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InterContinental Edinburgh The George By IHG
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated August 2026 · paw rating built from 1 verified guest review mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You're happy with a standard hotel-room stay where the property explicitly welcomes dogs
- You're basing yourself in Edinburgh / the Scotland and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 8.6/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Paw rating sits on a single confirmed pet review - expect movement as more data arrives
- Pet fee: £40 per pet per night (max 2 pets) - research-verified; confirm at booking
- Shared corridors and common areas mean nervous or vocal dogs may find it harder to settle
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 1 pet-mention guest review sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 992 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 8.6/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: August 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet policy at a glance
- Pet fee: £40 per pet, per night.
- Maximum two dogs per room; no published size or breed restrictions.
- Dogs must be microchipped and fully vaccinated.
- Dedicated pet package bookable in advance: overnight stay with breakfast, dog treats, a bowl and bed in the room, and a concierge list of dog-friendly attractions.
- Dedicated pet-friendly room type: "1 King Premium Pet Friendly".
- Service animals are explicitly welcomed.
- Guests with dogs are liable for any damage, and for noise-related compensation paid to other guests (standard chain small-print).
- Central New Town location: Princes Street Gardens is five minutes south, Calton Hill a 15-minute walk for off-lead exercise, and the concierge advises on dog-friendly bars, restaurants and walks in the immediate area.
Pet-friendly summary
InterContinental Edinburgh The George is one of the more deliberately dog-friendly luxury hotels in Edinburgh. Rather than simply allowing pets, the hotel builds a product around them. Dogs can stay in designated rooms for £40 per pet, per night (up to two dogs per room), and those travelling with pets can book a package that includes breakfast, treats, a dog bed, bowls and recommendations for dog-friendly places around the city.
The practical side is handled by that package: a bed and bowls waiting in the room, treats, and a concierge list of walks, pubs and attractions that welcome dogs. Guest feedback from dog owners is thin in volume rather than in warmth - the reports that exist describe staff treating the dog as a guest rather than an inconvenience, which is not a given at this end of the market, but there is not yet a deep pool of pet-traveller reviews to draw a firmer conclusion from.
The location is another major plus. Sitting on George Street in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, the hotel is within easy walking distance of Princes Street Gardens and Calton Hill, making it easy to fit in morning or evening walks. There are also plenty of dog-friendly pubs and bars nearby, particularly around Rose Street.
As you'd expect from a five-star city-centre hotel, pet fees are on the expensive side, and they can add up on longer stays. The two-dog limit may also be restrictive for travellers with larger packs. For those looking for a luxury Edinburgh stay where the dog is properly catered for rather than merely permitted, InterContinental Edinburgh The George earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Dedicated pet package with bed, bowls and treats
- Forty pounds per dog per night, up to two dogs
- Designated pet-friendly rooms, chip and vaccination required
- New Town base with Princes Street Gardens five minutes away
- Concierge points dog owners to nearby bars and walks
About this hotel
InterContinental Edinburgh The George occupies a Georgian-era building on George Street in Edinburgh's New Town, a few minutes from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle. The five-star property pairs historic architecture with modern hotel amenities and is one of the city's most committed pet-welcoming luxury options.
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Location
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB
