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The Rutland HotelvsInterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, The Principal Edinburgh George Street ranks slightly better than The Rutland Hotel. The Principal Edinburgh George Street comes in at #10 in Edinburgh with accolades from 6 sources such as Fodor's, Star Service and Oyster.
The Rutland Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Time Out
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Independent
1 - 3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AE, Scotland
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Boutique hotel with commanding position at top of Princes Street."
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Ask for a room with a castle view.
Concierge "The property was updated in 2008, which added glamour to the 12 individually decorated guest rooms with extravagant colors and baroque design."
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Party people can choose between the ground-floor cocktail bar or a booth in the One Below lounge club in the basement.
Time Out "The Rutland offers lavish decor and a modish experience that may once have seemed too ostentatious... but now feels quite at home." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The hotel is quiet (it has heavy soundproofing), stylish, and in a convenient location for visiting the city." Full review
Fodor's "Nominated for several style awards, the design is chic without being intimidating." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"It’s perfect for couples looking for a stylish, relaxing break but not too edgy for comfort." Full review
Independent "The joy is in the details at this centrally located mash-up of the baroque and the modern"
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
