The Principal Edinburgh on George Street has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. At its heart are five listed Georgian townhouses, built in 1775 as homes for Edinburgh’s most prosperous citizens.
Presented with the Gold Laurel Award, City Hotel of the Year and Scottish Hotel of the Year at the 2017 Scottish Hotel Awards, the hotel’s interiors combine luxurious natural materials such as oak, marble and leather with a palette of colours inspired by the great 19th-century Scottish landscape painters.
A nod to Edinburgh’s rich literary heritage, The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen was once home to acclaimed novelist Susan Ferrier (an equal of Jane Austen, according to Sir Walter Scott).
Records from the late 1840’s also show one John Oliphant living here — and Oliphant’s and Ferrier’s descendants founded one of Scotland’s most prestigious publishing houses in history.
The Principal suite of the house, this beautifully appointed room combines rich natural materials such as oak, leather and brass with a thoughtful attention to detail.
Bags of space and charm in which to relax, there is a large bedroom and separate living room.
The ceramic-and-marble bathrooms offer both a spacious walk-in shower and roll-top bath.
A well-stocked mini bar and a luxury tuck box of treats are in the room for guests to help themselves. Complimentary valet parking is also available.
With some overlooking George Street, all hotel's junior suites are open plan with spacious bedroom and lounge areas in which to relax.
Designed to reflect the heritage of the building, the suites bring together natural materials and luxurious finishing touches to create a home from home for all guests that stay.
The ceramic-and-marble bathrooms offer a mix of walk-in shower stalls and roll-top baths.
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability.
A warm Scottish welcome awaits you in the Signature suites, generous rooms with space to stretch out and relax.
In the Georgian side of the building, the suites have a separate bedroom and a spacious living area. Each one is thoughtfully designed with plenty of charm and local touches.
The ceramic-and-marble bathrooms offer a walk-in shower with luxury toiletries along with a roll-top bath in some of the suites.
Complimentary valet parking is offered to guests.
Relax in a stylish and beautifully refurbished Deluxe room featuring period architecture with exacting design standards, custom details, and intuitive technology to create a comforting retreat.
Relax in the splendour of hotel's fully refurbished rooms that combine rich materials, intuitive technology, and stylish lighting and furniture for an enjoyable stay.
Superior rooms offer the perfect balance of luxury and comfort for a beautiful retreat in Edinburgh’s New Town.
Enjoy rich Georgian architecture, stylish décor, and period features.
At the heart of The Principal Edinburgh are five listed Georgian townhouses, built in 1775 as homes for the city's most prosperous citizens.
Among them James Ferrier, a lawyer, who bought No. 25 and whose daughter, Susan, was considered by Sir Walter Scott to be the equal of Jane Austen. Their former home is now The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen.
Here local Head Chef Colin Fleming champions modern Scottish cooking. From a flat white to a long black, Burr & Co. has become part and parcel of Edinburgh’s coffee culture.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, baby-changing areas, and of course homemade cakes, pastries and sandwiches.
Burr & Co. uses freshly-roasted, ethically-sourced beans from Caravan Coffee to create own George Street blend, with notes of chocolate and berries. Enjoy tea from the Rare Tea Co., juices, cakes, pastries, salads and sandwiches.
07.00h - 19.00h
08.00h - 19.00h
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen showcases the exceptional quality of ingredients available in Scotland, creating contemporary takes on classic dishes.
Its late-night cocktail bar offers a collection of local spirits, from single malts to Edinburgh gin and Scottish vodka.
12.00h - 22.00h
Friday - Sunday12.00h - 17.00h
12.00h - 01.00h
Centrally located in the beautiful historic city of Edinburgh, just minutes from Waverley Station and 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport, The Principal Edinburgh George Street is an ideal venue for conferences, training and meetings.
The King’s Hall was originally part of the headquarters for The Caledonian Insurance Company. This grand Victorian former banking hall accomodates up to 300 guests.
The Editor’s Bar in The Printing Press can be booked for up to 70 people and is perfect for private parties, product launches and drinks receptions.
Hotel's award-winning spaces have 18th-century detailing, and we'll provide you with a dedicated events manager to ensure your event is a success.
A museum in the central part of the Old Town of Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile. The main exhibit is a huge operating camera obscura of the XIX century.
Edinburgh Castle is a fortress that is located on the top of the Castle Hill in the center of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. This is the main tourist attraction of the city, in the year the castle is visited by more than one million people.
A yacht owned by the royal family of Great Britain. 83rd royal yacht since the restoration of the monarchy in 1660. The second yacht bearing this name. As of May 2014 - ship-museum at the ocean terminal Leith in Edinburgh.
Holyrood Palace - the official residence of the British monarchs in Scotland, located in the capital of this country - Edinburgh.
City park in the center of Edinburgh, the most famous park of the city and the most visited. The park hosts the Ross Bandstand concert venue, which hosts various concerts and events, including a fireworks festival and a celebration in honor of the Hogmanay day.
One of the oldest botanical gardens in the UK. The area is 25 hectares. It was founded in 1670.
Cathedral in Edinburgh, belongs to the Scottish Presbyterian Church. It is located in the center of the Royal Mile and is an ornament of this route. For 900 years the temple was the center of Edinburgh's religious life, it is now regarded as the center of Presbyterianism.
THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH GEORGE STREET
19-21 George StreetEH2 2PB EdinburghScotlandUnited Kingdom