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The George Hotel
19-21 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 2PB
Scotland
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The George Hotel
Hotel class 4.0 of 5
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB, Scotland
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66% Recommend
4.0 of 5 stars 320 reviews
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“Fantastic hotel, beautiful room, would go back in a minute!”
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5 of 5 stars
lalaboz   1 contribution
Scotland
Nov 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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I booked this trip on laterooms.com as a birthday present for my partner, as a room only deal. The hotel was listed as a secret room on booking, therefore I had no knowledge of which hotel I was booking until the confirmation came through via email. On discovering which hotel we had booked I emailed the manager, requesting any upgrades,... more

“Great Location, Very clean - efficient and friendly staff”
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4 of 5 stars
GourockRockchic   1 contribution
Gourock
Nov 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed here for 2 nights on City/Theatre Break. Excellent location - close to all amenities but far enough away from all the hubble and rubble of Princes Street Tramline work etc., Very clean, nice bar area - still has the traditional but mixed with the modern. Concierge in kilts also quite a novel idea which must appeal to foreign visitors.... more

Management response from
TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for your comments. I recognise the feedback and recall that you have written to me separately and that we have replied. Our hotel location is great as you say. We are very central being in the hub of busy George Street with all its great restaurants, bars and shops and within walking distance of lots of...

“Comfortable but a bit corporate”
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4 of 5 stars
travelzlattern   30 contributions
UK
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

This was comfortable enough, not terrific value, and I would not have stayed here if I had not been booked in by the organisation I was working with in Edinburgh. The breakfast atmosphere was the most corporate aspect of the hotel, and it is a shame that what could have been a nice old building seems to have been stripped... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, I am sorry to hear that you only chose to stay with us because your organisation booked you in. Principal Hayley have spent £20m on refurbishing the George Hotel and we and most of our guests, believe they have done a great job. The old part of the building has retained its grandeur and history and the hotel...

“Stunning hotel in excellent location”
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3 of 5 stars
fiferforever   4 contributions
fife
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My partner and myself visited Edinburgh for the festival. the hotel was easy to find but parking was not so easy! We had to parking a multi storey car park that was about 15 mins walk away and very expensive!! On arrival to the hotel it appeared very busy, but there was not delays checking in. The foyer was stunning... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review of the George Hotel. With being located so centrally in Edinburgh the hotel does not have a car park. What we do offer is parking at a local NCP at Greenside which is within walking distance of the hotel abnd our guests are offered a 20% discount. It sounds like you had a...

“well worth it”
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5 of 5 stars
GINGER123Uk   3 contributions
UK
Nov 10, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

stayed at the george for the first time , booked through booking.com and got a really really great deal at £89 double room!! no breakfast was included but thats fine, mentioned that it was my friends special birthday and they ungraded us to a delux room that was stunning!! will be returning for defo with my partner and children ,... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thanks for your rave review of the George Hotel. I'm so pleased that everything was to your liking. We are only too happy to upgrade where we can and I'm delighted that we were able to give you a deluxe room for your friend's special birthday. Our award winning Tempus Bar and Restaurant is actually very competitively priced...

“Superb location but disappointing....”
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3 of 5 stars
Chumbetta   4 contributions
Sunderland/Rio
Nov 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We arrived and were shown to a tiny 'double room' which contained only a three-quarter bed. The headboard designed for a double and was 60 cm wider than the bed. Initially the member of staff dealing with my compliant tried to argue that the room was a 'standard double' but quickly back-pedalled when i asked to speak to the general... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. I must advise that we do not have any three-quarter beds in the George Hotel so it must have been a standard double that you were initially shown to. If you were not happy at the time with the room you eventually got, one of my senior colleagues or the Duty Manager would...

“Perfect central location with atmosphere”
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4 of 5 stars
Birdbrain1948   10 contributions
Cheshire
Nov 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We enjoyed our one night stay here - very convenient for shopping or site-seeing plus a short walk from the Waverley Train Station which suited us. The staff were very helpful, the room spacious and clean (we had a upgrade) with bottle of wine too and full Scottish breakfast all for £124.00 through a late room booking site. All in... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for such a positive review. It is nice to hear our staff being praised for their helpfulness and that you found your room spacious with everything as it should be. I am pleased we were able to give you an upgrade and will pass your comments on. I am glad you liked The George Hotel's central...

“Nice hotel, good location.”
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4 of 5 stars
cembc99   24 contributions
Boston, MA
Nov 3, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I stayed in this hotel in June while on a research trip to the National Library. I had read mixed reviews, but I also knew to stay away from the royal mile if I wanted any chance of sleep while on this trip. So, we gave it a chance. Overall we were very pleased with our stay.... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review and for trying our hotel. I am very pleased that you had a good stay with us. We are lucky with our location on George Street which is so central and buzzing with great shops, restaurants and bars. Our Tempus bar, where you enjoyed a coffee is award winning and the staff there...

“Enjoyed our stay”
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4 of 5 stars
pagansam   2 contributions
United Kingdom
Nov 2, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed in The George this past week for 4 nights. A bit worried about the mixed reviews but were satisfied overall. We had a lovely room which we received as a complimentary upgrade- it was very large with nice decor. As I was traveling with a friend, we were happy with the room size and the two large beds.... more

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TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your review. Your comments will help us improve our service I am pleased that you liked your room and found the bed and duvet to be very comfortable. It's a pity that you were not feeling well during your stay. I note what you say regarding the windows only opening a very small...

“Location, Location !”
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4 of 5 stars
VMLOxford   4 contributions
Oxford
Oct 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Excellent hotel in fantastic location! Helpful staff, prompt service. Enjoyed the Tempus Bar & Restaurant too. more

Management response from
TheGeorgeHotel, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for your great rating and short but complimentary review. It's great that you appreciated our great city centre location, helpful staff and prompt service. Not all our reviewers are so generous in their praise but I will certainly pass your comments on to my team as we need to hear feedback whether it is positive or...

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