George Hotel Edinburgh: Georgian style on George Street
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By KittyLou on February 13, 2004
by KittyLou
We stayed here because we belonged to the "Six Continents" program. We had a car to meet us at the airport as part of the plan. The driver was very understanding about my bag taking a while to turn up. Once at the hotel it was pleasant. The staff was great, except maybe at Breakfast. Breakfast was included but like all Inter-Continentals the buffet was ample but so-so. (Getting an herbal tea could take a while if ever.)
We enjoyed the Clans Bar. Good selection of single malts and light meal choices.
Room very nice, comfortable style, everything you would wish for in a better chain setting.
George Hotel Edinburgh: 200 year old ambience in Edinburgh hotel
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By koalaperhe on May 19, 2004
Melville Suite
by koalaperhe
The hotel is very old, and it shows. Designed by Robert Adam over 200 years ago, the corridors have a truly old feel to them, and the floor presses down a little under the carpet in many places.. most rooms are somewhat renovated and have medium-aged furniture etc., but the plumming caused problems and the TV picture was bad. The public areas however, are top-notch all the way. As was the service.
195 rooms, bar, restaurant etc. Breakfast was excellent! Try to get a room rate where it's included as it can cost quite a bit otherwise. Prices around / both sides of GBP 100 per room per night depending on the time of year.
Bad: feels really old and not in a good way, desperately needs quite a lot of renovation (for a 4* property) and, for what it is, overpriced. Certainly doesn't live up to the InterContinental brand name - no wonder they are selling it off.
Good: pleasant bar with a good selection of drinks (but hey - you're in Scotland!!), very nice staff and good location - smack in the middle of New Town.
For what it's worth, Blondie (yes, the band) stayed there for the 2005 Hogmanay :-)