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InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street Gardens

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

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Property amenity
Outdoor wedding area
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Daily full breakfast (GBP 26.95 per person)

Overview of InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

8.8 out of 10 Fabulous
8.8/10 Fabulous

Property highlights

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
Map
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace

Room options

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, View (George Street View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 29.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Pet-Friendly)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 27.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Forth View)

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Pet-Friendly)

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (with Sofa)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • 24.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Edinburgh City Centre
  • George Street - 1 min walk
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 41 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min drive
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min drive
  • National Museum of Scotland - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley 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

  • Dishoom Edinburgh - 4 min walk
  • The Bon Vivant - 3 min walk
  • The Devil's Advocate - 9 min walk
  • Whiski Rooms - 8 min walk
  • Papii - 2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Burr & Co, which serves light fare. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. 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.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 240 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - midnight
  • Express check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, 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.

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 allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 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
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1775
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 14-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

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

Burr & Co - This coffee shop serves light fare only.
Printing Press - Onsite restaurant.

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 of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and sofa beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-out is available.

Policies

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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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 accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel 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.