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Reviewed 19 August 2018 via mobile

The Principal was a lovely hotel in a great location. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. We were able to walk around the city from this spot. The bar was good with great service and drinks. We stayed here our last day in Scotland before flying to Ireland. My only complaint besides the room being so small was the fact that the room along with the clean towels in the bathroom all smelled like cigarette smoke.

Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank 956cyndib
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PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2018

Dear Cyndi B,

Thank you for your recent stay with us and for your time to provide us with feedback.

Although I am pleased to learn that you overall enjoyed your stay, our great location and friendly staff, I am disappointed that the room allocation was not the most suitable and the towels "smelled like cigarette", for which I apologize. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and please be assured I will investigate this further in order to avoid similar disappointments in the future.

I trust you traveled home safely and we shall be looking forward to welcoming back in the near future.

Warm regards,

Andreas Maszczyk
General Manager
Principal Edinburgh

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Reviewed 18 August 2018 via mobile

Me and my partner stayed at the hotel recently and we can’t sing it’s praises high enough. The location is amazing, the staff are ridiculously helpful and will go the extra mile to make your stay one to remember.

We were celebrating our anniversary in Edinburgh and upon arrival instantly got offered a free upgrade to a suite, as a surprise for my partner, a bunch flower had been ordered to be waiting in our room upon arrival however this wasn’t the case and after speaking to the staff and kindly asking why and where they were, within 10 minutes they were delivered to our room along a complimentary bottle of Prosecco on behalf of the hotel to celebrate our day. This along with the high standard of the room, it’s stupidly comfy bed and most importantly its tuck box, this completed our day. Thank you to all the staff at the hotel.

Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2018

Dear Josh C,

Many thanks for your recent stay at The Principal Edinburgh George Street and your five star review.

I am delighted to read that the team was able to add their personal touches and make your celebration even more special. There is indeed nothing more rewarding to learn we were able to create wonderful memories for our guests.

May I in turn congratulate you on your anniversary and extend by best wishes.

Thank you once again and we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back for yet another memorable stay.

Warm regards,

Andreas Maszczyk
General Manager
Principal Edinburgh

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Reviewed 18 August 2018

My husband and I spent 9 blissful nights at this hotel (Aug 9 - 18/19) and were so well taken care of it felt like "home". The staff are remarkably caring and cannot do enough for you to ensure your time with them is a wonderful experience. Working for a Global, luxury hotelier, who's focus is on the care and service of our guests, allows me to put a slightly more critical eye to detail when visiting and staying at other hotels, and I have to say the Principal, George Street, outdid themselves in surpassing my expectations. The Concierge team are remarkable, caring, providing sound travel advice and recommendations. The team inside the Burr & Co cafe were fabulous and made sure every detail was met. While to some it's "just a coffee", to them, it's something special. Such a treat to see them after my runs outside every morning. The breakfast staff and the quality and quantity of food was out of this world. Could hardly wait for breakfast each morning! Thank-you to all of you for making my return home to Scotland (it was over 25 years!) such a wonderful, memorable occasion. Fabulous establishment!

Room tip: We had Room 757 - with views of the Castle and City!
Date of stay: August 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2018

Dear thibodeau,

Thank you for your amazing five star review and for the privilege to have you with us on your return to Scotland after more than 25 years.

I am delighted the team took a wonderful care of you and The Principal Edinburgh George Street was truly your "home" for nine wonderful nights. I will certainly share your feedback with all and everyone will be thrilled and touched by you kind words.

It was a pleasure to have you with us here at The Principal Edinburgh George Street and we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back for yet another memorable experience.

Warm regards,

Andreas Maszczyk
General Manager
Principal Edinburgh

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Reviewed 17 August 2018 via mobile

We stayed for 4 days during a visit to see the Royal Military Tattoo. The property is in great condition and beautifully decorated. The staff are very attentive and so pleasant . We had the breakfast every morning which was also very good,. If I had one comment it is that the coffee was never hot at breakfast . I highly recommend this hotel and city , especially for the Tattoo and Fringe Festival.

Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Rick A
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PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2018

Dear K2834SLricka,

Thank you for your recent visit to Edinburgh and us on the occasion of the Royal Military Tattoo. I am delighted that you enjoyed both your stay with us and your time in the city.

We are grateful for your praise and for your comment regarding the coffee in breakfast, which I will follow up with the team in order to avoid this disappointment happening again.

Many thanks for your five star review and we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

Warm regards,

Andreas Maszczyk
General Manager
Principal Edinburgh

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Reviewed 16 August 2018 via mobile

Good hotel lovely reception .. they are very helpful the location for the hotel is very near from every thing .. in the middle
But the bad thing is the room is too small and the toilet also second thing is some room with out air conditioning ....

Date of stay: August 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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PrincipalEdinburgh, General Manager at InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2018

Dear mumeera,

Thank you for your recent stay with us and for your time to provide us with feedback. I am pleased to learn that overall you enjoyed your time with at The Principal Edinburgh George Street and the attention from our staff, particularly the reception team.

I am sorry though you were not completely satisfied by your allocated room, for which I apologize. May I suggest for a future visit to try one of our Deluxe Rooms which offer more space and comfort compared to our entry level offerings.

I trust you traveled home safely and we shall be looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

Warm regards,

Andreas Maszczyk
General Manager
Principal Edinburgh

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