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Reviews of The Bonham 5 stars

35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN, United Kingdom

#15 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1599 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was extremely hot with no AC.

    Excellent staff, beautiful room, delicious breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Treated like royalty
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Impeccable The service stellar ! Best hotel and staff . The meals were wonderful. I am considering hosting my retreat group here next May 2025. The location was within walking distance of St Mary's cathedral, which took my breath away as well as other sites. I stayed an extra night and received a phenomenal upgraded room with a beautiful view. Loved it all!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice period hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful, luxurious, old-fashioned hotel with modern comfort and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This is a special place to stay. It’s in the elegant crescent of the Georgian town houses. When we arrived, we were instantly wrapped in luxurious atmosphere. It may be a bit far from the central Edinburgh, but actually it is an easy walking distance. We enjoyed staying in this lavishly and tastefully furnished hotel. Both restaurant and bar were very good, too. We will definitely go back there next time we go to Edinburgh.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Great and classy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only bad thing that comes in mind is that there was no closet in the room where we could hang our clothes so we had to put everything on chairs.

    Very clean. Great staff. Nice drinks. Great breakfast! Great location! Overall really good experience. The staff provided us with late-checkout for free, because we needed some extra sleep.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Service in bar area, at times very slow, and did not match the friendliness of the front office. Could be more pro active with greeting guests and acknowledging their presence, even if busy, a recognition is always appreciated. Tables slow to be cleared while eating.

    Front desk staff were fabulous. Told us a lot about the history of the property.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel in a lovely location. Away from the busiest tourist areas but within walking distance. Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Our second visit and plan to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and very welcoming team. Comfortable throughout, bar, breakfast and rooms.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Amazing place!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. The location was fantastic. The food was nice. The afternoon tea was marvelous. Last but not least our room had a great view ! Ps. I almost forgot the helpful and super friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Luxury modern stay in a heritage terrace beautifully restored
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Beautifully restored terrace with period features Beautiful decor Huge rooms Whisky decanter in the room Morning breakfast is sensational Great location walking distance to the Royal mile and all of Edinburgh's main attractions Helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    A gem just far enough away by foot to central Edinburgh ideally located full of tradition
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Absolutely a beautiful cozy hotel , love the deco combing rich wall papers with 19th century paintings. Breakfast was sumptuous and delicious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was lovely and the room well situated. Choices were very varied. The breakfast itself was delicious. Staff were excellent and went above and beyond to make our stay a pleasant one. Supplies in the room were more than we needed. Roomservice was very fast and the food was lovely and well priced. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else to stay in Edinburgh. Fantastic wee hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay. Loved every bit of it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing … everything was fabulous!

    Impeccable decor, friendly people, gorgeous breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Fantastic authentic quality hotel, food and staff, just beware of underground rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Initially being put in basement room and being told that the hotel was full!, staff lied or tried to deceive us at first though Booking.com suggested otherwise. Once moved we were very happy, if you want a view don’t accept basement rooms.

    Short walk from New Town, lovely authentic charm, good size room , easy parking on property

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    A most enjoyable, comfortable and restful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely warm welcome. Well appointed room and it was so nice to arrive to classical music playing on the radio in the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a beautiful hotel! Everything, and I mean everything, was excellent. The breakfast was amazing each morning. The room was spacious and elegant. Everything was clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. And the location was perfect - out of the busy areas, but just a 10-15 min walk to the castle. Can’t wait to come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Stunning traditional hotel. An authentically Scottish experience. Really classy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room very hot. Despite opening windows couldn’t cool it down. Synthetic hard pillows disappointing.

    Beautiful hotel. Stunning bar. Traditional luxury. A real treat. Loved the bar for an evening tipple. Stunning breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Elegant, beautiful, comfortable, delicious food, a truly lovely experience. Wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved it all

    Everything!! It was outstanding

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is perfect (for me).Its a classic hotel in a beautiful building. Very clean and smells nice. You well notice that from the entrance . The staff is very nice , friendly and professional. They take care of every small details. Which I really appreciate. Definitely my first choice in Edinburgh.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent. Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Characterful property beautifully decorated. Attentive and helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Fine hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel, very professional team. We felt welcomed the whole time. The room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Edinburgh short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A very comfortable and high quality small hotel. Easy walking distance to city centre in a quiet residential area. Second time we have stayed and we will return in future.

    Stayed in April 2024

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