InterContinental Edinburgh The George

"This was my second stay at the George, we had a wonderful first stay which is why we came back, I did have a worry they may not be able to emulate the same level as the first, I was wrong! The hotel of wonderful, but it’s the staff that really make it, so many lovely little touches, pleasant comments and great engagement really make it a cut above. We had lounge access while here and the amount of effort they put in to ensure my wife had gluten and dairy free options, all presented seperatly for her, was out of this world, they really go the extra mile to make you feel special. When we arrived at the room all the treats were gluten and dairy free, which is huge as this is usually never the case in hotels but the staff had clearly gone out their way to make it right for her. I can’t praise the hotel and staff enough and we will certainly be returning for a third visit."

"This is my third stay here and I don’t think I have words to say how much enjoyed it. The first stay was in October 2024 and I had a lovely Premium Room in the old wing, with high ceilings a complimentary minibar and a little parlour room. All very quaint and perfect. The first time the food in Le Petitbeef Bar was magnificent. We had cocktails as our welcome drink being a Diamond Elite Ambassador. We spent two nights in the Club Intercontinental with lovely canapés and free flow Champagne between 5-8pm. Our second stay was in January 2026 and a bit more mediocre. A Premium room in the new wing didn’t have the same feel to it or character. The meal in Le Petitbeef Bar wasn’t great. Enjoyed the lounge and made use of the 4pm check out as an Ambassador member. Well, for the last stay, I was blown away. I had requested a room in the old wing then managed to use a suite upgrade certificate. Although it was just one night stay, it would make it truly special. My goodness it was exactly that, we received a double upgrade to the Ferrier Suite. Oh what a wonderful suite, probably the best suite I’ve ever stayed in. Incredible! A lovely cosy but spacious living area, dining table, a complimentary minibar. Lovely views out onto the street. Orchids, shortbread biscuits! Simply amazing, this is also one of the only Intercontinental hotels that offers a turndown service in the evening. The staff were truly wonderful from check in to the lounge and bar staff. Breakfast in Le Petitbeef Bar was delicious, but was busy. The service in the Club Intercontinental lounge the previous evening was fantastic. A lovely atmosphere, Champagne, crisps - what more could you wish for!? I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel and suggest the full experience. You won’t regret the opulence and the feeling is staying in a historic property very well located in Edinburgh. Thank you for the wonderful suite upgrade, you’ve made my travel year!"

"Lovely hotel but we had hassle with our booking. They didn’t have our booking even although my daughter had the confirmation email. We had to ask for the Prosecco that should have been in our room. It was all totally confusion. We did have a lovely stay and breakfast was lovely. If I book again I would telephone in advance to make sure of my booking as it did dampen our experience"