INTERCONTINENTAL EDINBURGH THE GEORGE BY IHG, Edinburgh

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George - A historic 5-star EDI hotel in New Town with Victorian banking hall, luxury suites, and Forth Bridge views

Located in Edinburgh's New Town amid neoclassical masterpieces, Intercontinental Edinburgh The George occupies a grand Victorian building featuring a stained glass dome ceiling and original Corinthian pillars. The rooms draw inspiration from 19th-century Scottish landscape paintings, decorated in shades of oak, smoke, moss, and mist with smart leather accents. Each accommodation includes USB charging points, smart TVs, mini-fridges, Agraria toiletries, and complimentary Tuck Boxes with snacks. The property houses Le Petit Beefbar steakhouse, Burr & Co coffee shop, and the Editor's Bar with Taittinger Champagne and private booths. The fitness center operates from 6 AM to 9 PM with modern cardio and resistance equipment. For business travelers, seven flexible meeting spaces accommodate up to 300 delegates, including a spectacular penthouse space on the 5th floor. The hotel stands 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Old Town and Scott Monument, with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 1 mile away.

Pros

Victorian architectural features including stained glass dome and Corinthian pillars

Private audio walking tours with picnic hamper and champagne at historic locations

Dedicated Taittinger Champagne Bar with private booths

Executive lounge access for suite guests with afternoon tea and evening cocktails

Cons

No on-site parking (discounted rates available at nearby St James's Quarter)

Airport shuttle service not available