InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Hotel with restaurant, near Princes Street Gardens

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Discover InterContinental Edinburgh The George, an IHG Hotel's inviting atmosphere. Savor international cuisine at Le Petit Beefbar and unwind with a coffee in the cafe. Guests love the helpful staff and nearby St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
Pet friendly
Gym
Parking available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Business center
7 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise

This hotel caters to every culinary mood with its restaurant, cafe, and bar. Couples can savor local cuisine or private dining with full breakfast available.

Sleep in luxury

Rainfall showers and plush bathrobes await after restful nights on Egyptian cotton sheets. Blackout drapes and a pillow menu ensure dreamlike slumber.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Tomorrow

Oct 31 - Nov 1

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Premium Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

25 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

29 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Cosy)

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Smart TV

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

46 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Ferrier)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

55 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King 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

40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Somerville)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

76 sq m
1 bedroom
City view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

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Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 38 min drive
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 8 min walk
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train 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
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
‪Hard Rock Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from George Street and Princes Street. 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 features 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 239 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- 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 available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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.

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 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

- Offsite parking nearby (GBP 17 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
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Private dining
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

24-hour business center
7 meeting rooms
Computer station
Coworking spaces
Conference space (3385 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1775
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 35
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual fire alarm
Vibrating pillow alarm
Tile flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

40-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

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.

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.

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 offsite and costs GBP 17 per day (0.5 mi 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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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 by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG 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 by IHG?

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 by IHG?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

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 by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG?

Yes, Le Petit Beefbar offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG like?

InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a great variety of options and delicious food. (33 reviews)
The property's restaurant and bar areas served good food and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. (6 reviews)

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Popular mentions

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Location

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Bar

Lobby

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Food

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

Wonderful

The hotel was beautiful, and the staff members were so helpful.

5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 8, 2025

Excellent stay

Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 24, 2025

Lovely staff, wonderful room and perfect location.

Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

We enjoyed our one-night stay on our way back from Skye. The room was spacious and quiet. Much nicer than similar hotels in the US.

Rena A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 19, 2025

Good location, decent breakfast, helpful staff. Room ok, small window and near hallway noisy. Hotel nice decor.

David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 22, 2025

Lovely staff and lovely hospitality

Susan Dawn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 24, 2025

Excellent

Kamfai, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 7, 2025

Old property

pablo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2025

This property was nicely appointed , close to things we wanted and the staff was accommodating. Very comfortable beds and pillows

Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 17, 2025

Extremely friendly and helpful staff

Anthony John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 20, 2025

Everything was great!

Luis Gerardo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 23, 2025

Amazing experience, nice environment, reasonable price for the luxury hotel, nice staff and good breakfast provided, highly recommend

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2025

This is my third stay here in 2 years and the stuff is exceptional- they treat me like returning family. Service and friendliness is above and beyond! Not to mention the most excellent location for exploring Edinburgh. Close to great restaurants and shopping yet also quiet and reserved.

Karina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 26, 2025

Very lovely hotel and incredibly helpful staff. Excellent breakfast.

Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 15, 2025

Just a really clean, beautiful and quality hotel. Concierge Keven and Customer manager Hanna were excellent hosts.

Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 29, 2025

Great, classic hotel. Loved it!

William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 17, 2025

Excellent staff made us feel like home. The best central location to everything

Ruben, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 3, 2025

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!

Kate, 2-night trip