George Hotel Edinburgh

4 stars

19 To 21 George Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2PB

Overview

The historic, chic and very central George Hotel is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace.

It has spacious elegant rooms and the popular Tempus Restaurant and Bar.

Each room features a plasma TV, broadband internet access and more.

The hotel also has a bar and 24-hour room service.

The hotel is centrally located near the Waverly Train Station, public bus service, and the Edinburgh Airport is a 10 minute drive away.

Year renovated   2009.  Number of rooms   195.

hotel George Hotel Edinburgh Edinburgh location

The hotel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh surrounded by attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Holyrood Palace - at the foot of the Royal Mile. The George Edinburgh is a short walk to the Waverley main railway station and close to Edinburgh International Airport.

Distance to:

  • City Center - 600 m
  • Airport Turnhouse - 10.9km
  • Train Station Edinburgh Waverley station - 400 m
  • Bus stop - 300 m

Rooms

All rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated and feature elegant decor in warm shades of aubergine and brown, plush furnishings and the latest technology in services. Each room is appointed with plasma TV with cable, laptop-sized safe, broadband internet access, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, voice mail, hair dryer, bathtub with shower.

Room types:

Single

Double

Twin

Superior Double

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Double Room

Double Bed

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The George Hotel Double Room Twin Room

Contemporary decorated room offers a Double bed, work desk, private bathroom and all modern facilities.

    Executive Double Room

    King Size Bed

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    The George Hotel Executive Double Room Executive Double/Twin Room
    The George Hotel Executive Double Room Business Package

    Contemporary decorated room offers a King size bed, work desk, rest zone, private bathroom and all modern facilities.

      Executive Twin Room

      Two Single Beds

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      The George Hotel Executive Twin Room Executive Double
      The George Hotel Executive Twin Room Executive Double

      Contemporary decorated room offers two Single beds, work desk, rest zone, private bathroom and all modern facilities.

        Deluxe Double Room

        Stunning view

        King Size Bed

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        The George Hotel Deluxe Double Room

        Spacious contemporary room offers a King size bed, work desk, rest zone, private bathroom and upgraded bathroom amenities.

          Junior Suite

          King Size Bed

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          The George Hotel Junior Suite

          Spacious contemporary room offers a King size bed, work desk, cozy lounge, private bathroom.

            Suite

            King Size Bed

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            The George Hotel Suite
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            The George Hotel Suite
            The George Hotel Suite

            Spacious contemporary room offers a King size bed, separate living room, private bathroom.

              Double Room

              Double Bed

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                Standard One-Bedroom Twin Room

                Two Single Beds

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                  Twin Room

                  Two Single Beds

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                    Standard Twin Room

                    Two Single Beds

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                      Deluxe Double Room

                      Double Bed

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                        Dining options

                        The Tempus Restaurant features buffet breakfasts, à la carte dining - range of traditional favorites and local specialties, tempting Sunday lunches.

                        The Tempus Bas offers an extensive list of cocktails and a selection of champagnes.

                        The 24-hour room service is available on demand.

                        The hotel The George provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 

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                        Work

                        The hotel’s business facilities are composed of eight meeting rooms equipped with permanent internet connection, fax/photocopying services.

                        The hotel renders business and secretarial services.

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                        Leisure

                        The hotel’s leisure and relaxation facilities are represented with an on-site golf course.

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                        Additional features

                        Luggage storage, parking, 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, heating, non-smoking rooms, currency exchange, express check-out, barber/beauty shop.

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                        Facilities

                        General
                        • Parking (fee required)
                        • Elevator
                        • 24-Hour Front Desk
                        • Concierge desk
                        • Luggage storage
                        • Gay friendly
                        Room facilities
                        • Non-smoking rooms
                        • Room service
                        • Heating
                        • In-room safe
                        Dining facilities
                        • Breakfast
                        • Breakfast buffet
                        • Bar
                        • Restaurant
                        • In-room breakfast
                        Business facilities
                        • Business center
                        • Fax/photocopying
                        Meeting facilities
                        • Meeting/banquet facilities
                        • Ballroom
                        Facilities for people with disabilities
                        • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
                        Internet

                        Hotel modem internet access is available in the hotel rooms
                        and the rate is GBP 9.95 per day

                        Guest Parking

                        No parking available.

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                        Guest feedback

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                        • The location is great, good bar is one of the '' In Places'' very buzzy and the staff at the desk are very friendly and accommodating.
                        • The room was excellent and breakfast was fresh.
                        • Location is wonderful and centrally placed in edinburgh is so helpful for business.
                        Average guest rating
                        Very good
                        3.7
                        Based on  214 reviews

                        Policies

                        Check-In

                        from  3 pm

                        Check-Out

                        until  12 pm

                        Children and extra beds
                        • All children under the age of 1 may stay for free. 
                        • Maximum capacity of baby cots in a room is 1. 
                        Pets

                        Pets are not allowed

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                        What's nearby?

                        Scottish National Portrait Gallery is in 100m

                        Assembly Rooms is 100m

                        Nobles Amusements is in 100m

                        National Galleries of Scotland is in 200m

                        Scottish Gallery is in 200m

                        Hanover Fine Arts is in 300m

                        The Torrance Gallery is in 300m

                        Edinburgh Dungeons is in 400m

                        Fruitmarket Gallery Ltd is in 400m

                        Saint Mary's Catholic Cathedral House is in 400m

                        Princes Street Gardens is in 400m

                        City Art Centre is in 400m

                        Edinburgh Military Tattoo is in 400m

                        Attractions for Tourists
                        • Scott Monument - 400 m
                        • Edinburgh Dungeons - 400 m
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                        Train Stations
                        • Edinburgh Waverley station - 400 m
                        Convention Centers
                        • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 400 m
                        Shopping Areas
                        • Princes Mall - 200 m
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                        • Princes Street Gardens - 400 m
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                        • National Galleries of Scotland - 200 m
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                        Getting there

                        Edinburgh International Airport is only 11km from The George Hotel.

                        Getting to the hotel by taxi takes 25 minutes and costs under GBP 20.

                        A shuttle service is available for 8 GBP per person delivering people to the hotel in 30 minutes.

                        Getting around

                        Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is in 400m and is less than a five-minute walk away.

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                        The George Hotel Edinburgh Reviews

                        Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The George Hotel Edinburgh

                        Average guest rating:

                        3.7Based on 214 reviews

                        • Value 3.6
                        • Dining 4.4
                        • Location 4.3
                        • Rooms 3.6
                        • Service 3.4

                        Individual guest reviews

                        Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews. 

                        • Average rating: 4.5

                          All in all, very good value and great service. Comfy beds, staff at reception and at breakfast were courteous and attentive.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 5 Value
                          • 5 Dining
                        • Average rating: 3.4

                          The executive room was in a newer part of the hotel and was lovely, finding local facilities the bar staff were also excellent.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 2 Value
                          • 5 Dining
                        • Average rating: 4.3

                          Fine hotel to stay in, friendly staff and our room was well a basic double room nothing special.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 4 Rooms
                          • 5 Service
                          • 4 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.4

                          Fantastic newly refubished hotel and nice staff. Lovely rooms, good food.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 4 Value
                          • 5 Dining
                        • Average rating: 4.5

                          Friendly welcome by reception staff and super service. Nice room, good buffet breakfast.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 4 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.3

                          Well worth the extra cost and lovely friendly staff. Nice modern bathroom and near all the restaurants.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 5 Service
                          • 3 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.7

                          Generally the hotel was of a good standard and staff were excellent. Our room was very comfortable and the shower/bath was ok, nothing out of the ordinary.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 5 Service
                          • 4 Value
                        • Average rating: 3.8

                          The room was spotlessly clean, beds comfortable and furniture good quality, the staff were polite, helpful.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 3 Service
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 5.0

                          All in all an excellent stay and lovely staff. Well equiped bedroom, very nice breakfast.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 5 Service
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.9

                          The quality of the food was very good, the rooms were very nice and the staff were fabulous.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.5

                          Thanks to all for another great stay and friendly service. Staff very friendly, lovely room.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 4 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.7

                          Its a nice place and very friendly staff. Large flat screen tv and excellent breakfast.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 5 Value
                          • 5 Dining
                        • Average rating: 4.3

                          Very good value for money, very nice staff and the bed was comfortable and the lighting OK.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 4 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.8

                          The hotel staff were wonderful and our room was a standard double at the back, good size room.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 5 Value
                        • Average rating: 4.0

                          Nice decor in the room, extremely helpful staff and lovely furniture and a huge comfy bed. Fantastic breakfast.

                          My ratings for this hotel are:

                          • 5 Rooms
                          • 4 Service
                          • 2 Value
                          • 5 Dining

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