Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
InterContinental Edinburgh The George offers rooms with color palettes inspired by 19th-century Scottish landscapes. All accommodations include free high-speed WiFi, flat-screen TVs, minibars with fresh milk, USB charging ports, laptop safes, and tea/coffee facilities. En-suite bathrooms feature rainfall showers, Byredo toiletries, and bathrobes. Select suites provide separate living areas, Nespresso machines, and access to the Club InterContinental lounge with complimentary afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Some rooms offer views of Edinburgh's skyline and the Firth of Forth.
Dining Options
Le Petit Beefbar serves premium cuts of beef from around the world on the ground floor. Burr & Co. coffee shop, located adjoining the hotel, offers specialty coffee, cakes, and pastries from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Room service is available, and guests can enjoy a full Scottish breakfast with haggis and porridge in the restaurant.
Leisure & Facilities
The hotel features an on-site fitness center with cardio equipment, treadmills, bicycles, and free weights, open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Club InterContinental lounge access is included with suite bookings, offering afternoon tea and evening canapés. The property is surrounded by Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Royal Mile 0.5 km away and Edinburgh Castle within 1 km.
Location & Access
Situated on George Street in Edinburgh's city center, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. It is 15 km from Edinburgh International Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Royal Mile (0.5 km), Scottish National Gallery (0.5 km), and Edinburgh Castle (1 km). Discounted parking is available at St James's Quarter nearby.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel provides a dedicated concierge team for local recommendations, dry cleaning services, a business center, and printing facilities. Wheelchair accessible rooms feature grab bars in showers, emergency pull cords, and wider doors. All public areas and meeting rooms are wheelchair accessible. The front desk offers cribs and rollaway beds upon request.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free 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
- Electric kettle
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
