InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG

Featuring elegant rooms and a well-equipped gym, the 5-star InterContinental Edinburgh The George by IHG is located in Edinburgh city centre's New Town, just steps away from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. This historic hotel comprises 241 rooms within a Grade II listed building dating back to 1775, blending restored grandeur with modern comforts.

Situated close to Holyrood Palace at approximately 1.4 km, the property offers convenient access to notable landmarks including Calton Hill (0.9 km), St Giles’ Cathedral (0.7 km), and Royal Mile (1.3 km). Guests benefit from proximity to Waverley Station at only 0.8 km and can explore nearby attractions such as Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (1.2 km) and Greyfriars Bobby Statue (0.8 km).

Rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, free high-speed WiFi, minibars or minifridges stocked with fresh milk and still or sparkling water, coffee machines or Nespresso machines depending on room type, desks for workspace, laptop-sized safes, and en suite bathrooms featuring rainfall showers complemented by luxury Byredo toiletries and bathrobes. Bedding varies across accommodations including king beds, double beds or two single beds, some suites offer separate living areas along with GHD hair straighteners and dynamic ionic hairdryers.

The hotel features an on-site restaurant serving premium cuts of beef alongside cocktails in its bar open daily until late evening, additionally guests can enjoy light meals at Burr & Co café during daytime hours throughout the weekends as well as weekdays. Facilities include a fitness centre plus tennis courts nearby for active guests while services extend to a 24-hour front desk with concierge assistance, private parking including accessible spaces with electric vehicle charging stations available onsite, laundry services operate along with express check-in/out options supported by lift access throughout all floors ensuring full wheelchair accessibility.