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InterContinental Edinburgh The George

19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PB
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About us

One of Edinburgh’s oldest and most iconic hotels, InterContinental Edinburgh The George was refurbished in 2018 from head to toe, courtesy of a multimillion-pound investment. Following the opening of brand new restaurant Le Petit Beef Bar in July 2023, and coffee shop, Burr & Co., the main hotel has also undergone its own transformation. As well as the lobby and library, the stunning King’s Hall, which plays host to major functions and many city centre weddings, has been fully refurbished to showcase many of its original period features. Guests staying at the hotel will also enjoy improvements, with the makeover extended to all 239 bedrooms. A total of 13 luxurious suites have also been created, including the signature 2 bedroom Sommerville Suite, which has welcomed many international dignitaries. The interiors, by award-winning architects Goddard Littlefair, reference both the architectural heritage of the hotel and the soft highland hues that are typical of Scotland’s landscapes. The colour palette is complimented with a rich choice of materials – including oak, brass, leather, velvet and marble – to create some of the finest accommodation Edinburgh has to offer. Ideally located within easy reach of Edinburgh International Airport, the business district and cultural attractions nearby, not to mention being on the doorstep to Edinburgh's main shopping, the St James' Quarter. An elegant Grade II listed building; the InterContinental Edinburgh The George Hotel has seven individual conference and event suites, with the sumptuous Kings Hall seating 250 for a gala dinner. No other hotel room in Edinburgh caters for the sophisticated, stylish, guest like one of our luxury bedrooms. And there is no finer place to rest after a long day sightseeing in the city. Step into the hotel and you are transported into a spectacular environment that combines stylish architecture, cutting edge technology, a dedicated support team and world class refreshments to inspire your delegates and improve learning. We have all the facilities you need for hosting a successful conference, meeting, training session or special event in Edinburgh. Additionally, our sister hotel: Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, is situated just 5 minutes walk along the road adding an additional 199 rooms for any bigger group or event you are bringing to the city. One commercial team would assist your enquiry, allowing all 400 rooms to be considered for your group.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandInterContinental Hotels
Built1775
Renovated2023
Total meeting space6,878 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms239
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
All Hotel Awards: Green Key accreditation awarded 2024 Winner of  Luxury City Hotel (Northern Europe)​, Luxury Conference & Event Hotel (Northern Europe)​ and Luxury Heritage Hotel (Northern Europe) inWorld Luxury Travel Awards 2024 Winner of  Luxury City Hotel (Northern Europe)​, Luxury Conference & Event Hotel (Northern Europe)​ and Luxury Heritage Hotel (Northern Europe) inWorld Luxury Travel Awards 2024 #14 Top 10 UK Hotels in Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 #7 Top 10 UK Hotels in Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 Winner of Best Cultural Hotel in the World Luxury Travel Awards 2022 Winner of Best Hotel in Scotland over 200 rooms in the Prestige Hotel Awards 2022 Winner of Best Concierge awarded to our Head Concierge, Scott Keenan, in the 2022 Prestige Hotel Awards

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jul 5, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
Jan 4, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Nov 30Aug 01 - Aug 28Jun 01 - Jun 30May 01 - May 31
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31Dec 01 - Dec 31Jul 01 - Jul 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Apr 01 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,878.1 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,390.6 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
1,205.6 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,360.4 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,390.6 sq. ft.
60.7 x 55.8 sq. ft.
20.9 ft.
400
60
240
400
300
120
50
170
70
1,205.6 sq. ft.
45.9 x 26.2 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
120
32
80
120
100
40
34
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775.0 sq. ft.
36.1 x 21.3 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
70
20
50
70
60
24
30
24
-
602.8 sq. ft.
23.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
50
-
18
50
--
18
--
484.4 sq. ft.
29.5 x 16.4 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
50
16
30
50
45
24
20
20
-
226.0 sq. ft.
19.7 x 11.5 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
14
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14
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204.5 sq. ft.
18.0 x 11.5 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
8
6
--
6
-
8
--
68 sq. ft.
20.8 x 13.1 sq. ft.
11.5 ft.
10
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10
--
63 sq. ft.
18 x 11.5 sq. ft.
8.3 ft.
6
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6
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Meeting room floor plans

Forth View Suite
Hanover Suite

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
239
Double (2 beds)
239
Suites
13

Location

Getting Here

Travel by Rail The nearest train station is the Edinburgh Waverley Station and is only half a mile, or a 10-minute walk, from the hotel. It has direct service to the London King's Cross railway station. Getting a taxi from the station takes approximately 5 minutes, and the fare is around £10. Travel by Road Street parking is free between 6:30pm - 8.30am every day, and is free on Sunday until 12.30pm. Outside of these hours there is a maximum parking time of three hours for about £8.50 per hour. We offer a preferential rate for our guests at the St James Quarter car park (postcode: EH1 3BP). On arrival please drop luggage at the hotel and our Concierge will be happy to guide you. Please note that pre-booked spaces do not benefit from hotel parking discount. Travel by Air Edinburgh International Airport is just 7 miles, or 25 minutes via taxi, from InterContinental Edinburgh The George. A typical fare is under £30 (this may be higher on public holidays). There is regular tram service for £6.50 for a single trip, or £9.50 return, which takes about 40 minutes and stops at St Andrew Square. Please be advised that the prices mentioned above can change at any time without prior notice.
Distance from airport 7 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £8.00/day )
Street parking

Local Attractions

St James Quarter & Multrees Walk
St James Quarter & Multrees Walk
Shopping
2 mins
You can find shopping, bars, restaurants, entertainment, and more at the heart of the city centre. Swing by and see for yourself.
St James Quarter
St James Crescent
Edinburgh, GB EH1 3AD
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Edinburgh Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Recreation
4 mi
Edinburgh Zoo is owned by The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS). The Society was founded in March 1909, and the Zoo opened in July 1913. Set in 82 acres of sloping parkland, the Zoo is situated three miles to the west of Edinburgh city centre. Visit the UK's only giant pandas (Tian Tian and Yang Guang). ***Photo courtesy of Edinburgh Zoo***
134 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH12 6TS
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Royal Yacht Britannia
Historical landmark
3 mi
Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997. The Royal Yacht Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family for over 40 years, sailing over 1,000,000 miles around the world. Now berthed in Edinburgh, you can follow in the footsteps of Royalty to discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences. ***Photo courtesy of Luxury Scotland***
Ocean Terminal
Leith
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH6 6JJ
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National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
Museum
1 mi
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and designs, science and technology, Scottish history under one roof. ***Photo courtesy of National Museum Scotland***
Chambers Street
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH1 1JF
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Holyrood Park
Holyrood Park
Park
1 mi
Roam through a city park like no other. Holyrood Park’s dramatic hills and crags shape Edinburgh’s unforgettable skyline, and its history and archaeology span thousands of years. Arthur’s Seat, the park’s highest point, is the remains of a volcano, and stone and flint tools found here reveal human activity as far back as 5000 BC. ***Photo courtesy of Historic Environment Scotland***
Queen's Drive
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH8 8HG
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Historical landmark
1 mi
Visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Her Majesty The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Standing at the end of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, this fine palace is the home of Scottish royal history. ***Photo courtesy of Visit Scotland***
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate, Royal Mile
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH8 8DX
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
Historical landmark
1 mi
Edinburgh Castle is a world famous icon of Scotland and part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site. It was recently voted top UK Heritage Attraction in the British Travel Awards and is Scotland’s number one paid-for tourist attraction. ***Photo courtesy of Visit Scotland***
Castle Hill
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2 EH1 2NG
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Royal Mile
Royal Mile
Shopping
1 mi
The Royal Mile runs through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, connecting the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, perched high on a base of volcanic rock, with the splendorous Palace of Holyroodhouse, resting in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. The Mile is overlooked by impressive, towering tenements, between which cobbled closes and narrow stairways interlock to create a secret underground world. ***Photo courtesy of Visit Scotland***
Royal Mile
Edinburgh, EDH, GB2
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Affiliated Organizations (2)

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Scottish Hotel Awards: Luxury Brand Hotel of the Year 2019 Winner Luxury Business Hotel 2019 Winner (Edinburgh & The Lothians) Conference Hotel of the Year 2018 Winner Wedding Hotel of the Year 2018 Winner Scottish Hotel of the Year 2017 Winner City Hotel of the Year 2017 Winner Gold Laurel Award 2017 Winner Recipient of Reader's Choice Awards 2017 - Condé Nast Traveller Highly Commended Wedding Venue Co-ordinator by Scottish VOWS Awards 2017 Wedding Venue Co-ordinator Winner by Scottish VOWS Awards 2016 Green Tourism - Gold Awardee InterContinental Edinburgh The George offers guests a deluxe hotel experience, perfectly situated on thriving George Street.

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InterContinental Edinburgh The George Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated InterContinental Edinburgh The George's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihgplc.com/en/responsible-business/carbon-and-energy
Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
https://www.ihgplc.com/en/responsible-business/waste

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is InterContinental Edinburgh The George and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to InterContinental Edinburgh The George's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.ihgplc.com/en/responsible-business/people

Health and Safety

Were practices at InterContinental Edinburgh The George developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
as per the NHS & Scottish Government
Does InterContinental Edinburgh The George clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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