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InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB

9.0 Wonderful1695 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    Experience the perfect blend of history and modern luxury at InterContinental Edinburgh The George. The elegant rooms, featuring flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, offer a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the nearby Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens.

  • Culinary Delights

    Indulge in a culinary journey at The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen, serving up delicious Scottish dishes made from seasonal produce. For a quick bite or a caffeine fix, Burr & Co offers a variety of options to satisfy your cravings throughout the day.

  • Event Spaces and Amenities

    Whether you're hosting a conference or looking to stay active during your visit, our hotel has you covered with conference rooms, a gym, and the impressive King's Hall event room. Free high-speed WiFi ensures you stay connected during your stay.

Book your stay now at InterContinental Edinburgh The George for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the city.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cleanliness

  • Excellent service

  • Great location

At the hotel

Popular amenities

89 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Archery
  • Bar
  • Bike tours
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Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Billiards
  • Bingo
  • Bowling
  • Business center
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Darts
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Pub crawls
  • Room service
  • Squash
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,695 reviews
6/ 10
Location
wilhelm · extended group · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
1695 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Cleanliness
  • Excellent service
  • Great location
  • Delicious food

Worth knowing — Small room · Limited amenities

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.8

    Staff received high praise, especially the concierge, suggesting exceptional service.

  • Location9.3

    Location is frequently mentioned as excellent across multiple reviews.

  • Value for Money9.3

    Overall, guests felt they received suitable value for money based on positive experiences.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Breakfast was described as delicious, contributing positively to the food experience.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    A universally positive experience conveyed through multiple reviews, despite minor criticisms.

  • Cleanliness8.8

    General sentiment is positively reflected in several reviews, indicating a clean environment.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Some reviews mentioned rooms being small and issues with heating.

  • Amenities8.3

    Gym and spa received negative remarks, indicating areas for improvement.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

77% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.01695 reviews

  • Way too expensive and clearly not close to a 5 star experience.

    6/10

    wilhelm · extended group · 2026-10-17

    “Location”

  • We had a great time and meet our expectations. I will recommend this place. Thank you.

    10/10

    Sadith · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Excellent location, great service and good vibe. Thank you!”

  • Wonderfull stay

    8/10

    dennisbV8372PE · Couples · 2026-08-29

    “The hotel is very nice, staff is very helpfull and friendly. Only minor point i have is that the room doors cannot close without a lot of noise meaning banging doors all night. The doors should close with a lot less sound to prevent excessive noise for other guests.”

  • Glorious The George

    10/10

    reginasH3015XM · Family · 2026-08-28

    “This hotel is absolutely gorgeous with a helpful, friendly staff to guarantee your stay is perfect. Monika at reception helped to ensure our stay was fabulous. Located near the city center. Daily breakfast with many choices. I will return!”

  • John on the door

    10/10

    Mandah97 · Friends getaway · 2026-08-26

    “John was fantastic, he organised a taxi for me and the girls! He was so kind and made sure we were looked after. What a star”

  • Great start to bucket list trip

    10/10

    Gordon · couple · 2026-08-25

    “Beautiful and centrally located with wonderful and helpful staff and amazing breakfasts”

  • AmEx upgraders be warned - your room might not be upgraded

    6/10

    forcor · Couples · 2026-08-24

    “This review is mainly geared to American Express Platinum cardholders who might book this through their "Hotel Collection". The George does NOT upgrade your room if you select the "Cosy" size room. We figured we'd get the automatic upgrade to a "Premium" room, as we usually get thanks to AmEx, but the woman at check-in gave us a very vague excuse as to why the hotel wouldn't allow it. The George did not appear to be fully booked during our visit, so I suspect they have a philosophy of "never upgrade the cheap room". It wouldn't have been a big deal except that the "Cosy" room is small, small, SMALL. One of the smallest hotel rooms I've ever been in. Had to store my suitcase in the bathtub - that's how small! If you wish to spend £200 for a room, there are many other better, larger options in Edinburgh. Location is ideal and staff is very friendly. Service at the attached bar, however, is slow and inattentive. You might find yourself sitting alone with your empty glass for half an hour until someone even enters the room whom you can flag down for the bill.”

  • A Wonderful Location in Edinburgh

    10/10

    Janet1860 · Couples · 2026-08-23

    “We absolutely loved our 10-night stay at The George Hotel. The front desk staff and concierge were always so helpful. We especially want to give a shout out to David, who was our bellman and was often manning the door with a ready “Hello” and an interest in what we’d be doing each day. He brought our bags up on check-in, and gave us so many wonderful tips about the city and the nearby neighborhood. He got our stay off to a marvelous start. What a treasure he is! The room was spacious, with a view of the city and the Firth of Forth that amazed us every day. The restaurant was great for breakfast and dinner. And the manager closing up the Burr & Company coffee house was so helpful in providing me with utensils a local restaurant was unable to give me for a takeaway order. The location is exceptional, and walkable to almost anywhere you want to go. We cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. We had a great stay!”

  • A wonderful stay

    10/10

    alvinmc67 · Couples · 2026-08-23

    “wonderful facility. Staff were attentive and efficient. Roos were clean, modern, and attractive. We had junior suite which was larger than most rooms in Edinburgh. Club lounge was also comfortable.”

  • Omg Amazing

    10/10

    simonc855 · Couples · 2026-08-23

    “Wot can really be said it was amazing place The staff couldn’t do enough to make your stay a pleasure The rooms were clean and well looked after The hole hotel was so clean If you needed anything for your room Ask and it was there Would say the bar in the evening was a bit busy and you had to keep asking for a drink Breakfast was amazing plentiful and a great choice of food Again a bit busy and had to ask a few times for our drinks But again I can only say thank you It was a great place”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Emma · couple · 2026-08-23

    “Very clean and friendly staff”

  • Great place to stay!

    10/10

    emaillisaren · Friends getaway · 2026-08-21

    “A favorite!!! We loved this hotel. The staff were incredibly helpful, the rooms were great (even had towel warmers), and being close to everything but just off by a touch was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. It has a great history too it as well. Close to Hop On/Hop Off too - super walkable.”

  • Ganz hervorragender Aufenthalt

    9/10

    Hrbacek · couple · 2026-08-20

    “Sowohl die Lage ist top, als auch das gesamte Hotel versprüht einen schönen alten Charme. Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet”

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