Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

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“The personification of opulence, The George combines grand luxury with a modern sleekness to create a superb hotel right in the centre of Edinburgh. Its location is unbeatable with all of the city's main attractions a short walk away. Perfect for an indulgent weekend in Edinburgh.”

Hotel review

Commanding George Street since 1775 and right next to St Andrew’s Square, the location is faultless for experiencing Edinburgh: The New Town, designer shopping on George Street, museums, galleries, Edinburgh Castle, all within walking distance. Made up of five Georgian townhouses, The George exudes the sort of solid confidence that comes from hosting everyone from Robert Burns to modern-day wanderers seeking refuge in Edinburgh's New Town. Recent refurbishment by Intercontinental has done what good hotel renovations should: preserved the architectural bones whilst breathing contemporary life into the rooms and public spaces.

Bedrooms marry period grandeur with modern comforts - Egyptian cotton sheets, Byredo toiletries, and those essential creature comforts like proper WiFi and flatscreen televisions. The suites are particularly generous, some offering separate living areas and city views that remind you why Edinburgh really is worth visiting.

Le Petit Beefbar serves globally inspired fare with an emphasis on excellent beef. Sunday lunch is particularly popular with guests and outsiders, whole families, young lovers, it’s a treat and good value, whilst Burr & Co provides the necessary coffee and pastries for fortifying oneself before tackling the Royal Mile.

Service seems to always come with a smile and earns consistent praise, particularly the restaurant team who demonstrate that rare quality of making every request seem perfectly reasonable. It's the sort of place where historic charm and modern luxury coexist without either overwhelming the other.

Hugh Graham-Watson

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • Luxuriously decked out rooms, superb restaurant and bar, plus excellent central location, make it great for a romantic getaway

  • Families

    • Interconnecting rooms, welcome gifts, kids menus - just some of the perks for families

  • City Style

    • Sophisticated, elegant and stylish a chic city centre option

  • Museums

    • Five minutes walk from some of Edinburgh's finest museums such as the National Potrait Gallery and the National Museum.

  • Restaurant

    • Le Petit Beefbar serves global flavours specialising on Scottish beef

  • Sights nearby

    • Just ten minute walk from the magnificent Edinburgh Castle.

  • Downtown

    • Perfectly situated to access Edinburgh city centre.

  • Historic

    • The George has been welcoming guests since 1881

  • Townhouse

    • Five connected Georgian townhouses

  • Close to nightlife

  • Grand Hotel

  • Roof terrace

  • Gym

  • Antiques

  • Luxury

  • Traditional

  • Disabled access

  • Pet friendly

Facilities

  • Rooms

    249 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    Le Petit Beefbar serves global flavours specialising on Scottish beef

  • Bar

    Le Petit Beefbar is renowned for its innovative cocktails

  • Concierge

    One of the best in Edinburgh

  • Lift

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Roof terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Meeting Room

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Pet friendly

  • Gym

Activities

  • Museums

    • Five minutes walk from some of Edinburgh's finest museums such as the National Potrait Gallery and the National Museum.

  • Sights nearby

    • Just ten minute walk from the magnificent Edinburgh Castle.

  • Close to nightlife

  • Theatre

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Other reviews

The George Hotel

'There’s nothing stuffy about Edinburgh’s oldest hotel; it does classy/contemporary on a grand scale throughout. With a hip(ish) coffee shop, bar and brasserie-style restaurant and impressively up-to-date bedrooms and suites, most of what has been lost in old-fashioned character is gained in style.'

Originally published by Telegraph

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