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The Inn on the MilevsInterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Principal Edinburgh George Street scores slightly better than The Inn on the Mile. The Principal Edinburgh George Street has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 6 publications such as Star Service, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
The Inn on the Mile
Lonely Planet
Oyster
The Telegraph
Fodor's Fodor's
Frommer's
82 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, Scotland
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "Not so much a hotel as a pub with rooms, the Bank Hotel is an imposing, neoclassical building on the corner of the Royal Mile and South Bridge, slap bang in the middle of everything." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Inn on the Mile, is, as the name suggests, located on the Royal Mile in the heart of Old Edinburgh and within walking distance of several landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This former Royal Mile bank — a scaled-down layer cake of classical stone with colonnade and pediment — has been successfully converted into a lively pub with unexpectedly serene hotel rooms above." Full review
Fodor's "This chic and welcoming boutique inn could hardly be more central—some rooms even overlook the Royal Mile." Full review
Fodor's "The clue's in the name: this is a genial pub/inn, right on Edinburgh's world-famous Royal Mile." Full review
Frommer's "Self-styled contemporary inn with boutique hotel- style rooms...the nine rooms (split into Mile and plusher Royal Mile) are spread across three floors." Full review
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service Oyster Fodor's Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report The Telegraph
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, Scotland
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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 "A hotel of standing since Victoria was on the throne." Full review
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
OysterUpscale
"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 "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 "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 Report11.0
"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 Telegraph9.0
"There’s nothing stuffy about Edinburgh’s oldest hotel; it does classy/contemporary on a grand scale throughout." Full review
