The George Hotel, Edinburgh
19-21 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
Guest Rating: 
3.9 / 5
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About The George Hotel hotel
The elegant, stylish and excellently located George Hotel is a chic base within easy reach of the Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace.
The 200-year-old hotel is a quick walk from Waverley Station and a short journey from Edinburgh International Airport. Each room has a state-of-the-art design and fine furnishings. Many have views of Edinburgh Castle or the Firth of Forth.
The fashionable Tempus Restaurant offers relaxed, high-quality à la carte dining and tempting Sunday lunches using tasty local produce. The vast cocktail menu and good-value champagnes take centre stage in the vibrant Tempus Bar.
The George Hotel was voted 'Best Hotel in Edinburgh' at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2009.
Hotel Facilities
General
- 24-Hour Front Desk,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Bar,
- Elevator,
- Gay Friendly,
- Heating,
- Luggage Storage,
- Newspapers,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Restaurant,
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
- Safety Deposit Box.
Services
- Currency Exchange,
- Dry Cleaning,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services,
- Ironing Service,
- Laundry,
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
- Room Service,
- VIP Room Facilities.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Internet via modem is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 9.95 per 24 hours.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- American Express,
- Master Card,
- Diners Card.
Important Information
If paying on departure, the hotel will add an additional cost to payments made by credit card.
Room information
Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Single Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Twin Room more info
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Special Theatre Package more info
- Upgrade to an Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast. - Glasses of champagne for 2 in Tempus. - 2 top-price tickets - A taxi transfer to the Playhouse. Shows available: 'Never Forget' (21 April to 02 May 2009).
Standard Room (Special Offer) more info
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Heating,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Pay TV,
- Radio,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Satellite TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Special Shopping Package (Double Room) more info
On George Street, Bond Street of the North, a purse throw from Harvey Nichols - One night in an upgraded Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast - Arrive to a glass of champagne in the lively Tempus Bar - A GBP20 shopping voucher to spend in Harvey Nichols - 10% discount in Coast
Standard Room (Advance Purchase)(Fully Prepaid) more info
Book a standard room and receive a 10 GBP discount by prepaying. Please note that reservation can not be cancelled after booking and will be non-refundable and non-transferable.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Iron,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Love Your Partner more info
We promise it wont be hard to seduce your partner with this indulgent package. - One night in an upgraded Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast in bed with a glass of Bucks Fizz - A bottle of Perrier Jouet, chocolates, strawberries, rose petals and massage oil await your arrival - A GBP20 shopping voucher to spend in Harvey Nichols - 10% discount in Coast - A late check-out until 3pm
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Seating Area,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Treat Your Partner more info
Simple and seductive, who said romance had to be reserved for Valentine's? - Stay in an upgraded Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast - Arrive to a glass of champagne each in the lively Tempus Bar - Chocolates, strawberries and rose petals in your room
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Sunday Linger Longer Package more info
Offer includes a free upgrade to an Executive Room. Also included is full Scottish breakfast and glasses of champagne for 2 at 'Tempus'. Lunch is a 2-course roast fore-rib of Buccleuch beef, with live music. You will also have a late check-out option (until 15:00).
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Executive Double/Twin Room more info
Executive rooms are larger in size than standard rooms and have either one king-size bed or 2 single beds.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Explore Edinburgh more info
Discover the historic, nautical or spooky part of the city. - One night in an upgraded Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast - Arrive to a cocktail of your choice in the lively Tempus Bar - Choose between two free tickets to*: Edinburgh Castle; The Royal Yacht Britannia; The Real Mary Kings Close ghost tour * Please advise on booking.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Double/Twin Room - Hogmanay Package more info
The package includes: - An upgrade to an Executive Room - A full Scottish breakfast every day - A welcome cocktail of your choice in the Tempus Bar - Chocolates and strawberries in your room - A shopping voucher for the Harvey Nichols store - Late check-out until 15:00 - 2 tickets for the hotel's Hogmanay Ball, including welcome drink, piper, 4-course banquet, live band and disco until 02:00.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Bathroom Amenities,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Standard Room more info
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail of your choice in the hotel’s lively Tempus Bar, before enjoying great food from the menu. This offer is valid Sunday to Friday, and is not available on a Saturday night.
Amenities:
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Pay TV,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Business Package more info
Includes: - Upgrade to Executive room - Full Scottish breakfast - 24-hour internet access - Drink voucher worth GBP 5 to spend in the lively Tempus Bar - Mineral water in your room
Amenities:
- Air Conditioning,
- Bath,
- Bathroom,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Radio,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Special Offer more info
Special Offer Double Room, where you will receive a free upgrade to an executive room and breakfast during your stay.
Amenities:
- Bath,
- Hairdryer,
- Pay TV,
- Shower,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Telephone,
- Toilet,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Work Desk.
Restaurants and Bars
Tempus is open from Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 01:00, and on Sunday from 12:00 to 00:00.
Directions
By Car From all major roads: - Follow signs for the city centre. - From M8 or M9 head onto the A8 to Princes Street. - Follow the road into Charlotte Square, then onto Queen Street. - Take the 3rd left into Hanover Street. - This will bring you into George Street. Take a right on George Street. - The hotel is about 30 metres on the left.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation