We love a love story!
The Intercontinental Hotel on George Street is a 4* rated hotel providing 5* service that 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. This wonderful hotel are proud winners of the Gold Laurel Award, City hotel of the Year 2017 as well as Wedding Hotel of the Year in 2018 from the Scottish Hotel Awards for the Edinburgh & The Lothians region. Our hotels spectacular 18th century architecture and luxurious interiors come together to set the stage for a beautiful wedding day.
From elaborate gatherings with plenty of tradition in the King’s Hall to smaller celebrations in our Library Suite, our wedding planning team will be there to assist you every step of the way.
An iconic Edinburgh setting
The stunning King’s Hall, originally built as the banking room of the Caledonian Insurance Company, is one of the most popular wedding venues in the city and boasts a stunning stained-glass ceiling and striking chandelier – the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs and big enough for lavish wedding breakfast as well as a dance floor. And you will be in safe hands, with an experienced and award-winning team of wedding co-ordinators to assist with every detail.
The best of old & new
For smaller wedding ceremonies, the Library Suite is available upon request. With ample room for up to 40 guests, the Library takes the grandeur of the original building and scales it down to a more intimate scale, with period details, nods to Scottish traditions, wooden panelling and a gorgeous contemporary chandelier. The hotel wedding team will work with you to ensure that all the services you’d expect are executed to the highest standards.