“The personification of opulence, The George combines grand luxury with a modern sleekness to create a superb hotel right in the centre of Edinburgh. Its location is unbeatable with all of the city's main attractions a short walk away. Perfect for an indulgent weekend in Edinburgh.”
“The personification of opulence, The George combines grand luxury with a modern sleekness to create a superb hotel right in the centre of Edinburgh. Its location is unbeatable with all of the city's main attractions a short walk away. Perfect for an indulgent weekend in Edinburgh.”
Hotel Review
The George has been an Edinburgh institution for more than a century, and it's the epitome of a gracious New Town property. Unsurprisngly, it's a listed building. Created originally from five adjoining townhouses, the well-proportioned rooms and clubby public spaces are repleted with period touches from elegant stucco folderols to polished oak and brass, glass and marble, all softened by thick carpets, antique leather and touches of tweed and velvet. The colour scheme is a palette of soft greys, greens and creamy tones. Room options include singles as well as doubles, twins and suites, and in-room facilities include plasma TV and safes big enough to store your laptop. The Printing Press bar and restaurant serves dinner until 10pm, with a late-night bar that stays open until 1am, so appeals to night owls – as does the hotel's location, on George Street, home to most of Edinburgh's upscale nightspots.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- Romantic Break
- Luxuriously decked out rooms, superb restaurant and bar, plus excellent central location, make it great for a romantic getaway
- Families
- Interconnecting rooms, welcome gifts, kids menus - just some of the perks for families
- City Style
- Sophisticated, elegant and stylish a chic city centre option
- Museums
- Five minutes walk from some of Edinburgh's finest museums such as the National Potrait Gallery and the National Museum.
- Sights nearby
- Just ten minute walk from the magnificent Edinburgh Castle.
- Close to nightlife
- Restaurant
- The Printing Press Restaurant serves classic dishes using the best Scottish ingredients
- Downtown
- Perfectly situated to access Edinburgh city centre.
- Historic
- The George has been welcoming guests since 1881
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are welcome for a fee of £30 per night
- Townhouse
- Five connected Georgian townhouses
- Antiques
- Disabled access
- Grand Hotel
- Roof terrace
Facilities
- Restaurant
- The Printing Press Restaurant serves classic dishes using the best Scottish ingredients
- Bar
- The Printing Press bar is renowned for its innovative cocktails
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are welcome for a fee of £30 per night
- Room service
- Disabled access
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Wifi
- Safe
- Roof terrace
- Meeting Room
Activities
- Museums
- Five minutes walk from some of Edinburgh's finest museums such as the National Potrait Gallery and the National Museum.
- Sights nearby
- Just ten minute walk from the magnificent Edinburgh Castle.
- Close to nightlife
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The George Hotel
'There’s nothing stuffy about Edinburgh’s oldest hotel; it does classy/contemporary on a grand scale throughout. With a hip(ish) coffee shop, bar and brasserie-style restaurant and impressively up-to-date bedrooms and suites, most of what has been lost in old-fashioned character is gained in style.'
Originally published by Telegraph (view article)
