Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh
US$344
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$344
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh average US$131 in the cheapest month (January) and US$399 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$131 |
| February | US$153 |
| March | US$189 |
| April | US$244 |
| May | US$339 |
| June | US$354 |
| July | US$380 |
| August | US$399 |
| September | US$344 |
| October | US$289 |
| November | US$225 |
| December | US$237 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$399)
Cheapest: January (~US$131)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 107 guestrooms featuring microwaves and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from The Meadows and University of Edinburgh. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of Scotland and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral.
What's nearby
The Meadows(0.1 Miles)
University of Edinburgh(0.1 Miles)
Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments(0.2 Miles)
George Square(0.2 Miles)
MacEwan Hall(0.3 Miles)
Greyfriar's Bobby(0.3 Miles)
Greyfriars Kirk(0.3 Miles)
National Museum of Scotland(0.3 Miles)
Potterrow Student Centre(0.3 Miles)
Grassmarket(0.4 Miles)
Victoria Street(0.4 Miles)
Festival Theatre(0.4 Miles)
Surgeon's Hall(0.5 Miles)
Witchery Tours(0.5 Miles)
Castlehill(0.5 Miles)
The preferred airport for Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(7.9 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Location
36 Simpson Loan, Quartermile, Tollcross, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Meadows (0.1 Miles)
University of Edinburgh (0.1 Miles)
Edinburgh University Collection of Historic Musical Instruments (0.2 Miles)
George Square (0.2 Miles)
MacEwan Hall (0.3 Miles)
Greyfriar's Bobby (0.3 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 1,419 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
13%
Couple
50%
Family
19%
Group
12%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh highlight a central, walkable location and generally friendly staff, with many guests praising spacious rooms and kitchenettes, while noting disruption from renovations and occasional operational issues such as busy lifts or late check-in.
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What guests think
Reviews of Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh highlight a central, walkable location and generally friendly staff, with many guests praising spacious rooms and kitchenettes, while noting disruption from renovations and occasional operational issues such as busy lifts or late check-in.
Breakfast is widely described as good with plenty of choice, but the dining space can be cramped and chaotic. Cleanliness and upkeep are mixed, with some spotless stays but others citing bathroom odors, missed housekeeping, or tired furnishings. Noise from adjoining rooms or outside and uncomfortably warm rooms due to limited air conditioning are also mentioned. Overall, expect a convenient base with practical rooms, but be prepared for some compromises.
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Facilities
Ongoing renovations have closed or limited some facilities, including the lobby, gym, and on-site restaurant/bar; the bar is minimal when available. A guest laundry is provided and valued, elevator capacity is limited, and parking availability varies.
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Dave
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Hotel is under going refurbishments until June.This meant the reception,bar/lounge,breakfast areas were all unavailable. This was not communicated at the time of our booking and I would not have booked if I knew this. THe hotel did offer a garb and go breakfast which meant guests had to bring to their rooms to eat. This meant lots of people balancing trays in the lift.THe room where the breakfast was being served was small and when it was busy it was hard to move in their. It would have been better if the hotel offered cheaper rates and no breakfast.As it was we were paying €670 euro for two nights in a family room.
The Hotel is under going refurbishments until June.This meant the reception,bar/lounge,breakfast areas were all unavailable. This was not communicated at the time of our booking and I would not have booked if I knew this. THe hotel did offer a garb and go breakfast which meant guests had to bring to their rooms to eat. This meant lots of people balancing trays in the lift.THe room where the breakfast was being served was small and when it was busy it was hard to move in their. It would have been better if the hotel offered cheaper rates and no breakfast.As it was we were paying €670 euro for two nights in a family room.
8
David
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was not a hotel. There was no restaurant for evening meals and breakfast was served in the lobby which was very much catch as catch can and seating was disorganized. The facilities - rooms etc - were very nice but the style of the place was more an upmarket motel rather than what I would expect from a Marriott hotel. That said the young lady who checked us in was extremely helpful, gave us an upgrade and some excellent recommendations for dinner. There were kitchen facilities in the rooms which leads me to conclude there was an expectation that you could prepare your own dinner. If you are wanting a fully serviced hotel this is not the place.
This was not a hotel. There was no restaurant for evening meals and breakfast was served in the lobby which was very much catch as catch can and seating was disorganized. The facilities - rooms etc - were very nice but the style of the place was more an upmarket motel rather than what I would expect from a Marriott hotel. That said the young lady who checked us in was extremely helpful, gave us an upgrade and some excellent recommendations for dinner. There were kitchen facilities in the rooms which leads me to conclude there was an expectation that you could prepare your own dinner. If you are wanting a fully serviced hotel this is not the place.
10
Alfred
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything was good except you cannot plan to do your own laundry because the place is being renovated
Everything was good except you cannot plan to do your own laundry because the place is being renovated
4
Jamie
20 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Unfortunately we didn’t have a great stay. The advertised “bar” was essentially a fridge. The room was very warm with no window or air conditioning which made it very difficult to sleep. The TV signal made the tv useless. The room was very clean and the staff where helpful.
Unfortunately we didn’t have a great stay. The advertised “bar” was essentially a fridge. The room was very warm with no window or air conditioning which made it very difficult to sleep. The TV signal made the tv useless. The room was very clean and the staff where helpful.
10
mark
11 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Manager was great when there was some parking confusion, great breakfast
Manager was great when there was some parking confusion, great breakfast
6
Arijit
2 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
No parking included. Properly under renovation. Overall good
No parking included. Properly under renovation. Overall good
6
Alan
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Having booked a room for 4 nights on Expedia, the hotel subsequently told me of the nature & scale of the ongoing renovations. Construction noise during the day. No laundry. No gym. No *lobby*. I'd be more irritable about it if not for a great breakfast buffet (admittedly, in a small, cramped space - but I'm an early riser & fared fine).
Having booked a room for 4 nights on Expedia, the hotel subsequently told me of the nature & scale of the ongoing renovations. Construction noise during the day. No laundry. No gym. No *lobby*. I'd be more irritable about it if not for a great breakfast buffet (admittedly, in a small, cramped space - but I'm an early riser & fared fine).
8
Cheryl
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice hotel. Unfortunately, an unknown when I booked the room, the hotel is renovating and there is construction going on around the hotel. Several things were not open like the restaurant and gym. A bit noisy. Inconvenient to meet Ubers and taxi due to road work. But overall a nice stay.
Nice hotel. Unfortunately, an unknown when I booked the room, the hotel is renovating and there is construction going on around the hotel. Several things were not open like the restaurant and gym. A bit noisy. Inconvenient to meet Ubers and taxi due to road work. But overall a nice stay.
8
Antonio
21 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The single elevator was always busy. A second one would be more efficient
The single elevator was always busy. A second one would be more efficient
8
TINGTING
29 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel located on a university campus. However, there is construction at the hotel and on the nearby road, so it can be noisy during the day. There’s no on site restaurant, and breakfast is a simple grab and go option.
Good hotel located on a university campus. However, there is construction at the hotel and on the nearby road, so it can be noisy during the day. There’s no on site restaurant, and breakfast is a simple grab and go option.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found rooms clean, but others reported unclean bathrooms, lingering odors, dirty linens, or items left by previous guests; several also noted worn furnishings.
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Rene
23 May 2024
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Stayed 28 nights
The property was in a quiet area close to all the places we wanted to go and with a wonderful park nearby. The staff were amazing and able to help with all our needs. The only issue I had was the worn furniture and the scratches on the wood floors.
The property was in a quiet area close to all the places we wanted to go and with a wonderful park nearby. The staff were amazing and able to help with all our needs. The only issue I had was the worn furniture and the scratches on the wood floors.
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Douglas
9 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean, modern, and spacious suites made for a very comfortable stay. Location was also very central, just a few minutes away from the Royal Mile and lots of great eateries near by. Lastly, they have a guest laundry room which was great for freshening up our outfits before continuing on with our journey. Highly recommended!
Clean, modern, and spacious suites made for a very comfortable stay. Location was also very central, just a few minutes away from the Royal Mile and lots of great eateries near by. Lastly, they have a guest laundry room which was great for freshening up our outfits before continuing on with our journey. Highly recommended!
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Cheuk Ling
27 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. At first glance, the room appeared clean and well-maintained. However, while resting on the bed, I pulled back the blanket and was horrified to find something resembling a bandage or small pad with what looked like blood stuck to the edge of the blanket. It was absolutely revolting and completely ruined my stay. The issues didn’t end there. The shower had mold on the sealant and a clump of hair in the middle of the shower floor. On top of that, someone had left rubbish in the ice machine dispenser, and the air filter in the ice dispenser was completely clogged with dust. Adding to the discomfort, there was a strong, lingering chemical stench on the second floor. While the front desk staff promptly moved us to a new room, which was problem-free, I couldn’t relax or sleep easily, as the image of the bandage kept coming back to me. The lobby itself didn’t help matters either—it felt more like a hospital than a supposedly 4-star hotel. Overall, this experience left a lot to be desired and fell far below the standards I expected.
This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. At first glance, the room appeared clean and well-maintained. However, while resting on the bed, I pulled back the blanket and was horrified to find something resembling a bandage or small pad with what looked like blood stuck to the edge of the blanket. It was absolutely revolting and completely ruined my stay. The issues didn’t end there. The shower had mold on the sealant and a clump of hair in the middle of the shower floor. On top of that, someone had left rubbish in the ice machine dispenser, and the air filter in the ice dispenser was completely clogged with dust. Adding to the discomfort, there was a strong, lingering chemical stench on the second floor. While the front desk staff promptly moved us to a new room, which was problem-free, I couldn’t relax or sleep easily, as the image of the bandage kept coming back to me. The lobby itself didn’t help matters either—it felt more like a hospital than a supposedly 4-star hotel. Overall, this experience left a lot to be desired and fell far below the standards I expected.
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Ana-Lia
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
The hotel is located close to some key sightseeing like the Greyfriars Bobby and kirkyard as well as shops and restaurants. It's right across from a University of Edinburgh campus and there's a Starbucks and a Sainsbury's about a block away. Breakfast items are the same every day, but there are ample options to choose from and the coffee machines are available 24/7 as is the laundry room. They even have cold cuts and a variety of breads to make to-go sandwiches for the day or to save some for an afternoon snack. The room had a mini fridge, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. We were busy sightseeing, but we were able to have a few dinners in and save some money. There were items from previous guests left under the pull out couch, so the room didn't seem thoroughly clean, but when we brough it to their attention, they took care of it right away. The mattresses had pads that looked lumpy, but the beds were comfortable. Overall, while some things things could be improved, the casual environment made our stay comfortable. We were well fed to start our day, and we were able to wash our clothes halfway through our vacation, which was crucial when packing light.
The hotel is located close to some key sightseeing like the Greyfriars Bobby and kirkyard as well as shops and restaurants. It's right across from a University of Edinburgh campus and there's a Starbucks and a Sainsbury's about a block away. Breakfast items are the same every day, but there are ample options to choose from and the coffee machines are available 24/7 as is the laundry room. They even have cold cuts and a variety of breads to make to-go sandwiches for the day or to save some for an afternoon snack. The room had a mini fridge, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. We were busy sightseeing, but we were able to have a few dinners in and save some money. There were items from previous guests left under the pull out couch, so the room didn't seem thoroughly clean, but when we brough it to their attention, they took care of it right away. The mattresses had pads that looked lumpy, but the beds were comfortable. Overall, while some things things could be improved, the casual environment made our stay comfortable. We were well fed to start our day, and we were able to wash our clothes halfway through our vacation, which was crucial when packing light.
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Kaya Gökçe
12 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was excellent, and the breakfast was good enough. However, there was a strong odor coming from the bathroom, and despite raising the issue, nothing was done to resolve it. Unfortunately, this significantly impacted the experience for me and my family.
The location was excellent, and the breakfast was good enough. However, there was a strong odor coming from the bathroom, and despite raising the issue, nothing was done to resolve it. Unfortunately, this significantly impacted the experience for me and my family.
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Andy
17 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Noisy and not the cleanest
Noisy and not the cleanest
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Melville
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was clean and kept clean with daily housekeeping. The Breakfast was sumptuous with a good variety menu. Hotel location is perfect for the city sights making most walkable distance. The hotel offers umbrellas to rent @£2.00 per 48 hrs knowing Scottish weather.
Room was clean and kept clean with daily housekeeping. The Breakfast was sumptuous with a good variety menu. Hotel location is perfect for the city sights making most walkable distance. The hotel offers umbrellas to rent @£2.00 per 48 hrs knowing Scottish weather.
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Rajesh
3 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in Edinburgh, close to shopping and restaurants. Property is clean, room was decent size but the bathroom was on the smaller side. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Great location in Edinburgh, close to shopping and restaurants. Property is clean, room was decent size but the bathroom was on the smaller side. Staff were friendly and helpful.
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TINGYI
3 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
dirty bed sheet, broken furnitures
dirty bed sheet, broken furnitures
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Andrea
8 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel room had not been cleaned prior to our visit. The toilet has faeces in it, the shower cubicle and sink in the bathroom were filthy. The room had no curtains or blinds and there was an office block across the street who could see in the window, so no privacy. The laminate flooring was separating. And the glasses in the room were not cleaned either
The hotel room had not been cleaned prior to our visit. The toilet has faeces in it, the shower cubicle and sink in the bathroom were filthy. The room had no curtains or blinds and there was an office block across the street who could see in the window, so no privacy. The laminate flooring was separating. And the glasses in the room were not cleaned either
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and comfortable with kitchenettes, but some feel dated, bathrooms can be small, and noise from adjacent rooms or outside is reported. Multiple reviews mention very warm rooms and a lack of air conditioning.
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Benjamin
25 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lobby is small, though it unlike the rest of the hotel appears to be air conditioned. It was 77f outside but 85f inside our rooms. Fans did little. If there was more ventilationit may have been tolerable, but I was glad we only stayed one night and had a very early flight to catch. Would not book here again outside of winter.
Lobby is small, though it unlike the rest of the hotel appears to be air conditioned. It was 77f outside but 85f inside our rooms. Fans did little. If there was more ventilationit may have been tolerable, but I was glad we only stayed one night and had a very early flight to catch. Would not book here again outside of winter.
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ugur
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Tv wasn’t working. The noise coming from outside was unbearable, from 7”8 am thru 3 pm for three days straight. The breakfast Buffett is pretty good, though, and so is location next to the university.
Tv wasn’t working. The noise coming from outside was unbearable, from 7”8 am thru 3 pm for three days straight. The breakfast Buffett is pretty good, though, and so is location next to the university.
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Anna
21 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything about this hotel was fine except the temperature of the room which remained 78F or higher no matter what we did. There is no air conditioning which is understandable for Edinburgh but there is also no air flow (window opens only a crack) and no way to cool the rooms down. Apparently there was a “heat wave” (temps in the low 70s during the day) up until the day we arrived. For the three days we were there the outside temp was 40s at night and about 60 during the day, nonetheless with three fans provided by the hotel and leaving lights off, the room hovered around 80, and the hallways were worse. The staff did their best but told us the building was built to retain heat because “Edinburgh is usually cold.” I heard another guest tell the front desk as he was checking out that he had been so hot the night before that he thought he had a fever. This is an infrastructure problem but it made our stay unpleasant, and we won’t be back.
Everything about this hotel was fine except the temperature of the room which remained 78F or higher no matter what we did. There is no air conditioning which is understandable for Edinburgh but there is also no air flow (window opens only a crack) and no way to cool the rooms down. Apparently there was a “heat wave” (temps in the low 70s during the day) up until the day we arrived. For the three days we were there the outside temp was 40s at night and about 60 during the day, nonetheless with three fans provided by the hotel and leaving lights off, the room hovered around 80, and the hallways were worse. The staff did their best but told us the building was built to retain heat because “Edinburgh is usually cold.” I heard another guest tell the front desk as he was checking out that he had been so hot the night before that he thought he had a fever. This is an infrastructure problem but it made our stay unpleasant, and we won’t be back.
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Tobias
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Central, yet quiet. Hotel itself is dated
Central, yet quiet. Hotel itself is dated
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Hernan
23 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The second bed was terrible and I could not sleep due to this.
The second bed was terrible and I could not sleep due to this.
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Husna
29 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was spacious, clean. Easily walkable to main attractions. Quiet area with small grocery right downstairs
Room was spacious, clean. Easily walkable to main attractions. Quiet area with small grocery right downstairs
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Jessica
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Centrally located but in a quiet area. Room was huge when compared to European standards. Everything in working order. Breakfast was free with wide selection .
Great stay. Centrally located but in a quiet area. Room was huge when compared to European standards. Everything in working order. Breakfast was free with wide selection .
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Jennifer
21 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Be careful when booking the one bedroom suite does not have a pull out bed just 1 queen bed. Hotel is great location for uni. Clean, small gym, free breakfast is really good. Nice that rooms have a kitchen.
Be careful when booking the one bedroom suite does not have a pull out bed just 1 queen bed. Hotel is great location for uni. Clean, small gym, free breakfast is really good. Nice that rooms have a kitchen.
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Naomi
9 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Really enjoyed our stay at the Residence Inn. The suites(we had 2) were very spacious and comfortable. I was a bit surprised that the beds couldn’t be separated into twins, as there were clearly 2 single mattresses, topped by a queen mattress. Not every guest at the hotel is a couple, as in our case, a brother and sister( one slept on the sofa bed, which wasn’t as comfortable as the bed. The breakfast was very good, lots of hot and cold choices, great coffee. The breakfast area in the hotel is quite small and breakfast time tended to be chaotic, an issue which I’m sure other guests have commented on.The staff were so friendly and helpful. The location for us was great as it was close to the university, and easy walking distance to the many attractions of beautiful Edinburgh. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend to friends and family👍👍😀
Really enjoyed our stay at the Residence Inn. The suites(we had 2) were very spacious and comfortable. I was a bit surprised that the beds couldn’t be separated into twins, as there were clearly 2 single mattresses, topped by a queen mattress. Not every guest at the hotel is a couple, as in our case, a brother and sister( one slept on the sofa bed, which wasn’t as comfortable as the bed. The breakfast was very good, lots of hot and cold choices, great coffee. The breakfast area in the hotel is quite small and breakfast time tended to be chaotic, an issue which I’m sure other guests have commented on.The staff were so friendly and helpful. The location for us was great as it was close to the university, and easy walking distance to the many attractions of beautiful Edinburgh. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend to friends and family👍👍😀
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Thomas
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Avoid! The doors between rooms (which most rooms have) are not soundproofed so you can hear everything going on next door as if they were in your room (ordinary conversations, kids screaming, ‘intimate moments’ etc). I booked for 3 nights but had to leave after 1. Awful!
Avoid! The doors between rooms (which most rooms have) are not soundproofed so you can hear everything going on next door as if they were in your room (ordinary conversations, kids screaming, ‘intimate moments’ etc). I booked for 3 nights but had to leave after 1. Awful!
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, though a minority reported unhelpful interactions, late check-in, or booking and follow-up issues.
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David
14 Sept 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Helen was most helpful and professional. She made sure we were able to get our train on time too!
Helen was most helpful and professional. She made sure we were able to get our train on time too!
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Howard
20 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unhelpful staff when checking in and wanted to change room due to overpowering smell of bleach Should have acknowledged issue straight away and given us ano room rather than try to make a point that they can eradicate smell and then sort room out for next guest Then we were kept waiting 20mins and then given ano room - happy at that - good room but should have happened immediately Appreciate renovations going on but good customer service must not be affected and should do better
Unhelpful staff when checking in and wanted to change room due to overpowering smell of bleach Should have acknowledged issue straight away and given us ano room rather than try to make a point that they can eradicate smell and then sort room out for next guest Then we were kept waiting 20mins and then given ano room - happy at that - good room but should have happened immediately Appreciate renovations going on but good customer service must not be affected and should do better
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Derek
15 Jan 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Spent a week there. It is a great “home away from home”! Excellent staff - friendly and helpful. Included buffet breakfast was awesome! And nice to have a free laundry for extended stays.
Spent a week there. It is a great “home away from home”! Excellent staff - friendly and helpful. Included buffet breakfast was awesome! And nice to have a free laundry for extended stays.
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Patricia
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, very helpful and friendly staff
Great location, very helpful and friendly staff
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Catherine
29 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice. If you are a Marriott member, they let you into your room early. That helped me because I was feeling sick when I arrived.
Very nice. If you are a Marriott member, they let you into your room early. That helped me because I was feeling sick when I arrived.
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Mo Sze Pallas
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel can’t found my booking when I check-in, your agent didn’t offer help and asked me to find another available hotel. Eventuality the front desk helped to check different hotels one by one for me as all hotels are full
Hotel can’t found my booking when I check-in, your agent didn’t offer help and asked me to find another available hotel. Eventuality the front desk helped to check different hotels one by one for me as all hotels are full
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Sourabh S
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great property, great staff. Check-in check-out in matter of minutes. Overall perfect for stay.
Great property, great staff. Check-in check-out in matter of minutes. Overall perfect for stay.
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Bento
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel special. Service was exemplary.
Staff went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel special. Service was exemplary.
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Theda
6 Apr 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
really great customer service
really great customer service
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Sherene
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Amazing staff all over
Amazing staff all over
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Location
Location is consistently central and walkable near the University of Edinburgh and major sights, with good access to public transport and several guests finding the area quiet.
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Neil J
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location on the university campus, an easy walk to the Royal Mile, adjacent shopping, restaurants, good breakfast
Great location on the university campus, an easy walk to the Royal Mile, adjacent shopping, restaurants, good breakfast
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Stephanie
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Convenient location to sites and restaurants.
Convenient location to sites and restaurants.
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Ana-Lia
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 12 nights
The hotel is located close to some key sightseeing like the Greyfriars Bobby and kirkyard as well as shops and restaurants. It's right across from a University of Edinburgh campus and there's a Starbucks and a Sainsbury's about a block away. Breakfast items are the same every day, but there are ample options to choose from and the coffee machines are available 24/7 as is the laundry room. They even have cold cuts and a variety of breads to make to-go sandwiches for the day or to save some for an afternoon snack. The room had a mini fridge, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. We were busy sightseeing, but we were able to have a few dinners in and save some money. There were items from previous guests left under the pull out couch, so the room didn't seem thoroughly clean, but when we brough it to their attention, they took care of it right away. The mattresses had pads that looked lumpy, but the beds were comfortable. Overall, while some things things could be improved, the casual environment made our stay comfortable. We were well fed to start our day, and we were able to wash our clothes halfway through our vacation, which was crucial when packing light.
The hotel is located close to some key sightseeing like the Greyfriars Bobby and kirkyard as well as shops and restaurants. It's right across from a University of Edinburgh campus and there's a Starbucks and a Sainsbury's about a block away. Breakfast items are the same every day, but there are ample options to choose from and the coffee machines are available 24/7 as is the laundry room. They even have cold cuts and a variety of breads to make to-go sandwiches for the day or to save some for an afternoon snack. The room had a mini fridge, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. We were busy sightseeing, but we were able to have a few dinners in and save some money. There were items from previous guests left under the pull out couch, so the room didn't seem thoroughly clean, but when we brough it to their attention, they took care of it right away. The mattresses had pads that looked lumpy, but the beds were comfortable. Overall, while some things things could be improved, the casual environment made our stay comfortable. We were well fed to start our day, and we were able to wash our clothes halfway through our vacation, which was crucial when packing light.
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Charlotte
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Convenient to all places we wanted to visit. We could walk or get a tram or train or bus easily. Breakfast was very good every morning. Rooms were comfortable.
Convenient to all places we wanted to visit. We could walk or get a tram or train or bus easily. Breakfast was very good every morning. Rooms were comfortable.
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Pilar
2 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Spring break family time, excellent location, very good breakfast, you can walk to main attractions in center and exceptional front desk service! We’ll for sure come back!
Spring break family time, excellent location, very good breakfast, you can walk to main attractions in center and exceptional front desk service! We’ll for sure come back!
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Gita
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable. Great location
Very comfortable. Great location
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Sodio
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is wonderful.
The location is wonderful.
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Jessica
26 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Centrally located but in a quiet area. Room was huge when compared to European standards. Everything in working order. Breakfast was free with wide selection .
Great stay. Centrally located but in a quiet area. Room was huge when compared to European standards. Everything in working order. Breakfast was free with wide selection .
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Lisa
11 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location with lots of eating options close by. Short walk to old town and university of Edinburgh. Super friendly staff and clean, quiet rooms.
Great location with lots of eating options close by. Short walk to old town and university of Edinburgh. Super friendly staff and clean, quiet rooms.
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Murray
9 Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location. Friendly staff, would happily stay there again.
Excellent location. Friendly staff, would happily stay there again.
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Dining
Breakfast is generally tasty with plenty of hot and cold options, but the dining area is small and often crowded. During renovations there is no on-site restaurant and the bar offering is very limited.
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Dave
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Hotel is under going refurbishments until June.This meant the reception,bar/lounge,breakfast areas were all unavailable. This was not communicated at the time of our booking and I would not have booked if I knew this. THe hotel did offer a garb and go breakfast which meant guests had to bring to their rooms to eat. This meant lots of people balancing trays in the lift.THe room where the breakfast was being served was small and when it was busy it was hard to move in their. It would have been better if the hotel offered cheaper rates and no breakfast.As it was we were paying €670 euro for two nights in a family room.
The Hotel is under going refurbishments until June.This meant the reception,bar/lounge,breakfast areas were all unavailable. This was not communicated at the time of our booking and I would not have booked if I knew this. THe hotel did offer a garb and go breakfast which meant guests had to bring to their rooms to eat. This meant lots of people balancing trays in the lift.THe room where the breakfast was being served was small and when it was busy it was hard to move in their. It would have been better if the hotel offered cheaper rates and no breakfast.As it was we were paying €670 euro for two nights in a family room.
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Edward
30 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal location. Friendly staff. Good breakfast included
Ideal location. Friendly staff. Good breakfast included
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Neil J
5 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location on the university campus, an easy walk to the Royal Mile, adjacent shopping, restaurants, good breakfast
Great location on the university campus, an easy walk to the Royal Mile, adjacent shopping, restaurants, good breakfast
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Jamie
20 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Unfortunately we didn’t have a great stay. The advertised “bar” was essentially a fridge. The room was very warm with no window or air conditioning which made it very difficult to sleep. The TV signal made the tv useless. The room was very clean and the staff where helpful.
Unfortunately we didn’t have a great stay. The advertised “bar” was essentially a fridge. The room was very warm with no window or air conditioning which made it very difficult to sleep. The TV signal made the tv useless. The room was very clean and the staff where helpful.
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Charlotte
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Convenient to all places we wanted to visit. We could walk or get a tram or train or bus easily. Breakfast was very good every morning. Rooms were comfortable.
Convenient to all places we wanted to visit. We could walk or get a tram or train or bus easily. Breakfast was very good every morning. Rooms were comfortable.
8
Ross
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I picked this hotel due to its proximity to my office.
I have to say I was put off by the bad reviews. But I thought I’d give it a try. It was surprisingly ok.
Good points - friendly enough staff, bed was comfortable, room was airy, breakfast was decent and plentiful.
Bad points - pillows were not great, breakfast area pretty rammed in the morning and chaotic, room decent but a little tired in places.
Overall I would stay again, as its pretty decent and a good base for a few days.
I picked this hotel due to its proximity to my office.
I have to say I was put off by the bad reviews. But I thought I’d give it a try. It was surprisingly ok.
Good points - friendly enough staff, bed was comfortable, room was airy, breakfast was decent and plentiful.
Bad points - pillows were not great, breakfast area pretty rammed in the morning and chaotic, room decent but a little tired in places.
Overall I would stay again, as its pretty decent and a good base for a few days.
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Alan
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Having booked a room for 4 nights on Expedia, the hotel subsequently told me of the nature & scale of the ongoing renovations. Construction noise during the day. No laundry. No gym. No *lobby*. I'd be more irritable about it if not for a great breakfast buffet (admittedly, in a small, cramped space - but I'm an early riser & fared fine).
Having booked a room for 4 nights on Expedia, the hotel subsequently told me of the nature & scale of the ongoing renovations. Construction noise during the day. No laundry. No gym. No *lobby*. I'd be more irritable about it if not for a great breakfast buffet (admittedly, in a small, cramped space - but I'm an early riser & fared fine).
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Glenn
18 Feb 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Nice room and comfy bed. Free breakfast buffet was good quality with plenty of choices, but like a cattle drive. Rude people pushing in front of you and little kids running around unattended touching the food, cutlery, etc. We felt it was a bit unsanitary. It’s amazing how parents have no control over their spawn.
Nice room and comfy bed. Free breakfast buffet was good quality with plenty of choices, but like a cattle drive. Rude people pushing in front of you and little kids running around unattended touching the food, cutlery, etc. We felt it was a bit unsanitary. It’s amazing how parents have no control over their spawn.
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Melville
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was clean and kept clean with daily housekeeping. The Breakfast was sumptuous with a good variety menu. Hotel location is perfect for the city sights making most walkable distance. The hotel offers umbrellas to rent @£2.00 per 48 hrs knowing Scottish weather.
Room was clean and kept clean with daily housekeeping. The Breakfast was sumptuous with a good variety menu. Hotel location is perfect for the city sights making most walkable distance. The hotel offers umbrellas to rent @£2.00 per 48 hrs knowing Scottish weather.
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TINGTING
29 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good hotel located on a university campus. However, there is construction at the hotel and on the nearby road, so it can be noisy during the day. There’s no on site restaurant, and breakfast is a simple grab and go option.
Good hotel located on a university campus. However, there is construction at the hotel and on the nearby road, so it can be noisy during the day. There’s no on site restaurant, and breakfast is a simple grab and go option.
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Marius
14 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good location! New building. Clean rooms.
Good location! New building. Clean rooms.
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Adam
8 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place for a family trip, rooms are comfortable, there is free tea and coffee in the lounge, they even have free laundry which was handy for us. Breakfast is included and was better than I was expecting. Will stay again when in Edinburgh.
Great place for a family trip, rooms are comfortable, there is free tea and coffee in the lounge, they even have free laundry which was handy for us. Breakfast is included and was better than I was expecting. Will stay again when in Edinburgh.
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Daniel
5 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were extremely helpful and location was great. Rooms clean and tidy.
Staff were extremely helpful and location was great. Rooms clean and tidy.
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Brett
3 May 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic location and wonderful staff. Made all our walks around town very easy.
Fantastic location and wonderful staff. Made all our walks around town very easy.
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Allison
20 Apr 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff super friendly, breakfast great healthy options and many choices. Laundry available excellent bonus!
Staff super friendly, breakfast great healthy options and many choices. Laundry available excellent bonus!
FAQs about Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is available nearby for a fee of GBP 27 per day, located approximately 656 feet away. Limited on-site parking may also be available, but a reservation is not required.
What type of breakfast is offered?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, providing a convenient start to the day.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms, with a maximum fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night, and a cap of GBP 50 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 16:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just steps from The Meadows and the University of Edinburgh. It is approximately 0.7 miles from the National Museum of Scotland and 0.9 miles from St. Giles' Cathedral.
What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?
Children aged 12 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.
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- 2026-09-19: 529.7342180175781USD
- 2026-09-20: 397.2407292053223USD
- 2026-09-21: 449.9999328186035USD
- 2026-09-22: 439.33960072021483USD
- 2026-09-23: 447.29725350952145USD
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- 2026-10-12: 304.05400961914063USD
- 2026-10-13: 315.2018617675781USD
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- 2026-10-15: 284.97703638916016USD
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- 2026-10-17: 335.7115520446777USD
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- 2026-10-21: 316.8410349609375USD
- 2026-10-22: 285.8565750152588USD
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- 2026-10-25: 281.0810405548096USD
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- 2026-10-27: 307.75558224487304USD
- 2026-10-28: 347.8254771850586USD
- 2026-10-29: 285.8565750152588USD
- 2026-10-30: 318.4402283203125USD
- 2026-10-31: 388.80491334838865USD
- 2026-11-01: 232.88315321350098USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day (656 ft away)
- Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 50 per stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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