The Guards Hotel

Ok if all you wanted was a bed for the night. A little tired and needs some updating, but ok for the price paid.

Cheap crash pad in very rundown order. If you want a one night sleep and shower in a great location, crack on. If you're looking for anything even remotely salubrious, look elsewhere.

For the price we paid during The Fringe Festival it was fantastic value for money. Yes the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment but it was clean and comfortable enough and was perfect for us to lay our head down after 2 busy Festival days. Only a 15/20 minute walk from the Royal Mile and directly opposite Haymarket Train Station. Lots of shops, pubs and restaurants minutes away from the property. We were able to park 2 minutes away in Distillery Lane using Just Park app. The surrounding area seemed very safe day or night. Finally we were that happy with the hotel and its fantastic price during Fringe month we have booked again for next year already!

The lady who welcomed me couldnt have been nicer.Gave me a choice of two rooms. Unfortunately the one i choose there was no tv remote. Its a good basic budget hotel,and i felt very safe there being a solo traveller. The haymarket station is just over the road so getting into city center not a problem.

We were early for check-in and it took some time to find a member of staff to take our bags for storage. Check-in was smooth and we were forewarned that the hotel were unable to take card payments. The room smelled musty and was dated (in need of modernisation). It seemed that we were in a disabled room with a wet room shower, the position of the toilet meant that only a child could sit on it properly, very little space between it and dividing wall. Apart from tea/coffee making facilities in room the hotel didn't offer anything else The mattress was springy but nonetheless comfortable, Room was a bit noisy from passers by and trams. Overall however, for a one night stay in Edinburgh the location was excellent and it did represent value for money.

This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.

Down for rugby. Hotel basic and a little tired in need of a facelift. Shower only warm at best. Extra heaters in room. Which were needed. Old windows bit draughty. Overall nae good and nae bad.

Very cheap to stay in Edinburgh so if you don’t mind absolute basic stay then this is for you.

Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.

The rooms were gross, paint peeling off the walls

We adored the location and the building was beautiful with a helpful and kind staff but there was a great deal of mold in our room and it felt as though the heat was not on despite the winter weather. Definitely would stay again given the convenience but I may think twice about staying for more than a night or two

The carpet is out dated with stains all over, the bathtub leaked, the windows are old with peeling paint. There are water stains on the ceiling and paint cracking around wall lamps etc. For the price we paid it is over priced in this condition. There was hair on the coffee cup saucers in the room and the bathroom door couldn’t be opened all the way for access to the sink. You had to close the door to get past the tub for the mirror and sink. The attendant was fabulous and helped us with information we asked for. He was extremely nice! Great job on him!

I have stayed before and knew it was basic (and cheap) but unlike previous rooms this room was not really in a suitable state to be let out. It was like staying in a down and out hostel. Bare boards on the floor, damp on the walls and ceiling, no curtain at the window only shutters which closed to reveal insulation cladding on the wall, multiple wires plugged into extension, radiator broken (had to ask for some type of portable heating), no headboard on bed, taped up basin in the sink, muck on bed clothes, really disappointing and not ideal having to go to work the next day.

Very nice building but it calls for renovation. Hair on the shower from previous visitors. Good location. Would not let us in the room, before paying, which was necessarily in cash. No elevator.

The hotel was good enough as a base, but the in-room cups weren't cleaned properly. The beds were made, and they gave us clean towels. They didn't remove the equivalent dirty towels, though. There was no back on the TV remote

Dusty in places, bed frame broken, chair legs loose, lock on bathroom door was loose, carpet filthy. Celing had marks on it.

The is no toilet paper holder The toilet seat is loose and can't be tightened by hand The fulcrum for the toilet flush is loose and need better tightening then the piece of paper currently jammed in place as it makes it incredible hard to flush and sometimes you have to stand on the toilet to pull the lever to flush The chain to the toilet is falling of as the top chain link is opening The downspout pipe from the cistern is fixed with tape. The shower cubicle is fixed with tape and the drain needs to be cleaned I found a previous guests bar soap on top of the shower One of the tap handles fell off There is missing at least 5 light bulbs, 3 in the wall lights by between the doors , 1 in the left side reading lamp by the bed and 1 by the bathroom mirror The pull string to turn on the lights by the other bathroom mirror is also missing The windows in the main room are stuck from paint, you can only open the window in the bathroom to air out the room. There missing several knobs on drawers. The daybed drawers are fixed with tape. The TV resets its settings when turned of. The kettle needs cleaning as something is burnt on the bottom The bed is very hard and needs a bed topper The top of the 4 poster bed looks like it has never been cleaned as there is a huge layer of dust The carpet is incredibly dirty and needs a thorough cleaning The lack of a credit card machine is not acceptable in this day and age. I had to get 540 pounds in cash just to get our room

Staff was very polite. However the place was quite dirty, peanuts on the floor, plenty of hairs on the carpet, the toilet was running water during the day and night. Difficult to sleep with the constant noise. The bed was also unsteady and noisy. There was some spider webs hanging on the ceiling.

The hotel was dusty, not very secure needs updating and renovating

The room is relatively narrow and the light is not inconvenient. The shampoo bottle in the bathroom was partly broken.

Had to pay cash for the room. Their CC system had been compromised. Staff- friendly. Beds-Uncomfortable Location-convenient Good area for transportation and dining options.

This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.

Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me. TV need update, unable to use it.

Room was nice but the mattress was too hard and it’s just too noisy being that close the main roads at Haymarket in an old building

Central, spacious cosy room, friendly

The central heating was not working. The hotel was freezing cold. A heater was provided but the room took a long time to warm because of the temperature. The bed was very old, creaky and uncomfortable. There was no bedside light to read. I was moved to another room. Once again the bed was extremely old, creaky and uncomfortable. The power socket for the kettle was faulty and the nearest one had to be used with a two metre extension cable across the room. The carpets on the stairway were worn through and threadbare. On arrival, I was advised that payment could only be made in cash which I was not prepared for. I had to leave to find a cash machine. Overall, a really uncomfortable night with broken sleep due to the bed and the cold.

The bathroom facilities were sub par - the toilet did not flush easily and the shower was lukewarm The bedroom was spacious and lovely, but the bed was not very comfortable. Noisy for sure, but to be expected given its proximity to the tram and train station. City noises - we could definitely live with them (and sleep through them)

This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.

We did not realise there was no reception, but luckily we checked in before the staff left. Helpful staff. We have to pay cash in full since their card machine was broken? Good location, but can be noisy. Good size room but not comfortable bed.

I am so glad we only had 1 night here. We arrived to be told that our toilet had a leak and that a handyman was on their way. I explained until this was sorted o wouldnt pay for the room. 3 hours later while i was out i was advised we could change room (had been told earlier there were no more rooms) this meant i had to come back to the hotel and move room which was £10 cheaper but tiny. The staff were decent but a very poor service for a hotel in central Edinburgh. On top of this i had to pay by cash but if i had boomed through another provider i could have paid in card.

Staff very nice, baggage storage before check in was great, carpet old, linens clean, would stay again. Excellent location!

Very nice staff members and very walkable to city centre and buses

The front door was locked so waited over 5 mins to be answered. They asked for cash payment upon entry as they no longer deal with credit cards.water was cold for shower

Card payments were not accepted and the high fees at the ATM meant that the hotel cost me €35 more. Unfortunately, the hotel did not want to accommodate me. It was loud and guests were sleeping in the hallway because check-in was not possible. Not recommended

Friendly staff, the room was huge. Can see its wearing down. Need update redecorate it. It doesn’t bother me. TV need update, unable to use it.

Checkin MUST be scheduled weeks in advance apparently despite the “reception” claiming to be open daily from 2-10. I stood outside in the rain with my luggage for over an hour trying to get ahold to someone or even Expedia to help me because you can’t get in without a key BUT you can’t get a key unless reception is OPEN. Just got lucky someone showed up and let me in. Both an Expedia agent and I reached out to the property a week in advance about cancelling because they now require cash payment only. They emailed me a cancellation the same afternoon I was already set to checkin and at their door. Fine once checked in because I was too exhausted from a day of travel and no sleep, the property is old and therefore poorly kept. Carpeting was stained and smelly. Bed was uncomfortable. The highlights: the location to the tram, the room was spacious, the shower was hot.

This property is an old property that needs renovating. In saying that it was clean and our king room was huge. Khaled checked us in and he was very helpful, friendly and explained everything about the property. It is in a great location but on a main road opposite Waterloo train station. This is why we chose it for 1 night prior to catching a train early the next morning. It’s very inexpensive for the area and needs updating hence the price. I’d recommend it as long as you are not expecting anymore that a 3 star hotel.

Great service after a long journey very easy check in

Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.

It was central for every thing we needed

Reception was great when they finally opened at 2pm. Room was large but dated. Trouble with flushing WC. Close to trains, buses and trams.

This is an affordable hotel in Edinburgh. It is right across the street from the Haymarket Station. The rooms are small but clean and the staff is super nice and welcoming.

This hotel was worth the low price. Places in Edinburgh are generally super expensive, so this a great option if you're okay with staying somewhere a little less fancy but in a great location. It's a bit out-dated but has lots of character, and it's in a safe, central location (incredibly close to st Mary's Cathedral) and about 20 mins walking from the Royal Mile and all the action. There are good affordable food options nearby as well, and it's a minute from the tram station which was nice because we were hauling around luggage.

Central, spacious cosy room, friendly

For the price we paid during The Fringe Festival it was fantastic value for money. Yes the hotel is tired and in need of refurbishment but it was clean and comfortable enough and was perfect for us to lay our head down after 2 busy Festival days. Only a 15/20 minute walk from the Royal Mile and directly opposite Haymarket Train Station. Lots of shops, pubs and restaurants minutes away from the property. We were able to park 2 minutes away in Distillery Lane using Just Park app. The surrounding area seemed very safe day or night. Finally we were that happy with the hotel and its fantastic price during Fringe month we have booked again for next year already!

The lady who welcomed me couldnt have been nicer.Gave me a choice of two rooms. Unfortunately the one i choose there was no tv remote. Its a good basic budget hotel,and i felt very safe there being a solo traveller. The haymarket station is just over the road so getting into city center not a problem.

Great place to stay with easy access to tramway and Haymarket Station. Found parking (albeit expensive at £26.49 for the night)) at the Distillery across the road about 200m away.

Very close to Haymarket station, so close to transport links.

Clean room, friendly staff, and an excellent location. This no-frills hotel is perfect for a night or two’s stay.