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All reviewstuck boxprinting pressgeorge streetbeautiful hotelsuperior roomfresh milkevery member of staffperfect locationlittle touchesfire alarmpublic areasbeautiful roomchecking outan upgradewonderful staybreakfast was excellentcomfy bed
Loved the location. Close to many of the "must see" things in Edinburgh. Excellent service and the rooms were spacious and well kept. The staff certainly was service oriented, polite and courteous. The breakfast was excellent.More
Thank Barb L
Response from PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at The Principal Edinburgh George StreetResponded today
Dear Barb L,
Thank you for awarding us with this great 5-star review after your recent stay with us and for choosing the Principal Edinburgh George Street.
I'm delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable visit and experienced ‘excellent service’ throughout your stay....More
Stayed here in April to explore Edinburgh. The hotel is in a great position, just 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. The room (109) was very spacious and spotlessly clean. The room had a tuck box...More
Thank davewhitt
Response from PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at The Principal Edinburgh George StreetResponded today
Dear davewhitt,
Thank you for posting this fantastic review of your recent stay with us and for choosing The Principal Edinburgh George Street.
We endeavour to provide each of our guests with a special and unique experience, so I’m glad to hear you found our...More
Myself, husband and 18 year old daughter stayed in a family room for 4 nights to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday. We were greeted very warmly by both concierge gents, who were extremely helpful throughout our stay. We were early arriving and got a phone...More
Thank MrsHotspur
Response from PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at The Principal Edinburgh George StreetResponded today
Dear MrsHotspur,
Thank you for your review of the Principal Edinburgh George Street and for choosing to stay with us for your husband’s 50th birthday celebrations.
I am delighted that you enjoyed your time with us. I am also pleased to read that our concierge...More
Stayed here for a few nights in April 2018. Upgraded to a suite due to the small cost and so glad we did. The room was beautiful with easily one of the best ceilings and decor i've seen in a hotel. It's the small details...More
Thank Mark D
Response from PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at The Principal Edinburgh George StreetResponded today
Dear Mark D,
Thank you for awarding us with this great review after your recent stay with us and for choosing the Principal Edinburgh George Street.
I was delighted to read your comments on our ‘beautiful’ rooms and your appreciation for the ceiling decor. I...More
I was here for over a week in April and a stay of that long can be difficult in a hotel. At check in, however, the staff told me they had selected a specific room for me given I was with them for quite a...More
Thank Janine O
Response from PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at The Principal Edinburgh George StreetResponded yesterday
Dear Janine O,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a very detailed review of your recent stay with us. It’s lovely to read your positive views but also great to see our guests leaving such valuable feedback for future visitors.
As you mentioned,...More
Suits and shopping bags rule the streets of New Town, until after dark when strappy dresses come out to play. This is the city’s central business district with its smaller offices, clothes boutiques, and many of the city’s flashiest restaurants and ritziest clubs. The architecture along roads like George Street helps give it a swank and formal feel: it’s a planned Georgian development of regal townhouses, geometric
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squares, and self-important statues. But it’s also a very wanderable neighborhood, with a healthy bustle at almost any time of day and fine people-watching in places like St Andrew's Square which fills with picnickers around lunch. You’ll also find a series of cheerful basement bistros on Hanover Street, while dark Rose Street has something of the feel of an undiscovered back alley and is chock-full of characterful pubs and small independent shops.
