• City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

Boasting an enviable location in the Edinburgh city center, the historic and chic, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms and a gym. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel. This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was built in 1775 and has undergone a great refurbishment project transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The architecturally-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials. Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and an private bathroom. The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal Scottish produce throughout the day and night. It is open 7 days a week offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a late-night bar until 01:00. Coffee, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads are available at Burr & Co, open 7 days a week. A full room service menu is also available. The hotel features the King's Hall event room.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Garry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. They cannot do enough to make your stay memorable.
  • J
    James
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location. Close to the Castle and the Royal Mile. Breakfast was excellent. Well stocked with tea, coffee, etc.
  • Jasamin
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful building, great location. The breakfast is truly amazing! Could have spend all day in that restaurant!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Le Petit Beef Bar
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Racquetball
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • Czech
    • German
    • Greek
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Polish
    • Filipino
    • Turkish

    House rules

    InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that InterContinental Edinburgh The George is strictly a nonsmoking property.

    The credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in.

    The property offers connecting rooms. Please contact the property for further information.

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

    • InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Le Petit Beef Bar

    • InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Bowling
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Racquetball
      • Movie nights
      • Bar crawls
      • Archery
      • Live music/Performance
      • Fitness
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Aerobics
      • Bike tours
      • Bingo
      • Stand-up comedy
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Check-in at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Room options at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Quad

    • The prices at InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.