Edinburgh, United KingdomNew Town
InterContinental Edinburgh the George by IHG
Georgian townhouse revival
New Town Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
1881
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe ClassicOutside the door
The house
IHGGeorgian townhouse revival
Five connected 1775 townhouses balance grand Georgian proportions, soaring ceilings, and intricate plasterwork with a lively New Town energy.
“Opened in 1881, Edinburgh’s oldest hotel comprises five Georgian townhouses built in the 18th century in the city’s somewhat-misleading-sounding New Town.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Five Category A-listed 1775 Georgian townhouses feature ornate period plasterwork, soaring ceilings, and the grand King's Hall.
Notable
Les Clefs d'Or concierges, plush robes, and Byredo bath amenities complement quiet suites overlooking the New Town.
Notable
Operating as a hotel since 1881, the property hosts generational weddings and gatherings under towering Corinthian columns.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The refresh has replenished and enhanced the solid oak, marble and leather interior with a classic color palette inspired by Scotland’s 19th-century landscape painters.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Stately George Street surrounds the property with boutique shops and dining, just a four-minute walk from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
The rooms
Interiors feature muted heather tones inspired by Scottish landscape art, paired with natural oak, leather accents, and Byredo bath amenities.
The gym
- Gym
- On-site equipped fitness centre with cardio and weight-training equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Le Petit Beefbar
Riccardo Giraudi's brasserie serves prime cuts and global street food, with Scottish whisky flights poured at the bar.
At the table
Street-facing Burr & Co. brews Caravan Coffee and serves fresh pastries from breakfast through the afternoon.
How it began
Built in 1775 as residences for prominent locals including novelist Susan Ferrier, the historic address first welcomed hotel guests in 1881.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.