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Edinburgh hotels near St Giles' Cathedral
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With a stay at The Balmoral Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.
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Overall 9,4 Excellent
Based on 1 638 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: Impeccable elegance.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Zoltan at reception was a star. The restaurant and bar team were efficient and friendly. Rooms were clean and well appointed. Looking forward to our next visit
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Beautiful historic hotel in the perfect location. The staff could not have done more to be helpful. The room was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The bathroom was spectacular.
Cons: The light level in the room was so subdued that it was difficult to see inside your suitcase. Other than that no complaints at all.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: The Number One was a tremendous experience. The hotel and restaurant staff could not have been better during our stay. I would simply say keep it up!
Okay
5,7
Pros: I told them I am severely asthmatic. When I walked into the room I immediately smelled musty old rug that was cleaned at least dozens of times and exhausted its useful life a long time ago. I went back to the front desk and told them needed a different room for medical reasons and willing to pay more. The front desk person and the day manager told me that they did not have availability without any serious they said no without any consideration and force me to sleep in this room where I ended up wheezing all night. They also lied to me that all the rooms were renovated at the same time and were the same. And it turns out that there were at least a few rooms available.
Cons: The front desk staff should care about the wellbeing of their customers. Poorly trained and inconsiderate.
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"Located in Old Town, this boutique hotel is steps away from City Art Centre, Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Dungeon and Real Mary King's Close are also within 5 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is only a 2-minute walk and Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 28 minutes. "
Overall 9,0 Excellent
Based on 2 382 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Beautiful, excellent location
Cons: No coffee or non caloric sweetener in room
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Amazing hotel in a great location. Don't miss the wonderful nearby Southern Cross Cafe!
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,2
Pros: the location it was right in the middle of nearly everything we went to go and see. It was also right next to the train station which is how we arrived.
Cons: the cold shower on Saturday and Sunday that was not fun. If you are going to charge premium price than it better be a premium hotel. It certainly not a 4 star hotel given the maintenance of their equipment. They need to replace the boiler, I heard it was not the first time they only had cold showers
"Located in Old Town, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Gin Distillery, The Meadows and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and Real Mary King's Close are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 11 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 17 minutes. "
Overall 9,0 Excellent
Based on 2 102 reviews
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Excellent
9,6
Pros: Excellent hotel & facilities. Modern, spacious interior. Complementary wifi, pool, + gym. Very helpful staff. Spa and breakfast are typically not included, but upgrade is possible for 90 GBP per day for 2 people. This includes access to the club lounge, the spa, unlimited drinks and snacks from 5:30-7:30pm, and breakfast in the lounge in the morning. If you wanted a greater selection for the breakfast, you could pay 5 GBP more per person for the breakfast at the One Square restaurant downstairs which includes a quite large selection of hot options and a large continental breakfast. All in all, the food and drinks were amazing. The spa was great - there is a heated hydropool and then multiple types of rooms around it: hammam, rock sauna, aromatherapy room, biosauna, etc.
Cons: The location is a little further from the city center than I initially anticipated, but it wasn't a huge problem. It was about a 15-20 minute walk to the Edinburgh Castle and 20-30 if walking at a brisk pace to George St, Princes St, etc. where all the shops are. There isn't much to do around the hotel itself, particularly at night - it seems like a business neighborhood + convention center next door.
Okay
4,8
Pros: Location
Cons: Bedroom was irritating. Numerous lightbulbs flickered. There was a sewer smell in the room when we arrived. There was air leakage at our window which caused cold draughts all night and meant we heard everything going on in the service yard below which disturbed my sleep. The heating/ air system was poor and the room was either too stiff or cold and I had to keep getting up to change the controls. Hotel was very quiet too, why they gave us this room was strange or thoughtless.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: The hotel was beautiful as was my room. I was there on business and didn’t have a lot of time to explore Edinburgh, but the great location made kit easy to see a lot with the time I had available. Would consider staying again for personal travel as well.
Location This Georgian townhouse is set in the West End of Edinburgh, within the commercial district of the city, only a short walk away from art galleries, museums, shopping and leisure facilities. Public transport is available around 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. Shopping, restaurants, pubs and clubs can all be found around 10 minutes' walk away. Facilities Units include 19 apartments located in a 5-storey main building and a 4-storey auxiliary building. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. Amenities include a cloakroom and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Further services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, room service and a laundry service. Rooms Rooms feature a living area, a kitchen and a bathroom, and central heating ensures just the right temperature. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Meals Culinary offerings include a bar. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A continental breakfast guarantees a great start to the day. The apartment hotel also offers special catering options. Payment The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.
Overall 9,0 Excellent
Based on 374 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
The InterContinental Edinburgh The George has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. At its heart are five listed Georgian townhouses, built in 1775 as homes for Edinburgh’s most prosperous citizens. Today, The InterContinental Edinburgh The George offers all the luxuries of an InterContinental life in the heart of the Scottish capital.
Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 2 430 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Good
6,5
Pros: Location, cleanliness and the staff who welcomed at door. They have a great manner and seem genuinely want to please guests.
Cons: Reception staff need much more warmth, smile more and actually treat people as such. Rooms clean bu quite small for price - felt a little cramped at time.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Location. Friendly Staff. The new bar/restaurant area looks good however the only downside is the seating area near the bar soon filled up and even though there were empty tables on the lower floor level there seemed to be a reluctance to give these to guests who just wanted a drink.
Cons: The reception area is still going through refurbishment which meant long queues soon began to build up when guests began arriving in numbers which was an inconvenience to be honest. No doubt this will be resolved when the work is completed.
Excellent
10,0
Cons: Everything
Excellent
10,0
Good
7,0
Pros: Clean and comfortable. Good breakfast.
Cons: Got bait and switched. Upon checkin was told that breakfast was included with the prepaid reservation. Great! Upon checkout was informed I owed something like £60 for breakfast. Tried to argue my case but had a train to catch and ended up with a "discount" to £40. Extremely shady. Will let my CC company take care of this.
Good
6,0
Cons: There was no air conditioner in the room. The room I got was in the basement close to a very noisy load and unload area. Eventhough they had better rooms available, they asked me for extra payment in case I wanted a different room.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: A very centrally located hotel with a freindly and helpful staff. The room was of a fair size with all you would expect of a hotel of this standing.
Cons: Although the room was finely furnished the room lighting was poor.
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,3
Pros: Location and reception areas were great.
Cons: Room was terrible. Really hot. Could not open window and AC not working. Staff unwilling to help.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: We liked the welcome and all the staff who were friendly and helpful. The room and bed were extremely comfortable, great breakfast and the whole stay was a delight. The hotel is very well placed for getting round Edinburgh. We would highly recommend and would definitely use it again.
"Located in Old Town, this eco-friendly aparthotel is steps away from Our Dynamic Earth and Royal Mile. Princes Street and Palace of Holyroodhouse are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station is 9 minutes by foot. "
Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 2 805 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Pros: Fully self contained. 10 min walk from Waverley station. Just off the Royal Mile. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Good
6,8
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
8,2
Pros: The location is perfect, and especially impressive for the price. The staff left a little to be desired - the service was a bit perfunctory.
Built in 1903, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is an award-winning 5-star luxury hotel in Edinburgh which features a convenient location and modern comfort set in a historic turn-of-the-20th-century building that once served as a Victorian-era railway station.
Located in the centre of the city, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers guests a selection of 241 stylishly-appointed guest rooms and suites, many featuring spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. Our luxury hotel also offers convenient access to Edinburgh's world-famous events, including the Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe and Military Tattoo. Walk to local attractions, including the Old Town (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh International Conference Centre as well as numerous shopping, dining and theatre venues.
With a laidback ‘grazing’ concept, our restaurant Grazing by Mark Greenaway showcases a mix of traditional, modern and sharing plates. Enjoy the stylish sophistication of Peacock Alley or experience the casual elegance of The Caley Bar offering a historic tribute to the luxury hotel's Victorian past. In the evening, savour selections from the à la carte and tasting menus at The Pompadour.
After a long day, return to our Edinburgh luxury hotel and pamper yourself with French-style body and facial treatments at the UK’s only Guerlain Spa, offering a 12-meter pool, sauna, steam room and fitness centre. Play a round of golf at nearby championship courses. Host a romantic wedding ceremony in one of the hotel’s glamorous event venues, with room for up to 250 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh also has an elegant ballroom, eight meeting and banquet spaces with natural daylight and air-conditioning. Seamlessly blending our 18th-century heritage with contemporary technology, our venues include conference rooms, castle-view function suites, and ballrooms for 300 guests.
Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 1 366 reviews
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Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
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6,5
Excellent
10,0
Pros: It was great ! The people was helpful !
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The grandeur, the comfort, the facilities, the location, the staff.
Cons: The leisure complex is a little tired, but pleasant nonetheless!
Mediocre
3,7
Pros: The location of the hotel was good
Cons: Hilton are using there brand to sell below standard rooms. I would never stay here again
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Everything
Cons: Leaving
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Spacious rooms and vaulted ceilings. Extremely comfortable beds and wonderful views of the city.
Cons: Sloppy paint job in the room. The shower drain was clogged and the shower floor was very slick and dangerous. Easy fixes though to bring the room up to speed.
"Located in Leith, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Edinburgh Port and Royal Yacht Britannia. Princes Street and Palace of Holyroodhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km). "
Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 362 reviews
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"Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and St. Giles' Cathedral. Greyfriars Kirk and Edinburgh Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Edinburgh Gateway Station is 8 minutes by foot and South Gyle Station is 17 minutes. "
Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 2 361 reviews
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Excellent
8,2
Pros: Roms were nice
Cons: No AC. yes you would expect it to be cooler but it closeness to a major road, coupled with warm temps made it sweaty at night and dusty in morning
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Staff were very friendly, the room was great and the breakfast superb
Cons: No complaints
Okay
4,3
Good
6,8
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Bumped off flight due to snow, kayak found this fab hotel 3 kl from the airport for me. The staff were great as was my room, the price was amazing value.
Cons: Every thing.
Good
7,4
Pros: Staff were great especially in the restaurant
Cons: Pull out bed in family room was so uncomfortable couldn’t use it longer than a day
Excellent
8,2
Pros: Food was really good At Breakfast and also in the main dining room
Cons: More staff on the check in-desk.
"Located in Merchiston, this boutique guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Meadows, Princes Street and Grassmarket. Royal Mile and King's Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). Edinburgh Haymarket Station is 17 minutes by foot. "
Overall 8,4 Excellent
Based on 118 reviews
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Okay
5,3
Cons: It was very overpriced. The breakfast was sub par and the rooms were a squeeze for 2 people.
A stylish Edinburgh hotel next to Edinburgh Zoo, with an indoor pool and a fitness centreNear the M8 motorway, Holiday Inn® Edinburgh hotel is handy for the city centre and all its attractions.You can take a tour of the 16th-century, antique-furnished rooms at Holyrood Palace, official Scottish residence of the Queen, just a 20-minute bus ride from the hotel, or cheer on a game at Murrayfield Stadium, which hosts Scotland's rugby union home matches. The high street shops of the modern Gyle Shopping Centre are 10 minutes away by bus, from the stop just outside the hotel. Haymarket train station, also a short bus ride away, is served by trains across Scotland and the north of England. Here for work? You're a 10-minute drive from Edinburgh Park–based companies, or you can host meetings at the hotel in 14 flexible conference spaces with panoramic views.At this hotel you can enjoy:- Free WiFi- Limited free on-site parking- 24-hour room service- Kids stay and eat freeEach welcoming room has a flat-screen TV and a pillow menu. Look forward to an invigorating power shower in the morning, or get energised with a visit to the well-equipped fitness room or indoor pool. Relax at day's end in the spa or sauna, then dine on European cuisine in the hotel's casual restaurant and chat over drinks in the relaxed lounge bar.
Overall 8,1 Excellent
Based on 3 127 reviews
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Mediocre
3,1
Cons: Air conditioner wouldn't work all night in room, despite having guy come "fix" it twice. Could have made due if we could've opened the window to the nice air outside, but the windows don't open. I expect this sort of nonsense from a $25 hostel, not a $350/night hotel.
Excellent
9,1
Pros: The people we spoke with were very friendly and helpful. We appreciated everyone's kindness and understanding on a mildly stressful travel day.
Cons: The late night room service menu was very limited, expensive, and we're not sure we got everything we ordered. We ordered 2 sandwiches and got what looked like 2 halves. They were supposed to come with crisps, but we didn't get those.
"Situated in the suburbs, this spa hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Western General, Princes Street, and George Street. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are also within 3 miles (5 km). "
Overall 8,1 Excellent
Based on 1 787 reviews
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Excellent
9,7
Pros: We like the relaxed atmosphere. The rooms were neat, simple, and great use of space. The staff was friendly.
"Located in Haymarket, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Princes Street and Usher Hall. George Street and Grassmarket are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh Haymarket Station is only a 3-minute walk and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 26 minutes. "
Overall 8,0 Excellent
Based on 10 765 reviews
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Excellent
8,0
Pros: Easily located from Haymarket train or Airport bus stop, approx. 5mins walk. Able to walk to Grassmarket then to Royal Mile etc... 15mins. Restaurant within close proximity.Good security / restricted access to hotel floors - only by key card activation on lift. Staff very pleasant and informative.
Cons: Bathroom was clean, but dated, lack of sufficient toiletries, especially if you are restricted to allowance with hand luggage on planes...
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Everything is easy access from this location and in a good area of town.
Cons: The only thing I didn’t like was the breakfast they served wasn’t like the pictures they advertised. Definitely should put out the food your advertising
Good
6,0
Pros: Price was good
Cons: Carpets, walls, lifts etc need cleaning and or renovations
Excellent
8,2
Pros: Friendly staff, good breakfast. Handy for public transport
Okay
4,8
Pros: Breakfast
Cons: Slow check in - no-one seemed to know what they were doing. Room booked for 3 but only made up for 2 (Someone else got to their room and it was already occupied! Keys had to be reset as they stopped opening door. Room cold - none of us slept well.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Hotel is well situated two minutes walk from Haymarket Station and maybe 81-10 minutes from the start of Princess Street, surrounded by pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, a great area to base yourself. Hotel itself is modern, bright and welcoming with comfortable rooms and a terrific breakfast
Cons: Small lifts tend to get busy in the mornings, apart from that very happy
Good
6,2
Pros: Location Plenty of hot water
Cons: The bed was very uncomfortable and the sheets slipped off the mattress cover. Fought with the bed all night
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