94-96 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
#107 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2563 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 May 2024
Wayne
United StatesElevator only goes to certain rooms on each floor. Long walk to nearest car park.
Location. Near the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Modern rooms although quite small.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Andy
United KingdomNoise from bar
Location, good room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Sarah
AustraliaThe price for the room was high. The beds were not at all comfy. The bathroom always had a terrible smell coming from the drains. The water overflowed from the shower out to the room.
Location was perfect
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomLocation was perfect for where I had to visit for work. The single room was good for a one night stay and enjoyed the very up-to-date shower/bathroom. Staff were welcoming.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Adriana
ChileLocation was great right on the corner of grass market street and Victoria. Just a short walk to high street and edinburgh castle. Breakfast not included
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Jana
Czech RepublicIf you want to get decent sleep, do not choose a room with the bed stuck among three walls that will force one of you to jump over the other person when they need to go to the bathroom during the night . Make sure your room doesn´t share one of the walls with the pub, otherwise you´ll get some night music that will interfere with your sleep. Also, if you´re on a business trip or want to start your day early, you should know that breakfast is served at the adjacent pub at 8 a.m. Not only they start that late but they´re not the fastest to prepare the items from the hot menu, so if you need an early start, you´ll have to give up breakfast completely. If you have mobility issues, make sure the lift goes to the floor where your room is. Ours was on the 2nd floor but the lift only took us to the 1st floor and then we had to take a rather long walk and go up some stairs.
The location is perfect. Very close (walking distance) to main attractions, even the hop-on-hop-off bus stops at the Grassmarket and there are many nice restaurants on the square. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Both the room and bathroom were clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Meredith
United StatesOn Friday and Saturday night the pub next door (connected to the hotel) was quite loud. We stayed on the 4th floor but could still hear it during the night. On Sunday night the pub's music was more subdued, and I imagine this would be the same most weekdays.
Location was great. Victoria Street is cute and there are a lot of restaurants/pubs nearby as well as several cute shops. Not too far from Waverley Station. The building seems to be historic (there was marker with a 17th century year on the side) but the inside is renovated and modern. I liked that there was a mini-fridge in the room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomNothing
Great location, staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Ervin
Norwayroom plan, breakfast area
location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Eva
AustriaThe "small room" we booked is really small. You have to get your luggage to the 3rd floor on your own. The elevator goes up until the 1st floor...
The hotel ist very good located. You can reach many attractions in a few minutes walk. The breakfast you eat in an old pub in the same building. A little bit shabby but quite authentic.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Morena
ItalyEverything was perfect apart from one small thing, I arrived earlier and asked if I could leave my luggage before coming back and checking in. The hotel staff said it wasn't a problem. I thought the cases would be left in a baggage deposit area, but when I came back they were just stood in the corner of the hallway for anyone to access, as the reception desk is not always manned. However this did not spoil my stay and would still recommend the hotel.
Lovely big bathroom and bathroom towel, very comfortable bed. Room was quiet and cosy. I didn't have breakfast there so can't leave a review for that. Location was central 10mins on foot from Waverley station 15 to Princess St. 5 mins from the Royal mile. Lots of cafes and pubs near the hotel. good value for money, would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomOnly the squeaky floor!! Sorry to the people in the room below!!
The location… wow!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Gault
United Kingdomall good. Breakfast especially good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Nicholas
United KingdomBreakfast Long wait for
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Lisa
FrancePerfect location central for everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Florence
FranceBedroom a bit small but fine for one person
Perfect location, very clean, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Daniela
GermanyLocation
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mariachi
United StatesNarrow hallways and stair cases. The water shower is too hot even regulated to the coldest temp.
Location and staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Rachael
United KingdomThe only annoying thing was that our room was one of the rooms that you had to go up in a lift, but then also walk up another 2 flights of stairs with no other lift to get there! This was fine for me, but not so much for my mum.
Amazing hotel! The location was perfect, everything was within walking distance. The facilities were also great, and lots of extra added touches. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Charles
United StatesLocation and offering
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Evgeniya
United KingdomBathtub would be useful for a kid
Great location, nice room with the street view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Morgane
Switzerlandstaff was friendly and helpful, the location is ideal
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Kim
United KingdomNo lift option for our room so lots of walking up and down stairs
Comfortable beds
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Konstantinos
Greecelocation
Stayed in April 2024
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