InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

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19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room

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

Premium Room

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

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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

  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center
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 tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
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.
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.

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.

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 Princes Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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 bar, a restaurant, and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

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?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms 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 at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG.

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. 653 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kamfai, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Bangkok

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, decent breakfast, helpful staff. Room ok, small window and near hallway noisy. Hotel nice decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our one-night stay on our way back from Skye. The room was spacious and quiet. Much nicer than similar hotels in the US.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is made up of two old buildings that have been (sort of) connected. But going from reception to your room can involve a complicated process of going to one floor, walking across, then going to another floor. Staff were super helpful. Breakfast is excellent and the location can’t be beat. And Edinburgh is such a wonderful place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Stourbridge

There is a lot to like about The George. Great location and very good service. However, my room had an issue with the air-con,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my third stay here in 2 years and the stuff is exceptional- they treat me like returning family. Service and friendliness is above and beyond! Not to mention the most excellent location for exploring Edinburgh. Close to great restaurants and shopping yet also quiet and reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

shoghig

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well situated for many of the main attractions in Edinburgh and for bus, tram and train links. The staff were very friendly and attentive. Rooms were comfortable and clean. There was a good variety of breakfast food options. Slight drawbacks were: our room was pretty noisy (lift, fridge motor, other people's doors slamming and people moving about in the room above), the bathroom is rather cramped and presents a challenge to get in and out of the bath particularly the way the shower screen operated and finally to access some areas of the hotel (eg gym) there was a very convoluted route to and from our hotel room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Highly recommended when in Edinburgh. Everything is very good and makes your time in Edinburgh very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff at the hotel were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in an historic building in New Town Edinburgh. The staff was friendly and helpful. The service was impeccable. We ate at both the Le Petit Beefbar and Burr and co and enjoyed them both. The hotel is near Rose Street with tons of restaurants and Pubs. We liked that it was a relatively short walk to the noisy and busy Royal Mile, but it is in a much more quiet area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Traveled with family
The building was very pretty and the public areas are nice. Breakfast was also good, there is enough to choose from. Location is perfect. We stayed for five nights and was appointed a room with a very noisy A/C, we had to switch it off to be able to sleep. The toilet wasn’t flushing properly as well. The tissue you throw in comes back up. I personally think that this is one of the problem rooms but the one who assigned the rooms should have given it to short staying guests, not to long staying ones. Anyway, we told Reception about it on our second day before breakfast. When we arrived in the evening, they told us that they fixed it. The noise had certainly toned down but not bearable enough for one to sleep through. Also, whatever they did to tone it down made the A/C warmer. The toilet situation was still the same too. There came an apology note afterwards with a bottle of wine from Guest Relations saying that the problem had been solved. Maybe ask the guest first if it was really fixed before sending the card with wine? Also, the thought was nice but lacking in anticipation. I am traveling w/ my 14 year old daughter, why send wine? It was late and we were tired so we just switched off the A/C that night again. On the 3rd day we had an early tour. I informed the Reception that we needed a better solution when we come back that evening. We finally moved to a smaller room but with quieter A/C and a properly flushing toilet on our third night. A bit disappointing stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very hospitable. Thanks a lot to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely staff, wonderful room and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and lovely hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

This property was nicely appointed , close to things we wanted and the staff was accommodating. Very comfortable beds and pillows
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying here and The George did not disappoint! The customer service is exemplary. The concierge named Kevin was helping us get tickets to the Castle but there was a glitch in the system. He apologized and sent us to the BIG RED BUS a few blocks away to try and get them. We were able to do so with no problem. But we were surprised to look up and see Kevin jogging toward us to tell us he was able to fix the problem! We were three blocks away and he tracked us down to make sure we were taken care of. Now that's service! We had a slight problem with the air in the room and without asking to be moved, the head of customer service, Hannah, had us moved to a nicer room the next day and delivered a special treat too! Love this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Had a great stay.

Nice hotel. The breakfast was a very good buffet style breakfast and you could also order some items from a menu definitely worth it. Staff were all super nice. Got lucky with early check in at 9am which was super appreciated. 5/5
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025