Intercontinental Edinburgh the George: from $586 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $586 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Intercontinental Edinburgh the George on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Intercontinental Edinburgh the George is a historic luxury city hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Address: 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh. Property ID: 1457351. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/intercontinental-edinburgh-the-george-1457351

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/edinburgh/intercontinental-edinburgh-the-george-1457351/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $586 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $833 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $1,082 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,372 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,913 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $2,522 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $3,078 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $3,697 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $3,914 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $4,165 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $4,397 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $4,639 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $5,091 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $5,475 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 9 hotels in New Town by Axel's take. New Town is #1 of 7 places to stay in Edinburgh. The best hotels in New Town, ranked · Where to stay in Edinburgh

Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong central base with welcoming staff, but not uniformly polished luxury. a historic luxury city hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town, scored for what it is.

The George is a historic luxury hotel on George Street, and we'd choose it for exploring Edinburgh on foot rather than for resort-style facilities. Its New Town location puts shops, restaurants and major sights within easy reach. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, comfortable rooms and breakfast; cleanliness is another consistent strength. Le Petit Beefbar and Burr & Co. make eating in an appealing option.

The catch is consistency at luxury expectations. Recent guests on both sites describe some tired furnishings, while Tripadvisor reviews flag awkward routes to certain rooms, street noise and occasional missed requests. We'd request a quiet room and clarify its layout rather than assume every category feels equally special. There's a gym but no pool, and parking is off-site. Skip it if uniformly fresh interiors and seamless service matter more than location and character.

• Best for: couples exploring Edinburgh on foot; travelers who enjoy historic hotels; car-free city breaks

• Watch out for: street noise in some rooms; uneven room condition and layouts; no pool or on-site parking

• Location: Central New Town setting; Booking.com guests rate location particularly highly.

• Rooms: Generally comfortable and well equipped, but recent reviews describe some worn furnishings and convoluted access routes.

• Cleanliness: Strong overall: Expedia and Booking.com both show high cleanliness ratings, supported by recent guest comments.

• Service: Friendly staff and concierge help earn repeated praise; some recent Tripadvisor guests report overlooked requests.

• Amenities: Le Petit Beefbar, Burr & Co., fitness center and Club InterContinental lounge; no swimming pool.

• Fees and surprises: Parking is paid and off-site at St James Quarter; ask reception to validate the ticket for the hotel arrangement.

Axel's opinion of Intercontinental Edinburgh the George, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Intercontinental Edinburgh the George

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
• 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh
• Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 2,197 reviews (location 5.0/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Edinburgh Airport: 27 min by taxi · Glasgow Airport: 82 min by taxi · Scott Monument: 4 min walk · St Andrew Square: 4 min walk · National Galleries of Scotland: National: 5 min walk · Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 8 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Children aged 0–12: free; Deposit: £50 per room per night
• Amenities: No pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Parking (extra charge), Valet parking, Pet-friendly, Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Edinburgh
• Chain: IHG. Axel's IHG rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Cosy Double room (full double bed)

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Premium room

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Premium Double room (full double bed)

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Premium Double room with city view (full double bed)

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Premium Stocked Minibar Double room (full double bed)

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Premium Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Classic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

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1 Bedroom Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

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• Bedrooms: 1
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Ferrier Suite

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Somerville Suite

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