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Apex Grassmarket Hotel vs InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel and The Principal Edinburgh George Street are both praised by writers. On balance, The Principal Edinburgh George Street ranks significantly better than Apex Grassmarket Hotel. The Principal Edinburgh George Street is ranked #10 in Edinburgh with praise from 6 sources such as Oyster, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large, luxurious bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant and great views of the castle."
Rough Guide
"This ex-university building turned 175-bed business-oriented hotel has comfortable rooms, some with views to the Castle. Faces the happening Grassmarket."
Time Out
"This 1996 debut venture from Apex was refurbished and extended just a couple of years later; more than a decade on, it remains a slick, contemporary venue in a brilliant location."
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Star Service
"This value-focused hotel competes on its own level thanks to a plethora of amenities and a convenient location not far from Edinburgh Castle."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"Not to be confused with the nearby Apex Edinburgh City hotel, this sibling has a gym, swimming pool and slightly better views."
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InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
Fodor's
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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."
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Time Out
"A hotel of standing since Victoria was on the throne."
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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."
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Oyster
Upscale
"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."
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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."
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