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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
296 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy Pet Friendly)
194 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed
194 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds
318 square feet
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Room
264 square feet
2 Twin Beds 1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds
264 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room
194 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
Room with view
495 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
312 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 Twin Bed (Ferrier)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Pet-Friendly)
264 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Room with view
318 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with fitness center, walk to Princes Street Gardens

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 10 minutes by foot from St. Giles' Cathedral. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.

Make yourself at home in one of the 240 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy a meal at Burr & Co or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel

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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hotel offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine.

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1775
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Food and water bowls
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 240
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese
  • Czech
  • Filipino
  • Greek
  • Polish
  • Turkish

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel offers 240 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • TV size: 14
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Burr & Co - This coffee shop serves light fare only.

Printing Press - Onsite restaurant.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Debit cards

Fees

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

  • 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
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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