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Hotel Du Vin & BistrovsInterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel

Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Hotel du Vin & Bistro is the choice of most writers compared to The Principal Edinburgh George Street. Hotel du Vin & Bistro has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 8 publications including Star Service, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
8/10
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ , Scotland
From $100/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Boutique hotel featuring unique modern murals and dark wood, wine-themed bedrooms; located close to the Royal Mile."
Star Service Star Service
"Located in a former asylum that was once the city's most feverish prison, this is one of those places that earns its respect from the dining function." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This boutique chain revolving around, and reveling in, wine seems as inspired an idea today as it was when the first property opened in 1994." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Hotel du Vin& Bistro is an upscale boutique hotel occupying an 18th-century asylum in the center of Edinburgh, within walking distance of most the city's attractions." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Leave it to one of the U.K.'s most forward-thinking chains to convert a Victorian-era asylum into this understated luxury property." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The bistro-centered Du Vin chain has built its hip reputation on bold remodelings of unlikely edifices." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Hotel du Vin group is known for its imaginative use of historically interesting buildings and this branch in the Old Town — close to the old Royal Infirmary and well-placed for exploring — is no exception." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Edinburgh joined the select posse of UK towns and cities with a Hotel du Vin in late 2008, and its sheer, well-executed reliability has made it a discreet hit ever since." Full review
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
8/10
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, Scotland
From $121/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A traditional yet modern hotel in the heart of New Town. The buildings that house this hotel on posh George Street were first erected in the 1780s...before becoming the exclusive George Hotel in 1950." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A hotel of standing since Victoria was on the throne." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Few properties boast a better location—this hotel is right in the middle of Edinburgh, with most attractions nearby and a host of restaurants, trendy cafes and shops on the doorstep." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The 240-room Principal Hotel Edinburgh George Street is a gorgeous, upscale hotel that stands out for its thorough attention to detail and beautiful interior design." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Built in 1775 for Edinburgh's elite, this row of five Georgian town houses in the heart of the New Town now hosts a luxury hotel." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A historic hotel on elegant George Street, the Principal Edinburgh is a stately old building brought bang up to date by the Principal Hotels Company mini-chain." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"InterContinental Edinburgh The George has played a part in the city's history since 1881. The property's charming architecture and prime location in New Town have lured many famous faces..." Full review
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Guests can choose from a range of accommodation types, such as an urban double or a one-bedroom suite, and each cozy room comes with free Wi-Fi access, a smart TV, a fully stocked minibar, and tea and coffee facilities.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"There’s nothing stuffy about Edinburgh’s oldest hotel; it does classy/contemporary on a grand scale throughout." Full review

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