6 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE, United Kingdom
#14 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1864 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
David
AustraliaI liked everything, with perhaps the exception of having tradesmen in the next building being able to look directly into our room. We kept the blinds closed during our stay.
Location was great, adjacent to Waverley Station. Central location to both old and new towns. Beds were very comfy and rooms very well appointed. Reception and dining staff were very friendly and helpful. A request to do something special for my daughter’s birthday was effortlessly accommodated.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Natalia
United StatesThere’s really nothing to dislike this place.
We like this property so much.Our room was the Vista (great view of Balmoral Hotel) clean and staff were so helpful and friendly. The room has great emenities like steamer, Dyson hair dryer and more. And it’s so close to everything. Very convenient to Old and New Towns. I would definitely stay here again when I go back to Edinburgh in the near future. Highly, highly recommend this place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Andriana
United KingdomThe only thing bad I could say was that there was a smell coming from the shower area and shower head on the ceiling. This could be that it doesn’t get used often. We didn’t use it as it wasn’t great but the shower generally is good. We were happy with using the other shower head.
The hotel is great. It was our second time staying and this hotel will always be our place to stay whenever we come to Edinburgh. Everything works well. Great location right by the station and city. Breakfast was tasty and there was a lot of choice. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Love that the room provides a Dyson hair dryer.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Benedikt
GermanyThe location was really great and the staff was extremely kind as well. The room was very cozy and well equipped. The only thing that wasn’t so great was, that there were no windows in my room. It was very little sunlight that got threw a door to a backyard. Unfortunately i could not open the door. Everything else was great! 👍
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Abdul
CanadaNothing , Everything was Great
Location & Approach was easy . Right in the Middle of Old Town
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Tiny100
United KingdomBar was very busy and recommend booking a table in good time Breakfast was also very busy and did not get all that was ordered, the 2 staff worked very hard but they had too much to deal with in my opinion
Location was great Nice bar area Room bigger than expected
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Mick
AustraliaMaybe a little better more selection on breakfast menu but that doesn’t really take anything away from my experience
Great location and very friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Leon
United KingdomRoom was spacious and the snacks/drinks in the fridge were a nice touch.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Sarah
United Arab EmiratesThe price is expensive, if only they would drop it down a bit!
We absolutely loved our room in Market Street, the room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. The interior design of the room was also very nice. The location is also great, the bus stop which takes you straight to and from the airport is a 7 min walk from the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Susann
SwedenBig room, modern and clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
John
United KingdomNothing
The attention to detail given to the room in terms of design, layout, detailing and facilities was exceptional. Contemporary but homely. Some great touches such as the complimentary bar and Tunnocks biscuits! Staff were enthused and it is clear that the company is a good employer. Special thanks to Miles and Peter for insights and a great representation of the hotel ethos / offering. Best city hotel we've ever stayed in.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Vilho
FinlandNice hotel with central location near everything. Great breakfast including champaign. Complimentary minibar.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Reem
KuwaitI don't know if this is an issue with the room I stayed in since no one seems to be mentioning it, but you could hear every single thing going on outside the room. You could also hear footsteps and sliding doors from the rooms next to you or above. I could even hear the pipes when the room next door or above would flush the toilet or use the tap. I woke up from how loud everything was a few times during the night. I wasn't particularly bothered to be honest, and after getting used to it on the first night, I slept well on my second night. But if you're a light sleeper, it could be annoying.
The hotel itself is beautiful. The design and interior are pleasing; I truly loved the room. It was very cosy. The room was very clean, and it had almost everything you needed. The location is excellent; it's just a few steps away from Edinburgh Waverley. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Ellen
United KingdomNothing
Good location, very helpful staff and enjoyed the breakfasts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Kara
AustraliaN/A
The location was perfect - perched on the edge of old town and east access to the new town. The room was very well appointed and comfortable for two travellers.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sonia
United Statesthe location was great, the room was very comfortable and the extras great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Max
Chinafree drinks from water to alcoholic, free snacks, tea bags and coffee capsules.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Zoe
United KingdomExcellent location Nice helpful staff Couldnt fault it
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomNothing
Very nice hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Scott
United KingdomNothing
The staff were so friendly and helpful and the property itself was spotless and lovely and quiet at nighttime and what a location, 1 minute from the station and 3 minutes to the Royal mile we could not fault anything.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Joseph
United KingdomThe Breakfast was small and very expensive for what it was! 1 sausage, 1 fried egg, 1 slice of bacon and 3 small tomatoes served on a side plate! For £21 this is robbery! Okay you can have plenty of coffee and toast but the main breakfast has to be more substantial than what was given! Very poor. And an odd nasty smell from the toilet shower area was wafting around :(
The location was perfect, room quiet and clean, bed was very comfy and a good view of the city skyline from the restaurant. All the Staff were excellent and very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Khalil
United Arab Emirates- Nothing in particular
- Location was perfect, central and just next to Waverley station - Staff were very helpful and kind. - Overall the room was great, clean and spacious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Pauline
AustraliaRoom was very dark with a view on the staircase
Service, champagne at arrival, amenities, everything else was great
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Jenny
United StatesThe hotel was literally across the street from the Waverly Train Station which was very convenioent as we arrived by train.
Stayed in April 2024
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