy access to museums and other popular places for sightseeing. When I was shown to my room, it was hot & maintenance confirmed the a/c was broken. I was reassigned to a new room. The a/c worked but had a small window facing a shaft. Nevertheless, he room was larger and seemed to be more in line with what I booked. Staff kept it immaculately clean but: The desk lamp stopped working after one day. They replaced it. The hair dryer didn’t work, and housekeeping had to replace that. The shower head belongs in the category of “Chinese Water Torture”. The desk is worn and had evidence of water damage. And the heated towel rack? As chilled as iced champagne on a winter’s evening. The hotel has a bar, café and restaurant. My booking included breakfast and that is held in the restaurant, Le Petite Beefbar. There is a breakfast buffet there which was great. I also had dinner there which was truly excellent with attentive staff to make recommendations for the food and drinks. The hotel is billed as a 5-star property. I recommend it but give it 4 stars due to the room experience.
Water damage on desk.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very, very good service from check-in to bell staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were well cared for here and I enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN BROWN

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

The Le petit Beefbar disappointing

We enjoyed our stay, the hotel was very good the staff were very nice and friendly. We decided to dine on our second night in the hotel, unfortunately we had a bad experience with what we chose in the Le Petit beef bar. We chose the chateaubriand but unfortunately it was not like chateaubriands we have had in the past which have been tender, medium rare and full of flavour! This one was large pieces of meat which lacked flavour and was chewy! very disappointing. In my opinion not like tenderloin at all! The The person who handled our complaint was non committable but offered to refund half of the price of the chateaubriand which we accepted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacques p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful

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

6/10 Okay

pablo

Travelled with family
Old property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kamfai, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Bangkok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, decent breakfast, helpful staff. Room ok, small window and near hallway noisy. Hotel nice decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is made up of two old buildings that have been (sort of) connected. But going from reception to your room can involve a complicated process of going to one floor, walking across, then going to another floor. Staff were super helpful. Breakfast is excellent and the location can’t be beat. And Edinburgh is such a wonderful place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Stourbridge

There is a lot to like about The George. Great location and very good service. However, my room had an issue with the air-con,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my third stay here in 2 years and the stuff is exceptional- they treat me like returning family. Service and friendliness is above and beyond! Not to mention the most excellent location for exploring Edinburgh. Close to great restaurants and shopping yet also quiet and reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shoghig

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated for many of the main attractions in Edinburgh and for bus, tram and train links. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Rooms were comfortable and clean. There was a good variety of breakfast food options. Slight drawbacks were: our room was pretty noisy (lift, fridge motor, other people's doors slamming and people moving about in the room above), the bathroom is rather cramped and presents a challenge to get in and out of the bath particularly the way the shower screen operated and finally to access some areas of the hotel (eg gym) there was a very convoluted route to and from our hotel room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025