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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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Dates

April 2026

May 2026

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Gym

includes taxes & fees

31 Mar - 1 Apr

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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

Premium Room

Exceptional

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Classic Room

Very good

18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Stocked Minibar)

Excellent

29 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Exceptional

City view
30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

Excellent

18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

30 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Exceptional

City view
46 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

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

About the area

Edinburgh

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of Princes Street Gardens and St. Giles' Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .The restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 3385 square feet (315 square metres) of event facilities include 7 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and coworking space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Edinburgh Castle.

What's nearby

George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
St. Andrew Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dome - ‬2 min walk
‪Lowdown - ‬2 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
‪Amarone - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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.

1 building

239 guestrooms or units

7 levels

Conference rooms

3385 sq ft of conference space

315 sq. m of conference space

Built in 1775

Deli

Business centre (24 hours)

Conference space

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Bellhop

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

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.

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Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning

includes taxes & fees

6 Apr - 7 Apr

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

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

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

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.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG on 31 Mar 2026 start from AU$368, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

The closest beach to InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is Portobello Beach (5.4 km).

What makes InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG.

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Furry friends are welcome at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family

16 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Excellent location. Amazing staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

15 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Room was just exactlyas described. The staff couldn't have been better polite, accommodating and empathetic. Room service couldn't have been better. Food was delivered promptly, as promised and hot. Will definitely recommend The George to friends and family.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group

15 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Clean, spacious room in a great location. Easy walk to holiday markets, train, bus, Christmas lights and great food.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with partner

14 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We stayed in room 461 for one night for our wedding anniversary and were very disappointed. For £390 we expected far better. Our room faced George Street, the windows were draughty and not soundproof, letting in street noise, drunken conversations, and even the sound of rain hitting the metal window ledge was loud. The bathroom was tiny (should have a sliding pocket door), with a shower over the bath and no grab rails— making it quite unsafe and awkward to get out of. The toilet flush was a big push button on the wall that required excessive force to work, difficult for anyone with arthritis. The bathroom door had a full length glass panel in it, meaning switching on the light for any night-time use illuminates the whole room. The main door had a gap underneath, letting in corridor noise and light all night. To make matters worse, the nearby lift emitted a loud squeal whenever used. The furnishings were not great either; a tatty, water-damaged table, blackout curtains snagging on frayed curtain nets, and an ironing board hidden at the end of a long, unlit, built in wardrobe, behind all your hanging clothes, makes for a frustrating stay. The only redeeming feature was the staff, who were unfailingly polite and even sent a complimentary bottle of Prosecco up to us for our anniversary. Sadly, their kindness couldn’t make up for the very poor experience of this "5 star" hotel and we won't be returning any time soon.

Frayed net curtains snagged the blackout curtains making them very difficult to close.

Gap under door allowing in corridor light and noise.

View through the non soundproof windows.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manmeet

14 Dec 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, St. Johns

13 Dec 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We loved our stay! The staff were very friendly, and the location was perfect for seeing the sights of Edinburgh.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family

8 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Nice staff

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group

6 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely hotel room was really good and comfortable very clean and nice decor. Staff were attentive and friendly. Fantastic location would definitely stay again

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family

2 Dec 2025

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

Outstanding

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

29 Nov 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Jean

Travelled with partner

19 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel. Nice room. Good breakfasts. Appreciated the friendly, helpful staff, in particular David at front door. Definitely recommend this hotel. Have stayed here several times. Will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner

17 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

7 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Philadelphia

Travelled with partner

1 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great room & staff and wonderful location!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

1 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a cosy room but it was a little too small for the money. It should really be for single occupancy as you couldn’t get around both sides of the bed.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

31 Oct 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

30 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

friendly staff, clean and nice size rooms, excellent breakfast Location was perfect- Felt right in the middle of Edinburgh but the street itself was quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family

27 Oct 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

When we first got there, check-in went well. The woman informed us it was her last day. Weird. So we went up to our room and we noticed there was a bottle of wine and two wine glasses. We thought how wonderful because we had told them at the front desk that it was our 35th anniversary. After two minutes of being in the room, we hear a knock at the door and there’s a young kid they’re telling us the wine was delivered to the wrong room and he needs to take it back. We laughed so hard because it was so low class. Five star hotels do not do that. When we did order wine glasses for a pre-anniversary celebration it took them forever to deliver them. I called again and they brought them right away, but said the wine opener will be delivered by someone else. When the wine opener finally arrived, the young man explained that they are very understaffed. Yeah no kidding. The pillows were extremely uncomfortable. Inexplicably, the room only had one chair. Also, for some reason, they left vacuum cleaners in the hallway, which just looked trashy. That said the staff was very nice for the most part. I love the Byredo bath products too. Anyway, I think an Intercontinental can do better than this.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

27 Oct 2025

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

Great staff, rooms and location. Easy to access all the sites without the crowds being at your doorstep.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family

21 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Beautiful decor and extremely clean. Lovely breakfast buffet and menu along with coffees in the morning. Booked premium king room. Had to move after two nights due to noise from ?something in ceiling / staff room beside us. Constant creaking and thumping. Could not sleep well even with ear plugs in. Staff moved us to another smaller room (no adjustment in room rate) and although there was a utility / fire closet in between, could hear tv next door with ear plugs in. Had to turn on loud AC fan to drown out sound. Very disappointing when paying > £350-400 per night.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

21 Oct 2025

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

Overall great hotel and location.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Lee

Travelled with partner

13 Oct 2025

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

The staff was friendly and the food was hot and fresh.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with partner

7 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was not given the premium king room I had paid extra for when booking w Expedia several weeks prior to my arrival. I was given a smaller classic king room. The website shows pictures and dimensions of each room. I was clearly given the latter. The manager Hannah was very rude and argumentative when asked to please be given the room I paid for.. She kept arguing w me and insisting I was given the premium room. We were exhausted and had been traveling overnight from the US to Scotland and Hannah’s attitude and lack of customer service skills were disappointing. After much back and forth we were finally offered a room that better fit the description of what was paid for . On a brighter note.. The two gentleman (David and Aslan) that showed us to our rooms and brought our luggage up were very kind, personable and professional. I give them 5 stars!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Toronto

3 Oct 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L

2 Oct 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

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Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

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