12-26 St Giles Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1PT, United Kingdom
#92 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2317 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 January 2024
Maria
BrazilNothing
Great location and very comfortable!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Callista
IcelandPlease do deep cleaning
Very good location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Lavinia
AustraliaAn added bonus was the fact that they had a gym and laundry. It was great to put on a load of laundry and not have to pay per item. The beds were comfortable, the TV and WiFi worked well and the showers were hot. A really clean, comfortable and pleasant place to stay. No options for breakfast but there was tea and coffee in the room and you could book for either a continental or full English breakfast just next door.
The location was a pleasant surprise as it was located just off the Royal Mile, close to the all the action, shops, St. Giles and the Castle.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Agnieszka
United KingdomPerfect location, very close to all attractions, very welcoming staff, good size room, only one thing that could be improved it’s the fact that silicon it the bathroom had small mould grow on it and could be replace for better experience
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Sharon
SingaporeThe room can be a bit cold
The location and the facilities
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Rosemary
SpainThe only thing that could be improved was the noise of the water in the bathroom - we weren't sure if it was the heater or a pump but whenever having a shower there was a very loud noise in the room. This didn't matter to us but might to other people. We couldn't hear it from other rooms, so it was only when we showered.
The room was beyond our expectations, lovely big window that you could open, tall ceilings, great sized bed and TV, large desk and 2 wardrobes. The 'kitchenette' was small but had everything that was advertised and that we needed including bowls, plates, and cutlery. The heating was easy to use and we were able to have the room at the perfect temperature. The wifi was great in the room and in the Lobby. Lovely bathroom with a bath. The view was wonderful too, we were on the 5th floor. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The location was fantastic (google maps will tell you to go up 'the new steps' from Waverly station but this is easily avoided by going around. Only 5 minutes to the castle and we also did a walk to Arthur's seat, only 15 minutes from the hotel to the base of the hill. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 January 2024
Poppy
United KingdomLack of facilities e.g. no breakfast restaurant
Very clean, beautifully decorated
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Harald
GermanyInteriour is not very well maintained, some things broken or shabby (shower, carpet, curtain...)
Very friendly staff, perfect located and amazing view
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Christina
CanadaHeating system was challenging to operate
Great location for exploring Edinburgh. Rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. Heating system was a but challenging and heated towel rack didn’t work
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Nobuhiro
United StatesGood location Good facility Bath
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNothing
Clean, modern, tastefully decorated
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Sarah
United KingdomWe were on the 7th floor which we didn't realise was top of the lift then up some stairs. We were given directions so had to find this ourselves but was easy enough.
Perfect location for exploring Edinburgh centre, staff were friendly and helpful and had lots of knowledge.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Amanda
United StatesThe room was a bit of a tight fit, but it's obviously in an old building in the center of the city.
The location was spectacular, and the room was very nice and clean and well organized. Loved the kitchenette and the large closet for storing all travel items
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 31 December 2023
John
United KingdomBreakfast was OK, location was very good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Russ
United KingdomSadly the lights in our room didn’t work. And had to use the lamps all the time
Very clean and the location was great
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Julie
United KingdomCheckin wasn’t as expected. We arrived 3.15 and our room wasn’t ready. Staff were apologetic but we had to ask if we could have a drink while waiting and it was quite some time before the room was ready. We had been travelling all day so this was not what we would have expected as checkin us from 3pm
Location was excellent. Lovely room. Excellent bathroom. Great to have small kitchen.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Lauren
United KingdomThe bed was really hard and uncomfortable, as were the pillows - we had a few feather pillows (which I don’t like) and a few ‘normal’ pillows but they were like bricks. I didn’t have the best night sleep.
Very clean and in a prime location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Anna
United KingdomWhen we were leaving there was men painting the stairs which we couldn’t avoid but it was alright
Great atmosphere, very beautiful, very convenient area.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Jan
Czech RepublicWe had problem with Wi-Fi in our first room. Solution was to move us to a different room in the middle of the stay. Also gym access was not possible with room card, you had to ask reception for yet another card to be able to go to the gym.
Absolutely amazing hotel personnel. The rooms were clean, with AC, nice bathrooms, TVs,.. everything you need. We had problems with Wi-Fi, even though the solution was not the most comfortable, personnel was always there for us and they were trying hard to find a solution for the problem.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Chanelle
AustraliaOur towel rail was broken and was told it could t be fixed. There was also multiple tiles in the bathroom which were broken on the floor.
Great location, just off the mile. Easy to access and large rooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Peter
United KingdomToilet in reception was broken and nowhere else to go to
All very good room was excellent
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Seth
United StatesIt was all great
It was very close to all the transportation.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Kelly
United KingdomNothing.
Location, price, the fact it was fully equipped with everything you need and the reception area at Xmas was stunning. The staff were also lovely.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Lee
SingaporeNo lift access to all floors.
Great location in old town and property is very clean and modern.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Shannon
IrelandNothing all was lovely
Excellent location, the bed was really comfortable, will definitely stay again
Stayed in December 2023
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