25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG, United Kingdom
#121 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 5554 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 4 June 2024
Kanwal
SwedenWiFi connection is bad. Some doors also don't have a insulator rubber at the bottom which means light gets in during the night.
Friendly staff and central location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Ferguson
PanamaThe lift was not working
The staff and location were great
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Michael
AustraliaNo ramps and A number of stairs to negotiate with suitcases
Great location clean and tidy accommodation
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Tracey
AustraliaEverything was fine
Staff excellent !!! Location fantastic
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Patric
CanadaPull out couch was very squeaky
We did our own breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Debbie
CanadaToo cramped. Sink blocked. Way too expensive
Central location. Nice reception desk
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Garisenko
NetherlandsPerfect location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Shelley
United StatesThe mattress on the pull out bed was horrible, could feel the springs poking all night , so very uncomfortable 😣
Conveniently located
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Lindsey
United KingdomThe location was really good and close to restaurants. Staff were really nice. Unlucky for us our room was third floor and the lift was out of action not good for when you’ve just completed a marathon.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Modhurima
IndiaLift was not working
Location was great. Very clean. Good facilities like iron and ironing board, tea coffee maker etc
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Chelsea
GermanyI cannot open the windows and the location was really in front of the metro so you can hear the Metro all night long. There are no socket near the bed, I found it hard to charge my phone next to the bed.
Really close to the city center
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Jennifer
United StatesGPS led us in circles trying to find the place. Not great fun having to lug suitcases through several blocks in the rain. Room for 4 people had 1 chair and had difficulty figuring out the shower at first. Hallways smell a bit. Someone should climb up in the bunks to check the walls when cleaning. Definitely could have used a flat sheet or something more lightweight on the bed. No choice but to use heavy duvet or nothing so either hot or cold. Need exact change to purchase items at front desk.We arrived early from NYC, long travel and could not use bathroom to freshen up while we waited all day for room to be ready. Would not allow early check-in.
Near most of the things we wanted to see and could walk to them. Front desk very helpful with suggestions and when we needed assistance. Able to leave bags with staff before check-in.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Jerena
United KingdomSince it is on a Main Street it was very noisy during the night
The design
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Gruffydd
United KingdomLittle things which could easily be rectified- only one chair (this is a double room), bedside lights were pathetic, duvet was too small. The lift was on the blink when we were there and got stuck a few times (not betwen floors!). The vibration from the passing trams was noticeable.
The hotel was ideally placed within walking distance of Princes Street. There was a good choice of eating places close by as well as food shops. The room was large and airy. The double windows kept most of the noise out. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Miklós
HungaryRegarding value for money it was the most expensive in our Scotland trip, but the location was very good as close to the city centre. The room was oldish, the walls a bit wet because of the climate.
location (in the city centre, convenient that many buses stop in front of the hotel), staff (nice, friendly and helpful), level of the floor we stayed (highest).
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Davide
ItalyNear the Castle parking (price discount). Really close to the centre. Air conditioning,
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Chris
United StatesMaybe a little pricey, but I suppose in line with other similar Edinburgh hotels.
Very good location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Laura
United KingdomNo air conditioning. Suite says sleeps 4, bed was decent size, however sofa bed would fit one person comfortably so 2 adults would be a bit of a squeeze. Double rooms and suites are in different buildings so some of our travelling party were separated.
Hotel in great location. Suites were spacious and clean. Sofa bed already made up for you. TV with decent channels and Netflix. Front desk staff efficient.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Virginia
United StatesThere wasn’t anything I didn’t like.
Location!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Osama
JordanSmall bed to fit 2 in it.
Great location. Very nice receptionist. Clean ,cozy,good smell.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Olivier
FranceVery good location, very central but not so noisy. Small rooms of course, but perfect for visiting Edinburgh
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Rose
IrelandShower head broken
Location and large room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Christopher
United KingdomI probably could've asked staff to give another pillow, but the room only had 1 each. It's more my fault than the hotels.
How close the hotel was to surroundings. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Pavel
IrelandThe lift was a little dodgy but aside from that all was good maybe a little lamp in the room
Stayed in May 2024
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