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Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

locationEdinburgh, Edinburgh

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About Intercontinental Edinburgh The GeorgeAbout Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

Location

This luxurious city hotel is located on George Street at the heart of the city. A diverse selection of shopping venues, theatres and many of Edinburgh's top sights such as the castle, Holyrood Palace, Princes Street Gardens, Dynamic Earth, the Royal Mile and the seat of the Scottish parliament are to be found within walking distance of the hotel. St. Andrew's Square and Waverly train station lie approximately 5 minutes' walk away and it is about 500 m to the nearest links to the public transport network. Edinburgh Airport is 13 km away.

Facility

The hotel was built in 1795. 249 rooms, including 2 suites, 9 single rooms and 186 double rooms, are located on 7 storeys and can be reached by lift. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and drinks machine. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. There are a number of shops as well. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms are also available. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sport

Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, beach volleyball, golf and archery. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, billiards, darts, bowling, squash and aerobics. A spa and a sauna are available in the wellness area. Entertainment options and leisure facilities include an entertainment programme and live music.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a non-smoking restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. A delicious and varied buffet is freshly prepared at breakfast, and a set menu can be ordered at lunch and dinner. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Amenities at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Amenities at Intercontinental Edinburgh The George

  • Facilities

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      24-hour reception

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Pets

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Continental Breakfast

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      Half Board

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      Set menu dinner

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      Set menu lunch

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Archery

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Bowling

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Darts

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      Golf

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      Gym

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      Sauna

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      Squash

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      Table Tennis

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      Tennis

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Bus Station

300 m

Public Transport

500 m

Train Station

1 km

Beach

6.9 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Locationrating
  • Sleep Qualityrating
  • Roomsrating
  • Servicerating
  • Valuerating
  • Cleanlinessrating

Excellent

1848

Very Good

624

Average

252

Poor

116

Terrible

79

Recent Reviews: 2919

  • User:Alex M

    Trip type:

    Relaxing and friendly

    rating19 Oct 2025

    Completely lived up to our expectations, staff were helpful and courteous, room was excellent, vibrant bar and restaurant,

  • User:Fiona M

    Trip type:

    Great hotel

    rating18 Oct 2025

    Lovely hotel in a great location, friendly staff, clean bedroom and bathroom and good breakfast too. Would go again too.

  • User:FootBitty

    Trip type:

    Nice hotel, shame about the shower

    rating18 Oct 2025

    Arrived at the hotel, check in was quick. This was our second visit. Our room was clean, spacious on the 3rd floor. Room number 321 The shower was very poor this was due to low pressure and not much...

  • User:Laura P

    Trip type:

    Centra location within walking distance of attractions with great service and clean, stylish rooms

    rating08 Oct 2025

    This hotel has a great location and the service was impeccable. We had two rooms - a one bedroom city view suite and a premium king with sofa bed. Both rooms were very nice, with high-end fixtures...

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