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The George Hotel

4.0 of 5
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, Scotland
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The George Hotel
Ranked #76 of 140 hotels in Edinburgh
4.0 of 5 stars 952 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Tempus bar(18)
  • Great location(17)
  • Princes street(15)
  • Very nice(13)
  • Very good(11)
  • Royal mile(11)
  • Train station(11)
  • Full scottish(10)
  • Staff were friendly(9)
  • Executive room(8)
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Japan
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Stayed for 2 nights for a friend's wedding. The room was tastefully furnished with Scottish touch here and there. My room was right next to the clock of a church next to the hotel and it rang every 15 minutes so I really didn't need a clock in the room. My room was quite close from the lifts but my... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Terrible cleanliness, only paralleled by awful service. Booked overnight stay 19/5/12 as part of a spa weekend getaway. Checked in late afternoon, Room 250. Immediately noticed horrible urine smell. Returned to check in & asked for new room. Told all rooms booked, but would get room re-serviced. Spent evening out & returned to air-freshened room. Awoke in morning to overpowering... More

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manchester
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is situated very centrally, and within easy reach of the main attractions. Beautiful old building and the decor is good quality. We stayed in an executive room which was well furnished, clean, and had a comfortable bed. No mini though. Bathroom well designed, but very small, hardly any room for toiletries or to get in and out of... More

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Los Angeles, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The Waverly train station is so close, but if your coming with heavy luggage just take the taxi, its only 3.50. Its so close to the main hop on- hop off bus station, make sure to get the package for 2 days, it worth it, it almost take you everywhere. The room we have is a good size, bathroom is... More

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northumberland
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Excellent location for Princes Street and attractions. The room was quite small and the bathroom only had a shower which was not very powerfull. It had the overall feeling of being well used and a little "tired" The service was ok but nothing special in fact the bar staff were quite surly.To sum up it does not live up to... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The location is excellent - right in the heart of the city. Beautiful building and beautiful hotel. Nice food (had both breakfast and dinner there). The rooms are not bad either - nothing overly special for a four star, but not bad. It was paid by work so no idea if the price reflects the hotel (if it was super... More

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Scotland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Having stayed in its sister hotel in Glasgow, The Grand Central, several times we took the opportunity to stay at The George in Edinburgh when we saw an itison deal. To sum up the stay, I would say 'it was ok'! The level of service and comfort of the accommodation were not as good as the Grand Central. Walking along... More

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1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Lovely hotel, great location. However, the rooms were a little cold with the storage heaters More

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Shetland traveller
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The best thing about this hotel is the staff... attentive, helpful and nothing too much trouble. The worst thing about this hotel is the restaurant music - David Welch, the person responsible for the "ambience" in the dining room is either completely tone deaf, a failed rapper, or someone who holds a misconception that visitors (average age 50-60 when we... More

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Arbroath, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Had another lovely weekend at the George Hotel . Staff are a credit to the management with nothing to much trouble and very helpful . Our room had a great view of the castle and the river Forth . Bed as usual was very comfortable and the bathroom was first class. We have stayed here on at least six occassions... More

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Address: 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM499 - 1,960

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