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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
27.5 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy Pet Friendly)
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds
29.5 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Somerville)
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room
24.5 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds
24.5 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room
18 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
46 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
29 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite (Ferrier)
55 square metres
1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Pet-Friendly)
24.5 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room with view
29.5 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a fitness center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.

Make yourself at home in one of the 240 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy local and international cuisine at Le Petit Beefbar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Languages spoken

  • English

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 240
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1775
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Terrace
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Food and water bowls
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 42
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 107
  • Lift door width (inches) - 35
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 89

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Czech
  • Filipino
  • Greek
  • Polish
  • Turkish

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offers 240 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size 14
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Pets allowed
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Vibrating pillow alarm

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Le Petit Beefbar - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves 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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets stay free
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals welcome

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Pets allowed (no fees)

Staffed front desk

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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

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.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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