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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg, Edinburgh

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2PB
Great
8.3
9.0
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4.2
4.4
/5
“The hotel's central location made it so easy to explore all of Edinburgh's very nice sights on foot.”view full review

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg is a historic luxury hotel with a prime location in Edinburgh's New Town. This 5-star hotel features an on-site fitness center and a restaurant, providing a comfortable stay with modern amenities.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest accommodations at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg are designed with an emphasis on comfort and style, reflecting the palette of 19th-century Scottish landscapes. Each room is equipped with free high-speed WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar stocked with fresh milk, a USB port, and a rainfall shower in the en-suite bathroom.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

Dining options include Le Petit Beefbar specializing in steak and Burr & Co., a local favorite for coffee and pastries. A hearty Scottish breakfast is served in the hotel's restaurant, providing a taste of regional cuisine.

Meetings & Events

The Intercontinental Edinburgh The George offers a selection of flexible meeting spaces suitable for events ranging from intimate gatherings to larger conferences. Notable venues include the Grand Victorian banking hall with original Corinthian pillars and the elegant Kings Hall, accommodating up to 300 guests.

Services & Local Area

The hotel's dedicated concierge team assists in curating personalized experiences, including a private audio walking tour of Edinburgh. Guests benefit from close proximity to public transportation options, including bus stops just a two-minute walk away.

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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Premium King Room City View
Premium King Room City View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Premium Room
Premium Room
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Junior King Suite
Junior King Suite
2 persons
420 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Cosy Double Room
Cosy Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Squash
  • Archery
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel Location

19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2PB
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19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2PB
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
3100 ft
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
4100 ft
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
1.5 mi
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
1.1 mi
Landmark
Royal Mile
2300 ft
Landmark
The Real Mary King's Close
2600 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
2900 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
2500 ft
Landmark
Calton Hill
3400 ft
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
5100 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
2900 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
2400 ft
Landmark
Nelson Monument
3400 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
2100 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
2200 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
3400 ft
Landmark
Surgeons' Hall Museums
4300 ft
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
2000 ft
Landmark
Brass Rubbing Centre
2800 ft
Museum
Dynamic Earth
1.1 mi
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
1.3 mi
Museum
John Knox House
3600 ft
Landmark
The Scotch Whisky Experience
2600 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
2500 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
2600 ft
Museum
Georgian House
2700 ft
Square
Grassmarket
3500 ft
Nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
1500 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1300 ft
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
1300 ft
Restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
400 ft
20 George Street
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
100 ft
21 25 George Street Next to the George Hotel
Le Monde Restaurant
400 ft
16 George Street
Burr & Co
0 ft
20 George Street
Yeni Meze Bar
400 ft
73 Hanover Street
The Georgian Tea Room
500 ft
14 George Street The Dome
The Dirty Martini
500 ft
16 George Street At Le Monde Hotel
Grand Cru
400 ft
79 Hanover Street
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh9 min  ·  2300 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  8.2 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)144 min  ·  59.7 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station8 min  ·  2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Paid Private parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP26.95 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Turkish, Hebrew, Tagalog / Filipino, Ukrainian
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
241
Former name
The Principal Edinburgh

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 525 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
81%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
8.9/10
Facilities
8.4/10
Free WiFi
8.2/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid WiFi
7.5/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
7.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 2522 reviews
4.5/5
based on 1167 reviews
8.3/10
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