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The Old Waverley HotelvsInterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
Both The Old Waverley Hotel and The Principal Edinburgh George Street are recommended by writers. On balance, The Principal Edinburgh George Street ranks significantly higher than The Old Waverley Hotel. The Principal Edinburgh George Street comes in at #10 in Edinburgh with praise from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
The Old Waverley Hotel
Frommer's
Oyster
Time Out
The Telegraph
43 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BY, Scotland
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Guest rooms are well maintained and comfortable, but you're mainly paying for a location in the heart of the action." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Old Waverley Hotel is superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street, convenient for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
Time Out "Princes Street address is the big selling point." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This is an honest, sonsie-faced hotel in a premier location." 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
