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The George Hotel

19-21 George St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
The George Hotel
Hotel Location/Surroundings
Historical Building
City/Town Centre
Main Shopping Area
Hotel Description
The historic, chic and very central George Hotel is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms and a popular restaurant and bar. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is a quick walk away.

The 200-year-old George Hotel was ‘Best Hotel in Edinburgh’ at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2009. Each room has a plasma TV and broadband. Many rooms have views of the Castle or the Firth of Forth. Tempus offers à la carte dining, tempting Sunday lunches, cocktails and good-value champagne.

Hotel Services

Concierge Services

Concierge
24-Hour Front Desk
Currency exchange
Express Check out
Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Porter Service (24 hour)
Safety Deposit Boxes

Local Taxi Company - City Cabs - 1/4 kms
Tel No. of Taxi Company:01312281211
Nearby Pay to Park

Children's Services

Cots / Cribs
High Chairs

Dining and Entertainment

Restaurant
Lounge / Bar

Directions

Motorway or Main Road: M8,M9,A1
Juntion No: City Center
Airport: Edinburgh - Turnhouse is 10 miles from the hotel
Airport: Glasgow - International is situated 75 miles from The The George Hotel
Airport: Prestwick - is 140 miles near the hotel
Port / Ferrycrossing: Rosayth
Port / Ferrycrossing: Stranraer
Major Train Station:Waverley
Local Train Station: Waverley
Underground Station: N/A


By Car From all major roads: - Follow signs for the city centre. - From M8 or M9 head onto the A8 to Princes Street. - Follow the road into Charlotte Square, then onto Queen Street. - Take the 3rd left into Hanover Street. - This will bring you into George Street. Take a right on George Street. - The hotel is about 30 metres on the left.

Please note that all direction instructions will be included in the reservation confirmation e-mail that you recieve after the booking has been completed


How to Book

Our instant, online booking service is fast, convenient and secure. We keep our availability up-to-the-minute so you can book your hotel online with complete confidence. You may book as many rooms as you like for any dates that you need. Once you have made your reservation, you will receive confirmation by email with our details and directions - all you need to do is turn up!

You will then need to select the dates you wish to stay for, and then go on to choose your rooms. You'll also need to provide us with your contact information and credit card details. Credit card details are required as a guarantee - your card is not charged until you finish your stay at the hotel.

How to cancel

If you need to cancel a booking please go to the cancellation page. After you have made a booking you will recieve a reservation confirmation e-mail with a link to this cancellation page. All you need to do is enter your email address - you will then be shown your current bookings. To cancel a booking follow the simple instructions. This will inform us of the cancellation, and send you a confirmation email. Please note a cancellation charge may apply, depending on how far in advance you make the cancellation.

For further information about the security of your information and our privacy policy, please follow the links below.

Hotel Policies

Checkin & Checkout

Check in hours are from 14:00 and onwards.
Check out is required before 12:00 hours.

Children

All children are charged at adult rates

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted:


  • American Express
  • Diners Card
  • Master Card
  • Visa
  • Maestro (Switch)

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    Reservations

    CANCELLATION POLICY: null COMMENTS: If paying on departure, the hotel will add an additional cost to payments made by credit card.

    Local Attractions

    National Museum of Scotland

    Distance from Hotel: 0kms

    The museum is in the heart of Edinburgh's historic old town and is one of Scotlands premier tourist attractions. Become aquainted with the story of Scotland, including its lands, its people, its culture and the many achievements of this proud nation

    Edinburgh Castle

    Distance from Hotel: 0kms

    Edinburgh castle is the best known and most visited of our historic buildings. Pearched on an extinct volcano and offering stunning views, this instantly recognisable fortress is a powerful national symbol.

    Edinburgh Zoo

    Distance from Hotel: 2kms

    A leading wildlife attraction in Europe, the zoo is home to over 1000 animals, ranging from magnificent white rhinos to the famous penguins who partake in the daily penguin parade. The zoo also offers keeper talks and live animal presentations.

    Royal Yacht Britannia

    Distance from Hotel: 2kms

    A unique and intriguing tourist attraction set in the docks of leith. This 412 foot yacht sailed to the furthest reaches of the globe, serving the British royal family, before finally coming to rest in Leath in 1998.

    Guest Reviews

    An Anonymous Guest gave The George Hotel a rating of Good

    "It is a very old hotel, but not is a bad sense. Carpet is a little run down in the room. Beds are too hard."The George Hotel positive points

    "Vary cebtric location. Nice building."

    The George Hotel negative points

    "Bed was hard as a board. When adjacent room flushed toilet, I ran out of cold water in the shower, forcing me to jump out or be scalded."

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    Rooms

    Double Room
    Standard Rate:
    £229.00



    Single Room
    Standard Rate:
    £199.00



    Twin Room
    Standard Rate:
    £209.00



    Special Theatre Package
    Standard Rate:
    £.00

    - Upgrade to an Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast. - Glasses of champagne for 2 in Tempus. - 2 top-price tickets - A taxi transfer to the Playhouse. Shows available: 'Never Forget' (21 April to 02 May 2009).


    Standard Room (Special Offer)
    Standard Rate:
    £329.00



    Special Shopping Package (Double Room)
    Standard Rate:
    £.00

    - One night in an upgraded Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast - On arrival, a glass of champagne in Tempus Bar - A GBP20 shopping voucher to spend in Harvey Nichols - 10% discount in Coast


    Standard Room (Advance Purchase)(Fully Prepaid)
    Standard Rate:
    £299.00



    Treat Your Partner
    Standard Rate:
    £199.00

    - An upgraded Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast - On arrival, a glass of champagne each in Tempus Bar - Chocolates, strawberries and rose petals in your room


    Sunday Linger Longer Package
    Standard Rate:
    £.00

    - A free upgrade to an Executive Room. - Full Scottish breakfast - Glasses of champagne for 2 at Tempus Bar. - 2-course roast beef lunch, with live music. - Late check-out option (until 15:00).


    Executive Double/Twin Room
    Standard Rate:
    £134.00

    These larger rooms have one king-size bed or 2 single beds. Some have a sofa.


    Business Package
    Standard Rate:
    £159.00

    Includes: - Upgrade to Executive Room - Full Scottish breakfast - 24-hour internet access - GBP 5 drinks voucher for Tempus Bar - Mineral water


    Special Offer
    Standard Rate:
    £309.00

    Receive a free upgrade to an Executive Double room.


    Easter Package - Double Room
    Standard Rate:
    £.00

    The packages includes: Complimentary upgrade to Executive room Complimentary Full Scottish Breakfast Complimentary glasses of champagne for 2 in Tempus Easter basket in room Late checkout until 2pm




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