Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel
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Located within 1 km of Grassmarket, the chic 5-star Intercontinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, An Ihg Hotel features a lift, a snack and drink vending machine. Staying at the non-smoking hotel, guests can discover a shopping area, just next door to shopping venues like Princes Mall Shopping Centre.
The luxury accommodation has a prime setting a 19-minute walk from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, while natural sights like the royal Holyrood Park are a 10-minute ride away. The charming Intercontinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, An Ihg is situated in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, close to gardens. This Edinburgh property is perfectly located not very far from Royal Mile. Edinburgh bus station, allowing a good connection throughout the city, is only 0.8 km from the welcoming Intercontinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, An Ihg Hotel.
Some of the 240 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, and appointed with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment. Guests can also use a rain shower and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as hair dryers and dressing gowns. You can enjoy views of the city.
The Intercontinental Hotels - Edinburgh The George, An Ihg offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. Featuring a spacious terrace, Printing Press Kitchen restaurant serves Scottish cuisine. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. You can try American cuisine in a quick bites which is located very close by.
8.3
Very Good
Based on 1614 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 15:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of cots allowed in a room is 1.
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No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
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Pets allowed
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King George IV Statue
50 m
Princes Mall
300 m
Scottish National Gallery
350 m
New Town
250 m
Assembly Rooms
200 m
Holyrood House
550 m
Dance Base
250 m
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley station
500 m
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Some of the 240 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa set and a work desk, and appointed with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making equipment. Guests can also use a rain shower and a separate toilet, along with such amenities as hair dryers and dressing gowns. You can enjoy views of the city.
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William
2024-04-26
7/10
Overall had really good stay during our visit. The room we booked was nicely decorated and well-appointed even with the windows opened.
Audrey
2024-03-08
9/10
We had the classic room and it was perfectly appointed and luxurious with sofa. The service was exceptional.
William
2024-02-17
9/10
There are beautifully decorated rooms with brand new bathrooms.
Gregory
2024-02-11
7/10
Brand-new and air-conditioned room with a brilliant bathroom.
Kevin
2024-02-08
8/10
Everything was really good, including professional staff especially the Doorman and Porter. We had a relaxing bedroom. The provided breakfast was comprehensive with those late risers and mimosa, for instance.
Robert
2024-01-24
6/10
The location excellent and unbeatable right in the center of Edinburgh. Hot and comprehensive breakfast especially on fruit.
Poor area.
Dominic
2024-01-24
9/10
The classic room with a view, facilities worked for us.
Alan
2024-01-19
7/10
All of the staff were courteous, welcoming. Had the classic room and it was perfectly appointed with a very comfortable bed.
Joe
2024-01-14
7/10
The service was very good, we felt welcome. Tastefully decorated rooms with the ventilation system, had a real good experience. The breakfast served was warm with soft poached eggs'.
Graham
2024-01-13
8/10
I have stayed in the premium king room with climate control, a mobile, and Wi-Fi.
Alex
2023-12-30
9/10
Spotless place with very professional and friendly efficient staff members and castle views. Nice hot breakfast, with variety of food.
Brian
2023-12-22
7/10
Overall it was nicely furnished and brand-new, with a functional bathroom. This truly exceptional hotel was in central location in Printing Press restaurant.
Edward
2023-12-17
7/10
Perfectly appointed room and excellent facilities. Really tasty and very very good breakfast with food like omelette and eggs.
Claire
2023-12-07
8/10
The cosy room was brand-new and air conditioned. The ambiance was cosy, and I loved it. Central location of this great budget hotel was a bonus. I had lunch in Dixyland Chicken & Ribs, located nearby.
Luke
2023-12-06
8/10
The room is well-equipped and a nice size and there are superior views of the castle. Perfect location really close to Also close to the train station, the Portrait gallery and the National Gallery-and Anthropologie and the centre of town and proximate to public transportation, it's central.
Charles
2023-11-19
5/10
The location was particularly good, to all the main sightseeing attractions and the interior design was gorgeous. We had lunch in Bootleg Social, located nearby.
We expected there would be spa, but didn't find it.
Terry
2023-10-21
9/10
A special mention to the very professional and friendly efficient staff who led me to the reception desk. Cosy ambience. Beautifully decorated and well-kept room with functional bathroom and climate control, a radiator, and coffee.
Roger
2023-10-21
7/10
Fantastic views, hot breakfast with options of Scottish and soft poached eggs' and those late risers. Very amiable, caring staff who led me to the reception desk, day and night.
Desmond
2023-10-13
8/10
The weather was warm sunny, had very delightful stay during public holidays. The staff were all courteous and polite. The classic room was elegant, had a radiator and coffee. I loved the stay from check-in to main bar with fine drinks.
Ken
2023-10-07
9/10
We asked for premium king room and it was nicely furnished and brand-new with a view. The location was magnificent, met very friendly staff especially the Doorman and Porter.
Henry
2023-10-02
7/10
Brand-new and tastefully decorated room with castle views. Incredibly professional and caring staff, free wake up service and ironing.
Natalie
2023-10-02
7/10
No complaint, overall it’s high-class place with friendly efficient staff who led me to the reception desk. There is a really nice attached restaurant. Thanks a lot you, guys!
David
2023-10-01
8/10
Well-equipped and a nice size room with very big bed and smoke detectors for safety measures. Warm breakfast with plenty of choices.
Philip
2023-09-18
9/10
The accommodation had a central location within walking distance of railway station. Loved the room, it was beautifully decorated.
Catherine
2023-09-05
9/10
Luxurious room with an excellent view over the sea and perfect decor. Nice staff especially the Doorman and Porter and excellent facilities. Marvellous and stunning location and minutes from the train station. Pleasant restaurant just a short walk away from the hotel.
Michael
2023-09-03
8/10
All the staff members are incredibly welcoming and accommodating.
Peter
2023-09-02
9/10
The property's location was magnificent, away from Waverley train station. There was Filling, located nearby, where we relaxed.
Mark
2023-08-25
7/10
Had luxurious, big size room with wonderful views and massive bathroom. Our breakfasts were very very good especially on fruit.
Ray
2023-08-20
9/10
Got the same impeccably clean superior room with a view booked online, appreciated that.
John
2023-08-01
8/10
The venue is spotless, with perfect location so close to bars and restaurants, and Christmas markets. The restaurant serves delicious Italian food. We recommend this place.
Barry
2023-07-13
5/10
Had perfectly clean room where the heating was n't working and wake-up service was available in it. The location was great and lovely: a market and a bakery were within walking distance.
Views appeared to be not very good.
Judith
2023-07-09
9/10
This was a magnificent and perfect location close to the many amazing restaurants in the area, the restaurant and coffee shop and so many shops. Dined at Yes Sushi, it was within walking distance of the venue.
Tom
2023-06-22
7/10
Professional staff members who led me to the reception desk, well decorated rooms. Fantastic view of the castle from the window.
Gary
2023-06-14
8/10
Magnificent and beautiful location in Edinburgh, short walk to the Portrait gallery and the National Gallery and Anthropologie, sightseeing, and the Castle and shopping areas. Nice interior, nicely decorated and well-appointed rooms.
Willie
2023-06-07
9/10
The location was excellent and unbeatable, easy to get to from Train Station, the hotel overlooked the castle. My room was well furnished and brand-new, there were air conditioning, a mobile, and Wi-Fi.
George
2023-06-07
7/10
Everything was very good, so where fantastic views of the castle. I've had a very pleasant stay during our visit.
David
2023-06-06
8/10
The venue was nicely appointed and good quality, I loved the location just next door to several good restaurants, the centre of town and proximate to public transportation and the Portrait gallery and the National Gallery and Anthropologie, and castle views.
Fred
2023-06-02
9/10
This was a such wonderful stay during public holidays. We booked newly renovated premium room with a view and could use wake-up service, available in it.
Helen
2023-05-27
9/10
Very tasty breakfast options, including omelette and eggs. Excellent design and perfectly appointed and luxurious room.
Dean
2023-05-21
7/10
Very good omelette and eggs served in the morning. The room was comfortable, and we had an excellent view of the castle. Very central location near to the surrounding bars, all major attractions, and restaurants, shopping and loads of public transport, it was in a fairly nice area.
Martin
2023-05-02
9/10
Cosy room had facilities you could need. It was brand-new, had stunning castle views.
Philip
2023-04-23
9/10
The breakfast is comprehensive and absolutely superb, and the location is magnificent not far from the Printing Press restaurant and the establishment. In love with newly remodelled and generous sized rooms with comfortable bed.
Gordon
2023-04-06
6/10
Magnificent location in particularly good area, next to the train station and the tram, and near bars. Nice hot breakfast; recommended.
Too small room.
Robert
2023-04-02
9/10
Beautifully decorated rooms on basin. Comprehensive breakfast for the start of the day with fruit and black pudding, for instance.
Graeme
2023-03-22
9/10
Overall clean place with competent staff and incredible view of the castle. The luxury bathroom and immaculate room. Comprehensive English breakfast - something for everyone. The check out is very good.
Sandra
2023-02-02
8/10
The location is unbeatable, in the centre of the nice part of town. For tea and goodies visit Burr & Co, located close by.
Andy
2023-01-31
7/10
I had a double superior and luxurious room with shower, bathroom plus prosecco. The hotel was in a handy location, unable to check it was heading to the airport.
Samuel
2023-01-25
7/10
It was a traditional building, the rooms were new-fashioned and updated. Eggs and omelette provided for breakfast was incredible! The location was brilliant and awesome, minutes from a train station.
Stephen
2023-01-21
7/10
Good hot and comprehensive breakfast with those late risers and crispy bacon, as example - well worth the money.
Bob
2022-12-20
9/10
Brilliant location for our visit to Co-op Food relatively near the hotel. So many fab options for breakfast, such as eggs and omelette. Excellent customer care.
Susan
2022-12-18
9/10
Our spotless and compact room was complete with walk in shower, all the amenities, for instance.
Shane
2022-12-15
9/10
The place was clean with a lovely design and courteous staff. I booked airy, huge room with the bedroom, wine plus tea bags. The breakfast was delicious: you could find omelette and eggs. Exceptional service was provided. Besides, I was able to park nearby. My stay was delightful here.
Owen
2022-12-06
8/10
By and large, it was stylish place with pleasant stuff especially the Doorman and Porter. Took advantage of wake up service and ironing, they where free of charge.
Emma
2022-12-04
9/10
We liked this stay. Sincerely, it was an extra special stay for a further night. The location was fab, and we could reach Edinburgh Waverley by walking. Also, the area was nice. The restaurant was good, and the staff incredibly attentive.
Sarah
2022-11-30
8/10
Clean and special place, has spectacular views over the sea. It offers magnificent location close to shops, Scotland and the train station, the Royal Mile. There is Wellington Coffee nearby for a cup of coffee.
Timothy
2022-11-15
9/10
First-rate place with well-mannered staff who led me to the reception desk, loved it.
Julian
2022-11-12
8/10
Stunning location of the hotel, next to Edinburgh as well as Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Nearby Filling - great place to chill out. Attentive personnel, luxurious and immaculate rooms with excellent curtains to keep the daylight out and a chest of drawers plus tea bags. Splendid food for hot and delicious breakfast especially on fruit.
Colin
2022-11-11
9/10
When we visit Edinburgh, like staying here. It has stunning location to see a historic fortress.
Nigel
2022-11-05
8/10
loved the place, had a really enjoyable stay during public holidays. the classic room was fashionable with a view. i had an electronic key card, tea/coffee making equipment and a work desk. i would stay here again and recommend to all.
Tom
2022-10-17
9/10
Loved hotel’s staff and drinks, had an enjoyable stay for a further night.
Ann
2022-09-30
9/10
Staff were efficient, and facilities were great here. The hotel had brilliant location right by bars, and the tram. Had brunch in the Filling, located nearby.
Roger
2022-09-27
9/10
The hotel was in an unbeatable and brilliant location, minutes from a train station. I loved the room and its convenient decor. The staff were welcoming and courteous and the design was excellent.
Ian
2022-09-09
7/10
They gave me a compact room with drinks, bedroom, for example.
Antony
2022-09-03
9/10
It had fab location with access to St Andrew Square nearby.
Jimmy
2022-08-24
9/10
Units with a view of the castle.
My bed was too small.
John
2022-08-22
8/10
It has stylish rooms with courtyard views.
Rob
2022-08-18
9/10
Loved the stay, it was brilliant during the holidays. Everything there was very good and the staff were competent and attentive. The room was new-fashioned and compact with very comfortable bed, a bathtub, drinks, had a good night's sleep. A hair dryer, guest toiletries and bathrobes were available there.
Greg
2022-08-17
9/10
The location was brilliant and fab, you can visit an art museum by walking. The breakfast was delicious, included omelette and eggs to get the day started. The service was excellent, the food was fab.
John
2022-07-20
8/10
We loved a private safe, a minibar and central heating. The service was excellent with parking onsite.
Gary
2022-05-15
8/10
Big size, gorgeous hotel, its staff and drinks were good. Courtesy of staff, shuttle to all the sights. Walking distance from bus station - 5 mins.
John
2022-05-15
9/10
Grand and clean place with a smart reception. It's my first option in Edinburgh, thank you.
Harold
2022-05-13
8/10
Had a really good stay in their hotel, loved staff and location. Booked a room with splendid views over the sea. The beds were great, everything was very clean.
Jane
2022-05-07
8/10
I stayed here for 2 nights and liked my choice. My room was air conditioned, well-appointed and I met helpful staff, I had helpfulcommunication. Food was tasty and I have nothing but very good memories from this trip.
Michelle
2022-04-12
9/10
We liked the hotel, ideal for what we needed. The location was brilliant, at a short distance from Edinburgh Old Town. The attached restaurant was great with fantastic food.
Nicky
2022-04-02
9/10
The property was pretty standard with smart staff at service...
Steve
2022-03-29
8/10
Had very comfortable stay out of room long before checkout time. The staff were courteous and exceptional, were waiting for us in the comfortable reception. The English breakfast was wonderful with a wide range of food.
Johnny
2022-03-18
9/10
Everything was wonderful - very central location and nice service. The staff was outstanding and the room was stunning and warm.
Harold
2022-02-24
9/10
The venue is luxurious and stylish, its location is perfect, very close to shopping areas, centre, restaurants👍
Donald
2022-02-19
8/10
The venue was luxury, it had INCREDIBLE staff and location. The bedrooms were spacious. It was compact, the beds were lovely.
Warren
2022-02-05
8/10
Picture perfect, spotless hotel with air-conditioned rooms and competent staff.
Steve
2022-01-18
8/10
Cozy location and good value contrasted with other options. We got a room with a bidet. The gardens were lovely here.
David
2022-01-04
9/10
Better choose this place to visit when in Edinburgh. Enjoyable breakfast with lots of outstanding foods. Consistently courteous staff, nice bar.
Paul
2022-01-03
8/10
We loved every detail about our really unforgettable stay here during 4 nights. The view from our room was panoramic. The hotel was in a comfortable location, walking distance to stores and a market. Tremendously helpful staff, great value.
John
2021-12-04
8/10
Cool hotel in Edinburgh. The room was welcoming, the bed was exceptionally comfortable. Amazing service offered too. Moreover, it was easy to park on site. Very central location was a plus.
Thomas
2021-11-10
7/10
It was a nice stay, good standard place. Extremely friendly staff, modern room, warm breakfast items. Magnificent view of sea.
Jack
2021-11-04
9/10
The venue is spotless, the staff is kind. Peaceful location, not very far from a combined museum.
Andrew
2021-09-05
8/10
Delightful hotel, cheap rooms, the staff was appalling! Beautiful garden and clean pool. Moreover, it had parking on site. A stunning beach, cool view.
David
2021-09-05
5/10
Unbeatable location, inviting room, and extra polite staff. Exceptional meals at hotel.
Views were awful.
Ray
2021-08-20
8/10
Old-fashioned hotel, just superb location, well stocked rooms. 20 min walk to the heart of Edinburgh. Appreciated the lovely restaurant. Soft drinks at roof top bar, outstanding service. Besides, there was fine wifi, had no problem with it.
Drew
2021-07-31
8/10
It was a brilliant base for city break, had really comfortable time. Delightful personnel, absolutely gorgeous rooms, luxurious bathroom, ideal location. Walking distance to stores and a pharmacy across the street. Friendly services too!
Edward
2021-07-07
9/10
I had fab days staying at this classic hotel. Everything was perfect and the rooms were updated. Booked a room with absolutely fabulous views. Food was fresh and the staff was cheerful. Friendly location, just a walk down to royal mile.
John
2021-07-07
9/10
The hotel was pretty clean with extremely comfy location and attractive rooms. Generous-sized suite and soft bed. Spacious bathroom and good enough view. Ideal central property set in the lovely area. Attentive service throughout our stay.
Chris
2021-07-07
7/10
I loved the hotel, it was high level and very tidy. All staff was very considerate, resolved my issues.
Benjamin
2021-05-21
8/10
Everything was just perfect, hotel offers exemplary service and prime location. There was lots of food that was superb. Very very clean, well-equipped room with essentials. Early check in and late check out.
Justin
2020-12-14
9/10
Nice service and location. We loved our standard room. Convenient base for exploring Edinburgh.
Walter
2020-10-25
9/10
placed in a classical-style building. the beds here were comfortable. we ordered lunch at caffe centro, located right by the venue.
Bill
2020-03-23
8/10
The location was good, with Yes Sushi nearby. We could see royal yacht britannia from our window. Comfortable beds in the rooms...
