Intercontinental The George, EdinburghIntercontinental The George in Edinburgh, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 29 of 119 hotels we score in Edinburgh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $480 a night (cached, not a live quote).The InterContinental The George occupies five late-Georgian townhouses on George Street in central Edinburgh, and has welcomed guests as a hotel since 1881. A recent multimillion-pound refurbishment has restored the building's original character while updating the rooms. Facilities include a restaurant, gym, business centre, valet parking, 24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi, with breakfast charged separately. Pets are welcome and minibars are provided in rooms. Its position on George Street puts guests within easy walking distance of New Edinburgh's shops and attractions, so it suits business travellers and visitors who want a historic base in the city centre. Rooms in some of the converted townhouses are on the small side, and there is no spa on site.What stands out

Central George Street location

Historic Georgian townhouse setting

Recently refurbished rooms

24-hour room service and free Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Some rooms are small

No on-site spa

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