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The George Edinburgh offers 195 luxuriously appointed guest rooms,
including ten suites and three dedicated non-smoking floors. Many
of the rooms enjoy superb views over the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh
Castle.
Facilities include:
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Individually controlled heating
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Private bathroom with shower
- Colour TV
with in-house movies
- Radio
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Direct dial telephone
- Complimentary
tea and coffee-making facilities
- Trouser
press
- Hairdryer
- Voltage
- 220 / 240 AC; adaptors are available
- Wake-up
call
- Express check-out
- Guide
dogs are accepted.
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Check-out: 12:00 noon
Business Rooms
and Services
- Ergonomic desk and chair
- Business facilities available on request
- Fax machine
- Copier / printer
- Mobile phones for hire
- Secretarial services
- Stationery provided |
 Dining
Options
- Carvers Restaurant - the oldest banking hall in Edinburgh. Informal,
featuring international cuisine. Open daily from 07.00 until 10.30,
12.00 until 14.30 and 18.30 until 22.00. Situated on the ground
floor, seats 160
- Le Chambertin - speciality restaurant for formal dining, with
Scottish and French cuisine. Open for lunch Tuesday to Friday from
12.30 until 14.00, for dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 19.00 until
22.00. Situated on the ground floor, seats 60
- Gathering of the Clans bar - traditional Scottish ground floor
bar open daily from 11.00 until 01.00
- 24-hour room service
Leisure and Sport
- Health club - located 5 minutes' walk away
- Sauna, jacuzzi, massage, beauty salon and health bar
- Changing rooms / shower facilities
- Complimentary soft drinks and tea / coffee
- Crèche, no charge for hotel guests
- Fitness equipment - latest cardiovascular and resistance equipment
- Fully qualified fitness instructors available |
Attractions
Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Crown Jewels
Evolved from an Iron Age fort, the castle contains within its walls
St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, and the
State Rooms where James VI was born. There are extraordinary views
over the city from three directions.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The official Scottish residence of the British royal family set
in the heart of the city. State chambers are open to the public
when the royal family is not in residence.
The Royal Yacht Britannia
The yacht is now permanently moored in Edinburgh's historic port
of Leith.
The National Galleries of Scotland
One of the best small collections of paintings in Europe with paintings
by Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, and El Greco.
Edinburgh Zoo
Is Scotland's most popular wildlife attraction, with over 1500 animals,
including meerkats, pygmy hippos, snow leopards and blue poison
arrow frogs.
The Royal Botanic Gardens
The gardens are spread over 70 acres in wonderful landscaped hothouses.
Local Transport Information
- Distance from Edinburgh International Airport: 12 miles
- Time by taxi: approx 20 to 30 minutes
- Cost by taxi: approx GBP 16
- Cost by limousine: from GBP 20
- Distance from Glasgow International Airport: 55 miles
- Distance from Waverley train station: 5-minute walk
- Distance from A702, south: approx 20-minute drive |
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