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Reviews of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh 5 stars

1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom

#19 of 169 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2684 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional room, location and friendly vibes for our first visit to Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This isn't a big deal, but it seemed there were a few things we didn't take advantage of because we didn't know about them until our last day. For instance, the outdoor terrace level. It would be nice to have a little informative brochure or list with all of the amenities upon checking into the room.

    Excellent location. Everywhere we wanted to go was within walking distance to the hotel. The size/lay-out of the chamber-style room felt spacious. The gym facility was convenient and well-supplied with everything I needed. There was a yoga mat in our room for our use. The Commons Club bar was classy and elegant with excellent service and drinks. The outdoor terrace level in the hotel was relaxing and provided gorgeous views. The staff was very friendly, personable and helpful. They wrote a personalized "happy birthday" message on one of the smaller mirrors in our room which was a nice touch!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Unforgettable Scotland trip made better by friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we loved our stay!

    Everything was clean and comfortable and centrally located within the city. I called ahead to let them know it was our anniversary and the staff set up a nice welcome message with whisky, chocolates, fruit! Would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Fabulous stay and excellent location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could be one with toilet !

    Great stay and perfect location we walked everywhere! Comfortable and clean. Thank you!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Perfect stay, beautiful hotel and great location. Would definitely reccomend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shame you cannot access the roof terrace at night to view the castle.

    Beautiful decor, friendly and helpful staff and perfect location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1) Phones in the room didn’t work properly 2) Sometimes orders put thru the tv didn’t go thru (or the housekeeping didnt check it downstairs?) I will still rate this hotel 10/10 tho

    1) Hands down the staff! The gentleman in the concierge have been super helpful and welcoming! The waiters/waitresses in both restaurants were superb and fun to have a chat with! 2) Hotel’s general cleanliness is impeccable and well kept 3) Everything looks and is luxurious 4) The beds are veery comfortable and the room design is amazing (as if you got two rooms) 5) the amenities are of high quality

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic stay and great venue friends wedding reception
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think maybe the room was slightly over priced but I can’t really fault the hotel

    Service was excellent throughout, bed very comfortable. Hotel decor was very nice and to a very good standard

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom area a little cramped. A lot of street noise in lower room but they moved us.

    Great location. Wonderful staff, extremely helpful throughout trip, especially Martin and Olga. Seperate desk area meant i could sleep in while my husband worked. Lots of restaurants nearby. Great lighting in room!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    All the staff were excellent guides and helpful in making my stay positive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Chamber King Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location was great! Easy to explore the area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roof top would be amazing to have a bar or something out there for the sunny days

    Perfect location near the castle and royal mile Great facilities and great views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Will still recommend the hotel to friends coming to Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one minor disappointment: We both found the mattress too soft (prefer a firmer one). Seemed surprising as we find most comparable hotels to have very comfortable / firmer mattresses.

    Location, design aesthetic, room layout, staff helpfulness and friendliness, multiple dining options and places to read or just hang out.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful hotel with wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was perfect

    The location of the hotel was the best we could imagine! It is very close to Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile street. Everything is near the Hotel, you can go everywhere worth on foot. The hotel is very clean, with beautiful places inside. The room we stayed was very nice, clean, with nice mini bar and awesome bed, the most comfortable bed we have ever slept on! The whole staff were so kind and friendly! They helped us with anything we needed. Natalia and Yannis, who are Greek as we are, were of the most kind people working in the hotel. Moreover, we were lucky enough to watch live music on Saturday night by a wonderful band, while eating dinner in the hotel restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Perfect!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect, the staff was amazing and it is basically the best hotel in UK.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Perfect city stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Wish we could stay longer

    Location was fantastic, room was spacious and very comfortable/clean and staff were lovely and friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Just perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything

    It was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    I’ll be back :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hotel, old building very well refurbished. Rooms are big with the nice view and little balconies. The hotel itself has 2 entrances in different streets very well located in the heart of the old town. Both bar and restaurants had a good quality food and drinks and service. And the rooftop terrace is magnificent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only quibble was noise from street in early hours (3am) of people coming back from a club but it's a city centre location so to be expected to a point

    Location, staff, decor,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location and amazing service !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fantastic location and superb service. Everything was amazing. would definitely return.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay in Edinburgh !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Street noise until the early hours

    The location the quality of the building and its renovation. The library and excellent feel of the place. The room or chamber although not massive are well appointed and very modern in design

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent. Loved the room. Bathroom layout brilliant. Immaculate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Elm room was clearly multi purpose being a bar at night. It was beautifully decorated and furnished but better suited to being a bar. The chairs were a little low for eating comfortably. My husband felt the hot food was actually rather cold. He was right but I didn't mind this. Both mornings we had a grab a waiter to order our tea and toast, which was slightly disappointing.

    The choice at breakfast was excellent and all very good quality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Would not hesitate to recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing!!!!

    Incredibly friendly and immensely helpful staff. Food and service in the Commons Club Restaurant excellent. A lovely experience. Great advice for local restaurants too. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quirky but modern Exceptionally clean Location Staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Overall, we loved our stay and would recommend it to others.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King Castle View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The parking situation is frustrating. We rented a car, and while the car park (St James) was very safe, it was a 15 minute walk (about 2/3 mile). We ate dinner one night at the restaurant, and while the service was top-notch, I thought the food was just "average", and not a good value for the price.

    Loved the location to the Royal Mile. Loved the outdoor balcony and the views from there. Thought the layout of the room was clever - it wasn't large, but had everything could want or need in a good spot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Perfect! Will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Chamber King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walking distance to everything we needed. Helpful and friendly staff. Lovely, comfy, big bed.

    Stayed in April 2024

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