Is parking available at the hotel?

Nearby parking is available for a fee of approximately GBP 26 per day, located 328 feet away from the hotel. Reservations are not mentioned as required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfast is served for a fee of approximately GBP 15.95 per person. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 35, subject to availability. Late check-out is also available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just a 4-minute walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 11 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. It is also 0.3 miles from George Street and Princes Street.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 70 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required. Information regarding cribs is not provided.

The Place Hotel Edinburgh

Average nightly price at The Place Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$87
February	$115
March	$141
April	$172
May	$249
June	$237
July	$245
August	$304
September	$253
October	$200
November	$160
December	$156

What guests think

At The Place Hotel, travellers consistently praise the welcoming, helpful staff and the convenient location near Waverley Station, tram links and dining, while highlighting that this historic property has no lift and involves climbing multiple stairs.

Rooms range from large with views to compact basement or top-floor spaces, and several reviews note warm temperatures, limited ventilation and no air conditioning, with fans sometimes provided. Mattress comfort is inconsistent, showers can be small or have low hot-water pressure, and some street or tram noise affects front-facing rooms. Breakfast is often enjoyed, though a few found it overpriced or limited, and the bar or residents' service may close early. Expect a characterful, centrally located stay with many stairs and some comfort trade-offs.

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Facilities

Historic building without an elevator, so many stairs are involved. There is a bar, lounge and terrace, and parking nearby, but bar service can end early; several reviews note no air conditioning with fans provided.

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Ian

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A fine old Edinburgh Town House with spectacular views over the Firth of Forth to Fine. One note of caution, though: no. 36 has no lifts. The exercise did me good, but for some guests this may be an issue. O/w a terrific hotel.

10

Elizabeth

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

One of the few affordable hotels that had a room available in August. Close to tram and bus stops (handy for the airport), good cafes on neighboring streets. No AC but they have fans available at the desk.

4

MICHAEL

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful Georgian building that has received LIMITED updates, too limited for what they charge. I was put in a top floor room, 4 flights of steep stairs and no elevator. The room sat directly under the roof and with the window closed (and the cleaning staff always closed it) and no AC the room would be very hot and stuffy by the end of the day and would not fully cool down until the wee hours of the morning; and this was in September so one can imagine the heat in summer. Also, with the windows open sounds of the traffic and street cars down below Kept me awake. The hot water was tepid, with very low water pressure, not much more than a trickle, and the bed killed my back. Not what one would expect at this price point.

8

Luke

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had the large exec room, the room itself was good very big nice bathroom etc but whilst the bed was big it was to large singles pushed together with one slightly higher than the other so may as well had a single bed which is disappointing. Bar shut early on Tuesday got back at 10:30 was already closed and no in room drinks available so again not good.

10

Peter

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful georgian property. High ceilings and big windows. No lift but help offered immediately with our luggage. I noted a large car park, tram and Bus routes but we walked everywhere...... just 15 mins from Princes st and Waverly.

8

Jennifer

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and staff. Property is well kept. Within walking distance of the tram and Waverley train station. Be aware that there is no lift/elevator, so you will need to take the stairs. Single room is small and basic, but it's all you need to shower and sleep. My room was on the street side and had a bright light right outside the window; better blackout curtains would have helped at night.

8

Diane

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very large with a little sofa, table & chair, desk and chair, TV and the beds were quite comfortable. Internet worked great for us. They didn't really have a "dining room" however you could eat in the lounge and they had several comfortable sitting areas on the main floor. As we were out and about we didn't actually eat at the property so I can't speak on the food. The hotel is close to the bus & train stations and very walkable to shops and parks. There is no elevator however the staff brought our bags up to our rooms for us. The terrace area was super quiet, serene & relaxing. The only thing I think would be nice to add to the rooms is a little fridge to be able to keep bottled water, a sandwich etc in. Having said all that the staff really makes this hotel ... they were AMAZING! so friendly, personable, helpful, accommodating, quick in response to all queries and always smiling (even while hauling our heavy luggage up the stairs).

4

Carole

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Not aware there was NO Lift no bottled water in the room, no biscuits. no tissues Definitely Not Value for price paid!!!

10

Michael

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very welcoming and helpful staff. Comfortable and clean room, although several stairs to negotiate (up to 3 floor and no lift.) We requested a room with least no. of stairs and they were very accommodating. Great breakfast (extra cost). Within 5 minutes walk of several excellent restaurants and large shopping mall.

8

SCOTT

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved the hotel. The staff were wonderful and helpful (helped carry our luggage up to the top floor.) Breakfast was excellent. The lounge area was very nice. Would have given a 5 overall except for not having a lift. We avoided our room during the day to avoid going up all the stairs. Recommend the Superior Double as the Standard comes in different sizes and floor levels. Thanks for a great stay!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained. A few mentioned minor issues such as a spider or some worn finishes.

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10

Alyce

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely stay! The staff was very welcoming and helpful, the room was spotless & super cosy! Had a great sleep! Will definitely stay again

10

Jaime

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Place Hotel in Edinburgh is a charming establishment that is within easy walking distance from Waverley Station and Waverley Mall, even if hauling your luggage, as I did. It is beautifully decorated and very clean. The staff were very hospitable and generously helpful with any of my needs or questions. There's a charming bar area, along with two very nice breakfast dining areas, which are connected, with ample common rooms in between. My single room was very nicely set up, very clean and had its own private bathroom and shower. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable and I was able to rest well after more than 24 hrs of travel. Breakfast does costs extra but was so worth it, because of the variety of choices of food and beverages. The only thing I found daunting were the stairs and carrying luggage up and down. Thankfully, Reception staff did help me get my luggage up two flights of stairs to my room, as I was wearing a knee brace, but just know that there is no lift. I will definitely stay here again, and highly recommend The Place Hotel for it's welcoming staff and extremely comfortable accommodations.

10

Lynne

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, friendly and helpful staff

10

Shan

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and WiFi access. We are on the top floor which was quite warm, No air condition but a fan is provided. We found a tiny spider on the pillow, but overall are good and clean. No complaint :-)

10

Wayne

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and large and very well decorated. Very cozy and a great location

10

Elizabeth

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel with pleasant engaging staff. The room was everything I had hoped for, clean, spacious and very comfortable. There were some small criticisms, the bath surround was not of a good standard and looked tatty and ill fitting as did the water stains on both bedroom and bathroom ceilings. That said it in no way negatively affected our stay indeed the hotel enhanced a lovely weekend. Food was good and plentiful and the breakfast was fabulous.

10

Karl

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel. Superb location, beautiful building inside and out. Staff exceptional; welcoming, friendly and knowledgable. Made to feel most welcome and valued. Beautiful bar, lounges, terrace and room. Spotlessly clean and well maintained.

10

Linda

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful - clean, comfy, and warm

10

Meliha

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean hotel, friendly and helpful staff. Great location! Would come back!

8

Krysla

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice, clean, well decorated. Staff was really really nice and allowed us to drop bags off early. When we returned, they had already taken our backpacks to our room, which was nice because we were completely exhausted and the room was on the third floor (no elevator). Had we brought all our luggage, it would have taken us forever to get large suitcases up those stairs one at a time. Our room was lovely, but pretty small…kinda seemed like an attic. The bathroom was a good size, but the shower was TINY.

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Rooms

Room sizes vary from very spacious with views to compact basement or attic spaces; some guests report heat, limited ventilation and no air conditioning. Mattress comfort and soundproofing are inconsistent, and several found showers small or water pressure low.

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Anne

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff. Close to old town. Nice little shops and cafes close by. Room was nice but you can hear your neighbours. Not very soundproof.

6

Sonia

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As I was travelling solo I was allocated a room on the lower level and the only source of light and ventilation was via the sky light, not an issue until bed time as you could not block out any light. The mattress was also of a poor quality. The staff were very friendly and location was good. Would I choose to stay here again, sadly no.

10

Lynda

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large spacious rooms and nice big bathroom. Staff were friendly, and great location.

6

Logan

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was down several stairs. No lift. Situated basically in the basement.. No window just a sky light. Making the already tiny tiny room, Stuffy.. A fan was provided. It offered some comfort. The staff was probably the best part. I feel as we were charged too much for a Small room with a double bed. Which is what I ordered but upon seeing it in person it seemed overpriced.

10

Dessy

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view from the window, spacious room, very clean and tidy. They provide complete of teas, coffee, iron, and hairdryer. I love the big mirror in bed room and a beautiful mirror in shower room. Staff are nice and helpfull. Close to station and mall. It doesn't has lift but the stairs is not bad for a little exercise.

4

MICHAEL

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful Georgian building that has received LIMITED updates, too limited for what they charge. I was put in a top floor room, 4 flights of steep stairs and no elevator. The room sat directly under the roof and with the window closed (and the cleaning staff always closed it) and no AC the room would be very hot and stuffy by the end of the day and would not fully cool down until the wee hours of the morning; and this was in September so one can imagine the heat in summer. Also, with the windows open sounds of the traffic and street cars down below Kept me awake. The hot water was tepid, with very low water pressure, not much more than a trickle, and the bed killed my back. Not what one would expect at this price point.

10

Shan

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location and WiFi access. We are on the top floor which was quite warm, No air condition but a fan is provided. We found a tiny spider on the pillow, but overall are good and clean. No complaint :-)

8

Jennifer

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and staff. Property is well kept. Within walking distance of the tram and Waverley train station. Be aware that there is no lift/elevator, so you will need to take the stairs. Single room is small and basic, but it's all you need to shower and sleep. My room was on the street side and had a bright light right outside the window; better blackout curtains would have helped at night.

8

Emma

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property staff was excellent. The beds were horrible- outdated, spring mattress. No elevator- 72 steps to the top where rooms are.

6

Are

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms, hard beds, no A/C and poor showers. Not worth it considering the prices they request

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Service

Service is a standout, with many guests praising friendly, helpful staff and assistance with luggage on the stairs. Occasional complaints note an unwelcoming check-in or slow resolution to maintenance issues.

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Great

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff here was incredibly welcoming and courteous . they were very accommodating to our needs and spoke so gently and so kindly! Great service The allowed us leave our luggage here for 3 days prior to our visit so we can enjoy our tour and even let us keep our luggage on the day of checkout! Thank you so much

10

Jaime

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Place Hotel in Edinburgh is a charming establishment that is within easy walking distance from Waverley Station and Waverley Mall, even if hauling your luggage, as I did. It is beautifully decorated and very clean. The staff were very hospitable and generously helpful with any of my needs or questions. There's a charming bar area, along with two very nice breakfast dining areas, which are connected, with ample common rooms in between. My single room was very nicely set up, very clean and had its own private bathroom and shower. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable and I was able to rest well after more than 24 hrs of travel. Breakfast does costs extra but was so worth it, because of the variety of choices of food and beverages. The only thing I found daunting were the stairs and carrying luggage up and down. Thankfully, Reception staff did help me get my luggage up two flights of stairs to my room, as I was wearing a knee brace, but just know that there is no lift. I will definitely stay here again, and highly recommend The Place Hotel for it's welcoming staff and extremely comfortable accommodations.

10

Brendan

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, room was clean and comfortable, Highly recommend!!

10

Jeris

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice, friendly staff. No lift, but knew that when booking. Communication with the property was good, let them know that I had mobility issues, they assured us a room with minimal stairs. Very close to trams/transit. Food was good.

10

Samuel

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place to stay in Edinburgh! Very spacious, clean rooms, with very friendly and very helpful staff, and in a very convenient location. Really no complaints that I can think of. I would definitely stay here again in the future.

10

Karen

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at The Place was very helpful and friendly. The location makes walking around Edinburgh very convenient.

10

Carla

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay at the place. Service was amazing. Only slight issue is they have no lift so if you are on the top floor like I was there are quite a few steps. The team did offer to carry my bags tho so still highly recommend this place

10

David

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ive stayed a few times at the Place for business. The hotel is in an excellent location easy walk from Waverley train station. Staff are always great, nice bar and good breakfast. See you again soon.

10

Lesley

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely helpful staff

10

Nicole

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were amazing and so kind and helpful! They gave us great suggestions on where to eat and what to do. We tried a few of the restaurants they suggested and they were fantastic. We added on breakfast each morning at the hotel - and it was just as equally delicious and a great start to our morning each day. Plus they make great drinks at their bar if you want a nightcap before retiring for the night! We can’t say enough good things - we had an amazing stay :)

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Location

Location is consistently praised as walkable and close to Waverley Station, tram links from the airport, shops and restaurants. Ideal for exploring central Edinburgh.

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10

Maxine

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to bus station, shopping centre & short walk to train station too

10

Lynda

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large spacious rooms and nice big bathroom. Staff were friendly, and great location.

8

Denise

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location for tram to airport , close to train station , staff helpful , small single room but very comfortable

10

Christine

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location ideal for exploring Edinburgh, rental car collection train station all walkable. No lift in building so must be prepared to go up many stairs to your room.

10

Peter

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful georgian property. High ceilings and big windows. No lift but help offered immediately with our luggage. I noted a large car park, tram and Bus routes but we walked everywhere...... just 15 mins from Princes st and Waverly.

10

Alana

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay. Very close to bus station and Waverly. Lots of shops and dining options up Hanover and on Princes Street. Would absolutely stay again.

10

John

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location near bus and train stations Tram from airport drops off one block from hotel Helpful staff

10

Andrew

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A great location not far from a tram stop. Walking distance to attractions, shops amd restaurant. Great room with a view.

10

doris

Dec 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location was excellent. I took the tram from Edinburgh airport to the hotel took only 30 minutes and the tram stop just 3 minutes away from the Place.

10

Edwin

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Excellent staff

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Dining

Breakfast is often enjoyed and described as tasty, though some found it overpriced or limited in choice. The bar is appreciated but sometimes closes early with no late residents' service.

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Caroline

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideally located hotel for the train station and great local food, drink and shopping options. Spacious room, staff always happy to help. Hotel bar closes very early which is a shame as it's where you'd expect to have a late drink before heading to bed.

8

Charles

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was amazingly helpful and friendly. Our room was clean, comfortable and had an amazing, top floor view north over the city to the Firth. Lounge, bar and breakfast area are exquisite. Only reason i didn't give straight fives is I'm 73 years old and walking up four flights of stairs wasn't fun, although the staff's speed at handling luggage lessened my efforts ten fold. A real gem in the heart of Edinburgh.

10

Pierre-Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service at breakfast!

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Abhishek

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We requested for a ground floor room... got 2nd floor room alloted and unfortunately they dint had elevators in premise... But guess what.. then we had Alex and the management that care and she helped worked out options to get us room on 1st floor..with a complementary upgrade of the room to suite. . In terms of breakfast..its was not a buffet, they served 1 item out of 7 as part of paid breakfast

10

Maria

Jan 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a great location for exploring Edinburgh. Within walking distance of shops pubs and restaurants. Staff are friendly and helpful. Beautiful rooms, comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would return.

8

Luke

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had the large exec room, the room itself was good very big nice bathroom etc but whilst the bed was big it was to large singles pushed together with one slightly higher than the other so may as well had a single bed which is disappointing. Bar shut early on Tuesday got back at 10:30 was already closed and no in room drinks available so again not good.

10

David

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ive stayed a few times at the Place for business. The hotel is in an excellent location easy walk from Waverley train station. Staff are always great, nice bar and good breakfast. See you again soon.

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Athena

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was overpriced and not very tasty. Room was nice but had very little sohndproofing

10

Nicole

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were amazing and so kind and helpful! They gave us great suggestions on where to eat and what to do. We tried a few of the restaurants they suggested and they were fantastic. We added on breakfast each morning at the hotel - and it was just as equally delicious and a great start to our morning each day. Plus they make great drinks at their bar if you want a nightcap before retiring for the night! We can’t say enough good things - we had an amazing stay :)

8

Phil

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in the suite which was interesting - including a hilariously oversized bed which turned out to not be overly comfortable. The room was warm and clean however. A usual design choice was that the bathroom had no doors, so you’ll need to make sure you and your partner/friend/travelling companion are fine hearing each others ‘business’. The fact the room opens directly onto the stairs mean any noise in the foyer travels straight up, so can be noisy. Overall had the feel of being designed by someone focused on aesthetics/instagram rather than practicalities. Breakfast was fine.

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