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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Stunning historic building with a grand entrance, arched windows, and ornate details.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious reception area, comfortable seating, and elegant columns.
Stunning grand hall with a central aisle, flanked by rows of chairs, and a decorative ceiling with intricate moldings.
Experience fine dining in this grand banquet hall with elegant floral arrangements and ornate columns.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, nightstand, and chair, featuring a large window and a painting above the bed.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 818 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 495 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 318 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB

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
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amarone - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Why Not - ‬2 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Located close to St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 239 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Spanish, Turkish

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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

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
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 InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total).

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

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG on Jul 30, 2025 start from $316.72, excluding 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 time is check-in at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and St. Giles' Cathedral. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Princes Street Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Kamfai

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

6/10 Okay

pablo

Old property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Dawn

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

8/10 Good

Kate

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

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

Anthony John

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a really clean, beautiful and quality hotel. Concierge Keven and Customer manager Hanna were excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, classic hotel. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Takaharu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed very much! I hope to visit again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Fong Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, nice environment, reasonable price for the luxury hotel, nice staff and good breakfast provided, highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel and incredibly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good option
Stayed 1 night 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

Ruben

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff made us feel like home. The best central location to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Classic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

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

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel ideally located for business conference in the city. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mailie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed here for my birthday and it was an amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the hotel, so many options within walking distance. The hotel was clean and well furnished & apart from the fan in our room, it was quiet. Unfortunately the toilet was very difficult to flusy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with friendly, professional staff. Sits in a lovely location on George St with lots of Edinburgh highlights on short walking distance. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Lovely breakfast that is worth lingering over.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025