Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
$405
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Avg. for October
Prices for Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
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$405
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh average $213 in January, the cheapest month, and $630 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $213 |
| February | $218 |
| March | $283 |
| April | $335 |
| May | $499 |
| June | $458 |
| July | $522 |
| August | $630 |
| September | $566 |
| October | $405 |
| November | $332 |
| December | $346 |
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Cheapest: January (~$213)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite at Commons Club Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 222 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and Grassmarket. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Usher Hall.
What's nearby
Victoria Street(0.1 miles)
Castlehill(0.1 miles)
The Hub(0.1 miles)
Witchery Tours(0.1 miles)
Royal Mile(0.1 miles)
Grassmarket(0.1 miles)
Scotch Whisky Experience(0.1 miles)
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions(0.1 miles)
St. Giles' Cathedral(0.2 miles)
National Museum of Scotland(0.2 miles)
Real Mary King's Close(0.2 miles)
Princes Street Gardens(0.2 miles)
City Chambers(0.2 miles)
Scottish National Gallery(0.2 miles)
MacEwan Hall(0.2 miles)
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(7.8 miles)
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Location
1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Victoria Street (0.1 miles)
Castlehill (0.1 miles)
The Hub (0.1 miles)
Witchery Tours (0.1 miles)
Royal Mile (0.1 miles)
Grassmarket (0.1 miles)
Room options
3
Castle View King Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
495 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Chamber King
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Family King Suite
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
388 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Grand Chamber Junior Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
474 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Chamber Twin 2 Beds
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Grand Chamber King
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
301 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Chamber King Terrace
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Balcony or PatioAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
2
Ted's Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
538 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Chamber King Balcony
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
BalconyAir ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
4
Grand Chamber Queen Suite
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
463 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
2
Spellbound Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
474 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
7
Sir Richard's Flat
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
786 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Chamber King Castle View
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
258 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
3
Chamber King with Accessibility
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
2
Eve Branson Suite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
441 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
9.2
Superb
Based on 3,446 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, guests praise the unbeatable Old Town location near the Royal Mile and the stylish, quirky design, with many calling out warm, helpful staff and comfortable beds that make city exploring and relaxing back at base easy.
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At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, guests praise the unbeatable Old Town location near the Royal Mile and the stylish, quirky design, with many calling out warm, helpful staff and comfortable beds that make city exploring and relaxing back at base easy.
Rooms range from compact chambers with unusual bathroom layouts to spacious suites; some guests found storage limited and views or terraces underwhelming. A recurring complaint is late-night noise from nearby venues or on-site events, which can disrupt sleep in certain rooms. On-site bars and restaurants receive frequent praise, though breakfast and service speed are described as inconsistent at times. Expect a design-led, centrally located stay best for travellers prioritising style and access over guaranteed quiet or big-room space.
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Facilities
Popular facilities include lively bars and restaurants, a roof/observation terrace with castle views, and a decent gym; air conditioning is noted. Parking is off-site/valet-only and can be costly or inconvenient.
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Christopher
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, and luxury hotel with a welcome drink for all guests. The roof terrace is a must try!
Great location, and luxury hotel with a welcome drink for all guests. The roof terrace is a must try!
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Simon
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was small. View was garbage cans and an old oil storage tank. Good location. Roof top terrace has good view of castle but was not set up. Bar was great with good selection on non alcoholic drinks
Room was small. View was garbage cans and an old oil storage tank. Good location. Roof top terrace has good view of castle but was not set up. Bar was great with good selection on non alcoholic drinks
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Josh
Apr 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
First time at a virgin property, surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It’s upscale without being stuffy and the staff go above to make your stay pleasant. We utilized the umbrellas at the entrance on a drizzly afternoon and found them a great offering. We also had a night cap at the commons club every night. The bar staff were welcoming and I enjoyed the elderflower forward special menu of the month. Would stay again.
First time at a virgin property, surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It’s upscale without being stuffy and the staff go above to make your stay pleasant. We utilized the umbrellas at the entrance on a drizzly afternoon and found them a great offering. We also had a night cap at the commons club every night. The bar staff were welcoming and I enjoyed the elderflower forward special menu of the month. Would stay again.
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Erica
Dec 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I really liked my room, and it was clean. The gym is really nice and open 24 hours (ski and rowing machine, bike). The hotel is at a great location and walking distance to Princess Street, both of the main castles, lots of shopping, and a great museum.
I really liked my room, and it was clean. The gym is really nice and open 24 hours (ski and rowing machine, bike). The hotel is at a great location and walking distance to Princess Street, both of the main castles, lots of shopping, and a great museum.
10
Judith
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous Hotel. Staff were amazing from when we pulled up and helped us with bags to when we left days later. Hotel itself was beautifully decorated and the rooms had everything we needed. Bed was super comfy and I got a fantastic sleep after huge days of sightseeing. Only down side is no parking (the car park is a public car park down the hill about ten minutes walk, but this is normal for the area). Highly recommend.
Fabulous Hotel. Staff were amazing from when we pulled up and helped us with bags to when we left days later. Hotel itself was beautifully decorated and the rooms had everything we needed. Bed was super comfy and I got a fantastic sleep after huge days of sightseeing. Only down side is no parking (the car park is a public car park down the hill about ten minutes walk, but this is normal for the area). Highly recommend.
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Clayton
Apr 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was remote and cost $65 a night. But porter took and retrieved the car for me. The staff was great
Parking was remote and cost $65 a night. But porter took and retrieved the car for me. The staff was great
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Sean
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Eclectic layout and building with great terrace view of castle.
Eclectic layout and building with great terrace view of castle.
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Matt
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this property. Staff were genuinely friendly. Great restaurants and very good gym for a hotel.
Loved this property. Staff were genuinely friendly. Great restaurants and very good gym for a hotel.
10
Adam John
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great A/C. Great service. Clean and nicely kept facilities. Good location if you want Old Town.
Great A/C. Great service. Clean and nicely kept facilities. Good location if you want Old Town.
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Frederick
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking is an issue in Edinburgh. The valet parking was an excellent feature at the Virgin Hotel.
Parking is an issue in Edinburgh. The valet parking was an excellent feature at the Virgin Hotel.
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe rooms and public areas as very clean and well kept, sometimes 'spotless.' However, a few report housekeeping lapses such as missed service, dust, or stray hairs/stains.
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Bryan
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean and updated.
Very clean and updated.
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Gokay
May 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room and hotel are nice in general. However, there were long hairs left from the previous guests. Also there was blood stain on the sheets. I didn't want to move my clothes due to short stay but it was awful.
Room and hotel are nice in general. However, there were long hairs left from the previous guests. Also there was blood stain on the sheets. I didn't want to move my clothes due to short stay but it was awful.
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Brittanie
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was clean and nice. Staff were extremely nice and helpful!
Hotel was clean and nice. Staff were extremely nice and helpful!
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Ani
Nov 28, 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel! Facilities were great, staff was also great. Used the gym, explored the common areas, had drinks upstairs at the Common Club and dined in the Common Club downstairs. Few little issues with the room and housekeeping—stayed in the grand chamber queen suite—bedroom had no door so if you are in the living room watching tv with the lights on the person in the bedroom be kept awake. The big nespresso machine in the room kept breaking—did not work most of the time we were there. Housekeeping a little inconsistent with turndown and replenishing supplies even when we left a note, and there were quite a few dust bunnies in the closet & under the closet and sink, and the wall against the sink still had toothpaste splashes from the previous occupants. Overall were not deal breakers and room was generally spotless and lovely. Would definitely return! Location also absolutely perfect.
Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel! Facilities were great, staff was also great. Used the gym, explored the common areas, had drinks upstairs at the Common Club and dined in the Common Club downstairs. Few little issues with the room and housekeeping—stayed in the grand chamber queen suite—bedroom had no door so if you are in the living room watching tv with the lights on the person in the bedroom be kept awake. The big nespresso machine in the room kept breaking—did not work most of the time we were there. Housekeeping a little inconsistent with turndown and replenishing supplies even when we left a note, and there were quite a few dust bunnies in the closet & under the closet and sink, and the wall against the sink still had toothpaste splashes from the previous occupants. Overall were not deal breakers and room was generally spotless and lovely. Would definitely return! Location also absolutely perfect.
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David
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room not ready until 1 hr after guaranteed check in time. Room not cleaned at all Heating not working in lounge area and unusable as cold. Reported it but no response.
Room not ready until 1 hr after guaranteed check in time. Room not cleaned at all Heating not working in lounge area and unusable as cold. Reported it but no response.
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Jane
Dec 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely rooms , very high standard of cleanliness, friendly efficient staff, central location overall great
Lovely rooms , very high standard of cleanliness, friendly efficient staff, central location overall great
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Rob
Dec 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
An incredible hotel from the moment we arrived. Wonderful staff who couldn't be more helpful. Bedroom was spectacular and possibly the cleanest hotel bathroom I have seen. Bed was a world of luxury which was a delight to sink into after a day of walking around the city. Brilliant location right in the heart of the old city within walking distance to all main sites and restaurants.
An incredible hotel from the moment we arrived. Wonderful staff who couldn't be more helpful. Bedroom was spectacular and possibly the cleanest hotel bathroom I have seen. Bed was a world of luxury which was a delight to sink into after a day of walking around the city. Brilliant location right in the heart of the old city within walking distance to all main sites and restaurants.
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Catherine
Apr 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Spotlessly clean and fantastic room with everything you would need for a stay in a hotel. Comfortable bed and pillows. Offered a late checkout at 2pm which was great. Door man and reception staff very helpful. Thank you.
Excellent hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Spotlessly clean and fantastic room with everything you would need for a stay in a hotel. Comfortable bed and pillows. Offered a late checkout at 2pm which was great. Door man and reception staff very helpful. Thank you.
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Holley
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful, clean, and roomy accommodations. I particularly like that there was a hand shower provided. Excellent Location for sightseeing on the Royal Mile. Helpful staff including one gentleman who was ready with directions to the nearest optician when I broke my glasses. Good breakfast buffet and quiet nighttime bar with great negronis.
Beautiful, clean, and roomy accommodations. I particularly like that there was a hand shower provided. Excellent Location for sightseeing on the Royal Mile. Helpful staff including one gentleman who was ready with directions to the nearest optician when I broke my glasses. Good breakfast buffet and quiet nighttime bar with great negronis.
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Robert
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely greeting in hotel , really nice looking shared areas lift and corridors. Room a little small but the biggest problem was the noise pollution. There was no warning when booking or checking in that the room is opposite a busy bar with rowdy customers until 3am !! The balcony door and windows are not sealed well enough to stop it feeling like you’re trying to sleep inside the busy bar. Horribly loud until the early hours with very little sleep. We the made a discovery of a cigarette dimp down the side of the bed a phone fell down. Disgusting. Not what you expect from a 5 star hotel !!
Lovely greeting in hotel , really nice looking shared areas lift and corridors. Room a little small but the biggest problem was the noise pollution. There was no warning when booking or checking in that the room is opposite a busy bar with rowdy customers until 3am !! The balcony door and windows are not sealed well enough to stop it feeling like you’re trying to sleep inside the busy bar. Horribly loud until the early hours with very little sleep. We the made a discovery of a cigarette dimp down the side of the bed a phone fell down. Disgusting. Not what you expect from a 5 star hotel !!
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Rooms
Design-led rooms with very comfortable beds; some suites are spacious with great castle views. Many standard rooms feel small with unconventional bathroom-in-hall layouts, limited storage, and in some areas significant noise from nearby venues; views vary widely.
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Jeff
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location - though it was extremely busy due to the Fringe Festival. The room was not well-designed. You walked into the bathroom from the front door and had to walk through that to get to the bedroom. Just a very unusual and unfriendly layout.
Good location - though it was extremely busy due to the Fringe Festival. The room was not well-designed. You walked into the bathroom from the front door and had to walk through that to get to the bedroom. Just a very unusual and unfriendly layout.
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Teila
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel itself has a nearly perfect location just off the Royal Mile. It’s a very cool and trendy hotel. We really love the design. There were two things that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. Firstly, every night we stayed at the hotel. There was a wildly loud wedding or party going on in the event space that lasted deep into the night that seriously disturbed the enjoyment of being able to sleep comfortably in the rooms. We had rented three rooms and all of them were directly up against the event space and it was really disappointing. Secondly, we died at the Commons club and unfortunately it was likely the worst experience of all the restaurants we enjoyed while in Edinburgh. The service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just subpar. I would happily stay at the hotel again and request a room much further away from the adjoining church venue and simply take a pass on the commons club for eating. The staff were super friendly and always helpful and the vibe of the hotel is really special. I hate giving it anything less than a top review but having a comfortable place to sleep, that’s relatively quiet feels like it should be a necessity.
The hotel itself has a nearly perfect location just off the Royal Mile. It’s a very cool and trendy hotel. We really love the design. There were two things that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. Firstly, every night we stayed at the hotel. There was a wildly loud wedding or party going on in the event space that lasted deep into the night that seriously disturbed the enjoyment of being able to sleep comfortably in the rooms. We had rented three rooms and all of them were directly up against the event space and it was really disappointing. Secondly, we died at the Commons club and unfortunately it was likely the worst experience of all the restaurants we enjoyed while in Edinburgh. The service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just subpar. I would happily stay at the hotel again and request a room much further away from the adjoining church venue and simply take a pass on the commons club for eating. The staff were super friendly and always helpful and the vibe of the hotel is really special. I hate giving it anything less than a top review but having a comfortable place to sleep, that’s relatively quiet feels like it should be a necessity.
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Lynne
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great convenient location. Super friendly and efficient staff. Loved the power shower!! Room a bit on the small size for the price
Great convenient location. Super friendly and efficient staff. Loved the power shower!! Room a bit on the small size for the price
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Natalya
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 16 nights
If you are in Edinburgh for a short time and don’t mind pounding music at night, don’t plan to unpack your suitcase, this hotel might be for you. Otherwise, keep reading. I had booked a Grand King Chamber Room. At first we were given a room, in which the entrance area doubled for a powder room and had a narrow closet with a one drawer. There was no space to open our two suitcases, no dresser. We complained. I suspect that the room was not Grand Chamber King Room. Then the next day we were moved to a larger room. The larger room had two narrow closets with a sink vanity between them. Oh, the ingenuity of the modern design! I’d make the architect stay in this room for three month as punishment. The closets had a single drawer and did not have proper doors, but see through curtains. In the room, the bed was comfortable and the bed linens were fine. There was ONE night table with no drawers, so the surface got cluttered with our stuff. There is no dresser or any kind, so there is no place to put your clothes. We only had one drawer each in the hallway closets. The other side of the bed had a sofa attached. Since it doubled as a night table, it immediately got cluttered and couldn’t be used to sit on. Had we even tried to sit on it, the small table in front of it was positioned in such a way that was hard to squeeze in. Also, the bed was so close to the wall on the night table side, that one has to be skinny to squeeze in. Otherwise, you’d have to dive in on the bed.
If you are in Edinburgh for a short time and don’t mind pounding music at night, don’t plan to unpack your suitcase, this hotel might be for you. Otherwise, keep reading. I had booked a Grand King Chamber Room. At first we were given a room, in which the entrance area doubled for a powder room and had a narrow closet with a one drawer. There was no space to open our two suitcases, no dresser. We complained. I suspect that the room was not Grand Chamber King Room. Then the next day we were moved to a larger room. The larger room had two narrow closets with a sink vanity between them. Oh, the ingenuity of the modern design! I’d make the architect stay in this room for three month as punishment. The closets had a single drawer and did not have proper doors, but see through curtains. In the room, the bed was comfortable and the bed linens were fine. There was ONE night table with no drawers, so the surface got cluttered with our stuff. There is no dresser or any kind, so there is no place to put your clothes. We only had one drawer each in the hallway closets. The other side of the bed had a sofa attached. Since it doubled as a night table, it immediately got cluttered and couldn’t be used to sit on. Had we even tried to sit on it, the small table in front of it was positioned in such a way that was hard to squeeze in. Also, the bed was so close to the wall on the night table side, that one has to be skinny to squeeze in. Otherwise, you’d have to dive in on the bed.
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James
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel, convenient location, nice castle view, helpful staff, great breakfast buffet!! Reason I gave it 1 star and would never go back is the neighbor "underbelly cowgate" next door which is an open air nightclub that starts THROBBING Teckno music at midnight and does not close down till 5 am. You will hear thumping base notes all night long without more than a 20 second break! Find somewhere else to stay if you value your sleep.
Nice hotel, convenient location, nice castle view, helpful staff, great breakfast buffet!! Reason I gave it 1 star and would never go back is the neighbor "underbelly cowgate" next door which is an open air nightclub that starts THROBBING Teckno music at midnight and does not close down till 5 am. You will hear thumping base notes all night long without more than a 20 second break! Find somewhere else to stay if you value your sleep.
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Mark
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It is 1 street off the royal mile. Not a 4 star hotel in my opinion. The bathrooms are terrible. It’s like the bathrooms on a cruise ship room. when you enter the rooms the sink is right at the door and there’s a separate toilet room with no sink and shower stall, very inconvenient. Very little amenities in the rooms. It does not have a grand hotel feel whatsoever. If you arrive in a car the place you have to park is far away especially at night time. Of course they’ll valet but it’s over $50 extra American!
It is 1 street off the royal mile. Not a 4 star hotel in my opinion. The bathrooms are terrible. It’s like the bathrooms on a cruise ship room. when you enter the rooms the sink is right at the door and there’s a separate toilet room with no sink and shower stall, very inconvenient. Very little amenities in the rooms. It does not have a grand hotel feel whatsoever. If you arrive in a car the place you have to park is far away especially at night time. Of course they’ll valet but it’s over $50 extra American!
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Elena
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel has beautiful and modern design, great convenient location in the old town, within a walking distance to the castle and the Royal mile. However, the rooms are extremely small almost claustrophobic. The photos on the web are very deceptive giving the impression of spacious rooms. Otherwise, the bed was very comfortable, the amenities were nice but minimal.
The hotel has beautiful and modern design, great convenient location in the old town, within a walking distance to the castle and the Royal mile. However, the rooms are extremely small almost claustrophobic. The photos on the web are very deceptive giving the impression of spacious rooms. Otherwise, the bed was very comfortable, the amenities were nice but minimal.
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Colin
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Funky hotel a minutes walk from the royal mile. Great service, nothing to complain about other that the noisy neighbours. Nightclub at the back had thudding music until 3am. By window had two sets of double glazing but it’s the thudding that reverberates the building and I was 8 floors up. Ask for a room at the other side of the hotel if you have trouble sleeping
Funky hotel a minutes walk from the royal mile. Great service, nothing to complain about other that the noisy neighbours. Nightclub at the back had thudding music until 3am. By window had two sets of double glazing but it’s the thudding that reverberates the building and I was 8 floors up. Ask for a room at the other side of the hotel if you have trouble sleeping
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AanaLeah
Oct 30, 2023
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Not as pictured, I booked the chamber terrace room and it was not at all as pictured. Our "terrace" was on the 1st floor which is 5 floors below ground level and was a cement wall. The hotel was in a good location for walking to and from things so that part was good, but I paid extra for a terrace to sit and take in the views and instead got a cement wall. Be aware that if you are booking a terrace room you need to call and ask for one above the 6th floor. The lobby is on the 6th floor and every floor under 6 is below the road. Hotel also has no parking which isn't their fault, we were able to find a parking garage within half a mile so we used that. Overall the hotel was clean, staff was kind, location was great, just bummed that we paid extra for something in a picture that was not at all what the reality was.
Not as pictured, I booked the chamber terrace room and it was not at all as pictured. Our "terrace" was on the 1st floor which is 5 floors below ground level and was a cement wall. The hotel was in a good location for walking to and from things so that part was good, but I paid extra for a terrace to sit and take in the views and instead got a cement wall. Be aware that if you are booking a terrace room you need to call and ask for one above the 6th floor. The lobby is on the 6th floor and every floor under 6 is below the road. Hotel also has no parking which isn't their fault, we were able to find a parking garage within half a mile so we used that. Overall the hotel was clean, staff was kind, location was great, just bummed that we paid extra for something in a picture that was not at all what the reality was.
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Mary
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel in the old town area of Edinburgh. Beware that the regular king rooms are even very small - barely space on the floor for a suitcase. Staff was great though and location cannot be beat.
Lovely hotel in the old town area of Edinburgh. Beware that the regular king rooms are even very small - barely space on the floor for a suitcase. Staff was great though and location cannot be beat.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as warm, proactive and professional across front desk, concierge and bar teams, with many citing standout staff. Some guests, however, encountered understaffing, slow responses, or inconsistent check‑in and breakfast service.
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Jeffrey
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was our first trip to Scotland and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our choice with the Virgin Hotel. From the moment we checked in with Connor handling our luggage, to every concierge helping us navigate the city; the service/experience was incredible. This was also our first stay at a Virgin Hotel and it will not be our last. We are doing more international travel in the future and Virgin Hotels will be our first choice.
This was our first trip to Scotland and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our choice with the Virgin Hotel. From the moment we checked in with Connor handling our luggage, to every concierge helping us navigate the city; the service/experience was incredible. This was also our first stay at a Virgin Hotel and it will not be our last. We are doing more international travel in the future and Virgin Hotels will be our first choice.
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Awyas
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
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Anne
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The checkin was easy and our room was ready (at 10am!).Our room was comfortable and well laid out. The shower was easy to use and the water nice and hot. The towels were large and absorbant. The staff was astounding. Everyone was extremelly friendly yet professional, and helpful.They couldn't do enough for the guests. They even brought the manager's black lab out to visit for us! The location is very handy to get to sites of interest.
The checkin was easy and our room was ready (at 10am!).Our room was comfortable and well laid out. The shower was easy to use and the water nice and hot. The towels were large and absorbant. The staff was astounding. Everyone was extremelly friendly yet professional, and helpful.They couldn't do enough for the guests. They even brought the manager's black lab out to visit for us! The location is very handy to get to sites of interest.
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Ben
Mar 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Incredible Hotel. Incredible Staff. Incredible Location. The people are what makes this hotel so wonderful. Exceptional service at every turn with a relaxed vibe. Cannot thank the team at Virgin Edinburgh. BRAVO!!!!!! We will be back very soon.
Incredible Hotel. Incredible Staff. Incredible Location. The people are what makes this hotel so wonderful. Exceptional service at every turn with a relaxed vibe. Cannot thank the team at Virgin Edinburgh. BRAVO!!!!!! We will be back very soon.
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Veronika
Jan 9, 2025
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Stayed 11 nights
Great hotel in a great location! Some small issues with some staff (concierge pointing us to the exit and not helping when we were noticeably struggling with luggage, concierge telling us he had no idea where we could go hear Scottish music and walking away from us, having to chase down a server to order breakfast each morning, hotel staff telling us we couldn’t ride with them in the elevator even though there was room, front desk locking us out of our room at 11am even though they told us we had late checkout at 2pm ), but when we pointed it out to them they corrected the issues. Other staff including the doorman and housekeeping were exceptional! Recommend they tell guests that they test the fire alarms every Monday between 10-11am. Fortunately housekeeping staff stopped us as we were running out of the hotel because the alarm was going off.
Great hotel in a great location! Some small issues with some staff (concierge pointing us to the exit and not helping when we were noticeably struggling with luggage, concierge telling us he had no idea where we could go hear Scottish music and walking away from us, having to chase down a server to order breakfast each morning, hotel staff telling us we couldn’t ride with them in the elevator even though there was room, front desk locking us out of our room at 11am even though they told us we had late checkout at 2pm ), but when we pointed it out to them they corrected the issues. Other staff including the doorman and housekeeping were exceptional! Recommend they tell guests that they test the fire alarms every Monday between 10-11am. Fortunately housekeeping staff stopped us as we were running out of the hotel because the alarm was going off.
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Matthew
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are beautiful and the property is well located and well decorated. However, it was severely understaffed from the concierge desk, to the check-in desk, to the bar. I waited a long time at every juncture (was particularly stressful when I needed my car parked), which was a big surprise for the price paid.
The rooms are beautiful and the property is well located and well decorated. However, it was severely understaffed from the concierge desk, to the check-in desk, to the bar. I waited a long time at every juncture (was particularly stressful when I needed my car parked), which was a big surprise for the price paid.
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Miyuki
Jul 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location was convenient, but we had a bad experience with the staff. We did valet parking, but forgot something in the car that we absolutely needed. They didn’t have a valet person at the time so the front desk employee, Beata, gave us the car key, but did not give us good directions to find the car nor did she provide a map. Another employee tried to give us a map, but she waived him off. It seemed that we were bothering her and wasting her time. So we were searching for their car garage at 12 midnight for an hour without success. We came back to the hotel quite angry. THEN she provided a map with directions! Why didn’t she do that in the first place! She denied not offering us a map to begin with. Another employee, Harris, was so kind to walk us to the car garage which was 10 min away. He made sure we got what we needed and walked us back to the hotel. Beata was very unprofessional with us. Even when we asked her for more tissue in the room earlier that day, she did not help us. Harris was the one who helped us with that. We asked to speak to the manager Mafalda, but she never contacted us.
The location was convenient, but we had a bad experience with the staff. We did valet parking, but forgot something in the car that we absolutely needed. They didn’t have a valet person at the time so the front desk employee, Beata, gave us the car key, but did not give us good directions to find the car nor did she provide a map. Another employee tried to give us a map, but she waived him off. It seemed that we were bothering her and wasting her time. So we were searching for their car garage at 12 midnight for an hour without success. We came back to the hotel quite angry. THEN she provided a map with directions! Why didn’t she do that in the first place! She denied not offering us a map to begin with. Another employee, Harris, was so kind to walk us to the car garage which was 10 min away. He made sure we got what we needed and walked us back to the hotel. Beata was very unprofessional with us. Even when we asked her for more tissue in the room earlier that day, she did not help us. Harris was the one who helped us with that. We asked to speak to the manager Mafalda, but she never contacted us.
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Kevin
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Craig the concierge was 5 star, amazing. Then the front staff was great but never texted us when our room was ready like they said they would, then the next day we saw new arrivals getting champagne on check in, where was ours?? End of the day it was amazing, but small staff issues removed the 5 star and brought it down to a 4 a 4.5 with the exception of the concierge, who again was amazing.
Craig the concierge was 5 star, amazing. Then the front staff was great but never texted us when our room was ready like they said they would, then the next day we saw new arrivals getting champagne on check in, where was ours?? End of the day it was amazing, but small staff issues removed the 5 star and brought it down to a 4 a 4.5 with the exception of the concierge, who again was amazing.
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JOANNA
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dinner at 9 on the Sun- I spotted beef wellington being served to another customer so asked for that - only after it was ordered were we told it would take 45 mins to make and that kitchen staff were held up -bit of a guilt trip to be fair and would have chosen something else if I had known it took this long . breakfast the following morning waited nearly an hour to be served cooked breakfast and I had to chase it - was served fried eggs instead of scrambled. We stayed with this hotel previously and the service was outstanding , unfortunately this was not the case this time, it is unlikely we will stay again , this was a treat for us, we had saved up our tesco vouchers and funds to make it a special trip, the Voco hotel in Edinburgh we stayed at on the Saturday really did provide a superior level of service . I am disappointed with Virgin hotel on this occasion
Dinner at 9 on the Sun- I spotted beef wellington being served to another customer so asked for that - only after it was ordered were we told it would take 45 mins to make and that kitchen staff were held up -bit of a guilt trip to be fair and would have chosen something else if I had known it took this long . breakfast the following morning waited nearly an hour to be served cooked breakfast and I had to chase it - was served fried eggs instead of scrambled. We stayed with this hotel previously and the service was outstanding , unfortunately this was not the case this time, it is unlikely we will stay again , this was a treat for us, we had saved up our tesco vouchers and funds to make it a special trip, the Voco hotel in Edinburgh we stayed at on the Saturday really did provide a superior level of service . I am disappointed with Virgin hotel on this occasion
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JOANNE
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a unique property in a great location with good facilities. The rooms are modern and clean but extremely small and our so-called castle view room looked out of the staircase of the building opposite with a distant view of Edinburgh castle if you stood in the corner of the room and looked diagonally through the small glass door! Although I appreciated the location, the room was very over-priced for the size and limited view. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the visit though were the rather aloof and unhelpful staff. The front desk was usually manned by 2-4 people who stood and chatted among themselves but never interacted with us. They seemed more interested in looking cool than helping guests.Likewise the concierge always seemed to have 2 people standing there who were busy talking to each other but didn't greet guests. The one good interaction I had was with a barman / server in the Eve restaurant who was helpful and friendly and volunteered to carry our meal upstairs even though I came down to order in person. I was also helped by a member of staff after I left behind eyeglasses which needed to be mailed back to me. Overall I was disappointed by the stay.
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is a unique property in a great location with good facilities. The rooms are modern and clean but extremely small and our so-called castle view room looked out of the staircase of the building opposite with a distant view of Edinburgh castle if you stood in the corner of the room and looked diagonally through the small glass door! Although I appreciated the location, the room was very over-priced for the size and limited view. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of the visit though were the rather aloof and unhelpful staff. The front desk was usually manned by 2-4 people who stood and chatted among themselves but never interacted with us. They seemed more interested in looking cool than helping guests.Likewise the concierge always seemed to have 2 people standing there who were busy talking to each other but didn't greet guests. The one good interaction I had was with a barman / server in the Eve restaurant who was helpful and friendly and volunteered to carry our meal upstairs even though I came down to order in person. I was also helped by a member of staff after I left behind eyeglasses which needed to be mailed back to me. Overall I was disappointed by the stay.
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Location
Exceptionally central in Old Town just off the Royal Mile, walkable to major sights, shops and restaurants. The lively setting can bring street or nightclub noise late at night in certain rooms.
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Moises
Jun 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a great hotel. It cannot be more convenient! It is located in the middle of all the action in Edinburgh ! Easy to walk to all the monuments an d interesting places. Loved Edinburgh and this hotel!
This is a great hotel. It cannot be more convenient! It is located in the middle of all the action in Edinburgh ! Easy to walk to all the monuments an d interesting places. Loved Edinburgh and this hotel!
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Awyas
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
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James
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice hotel, convenient location, nice castle view, helpful staff, great breakfast buffet!! Reason I gave it 1 star and would never go back is the neighbor "underbelly cowgate" next door which is an open air nightclub that starts THROBBING Teckno music at midnight and does not close down till 5 am. You will hear thumping base notes all night long without more than a 20 second break! Find somewhere else to stay if you value your sleep.
Nice hotel, convenient location, nice castle view, helpful staff, great breakfast buffet!! Reason I gave it 1 star and would never go back is the neighbor "underbelly cowgate" next door which is an open air nightclub that starts THROBBING Teckno music at midnight and does not close down till 5 am. You will hear thumping base notes all night long without more than a 20 second break! Find somewhere else to stay if you value your sleep.
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Abigail
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Disappointing. First, the good: location, roof deck, common space decor, cleanliness, staff warmth. Second, the not so good: room design, quality of room finishing, layout of property, breakfast quality. Overall: this felt like a good four star hotel rather than a five star. We were in the smallest room category and had no complaints about the size, but the layout of the room and materials used in finishing the room fell far short of a five star experience. There is nothing wrong with the property, but if you are expecting a five star experience, lower your expectations.
Disappointing. First, the good: location, roof deck, common space decor, cleanliness, staff warmth. Second, the not so good: room design, quality of room finishing, layout of property, breakfast quality. Overall: this felt like a good four star hotel rather than a five star. We were in the smallest room category and had no complaints about the size, but the layout of the room and materials used in finishing the room fell far short of a five star experience. There is nothing wrong with the property, but if you are expecting a five star experience, lower your expectations.
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Victoria
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was amazing. Close to everything. The check in process was super easy and very welcoming! Beautiful room with and amazing view!
The location was amazing. Close to everything. The check in process was super easy and very welcoming! Beautiful room with and amazing view!
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Gabriela
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a gorgeous property right in the heart of old town Edinburgh. All the main areas, streets, castle is within minutes of walking. Absolutely amazing people working there
This is a gorgeous property right in the heart of old town Edinburgh. All the main areas, streets, castle is within minutes of walking. Absolutely amazing people working there
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Colin
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Funky hotel a minutes walk from the royal mile. Great service, nothing to complain about other that the noisy neighbours. Nightclub at the back had thudding music until 3am. By window had two sets of double glazing but it’s the thudding that reverberates the building and I was 8 floors up. Ask for a room at the other side of the hotel if you have trouble sleeping
Funky hotel a minutes walk from the royal mile. Great service, nothing to complain about other that the noisy neighbours. Nightclub at the back had thudding music until 3am. By window had two sets of double glazing but it’s the thudding that reverberates the building and I was 8 floors up. Ask for a room at the other side of the hotel if you have trouble sleeping
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John
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Being in the center of everything, it was a bit noisy one of the nights because of a nearby club. However, the hotel was very accommodating and quickly moved us to another room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Being in the center of everything, it was a bit noisy one of the nights because of a nearby club. However, the hotel was very accommodating and quickly moved us to another room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Vincent
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful location and beautiful hotel interior
Wonderful location and beautiful hotel interior
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Kevin
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location in the center of Edinburgh. You can walk everywhere.
Great location in the center of Edinburgh. You can walk everywhere.
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Dining
On-site restaurants and bars earn frequent praise for quality cocktails and meals (Eve and Commons Club noted), with some special experiences like the Chef’s Table. Breakfast quality and service speed are mixed, and a few meals disappointed.
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Teila
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel itself has a nearly perfect location just off the Royal Mile. It’s a very cool and trendy hotel. We really love the design. There were two things that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. Firstly, every night we stayed at the hotel. There was a wildly loud wedding or party going on in the event space that lasted deep into the night that seriously disturbed the enjoyment of being able to sleep comfortably in the rooms. We had rented three rooms and all of them were directly up against the event space and it was really disappointing. Secondly, we died at the Commons club and unfortunately it was likely the worst experience of all the restaurants we enjoyed while in Edinburgh. The service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just subpar. I would happily stay at the hotel again and request a room much further away from the adjoining church venue and simply take a pass on the commons club for eating. The staff were super friendly and always helpful and the vibe of the hotel is really special. I hate giving it anything less than a top review but having a comfortable place to sleep, that’s relatively quiet feels like it should be a necessity.
The hotel itself has a nearly perfect location just off the Royal Mile. It’s a very cool and trendy hotel. We really love the design. There were two things that took away from the enjoyment of our stay. Firstly, every night we stayed at the hotel. There was a wildly loud wedding or party going on in the event space that lasted deep into the night that seriously disturbed the enjoyment of being able to sleep comfortably in the rooms. We had rented three rooms and all of them were directly up against the event space and it was really disappointing. Secondly, we died at the Commons club and unfortunately it was likely the worst experience of all the restaurants we enjoyed while in Edinburgh. The service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just subpar. I would happily stay at the hotel again and request a room much further away from the adjoining church venue and simply take a pass on the commons club for eating. The staff were super friendly and always helpful and the vibe of the hotel is really special. I hate giving it anything less than a top review but having a comfortable place to sleep, that’s relatively quiet feels like it should be a necessity.
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Marcela
Oct 23, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Staff was good, room was excellent, food at restaurant was superb. Breakfast not that much. Location was perfect.
Staff was good, room was excellent, food at restaurant was superb. Breakfast not that much. Location was perfect.
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Awyas
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
Amazing stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh! The location was super convenient in the heart of the old town by Victoria Street, and it felt super safe. The decor was tasteful and had a bit of quirky fun personality, and the room was equipped with everything we could possibly need. The service from everyone was fantastic and a special shoutout to Connor who went above and beyond. We ate at Eve during our stay and the service there was incredible as well and food was 10/10.
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debra
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fabulous hotel in a great location. Our room had a dressing room with separate rooms for toilet and shower and the most closet space I have ever seen in a hotel room! Wonderful breakfast that is worth the additional cost as it keeps you off the busy streets of the Royal Mile until later in the morning and includes a buffet and or menu items. Highly recommend.
Fabulous hotel in a great location. Our room had a dressing room with separate rooms for toilet and shower and the most closet space I have ever seen in a hotel room! Wonderful breakfast that is worth the additional cost as it keeps you off the busy streets of the Royal Mile until later in the morning and includes a buffet and or menu items. Highly recommend.
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JAVIER
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, great service. Also, the chef's table tasting menu was fantastic.
Excellent location, great service. Also, the chef's table tasting menu was fantastic.
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Kim
Mar 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location! Wonderful hotel with kind and attentive check in staff and concierge. My only complaint was the lack of attentiveness at their restaurant Eve. I ordered a drink from two different wait staff and never received it. Our original waiter completely disappeared. The food was great though. I would still recommend this restaurant with the hope that maybe it was just an off night
Great location! Wonderful hotel with kind and attentive check in staff and concierge. My only complaint was the lack of attentiveness at their restaurant Eve. I ordered a drink from two different wait staff and never received it. Our original waiter completely disappeared. The food was great though. I would still recommend this restaurant with the hope that maybe it was just an off night
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Hanbyul
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved staying the Virgin hotel. However, the breakfast doesn’t meet my expectations
We loved staying the Virgin hotel. However, the breakfast doesn’t meet my expectations
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Rena A
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a very well run, busy hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Easy walking distance to everything. Super helpful and pleasant staff. The rooms were exactly as presented in the pictures—really nice. The food in the Commons restaurant was top-notch. Highly recommend it. Only drawback was lack of storage in the rooms for a longer stay.
This is a very well run, busy hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. Easy walking distance to everything. Super helpful and pleasant staff. The rooms were exactly as presented in the pictures—really nice. The food in the Commons restaurant was top-notch. Highly recommend it. Only drawback was lack of storage in the rooms for a longer stay.
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Richard
Jan 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Service at the hotel was almost universally superb. The concierge and front desk were especially excellent. The only glaring exception was the breakfast service at the Eve restaurant. The service there was terrible.
Service at the hotel was almost universally superb. The concierge and front desk were especially excellent. The only glaring exception was the breakfast service at the Eve restaurant. The service there was terrible.
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Katherine
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was nice, clean, tidy and very friendly staff. Our room was fine and the beds comfortable. Breakfast was just ok. Would use the hotel again.
The hotel was nice, clean, tidy and very friendly staff. Our room was fine and the beds comfortable. Breakfast was just ok. Would use the hotel again.
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10
Alva
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
All was excellent! So clean and charming. Excellent location. Staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Would recommend.
All was excellent! So clean and charming. Excellent location. Staff is very welcoming, helpful and attentive. Would recommend.
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Sean
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing staff. Everything was top class.
Amazing staff. Everything was top class.
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Maxwell
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 7 nights
Amazing stay and location.
Amazing stay and location.
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Vicky
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Absolutely fantastic stay. The staff were exceptional across every area of the hotel with special mention for Roland (sorry if that’s not correct!) who did everything he could to make sure we had a great stay, after a slight noise disruption on our first night. It was a true 5 star experience and we’ll definitely stay again.
Absolutely fantastic stay. The staff were exceptional across every area of the hotel with special mention for Roland (sorry if that’s not correct!) who did everything he could to make sure we had a great stay, after a slight noise disruption on our first night. It was a true 5 star experience and we’ll definitely stay again.
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LAUREN
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Do not recommend. Very disappointed in the room. Loud, wall shaking, club music until 3 am (which was greatttt for a 6am flight), cold water tap didn’t work in the bathroom, zero water pressure in the shower, a balcony with ZERO view (even though the website shows a great one), and all of that for $800 a night! If you’re interested in zero sleep, cruddy view, and a really lame shower, then go for it. Otherwise, stay somewhere much nicer for your $800 / night.
Do not recommend. Very disappointed in the room. Loud, wall shaking, club music until 3 am (which was greatttt for a 6am flight), cold water tap didn’t work in the bathroom, zero water pressure in the shower, a balcony with ZERO view (even though the website shows a great one), and all of that for $800 a night! If you’re interested in zero sleep, cruddy view, and a really lame shower, then go for it. Otherwise, stay somewhere much nicer for your $800 / night.
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FAQs about Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, valet parking is available at a fee of GBP 40.00 per night. Additionally, offsite parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day, located approximately 1 mile away. Reservations are not required.
What breakfast options are offered?
A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel for approximately GBP 25.00 per person. Breakfast service hours are typically set to accommodate guests' needs.
Does the hotel allow pets?
The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 12:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel is equipped with elevators and step-free entrances. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available in public areas and guest rooms. Accessible bathrooms are also provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, within walking distance of several attractions, including Edinburgh Castle (0.3 miles), the Royal Mile (0.4 miles), and the National Museum of Scotland (0.4 miles). Public transport options are readily available nearby.
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What do room rates usually look like at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh typically land around $307 a night for two guests, ranging from $241 to $978 on peak dates.
When is the quietest time to visit Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
The quietest month for crowds at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh is February, while demand peaks in September. Expect noticeably fewer visitors in late winter compared with the busy late-summer and early-autumn stretch.
Which month has the lowest room rates at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
January is the cheapest month to stay at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh, averaging $254 a night; August is the priciest at $775. January’s lower rates come even though February is the quietest month for crowds.
What’s nearby and what kind of hotel is Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh sits close to Victoria Street, the Royal Mile and the Scotch Whisky Experience, making it easy to explore historic landmarks and tasting rooms on foot. The property leans luxury and also suits families, with plenty of central attractions like Princes Street Gardens and the National Museum of Scotland within easy reach.
How does the nightly price at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh in Edinburgh is $629 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 10% below its $712 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $480 and $1,394.
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- 2026-10-20: 613.2784763952026USD
- 2026-10-21: 795.0109426382446USD
- 2026-10-22: 811.7559155766602USD
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- 2026-10-24: 762.0223641792602USD
- 2026-10-25: 383.9393993788452USD
- 2026-10-26: 413.0028491934509USD
- 2026-10-27: 413.0028491934509USD
- 2026-10-28: 443.30344606295773USD
- 2026-10-29: 684.1866825796509USD
- 2026-10-30: 811.766740399292USD
- 2026-10-31: 540.9399206253357USD
- 2026-11-01: 294.82555431604004USD
- 2026-11-02: 302.24579895132445USD
- 2026-11-03: 320.86110255706785USD
- 2026-11-04: 320.86110255706785USD
- 2026-11-05: 320.86110255706785USD
- 2026-11-06: 686.6586472972411USD
- 2026-11-07: 741.9587609657592USD
- 2026-11-08: 302.24579895132445USD
- 2026-11-09: 308.45088873464965USD
- 2026-11-10: 333.2568261896973USD
- 2026-11-11: 345.6381623998413USD
- 2026-11-12: 358.03395454400635USD
- 2026-11-13: 483.07470080651854USD
- 2026-11-14: 546.6325783778076USD
- 2026-11-15: 339.4475285505371USD
- 2026-11-16: 308.45088873464965USD
- 2026-11-17: 345.6381623998413USD
- 2026-11-18: 313.266701598175USD
- 2026-11-19: 370.4440998548889USD
- 2026-11-20: 514.864430159027USD
- 2026-11-21: 730.0768053389282USD
- 2026-11-22: 300.07583308285524USD
- 2026-11-23: 296.05513084625244USD
- 2026-11-24: 357.63840319296264USD
- 2026-11-25: 418.49750860791016USD
- 2026-11-26: 492.88651187231443USD
- 2026-11-27: 741.7860433843994USD
- 2026-11-28: 707.3840719450683USD
- 2026-11-29: 283.644951279602USD
- 2026-11-30: 283.644951279602USD
- 2026-12-01: 314.64155683972166USD
- 2026-12-02: 314.64155683972166USD
- 2026-12-03: 358.03395454400635USD
- 2026-12-04: 511.0971520927734USD
- 2026-12-05: 652.2666100305786USD
- 2026-12-06: 302.24579895132445USD
- 2026-12-07: 302.24579895132445USD
- 2026-12-08: 314.64155683972166USD
- 2026-12-09: 424.68817671298217USD
- 2026-12-10: 370.4440998548889USD
- 2026-12-11: 438.6424350142212USD
- 2026-12-12: 535.8489311788941USD
- 2026-12-13: 302.24579895132445USD
- 2026-12-14: 302.24579895132445USD
- 2026-12-15: 314.64155683972166USD
- 2026-12-16: 314.64155683972166USD
- 2026-12-17: 314.64155683972166USD
- 2026-12-18: 413.1696062712097USD
- 2026-12-19: 473.55735232092286USD
- 2026-12-20: 287.9418920279236USD
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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- 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.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 per person
- Valet parking fee: GBP 45.0 per night (in/out privileges)
- Offsite parking fee: GBP 148 per day (1 mi away)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Valet Parking
Dry Cleaning
Services
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Luggage Storage
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
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Parking
Valet Parking
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Breakfast in the Room
Allergy-Free Room Available
Family Room
Activities
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi