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Based on 1015 guest reviews
- 240 sleeping rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 7 floors
- Hotel has 15 suites
- Check in: 15:00
- Check out: 11:00
- Group score of 10.0/10
- 8 meeting rooms in property
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Check rates1 Bed Suite Situated in The Original Georgian Townhouse Our 1 Bedroom Suites Rest in
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Check rates1 Bedroom Suite George Street View Sumptuous and Generously Appointed The George Street
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Check rates1 Double Bed Classic 21 Sqm Room Shower Over Bath with Luxrious Toiletries Minifridge Smart
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Check rates1 Double Bed These Rooms Are Ideal For A Relaxing Stay and Are Decorated in Contemporary
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Check rates1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite City View 46 Sqm Suite with Defined Living Area Stocked Mini Bar
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Check rates1 King Bed Accessible Classic 28 Sqm Room with Wet Floor Shower Room Handrails Emergency
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Check rates1 King Bed Junior Suite 39 Sqm Suite with Additional Living Area Stocked Minibar Coffee
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Check rates1 King Bed Premium Pet Friendly 25 Sqm Room Bath Shower Combination with Luxurious
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Check rates2 Single Bed Superior Spacious and Stylishly Presented A Twin Superior Offers Plenty Of
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Check rates2 Twin Beds Classic 24 Sqm Room with Minifridge Smart TV Free WiFi and Airconditioning Pet
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Check ratesAdvance Saver 1 Bed Suite Situated in The Original Georgian Townhouse Our 1 Bedroom Suites Rest in
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Check ratesAdvance Saver 1 Double Bed These Rooms Are Ideal For A Relaxing Stay and Are Decorated in Contempora
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Check ratesAdvance Saver 2 Single Bed Superior Spacious and Stylishly Presented A Twin Superior Offers Plenty O
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Check ratesAdvance Saver Club Intercontinental Room On The Upper Floors and Offer Views Out To The Firth Of For
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Check ratesAdvance Saver King Deluxe Expand Your Sleep and Work Capacity with A King Deluxe Room Decorated in S
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Check ratesAdvance Saver King Superior These Elegant and Spacious Rooms Include Accessible Are Designed For Lon
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Check ratesAdvance Saver Standard Room You Deserve A Room As Unique As You Are While Bed Type Is Not Guaranteed
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Check ratesAdvance Saver with Breakfast Extra Savings For Booking Early and Get Breakfast For 1 or Superior Roo
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Check ratesBook Early and Save 1 Double Bed Classic 21 Sqm Room Shower Over Bath with Luxrious Toiletries Minif
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Check ratesBook Early and Save 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite City View 46 Sqm Suite with Defined Living Area Stock
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Check ratesBook Early and Save 2 Twin Beds Classic 24 Sqm Room with Minifridge Smart TV Free WiFi and Aircondit
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Check ratesBook Early and Save Classic Room When You Arrive At The Hotel We Will Do Our Best To Meet Your Room
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Check ratesBook Early and Save George Street View Suite 59 Sqm 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite Separate Living Room
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room 1 Double Bed Classic 2
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom S
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room 1 King Bed Accessible
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room 1 King Bed Junior Suit
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room 2 Twin Beds Classic 24
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room Classic Room When You
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Check ratesBreakfast For 2 Adults Full Breakfast Daily For Up To 2 Adults Sharing A Room George Street View Sui
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Check ratesClassic Room When You Arrive At The Hotel We Will Do Our Best To Meet Your Room Type
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Check ratesClub Intercontinental Room On The Upper Floors and Offer Views Out To The Firth Of Forth
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Check ratesGeorge Street View Suite 59 Sqm 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite Separate Living Room with Sofa
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Check ratesJunior Suite These Thoughtfully Designed Open Plan Rooms Are Perfect For Long Stays Special
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Check ratesKing Deluxe Expand Your Sleep and Work Capacity with A King Deluxe Room Decorated in Soothing
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Check ratesKing Superior These Elegant and Spacious Rooms Include Accessible Are Designed For Longer Stays or
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Check ratesPremium Room When You Arrive At The Hotel We Will Do Our Best To Meet Your Room Type
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Check ratesSuperior Room You Deserve A Room As Unique As You Are While Bed Type Is Not Guaranteed
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Local attractions
Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Zoo, Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill, Mary King's Close, Camera Obscura, Scottish National Gallery, St Giles' Cathedral, Scott Monument, Scottish National Potrait Gallery, Our Dynamic Earth, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, The Georgian House, Edinburgh, Museum of Childhood, John Knox House, Greyfriars Kirk, Queen's Gallery, Grassmarket, Dean Village and more.
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Property description
Boasting an enviable location in the Edinburgh city centre, the historic and chic Principal Edinburgh George Street, Formerly The George Hotel, is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Royal Mile, and Holyrood Palace. It has modern looking and elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms.This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was designed over two hundred years ago and has undergone a great refurbishment project transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The architecturally-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of rich materials.All of the room includes flat-screen TV, free WiFi, luxury toiletries, and an en suite bathroom.The Printing Press restaurant serves seasonal Scottish produce throughout the day and night. It is open 7 days a week offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a late-night bar until 01:00. Coffee, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads are available at Burr & Co, open 7 days a week. A full room service menu is also available.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 15:00 |
| Check-out: | 11:00 |
| Year of last renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 7 |
| Rooms: | 240 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 240 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 5 |
| Suites: | 15 |
| Room windows: | Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 8 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 7007 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 270 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | 0.5 Miles |
Policies / Expenses
| Total taxes: | 20.00% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Licensed bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Voicemail
- Laundry valet service
Airport & shuttle information
Edinburgh International Airport is just 7 miles, or 25 minutes via taxi, from The Principal Edinburgh. A typical fare is under £20 (this may be higher on public holidays). There is regular tram service for £5.50 for a single trip, or £8.50 return, which takes about 40 minutes and stops at St Andrew Square. Guests can also take the Airlink Bus which is located on Waverley Bridge.
Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.Breakfast information
We offer continental and full scottish breakfast buffet.
Pet friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP £40 per pet, per night (maximum of two). Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property directly.
Parking information
Street parking is free between 6:30pm - 8.30am every day, and is free all day on Sunday. Outside of these hours there is a maximum parking time of three hours for £3.60 per hour. We offer a preferential rate for guests at the Q Park Omni Centre car park (postcode: EH1 3AN). For further information on Q-Park OMNI then please click here, on arrival please drop luggage at the hotel and our Concierge will be happy to guide you. The cost is £10 per 24 hours. Bus/coach parking is not available.
Internet/Wi-Fi
WIFI is complimentary in all bedrooms and public areas.
About Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts
- 24-hour room service
- Great Intercontinental apps for all mobile devices including iPhone and iPad which gives you insider access to their flavorful chef 's recipes, conceirge information, and GPS hotel directions
- Luxury meeting and event space with catering services
- Part of Green Engage programme offering sustainable and environmentally friendly options from guest rooms to meeting rooms
- Resort hotels offer a Kid's Club called Planet Trekkers, which has a number of great activities for children 4-12 years of age
- Numersous spa packages and individual treatments available at various resort locations
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel.
Feel free to use the InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Edinburgh event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Metres) | Size (sqm) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Library | 11 x 6 x 4 | 71 | --/-- | -- | 24 | 34 | 30 | 26 | --/-- | 60 | 70 | -- |
Close this LibraryRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 764.2 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 4 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
| Forthview | 7 x 8 x 2 | 56 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 18 | --/-- | -- | 40 | -- |
Close this ForthviewRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 602.8 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 2 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
| Rose Suite | 5 x 3 x 2 | 19 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this Rose SuiteRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 204.5 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
| Kings Hall | 18 x 17 x 6 | 314 | --/-- | -- | 120 | 70 | 60 | 50 | --/-- | 300 | 400 | -- |
Close this Kings HallRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 3379.9 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 18 x 17 x 6 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
| Princes Suite | 9 x 5 x 2 | 45 | --/-- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | 20 | --/-- | 45 | -- | -- |
Close this Princes SuiteRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 484.4 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 2 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
| Andrews | 6 x 3 x 2 | 21 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close this AndrewsRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 226.0 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 2 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
| Hanover | 14 x 8 x 2 | 112 | --/-- | -- | 50 | 44 | 38 | 34 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close this HanoverRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 1205.6 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 14 x 8 x 2 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel have?
There are 240 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, they have 8 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel?
We offer continental and full scottish breakfast buffet.
What parking is available at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel?
Street parking is free between 6:30pm - 8.30am every day, and is free all day on Sunday. Outside of these hours there is a maximum parking time of three hours for £3.60 per hour. We offer a preferential rate for guests at the Q Park Omni Centre car park (postcode: EH1 3AN). For further information on Q-Park OMNI then please click here, on arrival please drop luggage at the hotel and our Concierge will be happy to guide you. The cost is £10 per 24 hours. Bus/coach parking is not available. Not enough parking facilities, according to 76%. For 71%, parking prices were too high.
How much does internet cost?
WIFI is complimentary in all bedrooms and public areas.
Can I get a AAA rate at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there room service at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George An Ihg Hotel?
Yes. Room service could have been improved. About half of guests complained about the room service. Expensive room service.
Is there shopping nearby?
Yes. Near to the city centre with good shopping options nearby. Good for sightseeing and located near shopping areas. Great shopping. Most guests liked the proximity to shopping.
Is there a WiFi internet?
Yes. Wifi was virtually unavailable. Free Wifi. Wifi quality could be improved. Most guests said the wifi quality was bad.
Are there rooms with kitchenettes?
Yes. Kitchenette needs more attention. Most guests were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Testimonials:
"Everything went great. The hotel and it's Management anticipated our every wish and took care of us. It went so well that I have booked our conference there for next year. I have passed the web site on to others and will continue to do so. The Machinist Union is always setting up events all over the world, and I will continue to pass this information on to my brothers and sisters." S.C. - Biloxi, MS
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