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InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel vs B+B Edinburgh
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Principal Edinburgh George Street is preferred by most writers compared to B+B Edinburgh. The Principal Edinburgh George Street has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 6 publications like Frommer's, Star Service and The Telegraph.
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Time Out
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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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B+B Edinburgh
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Oyster
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3 Rothesay Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 7RY, Scotland
From $91 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in 1883 as a grand home for the proprietor of the Scotsman newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza .... was given a designer makeover in 2011 to create a striking contemporary hotel."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The four-floor, 27-room B B Edinburgh is a modern boutique take on the traditional bed-and-breakfast inn."
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Fodor's
"Standing out along an elegant and tranquil West End terrace, this imposing Victorian mansion combines grand public spaces with affordable modern accommodation."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"It is worth staying here just to see the galleried library lounge, not to mention the eccentric atmosphere, period features, generous breakfasts and excellent value for money."
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Independent
"27-room boutique B&B: it’s away from the city buzz on a purely residential street of Georgian townhouses. But it far exceeds the expectations of a regular B&B with a full complement of quirks."
