Overview
Situated merely 6 minutes on foot from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", the 5-star smoke-free Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel features a shared lounge and a golf course. This Edinburgh hotel lies in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, within reach of such cultural sights as John Knox House Local History Museum.
Location
The hotel has a perfect location only 1.2 km from the combined National Museum of Scotland, while shopping venues like Grassmarket are only 1 km away. The George Edinburgh is also approximately a 5-minute drive from Calton Craigs and just near St Andrew Square.
Transport
Edinburgh Waverley railway station is nearly a 15-minute walk away.
Nearby Attractions
Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Edinburgh by visiting the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", located 950 metres from the accommodation.
Rooms
The elegant rooms in Intercontinental Edinburgh The George By Ihg Hotel have Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with air conditioning. These spacious rooms provide private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. The rooms also look out over the city.
Dining
Guests can enjoy a meal at an à la carte restaurant or a drink at a lounge bar. A stone's throw from the George, The Dome serves Scottish meals.
Relax & Wellness
This Edinburgh hotel offers beach volleyball, table tennis, and billiard.
Rooms & Availability
Cosy Double Room
Classic Room
Classic King Room - Accessible
Premium Room
Premium King Room
Premium Twin Room
Amenities
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Amenities
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
General
- No smoking on site
- 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
Children's Facilities
- Cots
- Children's menu
Activities
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Squash
- Archery
- Aerobics
Meeting Facilities
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room Amenities
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Accessibility
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Tourist attractions in Edinburgh
Tourist attractions in Edinburgh
Local sights
- 360 m 1181 ft Scott Monument
- 2 km 1.2 mi Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Calton Hill
- 650 m 2133 ft Princes Street Gardens
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi National Museum of Scotland
- 690 m 2264 ft Royal Mile
- 730 m 2395 ft The Real Mary King's Close
- 810 m 2658 ft St Giles' Cathedral
- 1.6 km 1 mi Palace of Holyroodhouse
Getting around
- 1.1 km 0.7 mi Shandwick Place
- 1.3 km 0.8 mi Raeburn Place
- 1.4 km 0.9 mi Cheyne Street
- 1.5 km 0.9 mi Royal Botanic Gardens
- 390 m 1280 ft Bus Station
- 540 m 1772 ft Edinburgh
Dining options
- 120 m 394 ft Le Monde Restaurant
- 10 m 33 ft Burr & Co
- 10 m 33 ft Hard Rock Cafe
- 130 m 427 ft Grand Cru
- 30 m 98 ft The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
- 40 m 131 ft The Georgian Tea Room
- 150 m 492 ft The Dirty Martini
- 120 m 394 ft Yeni Meze Bar
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