18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#36 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 548 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Jonathan
IrelandThe hotel being on university grounds was unexpected. The honesty bar was advertised on multiple occasions but when we arrived we found that was not in service.
Beautiful hotel, very classy. Special shout out to Matthew, Finn and Angela in the Scholer as they were great! The grounds were well kept and not far from the city centre.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Cassandra
United StatesIts interior design and quiet location.
Great cappuccino machine and guest breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
David
United KingdomCouldn’t find fault.
A secret gem in the City of Edinburgh. Staff were excellent throughout. Breakfast was cooked fresh. Clean very tidy and very nice setting.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Ngoza
South AfricaN/A
Location, food, room size , all the little extra comforts , and the staff are amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Nadège
FranceI’d suggest to add a big mirror in the bathroom
The staff, the place, the location… everything!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Sai
SingaporeThe vibes!! Absolutely loved the idea of living in a huge mansion built almost 300 years ago! Thank you for preserving a lot of the then designs while also advancing with current technologies.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Claudine
United KingdomVery little parking
Stunning venue.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Martín
United StatesLocation isn't that great but if you have a car it's really.no problem.
We were welcomed with a glass of local scotch and chocolate. Very helpful staff. The room was very comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and in a beautiful room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomNothing, couldn’t fault it at all
Beautiful building, decorated to a high standard. Easy to find and parking available. Bathroom was fabulous, bed was super comfy and could see from previous reviews that every point had been taken on board and amended. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Colon
United StatesI have nothing negative to say at all
The property was amazingly clean and the structures were magnificent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Angela
United KingdomLack of mirror in the bedroom that was useable
Location was good, the rooms were full of character. Great shower and very comfortable bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Heng
SingaporeNothing.
The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. Very warm atmosphere . The original structures were kept giving the building an old fashioned charm.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Ron
United KingdomNothing apart from an option for an evening meal would be good
Great welcome, location, room was really nice, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
George
United KingdomVery little not to like
Location, space, cleanliness
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Analia
United StatesBreakfast was excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Aimee
United KingdomThe pillow was a bit too soft for me but that was it, everything else was fantastic
The hotel was stunning, staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Tracey
United KingdomBeautiful hotel and lovely friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Kerry
FranceThe bedroom was charming and newly renovated but very small and cramped, with very little standing areas. The room did not have a wardrobe, only 2 hanging racks which were poorly designed and meant that all the clothes kept falling off. There is also a design fault whereby the bathroom mirror is permanently lit. This is very bright and because the bathrrom door has a glass panel, it was impossible to fall asleep. The only solution at night was to remove the door card to "switch off" all the electrics in the room.
The hotel is beautiful and the main rooms are stunning, beautifully renovated. All members of staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The hospitality available in all of the main rooms throughout the day was much appreciated.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Juanita
New ZealandBeautiful complex and rooms
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Helen
United KingdomWould be nice to have small evening snacks there
Dog friendly and traditional - helpful staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Cara
United KingdomNothing
Stunning building, very comfortable rooms with high quality bathroom, breakfast was delicious with good options for all diets, staff went above and beyond to ensure a perfect stay and welcomed us with a dram of whisky
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
John
United KingdomNothing, everything was excellent.
The building itself was beautiful. The dining room and main hall are exceptionally decorated. Our room was spotless, bright and modern.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Cindy
United StatesEverything was great except would love thinner pillow option
Quiet location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Ruth
United KingdomBeautiful room. The hotel has recently been refurbished so the bed was new and very comfortable. This hotel is very convenient for the city and Holyrood Park. ideal if you are visiting a student living in Pollock Halls of Residence.
Stayed in March 2024
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