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3 stars

Playfair House Hotel

20 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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7,3
Good
based on 241 reviews
241 reviews
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Under a 20-minute stroll from Edinburgh Bus Station, Playfair House Hotel provides guests with an ideal base when in Edinburgh. It also features luggage storage, room service and a BBQ/picnic area.

There are a variety of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including a tour desk and a ticket service.

The rooms feature a bathtub, ironing facilities and tea and coffee making facilities. The bathrooms have a shower and offer a hair dryer.

Local tourist attractions close to Playfair House Hotel include Princes Street Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse and Princes Street. Guests are also able to visit Scottish Parliament and St Andrew Square.

Rating
7,3
Good
Based on 241 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Playfair House Hotel

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hairdryer
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer

General

  • Storage available

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Playfair House Hotel

7.3
Good
241 verified ratings
Wonderful
80
Very good
43
Good
35
Okay
25
Fair
24
Mediocre
10
Poor
24

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and decor but frequently complained about cleanliness issues, inadequate service, and noise disturbances. Many felt that the hotel did not meet their expectations in terms of maintenance and amenities.
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Location9 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Cleanliness2 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Kevin, Oct 2018
Pros (+) Cozy, quiet, and just right to get away from the city hustle while staying within walking distance to everything.
Cons (-) They don't include washcloths for some reason..
7.7
Good
Anonymous, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Beautiful decor in this two hundred year old house, great included breakfast, close to main restaurants and short walk to old town
Cons (-) Double bed was too small, got quite hot because of no ac in the summer

Location

20 Leopold Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill295 m
  • Scottish Parliament Building0.7 km
  • St. Andrew Square0.8 km
  • Holyrood Palace0.8 km
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.9 km
  • The Royal Mile1 km
  • St Giles' Cathedral1.1 km
  • Princes Street1.2 km
  • Princes Street Gardens1.2 km
  • National Museum of Scotland1.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle1.5 km
  • Grassmarket1.5 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at Playfair House Hotel

  • Where is Playfair House Hotel located?

    Playfair House Hotel is located at 20 Leopold Place, 1,1 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Calton Hill is the closest landmark to Playfair House Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Playfair House Hotel?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Playfair House Hotel.

  • Does Playfair House Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Playfair House Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Playfair House Hotel from the airport?

    Playfair House Hotel is 12,2 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Playfair House Hotel is 55,3 km from Dundee.

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Good to know

Value for money

9,0

Distance to city centre

1,1 km

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

11,9 km

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