The George Hotel
18-21 George Street
EDINBURGH,
GB EH2 2PB
Location. The George Hotel is a Grade II-listed building located on George Street in the central shopping area of Edinburgh, Scotland. George Street runs parallel to Princes Street, the city's main shopping area, close to department stores like Harvey Nichols. The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery are 500 metres from the hotel, while Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile are within a mile. Edinburgh Waverley train station is half a mile from the hotel, and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is eight miles away.
Hotel Features. The George Hotel was designed by famous Edinburgh architect Robert Adam more than 200 years ago. Its Georgian facade leads into a lobby featuring white columns, brown leather chairs, classical music and fresh flowers. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can answer queries and put valuables in the hotel safe.
The Tempus bar and restaurant serves modern Scottish dishes like Buccleugh beef and Loch Fyne oysters. It features pre-Raphaelite-style paintings, wooden floors and soft lighting. The adjoining bar offers cocktails and champagne. Le Chambertin is a split-level restaurant serving Scottish meals, and a range of single malt whiskies in the oak-panelled bar.
The hotel has eight meeting rooms for up to 200 people, business centre and secretarial services.
Guestrooms. The George Hotel's 197 guestrooms have dark wood furniture, armchairs and writing desks. All offer high-speed Internet connections (surcharge), satellite television with pay-per-view movies and tea/coffee making facilities. White- tiled bathrooms feature bath and shower combinations, and complimentary toiletries.
Surrounding Area
EDI
Room Information - The George Hotel
Bed Type: Short Description: Standard twin/double room Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Superior Room Long Description: One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Spl Offer Room Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Non Refundable Room Long Description: One double bed. Desk. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type: Short Description: Expedia Special Package Long Description: One king bed or two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet connection (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.
Property Information
Doorman/doorwoman
Multilingual staff
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 4
Area Activities
- National Gallery - 500 metres
- National Portrait Gallery - 500 metres
- Calton Hill - 500 metres
- Scott Monument - 500 metres
- Edinburgh Castle - 750 metres
- Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre - 0.5 miles (1 kilometre)
- St Giles' Cathedral - 0.5 miles (1 kilometre)
- Museum of Childhood - 0.5 miles (1 kilometre)
- Royal Museum of Scotland - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)
- Holyrood Palace - 2 miles (3 kilometres)
- Arthur's Seat - 2 miles (3 kilometres)
- Dynamic Earth - 2 miles (3 kilometres)
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art - 2 miles (3 kilometres)
- Royal Yacht Britannia - 2.5 miles (4 kilometres)
- Ocean Terminal - 4 kilometres (2.5 miles)
Driving Directions - The George Hotel
From Edinburgh Airport (EDI):
Distance to The George Hotel is 8 miles, approximately 30 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open-return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 10 GBP-20 GBP to the city centre, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburgh's main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi. Regular trains leave Waverley for Glasgow and most major destinations throughout Scotland and England. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The George Hotel is in George Street. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop-on, hop-off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one-way systems.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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