Principal Edinburgh George Street

Room and hotel facilities:

All of the rooms at the Principal Edinburgh George Street are spacious and decorated in a luxurious style with subtle colours and rich fabrics. All of the modern ensuite bathrooms have rainfall showers, bathrobes and complimentary Elemis toiletries. In-room facilities include Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and complimentary still & sparkling water. Following a recent restoration and refurbishment programme, guests can start their day with a workout in the new fully equipped gym before enjoying a Full Scottish Breakfast. Guests have a choice of restaurants at the hotel; The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen open daily for lunch and dinner showcasing Scottish ingredients and the relaxed Burr & Co cafe serving coffees, snacks and sandwiches throughout the day.

Hotel and location:

The 4* Deluxe Principal George Street is a beautifully renovated Georgian hotel, in the heart of Edinburgh. The hotel enjoys an enviable city centre location and is ideally placed for visitors to the Scottish capital, close to Edinburgh`s Waverley train station, just 7 minutes walk and 30 minutes drive from Edinburgh Airport. The world famous historic Royal Mile, approximately 15 minutes walk from the hotel, links Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood. Whilst strolling between these two great landmarks visitors can also make a stop at the Museum of Edinburgh which charts the cities fascinating history. Less than 5 minutes walk from the hotel is Princes Street, Edinburgh`s prime shopping destination and a wealth of restaurants and bars.

Getting there:

BY ROAD: Heading north on the M74, exit at junction 5 for A725 to Bellshill/Coatbridge/East Kilbride/Edinburgh/A8. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the A725 slip road. After 0.5 miles merge onto the Bellshill Bypass/A725 and continue for 2.4 miles. Using the left lane take the slip road onto M8. After approximately 29 miles at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the 50 slip road. Keep left following signs for A71/Edinburgh West/City Centre/Kilmarnock/West Calder. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto Calder Road/A71. Use the 2 right hand lanes to turn slightly right to stay on Calder Road/A71. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on Calder Road/A71. After 0.4 miles at the roundabout take the 2nd exit to stay on Calder Road/A71. After 0.5 miles there will be another roundabout, again take the 2nd exit to stay on Calder Road/A71 and continue to follow this road for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Balgreen Road and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Stevenson Road. Continue onto Westfield Road and then West Approach Road. After 1.5 miles use the 2 left hand lanes to turn onto Lothian Road/A700. This road turns right and becomes Princes Street. Using the middle lane turn left onto South Charlotte Street/Princes Street. Continue to follow South Charlotte Street onto Charlotte Square and then onto North Charlotte Street. This street turns right and becomes Albyn Place, continue onto Queen Street and then turn right onto North Castle Street. At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto George Street, go through one roundabout and then the hotel will be on your left.
BY TRAIN: From Waverley Railway Station walk west towards Waverley Bridge and turn right onto Waverly Bridge. Make a left turn onto Princes Street and then a slight right to stay on this street. Turn right onto S St David Street and then continue straight onto St Andrew Square. Make a left onto George Street and the hotel will be on your right.

Check-in:

Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 12pm

Car Parking:

No onsite parking. Q Park Omni Greenside Car Park, postcode EH1 3AN is 5 minutes drive from the hotel.

Other hotel categories to consider:

Central Edinburgh hotels, Edinburgh Castle hotels, Princes St - New Town hotels, George Street hotels, 4 star deluxe Edinburgh hotels

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