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InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel vs Malmaison Edinburgh

Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Malmaison Hotel ranks slightly better than The Principal Edinburgh George Street. Malmaison Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 10 publications like Michelin Guide, Oyster and Rough Guide.

InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
8 / 10
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, Scotland
From $121 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A hotel of standing since Victoria was on the throne." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
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Malmaison Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh
8 / 10
1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BZ, Scotland
From $82 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Impressive former sea mens' mission, set on the quayside; the first of the Malmaison hotels."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A superb renovation of Leith's former Seamen's Mission building featuring art deco styling, four-poster beds and a first class restaurant and Parisian bistro."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Chic, modern hotel set in the grand old seamen’s hostel just back from the wharf-side."
Star Service Star Service
"Located a 15-minute drive from the center (a long half-hour walk), this hotel cuts a fashionable figure in the longshoreman's part of town." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"It's a respectable part of the spruced-up waterfront, its brasserie and bar buzzing, with guests spilling out onto the cobbled street." Full review
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Opt for a room at the front that overlooks the port
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