Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
University of Edinburgh - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 22 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Haymarket Tram Station - 23 min walk
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, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Le Petit Beefbar, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 4 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets stay for free (2 total)
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking nearby (GBP 15 per day; discounts available)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Le Petit Beefbar - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Burr & Co - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 50 per night
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 26.95 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 15 per day (3281 ft away)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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
Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 2 total. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel also has a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, Le Petit Beefbar offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel like?
InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 11 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2024
Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2024
Only area for improvement is the in room heating. No control over thermostat and back up heater noisy.
Ian M
Ian M, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2024
Best hotel yet!
If you are visiting Scotland you need to stay at this hotel. It was very walkable to all the excursion around the city such as the Edinburgh castle and the royal palace. It was a fast check in and every staff member was very nice and professional. When you leave the hotel and arrive back there is always someone there to open the door and ask about your day. The room was very spacious and had great room service. I will be returning!
lauran
lauran, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Great central Edinburgh hotel
Great weekend stay in central Edinburgh! Hotel is lovely! The lounge access extra charge was well worth the money ! Every member of staff were attentive, helpful and friendly! We will be back!
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Perfect hotel
Perfect stay. Have stayed a number of times and always 5star service and rooms fantastic.
Would highly recommend
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
7 November 2024
Do not recommend this hotel
This hotel is not worth its cost. Some of the rooms lookout into the neighbors, no city view at all. No morning coffee in lobby. No place to just grab a pastry and go before heading out in the morning. No usb ports. Our showers did not work. I would not stay here again.
doris
doris, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
20 October 2024
Stay away
I normally don’t like to review places or sounds negative but this case deserves one.
This review is a combination of the standards/price of the hotel combined with Hotels.com prices.
1. £600 pound for 2 nights without breakfast is in my opinion not worth the money. The property is very old, rooms are nothing special and the phone/WiFi reception is none. The WiFi does not work and normal service is for some reason non existing in the room.
2. I booked the room 3 weeks in advance, 1 week before the arrival I saw on hotels.com and all other sites that the same room for the two nights was £430 instead of £600. I contacted hotels.com that said they don’t do price guarantee anymore and I was not able to cancel. I contacted the hotel, they said they can’t touch the reservation since it’s made by via hotels.com even though it was around 30% cheaper one week before.
3. Elevators taking you to the gym not working so you need to go out of the hotel and have a porter escorting you.
4. Location was great. The only think positive.
As a summary, I think there are so many better options in the city for this type of money. And unless you don’t want to use your phone while at the hotel please stay away.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 September 2024
All staffs we encountered were very friendly and made us feel welcomed except the check-in/out receptionists. The lobby at the time of check-out was crowded, and there's no clear waiting line for the check-in/check-out desk queue, a receptionist just stood there, and not providing any information or instruction to the guests the queue of the line. Bellmen were much more helpful and provided us the accurate and needed information about the area. The reception staffs need more training. Room is clean but furniture and paint seemed outdated and can use a bit touch-up. Location is convenient.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Although, we only stayed one night, the location was optimal and service impeccable.
Marcy
Marcy, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
gary
gary, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 September 2024
I was surprised to be allocated a room for a disabled person. When I raised this at the checkout desk, they indicated that Expedia had requested this! I am utterly baffled by this!
James DIMECH
James DIMECH, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Dr John
Dr John, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Everything about this hotel is fabulous!! Rebecca one of the front of house staff was amazing! So attentive very professional & kind. My husband & I had a memorable stay here, we will definitely return.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Lovely hotel in great location
linda
linda, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Miriam
Miriam, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 September 2024
Excellent
Great location, easy to reach bus station, train station and airport limousine.
Spacious room, clean and comfortable
Delicious breakfast, offer A La Cart menu with buffet option
Professional and friendly staffs
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
The breakfast here was excellent. A perfect start to our sightseeing day. Yumm!
Joan
Joan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
The staff were so thoughtful and accommodating. The location was perfect and the breakfast each morning was beautiful. We would absolutely return.
Deanna
Deanna, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Good location within walking distance to several attractions.
edward
edward, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
Perfect
Wonderful staff and very accommodating.
Brian
Brian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2024
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
Great location
Great location and the restaurant was fabulous..Great bar as well…The employees were very attentive and helpful..