InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel vs Ardmor House
The Principal Edinburgh and Ardmor House are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Principal Edinburgh ranks slightly better than Ardmor House. The Principal Edinburgh is ranked #26 in Edinburgh with endorsements from 4 publications including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Star Service.
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
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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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Ardmor House
74 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AS, Scotland
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
Michelin Guide
"Comfortable, laid-back guesthouse on a quiet residential street."
Lonely Planet
"The 'gay-owned, straight-friendly' Ardmor is a stylishly renovated Victorian house with five en suite bedrooms, and all those little touches that make a place special."
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Rough Guide
"Victorian townhouse with some lovely original features combined with smart contemporary decor."
Fodor's
"This excellent guesthouse combines the original features of a Victorian home with stylish contemporary furnishings."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A carefully styled b&b, as boutique as they come, offering an unexpected helping of urban chic in a modest Victorian villa."
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