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For over a century, The Balmoral has found a home at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street. A landmark Rocco Forte hotel set in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, The Balmoral combines stunning views and warm hospitality with world-class facilities to create the perfect urban retreat.
In 2021, The Balmoral was named as the first and only hotel in Scotland to receive a Five-Star award from the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide. The Balmoral was also ranked as the Top Hotel in The U.K. in the Condé Nast Traveler 2019 Readers' Choice Awards.
Standing proud since 1902, the historic building’s majestic clock tower still dominates the Edinburgh skyline. Its clock is set precisely three minutes fast, to ensure residents never miss their train. In fact, the only day the clock is set correctly is Hogmanay for the city’s New Year celebrations.
The Balmoral is the perfect home-from-home to discover Edinburgh and Scotland’s finest attractions. Whatever the season, the hotel’s dedicated Concierge team can open doors to some of the most unique experiences in Scotland. From tickets to the world-famous Edinburgh Festival events, access to the city’s royal establishments - Holyrood Palace and the Royal Yacht Britannia – to the hotel’s Tartan Butler Clan Tour, you’ll find the best of Scotland at your finger tips.
Overall 9.4 Excellent
Based on 1,904 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Zoltan at reception was a star. The restaurant and bar team were efficient and friendly. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Looking forward to our next visit
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Impeccable elegance.
Okay
5.7
Pros: I told them I am severely asthmatic. When I walked into the room I immediately smelled musty old rug that was cleaned at least dozens of times and exhausted its useful life a long time ago. I went back to the front desk and told them needed a different room for medical reasons and willing to pay more. The front desk person and the day manager told me that they did not have availability without any serious they said no without any consideration and force me to sleep in this room where I ended up wheezing all night. They also lied to me that all the rooms were renovated at the same time and were the same. And it turns out that there were at least a few rooms available.
Cons: The front desk staff should care about the wellbeing of their customers. Poorly trained and inconsiderate.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The Number One was a tremendous experience. The hotel and restaurant staff could not have been better during our stay. I would simply say keep it up!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beautiful historic hotel in the perfect location. The staff could not have done more to be helpful. The room was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The bathroom was spectacular.
Cons: The light level in the room was so subdued that it was difficult to see inside your suitcase. Other than that no complaints at all.
A stylish boutique hotel in Edinburghs West End. Wonderfully situated on a quiet, leafy crescentand just a stones throw away from Edinburghs iconic attractions, sightseeing, shopping areas, and dozens of charming cafs and classic pubsThe Bonham Hotel, Edinburgh is one of the citys most stylish hotels. This boutique hotel features 49 individually styled rooms and suites, as well as flexible events spaces for private dining, cocktail parties, small weddings, and meetings. The Restaurant at The Bonham has a sophisticated urban dining menu inspired by classic flavours, and is crafted with locally sourced ingredients. For a calming retreat in an intimate space, enjoy afternoon tea, post-work cocktails, or pre-dinner drinks at The Consulting Room bar.Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100MB is available throughout the hotel.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 1,040 reviews
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Ten Hill Place was opened in November 2006. The hotel is one of Edinburgh's premier City Centre hotels. From airy public places to each of our 129 smart bedrooms, the mood of Ten Hill Place, is one of quiet sophistication, and one we believe sets us apart from other Edinburgh hotels. We have four fully equipped accessible rooms with an elevator from street level to all floors. This innovative Edinburgh hotel is within easy walking distance of Princes Street, the historic Old Town and the City Centre's main tourist, shopping and business districts; yet peacefully situated away from the main thoroughfares. The best of Edinburgh opens up before you right outside our front door. The Festival Theatre is across the road, the National Museums are around the corner and the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace are just a stone's throw away. Whether on business or a short city break in Edinburgh, make Ten Hill Place your first choice. Edinburgh offers tourist attractions for all ages and interests. Ten Hill Place is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and all profits go back into training surgeons worldwide. Historic and contemporary rooms are available within Surgeons' Hall for conferences, meetings and social events.
Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 1,562 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: All the amenities. Plenty of outlets, USB too.
Cons: Rooms are too small
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Staff were excellent Breakfast varied and high quality Location perfect for seeing Edinburgh
Cons: Niggly maintenance issues eg door handles broken, shower pulsed hot and cold, noisy plumbing
Located in Old Town, this boutique hotel is steps away from City Art Centre, Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Dungeon and Real Mary King's Close are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 2-minute walk and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 28 minutes.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,946 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Amazing hotel in a great location. Don't miss the wonderful nearby Southern Cross Cafe!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Beautiful, excellent location
Cons: No coffee or non caloric sweetener in room
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.2
Pros: the location it was right in the middle of nearly everything we went to go and see. It was also right next to the train station which is how we arrived.
Cons: the cold shower on Saturday and Sunday that was not fun. If you are going to charge premium price than it better be a premium hotel. It certainly not a 4 star hotel given the maintenance of their equipment. They need to replace the boiler, I heard it was not the first time they only had cold showers
Excellent
10.0
Located in Old Town, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Gin Distillery, The Meadows and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 8.9 Excellent
Based on 2,288 reviews
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Excellent
9.6
Pros: Excellent hotel & facilities. Modern, spacious interior. Complementary wifi, pool, + gym. Very helpful staff. Spa and breakfast are typically not included, but upgrade is possible for 90 GBP per day for 2 people. This includes access to the club lounge, the spa, unlimited drinks and snacks from 5:30-7:30pm, and breakfast in the lounge in the morning. If you wanted a greater selection for the breakfast, you could pay 5 GBP more per person for the breakfast at the One Square restaurant downstairs which includes a quite large selection of hot options and a large continental breakfast. All in all, the food and drinks were amazing. The spa was great - there is a heated hydropool and then multiple types of rooms around it: hammam, rock sauna, aromatherapy room, biosauna, etc.
Cons: The location is a little further from the city center than I initially anticipated, but it wasn't a huge problem. It was about a 15-20 minute walk to the Edinburgh Castle and 20-30 if walking at a brisk pace to George St, Princes St, etc. where all the shops are. There isn't much to do around the hotel itself, particularly at night - it seems like a business neighborhood + convention center next door.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The hotel was beautiful as was my room. I was there on business and didn’t have a lot of time to explore Edinburgh, but the great location made kit easy to see a lot with the time I had available. Would consider staying again for personal travel as well.
Okay
4.8
Pros: Location
Cons: Bedroom was irritating. Numerous lightbulbs flickered. There was a sewer smell in the room when we arrived. There was air leakage at our window which caused cold draughts all night and meant we heard everything going on in the service yard below which disturbed my sleep. The heating/ air system was poor and the room was either too stiff or cold and I had to keep getting up to change the controls. Hotel was very quiet too, why they gave us this room was strange or thoughtless.
Located in Old Town, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile, St. Giles' Cathedral and Palace of Holyroodhouse. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Greyfriars Kirk are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 5 minutes by foot.
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 5,698 reviews
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Excellent
9.7
Excellent
8.0
Excellent
10.0
Okay
5.4
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everyone was great especially front desk staff
Located in New Town, this hotel is steps away from Omni Centre Edinburgh, Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. George Street and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 4,231 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Pros: Walking distance to George St., Edinburgh Castle, etc - clean, newer rooms - friendly, helpful staff - nice patio and bar. Very good value for a very pleasant stay.
Cons: N/A
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Excellent location, quiet room, friendly efficient staff
Cons: Nothing
Located in West End, this luxury hotel is steps away from Edinburgh Gin Distillery and Princes Street. George Street and Usher Hall are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,469 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Good
6.5
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It was great ! The people was helpful !
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
10.0
Mediocre
3.7
Pros: The location of the hotel was good
Cons: Hilton are using there brand to sell below standard rooms. I would never stay here again
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything
Cons: Leaving
Excellent
8.8
Pros: Spacious rooms and vaulted ceilings. Extremely comfortable beds and wonderful views of the city.
Cons: Sloppy paint job in the room. The shower drain was clogged and the shower floor was very slick and dangerous. Easy fixes though to bring the room up to speed.
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The grandeur, the comfort, the facilities, the location, the staff.
Cons: The leisure complex is a little tired, but pleasant nonetheless!
Located in Old Town, this hotel is steps away from Edinburgh Vaults and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Festival Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 4-minute walk and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 25 minutes.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 6,961 reviews
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Good
7.4
Pros: The location was near many restaurants, shops, and tourist attractions.
Cons: It's very minimal and didn't get that feeling of home away from home as other hotels do.
Excellent
9.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.7
Okay
5.0
Pros: Location in the heart of Edinborough.
Cons: Booked 6 months prior to stay. Realized the next day, that I had booked a room for Saturday night, when I would be in Edinburgh only for Friday night. Was unable to switch nights even though it had been less than 12 hours from the time that the reservation was made, and the reservation was six months in the future. Had to reserve a second night. Rooms were clean with a modern open concept layout. Tried a bit too hard to be hip, no trash can in the room itself only a 1 gallon sized bin in the bathroom and no tub in the bath.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: I chose this hotel because it was centrally located, easy to walk to from the train station, and a good price. It was exactly as advertised - no more, no less. If you are just looking for a place to lay your head at night while exploring Edinburgh, IBIS is a good choice. The staff were friendly and efficient, the room and bathroom was clean, and check-in/out was simple and direct. Overall I would stay here again.
Cons: In over 20 years of travel, every hotel except one has fallen short on pillows. Doesn't matter where, they are universally flat and usually require 3 or so to be good for me - I'm a side sleeper who likes fluffy firm pillows.
Located in New Town, this hotel is steps away from Omni Centre Edinburgh, Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. George Street and Calton Hill are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 4,512 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Got a good deal on Kayak. The internet is GREAT, which makes me happy because internet seems to be an ongoing drama all over Europe. Welcome to the 21st century Europe, crawl out of your castles and get online. Breakfast was fine, had some whiskey in the bar as a nightcap. Location was great, fun to walk around the area.
Located in New Town, this eco-friendly hotel is steps away from Scott Monument, Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Dungeon and Princes Street Gardens are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 5 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 22 minutes.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 5,006 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Good
7.1
Pros: Wifi didn't work on my iPhone, only my iPad.
Cons: There is demolition of a building right behind my room. They start early in the morning. It wasn't pleasant at all.
Good
7.7
Pros: Location, location, location. Within walking distance (<1 mile) of every place I needed to be or wanted to see on a mostly-business trip. Nice views from my 4th floor window facing Prince St. Bathroom was thoroughly up-to-date and very clean.
Cons: Mattress was soft and showing some age. Some street noise--a tradeoff for the view, and not intrusive with the window and curtains closed after 10 pm.
Excellent
10.0
Okay
5.7
Pros: Location
Cons: The merchant's website is not elaborative if you open a mobile version. It didnt show to book for a child. I was fooled by the same as had to pay extra for my child. For some reason, they charged me the whole amount for bfast inclusive, but bfast deal wasn't showing. I travelled from India and had the worst experience as had to check out early.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Included breakfast was excellent with free hot beverage service too. The location cannot be beat, in the center of everything. Easy to rent a car, walk the royal mile, shop, eat, and see all the sights Edinburgh has to offer!
Located in Old Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Meadows, Grassmarket and Royal Mile. University of Edinburgh and Usher Hall are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 15 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 3,778 reviews
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Excellent
8.2
Pros: Breakfast was great. No pool available but there was plenty of other ways to spend your time. The rooms were contemporary and chic. The staff were professional.! The bar was ‘funky’. The drinks were expensive - £9 for a glass of wine. You expect to pay over the odds on holiday - especially in a city. A great few days away.
Cons: Cannot fault anything.
Good
6.5
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Great staff! Very attentive and helpful and so friendly! The facilities are clean and comfortable. It's about a 15 min walk to the castle and the royal mile.
Located in Old Town, this eco-friendly hotel is steps away from City Art Centre, Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Dungeon and Real Mary King's Close are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 2-minute walk and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 27 minutes.
Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 2,804 reviews
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Good
7.4
Pros: Hilton are our Hotel Group of choice. I just thought this one to be overly expensive probably only justifying itself because of its proximity to the Old Town and the Royal Mile. The bedroom and bathroom were small and the rest of the hotel just felt like an apartment building. There was no real old-world warmth. As you would expect the staff were very friendly and helpful.My final gripe was that the parking was public and some distance away down a hill and some very steep steps.This,I concede however,is probably the case with most Edinburgh hotels.
Cons: The price and the lack of old-world charm.
Excellent
9.1
Excellent
8.2
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location was excellent. Prices were reasonable
Cons: My room was small and stuffy. I'm not going to complain about lack of A/C as this was in Edinburgh, but my tiny room had no circulation and was warmer than the ambient temperature. I found it difficult to sleep at night until I requested and received a fan. Unfortunately, the first night after getting the fan some idiot set off the fire alarm at 0300 and I had to get up at 0500.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location was great. Restaurant has a great breakfast buffet. Staff was accommodating. Pool and spa area was nice.
Cons: Thought the spa men's room can be tidied up and cleaned better.
Good
7.4
Okay
5.7
Pros: The staff at the reception and in the bar were very friendly and informative and the hotel is in a great location.
Cons: Everything seemed tired and needed updating. The AC in the room was broken. There was no iron in the room, which is something I have never heard of in a 4* hotel. The bathroom door would open onto the toilet. There was no conditioner in the room. The towels felt and looked very well used & we encounter a very rude waitress while having breakfast on Sunday. Also, a man was assaulting a woman in the reception area and it took hotel guests to break it up before the staff did.
Excellent
8.3
Pros: Excellent location right by Edinburgh Waverley and the Royal Mile. Staff were courteous and attentive. We booked a twin (I was staying with my brother), but the booking was registered as a double (through kayak/booking.com), but they sorted it quickly and efficiently.
Cons: Hotel rooms are quite warm and air con is ineffective.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Staff were lovely location great, no car park but you can park in train station car park with 20% off bit of a walk though. Close to royal mile and amenities
Cons: Only downside was always a queue to check in or out as only 2 at desk
Good
7.7
Pros: Room very quiet. Lication to train station
Cons: Shower was dirty Bar staff over worked Desk lady was surley. Restaurant very expensive for quality of food
Okay
5.4
Pros: Good location
Cons: Bar prices changed depending on staff. Confusion at reception. Poor organisation regarding food, chief not supported by management
Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Princes Street and Usher Hall. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 9 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 22 minutes.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 3,017 reviews
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Okay
5.7
Excellent
10.0
Excellent
9.4
Located in Edinburgh, The Claremont Hotel is 1.6 miles from Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is an 18-minute walk away. The property offers free WiFi access and free on-site parking for all guests. With a city view, each room features a TV, a private bathroom with a shower, and an electric kettle. The rooms also benefit from a hairdryer and fresh towels. At The Claremont Hotel there is a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. Each morning, a Continental breakfast will be delivered to your door. The hotel is 2.2 miles from Arthur's Seat and the National Museum of Scotland is a 27-minute walk away. Princes Street, a popular shopping destination, is also just a 18-minute journey on foot.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 637 reviews
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Excellent
9.4
Pros: We loved this place! Although it a bit away from downtown Edinburgh, it is worth the walk and/or the bus ride to get to and fro. The rooms are big and comfy, and only just a little bit tired. The building is strong and sound. The breakfast is full and a good start to the day. And the showers are great! The proprietor, Mr White, is lovely and accommodating. We will certainly stay there again and again.
Cons: Nothing...
Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Princes Street and Usher Hall. George Street and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is only a 3-minute walk and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 26 minutes.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 11,852 reviews
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Excellent
8.0
Pros: Easily located from Haymarket train or Airport bus stop, approx. 5mins walk. Able to walk to Grassmarket then to Royal Mile etc... 15mins. Restaurant within close proximity.Good security / restricted access to hotel floors - only by key card activation on lift. Staff very pleasant and informative.
Cons: Bathroom was clean, but dated, lack of sufficient toiletries, especially if you are restricted to allowance with hand luggage on planes...
Good
6.0
Pros: Price was good
Cons: Carpets, walls, lifts etc need cleaning and or renovations
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Hotel is well situated two minutes walk from Haymarket Station and maybe 81-10 minutes from the start of Princess Street, surrounded by pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, a great area to base yourself. Hotel itself is modern, bright and welcoming with comfortable rooms and a terrific breakfast
Cons: Small lifts tend to get busy in the mornings, apart from that very happy
Okay
4.8
Pros: Breakfast
Cons: Slow check in - no-one seemed to know what they were doing. Room booked for 3 but only made up for 2 (Someone else got to their room and it was already occupied! Keys had to be reset as they stopped opening door. Room cold - none of us slept well.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Friendly staff, good breakfast. Handy for public transport
Good
6.2
Pros: Location Plenty of hot water
Cons: The bed was very uncomfortable and the sheets slipped off the mattress cover. Fought with the bed all night
Excellent
9.7
Pros: Everything is easy access from this location and in a good area of town.
Cons: The only thing I didn’t like was the breakfast they served wasn’t like the pictures they advertised. Definitely should put out the food your advertising
"Located in New Town, this hotel is steps away from Princes Street and George Street. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 6 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 21 minutes. "
Overall 7.6 Good
Based on 3,870 reviews
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Excellent
10.0
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Clean, great location
Cons: Bathroom seemed like it was for handicapped people
Located in Old Town, this eco-friendly hotel is steps away from Museum of Childhood, Princes Street and Royal Mile. George Street and Edinburgh Dungeon are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 2-minute walk and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 29 minutes.
Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 6,716 reviews
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Mediocre
3.1
Pros: The reception area looks swanky but it’s a fur coat and no underwear. Good location for Old and New town
Cons: Room was a time machine from the 90’s Shower didn’t work because of ‘pressure issues’. The same ‘pressure issues’ also meant the the hot water failed to come out of the taps unless they were fully opened for at least five minutes and then it took a good 15 minutes to fill the shallow bath. The maintenance man said this was always an issue on the third floor particularly in the morning because everyone was using the water. Husband had to rescue something from under the sagging couch and wish he’d left it there - disgustingly filthy and left us feeling queasy that we’d been in the same room as that level of filth. Probably not been moved since the 90’s... Relative to other hotels it’s a cheaper option but not cheap enough - I’d have paid a bit more for a consistent hot water supply and a room that had been deep cleaned in the last decade.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Right off the Royal Mile, this hotel couldn't be in a better place. Comfortable, clean rooms with great views. Funny British ways about electricity - you have to put a hotel key in to a special reader inside the room to turn on the electricity in the room. They really don't want you to leave the lights on when you're not there, I guess. Perfect spot for our stay.
Cons: We stayed in two different rooms. The second room had a bathroom that needed some work. It was clean, but some towel bars were showing rust, and the tile needed to be re-caulked.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great price. Perfect location to walk with luggage from the train station (less than 5 minute walk) and close to a bus stop (less than 10 minute walk) to the airport. Incredibly helpful staff. Clean rooms, well furnished. So pleased.
Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Princes Street and George Street. Grassmarket and Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are also within 1 mile (2 km). Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 29 minutes.
Overall 6.7 Good
Based on 6,391 reviews
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Okay
4.5
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Couldn't fault the room really. Big, clean and comfortable.
Cons: Telly was too small to watch, and bed was a bit uncomfy - but not really a complaint, just an observation. For the money I didn't expect luxury
Good
6.0
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