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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg, Edinburgh

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Check-in
12Sept
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13Sept
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
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Steps from Edinburgh Castle
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The charming 5-star Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel is a mere 5 minutes on foot from the Hanover Fine Arts and provides air-conditioned rooms just 600 metres from Water of Leith. Located not far from The Meadows, the luxury hotel features a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.

Location

The welcoming hotel is nestled in Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, within 10 minutes' drive of business venues like Scottish Widows Bank Plc and only 0.7 km from the Edinburgh Old Town. Also, The Parish Church of St Cuthbert is a short way from Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg.

Nature lovers might as well enjoy the vicinity to Dean, which is merely 1.3 km away. The accommodation is situated approximately 15 minutes by car from John Knox House, and Edinburgh bus station lies nearly a 5-minute walk away.

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel is in the vicinity of Edinburgh Waverley rail station.

Rooms

Coffee/tea making facilities along with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the allergy-free rooms at this Edinburgh hotel. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. The plush bathrooms, equipped with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also offer hairdryers and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy views of the city.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant. Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg features 2 dining venues, including an Ć  la carte restaurant. There is also a lounge bar. Guests can enjoy meals of British cuisine at The Dome, situated 150 m from the property.

Leisure & Business

For your leisure and relaxation, a shared lounge and a golf course, along with wedding services, are provided. As part of its commitment to guest wellness, Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg includes a well-equipped workout room and a fitness studio featuring fitness classes. Corporate travellers will benefit from a meeting room available on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Dean Village for picturesque views and tranquility.
  • Visit the Scotch Whisky Experience to taste local whiskies.
  • Discover hidden treasures at Stockbridge Market on Sundays.
  • Explore the vibrant street art on the walk to Leith.
  • Don't miss the underground tours of the Edinburgh Vaults.

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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
  • Cosy Double Room
    2 persons
    12 sq. feet
    1 Double bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
  • 1 Double Bed Classic
    2 persons
    16 sq. feet
    1 Double bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
  • Premium King Room Stocked Minibar
    2 persons
    28 sq. feet
    1 King-size bed
    Air conditioning
    Heating
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Facilities

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Squash
  • Archery
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Private parking is possible at a location nearby at .

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Location

19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
Getting around
  • City Centre
    Edinburgh 9 min Ā Ā·Ā  2300 ft
  • Airports
    Edinburgh (EDI) 20 min Ā Ā·Ā  8.2 mi
    Glasgow (GLA) 134 min Ā Ā·Ā  55.3 mi
  • Bus
    Bus stop 5 min Ā Ā·Ā  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby at .
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 26.95 per person.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1.Ā 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Romanian, Polish, Greek, Turkish, Hebrew, TagalogĀ / Filipino, Ukrainian
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
241
Former name
The Principal Edinburgh

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1073 verified reviews
8.5 /10
Great
83 %
Recommend
Breakfast
7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.3/10
Free WiFi
7.7/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 2522 reviews
4.5/5
based on 971 reviews
8.0/10
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