InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Stocked Minibar)

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 318 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 296 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 264 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

  • City view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

  • City view
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like St. Giles' Cathedral. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 239 rooms and conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a gym, and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

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

Guests of InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
40-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Guests 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.5 miles (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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 available
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

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.95 per person
  • Offsite 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Is a free cancellation option available at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG on Apr 6, 2026 start from $229, 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.

What can I see near InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from George Street and St. Andrew Square, and within a short walk of Princes Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for GBP 17 per day (discounts available).

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG include a casino on the premises?

No, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, couples/private dining, and proposal/romance packages.

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Le Petit Beefbar.

Will InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

The closest major airport to InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.1 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG that offer a balcony.

Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with partner
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.
Why a glass door?
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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, St. Johns

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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra Jean

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Philadelphia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room & staff and wonderful location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

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

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great hotel and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Lee

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L

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