InterContinental The George occupies a listed building with origins going back to 1775, at 19-21 George Street, in the New Town. It is a 5-star hotel with a gym and the restaurant Le Petit Beefbar. It suits you if you want a chain hotel in a historic building, about 5 minutes from Princes Street.
Location and getting around
The Scott Monument, on Princes Street, is about a 5-minute walk away. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, the Grassmarket and Waverley station are about 10 minutes away. Calton Hill and the National Museum of Scotland are about 15. It is around 25 minutes to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Haymarket station is a similar distance.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with Byredo toiletries.
Le Petit Beefbar is a meat restaurant; according to the property, it opens from Wednesday to Sunday and has a bar. Breakfast is from the menu and can also be ordered through room service, with specialty coffee. For exercise, the hotel has a gym.
Who it suits
- Practical for business travellers who want a chain hotel on George Street.
- A good fit if you like 18th-century buildings.
- Ideal if you eat meat and want to have dinner without leaving the hotel.
Good to know
The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, according to the property. Check-in is from 15:00 with photo ID and a credit card; check-out is until 12:00. For more options, see 5-star hotels.