Name: Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection
Address: Royal Mile 329 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1PN, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, Scotland, GB
Price range: $362–$1,073 per night
Rating: 9.37

What guests think

Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection earns high praise for its unbeatable Royal Mile location, apartment-style rooms with kitchens and laundry, and consistently warm, helpful staff, making it a convenient base for exploring Edinburgh on foot.

Many suites are spacious and modern, with comfortable beds and thoughtful amenities like washer/dryer combos and well-equipped kitchenettes. Common drawbacks include occasional street or alley noise, lots of stairs and maze-like layouts between buildings, limited storage, and intermittent issues with hot water, water pressure, or climate control. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant receive frequent compliments, though a few guests reported inconsistent meals or service. Expect a stylish, central stay best suited to travellers who value space and location over traditional hotel layouts.

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Facilities

Well-equipped apartments include kitchens and in-room washer/dryers, plus an on-site restaurant/bar and a solid gym; access was maintained even during a renovation. Downsides noted are off-site parking, no in-room phones, and occasional laundry machines that underperform.

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Corina

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous aparthotel in the heart of Old Town directly on the Royal Mile. Just minutes from the train station. Staff was efficient and friendly. 24 hour access to a full gym.

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Sundae

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel location was amazing. Great staff and amazing check in! Cannot recall his name but he was great. The restaurant however wa aa bit of a disappointment. The food was not good at all and I even told the waiter the steaks were not good as very rough and I didn’t even eat mine. Nothing changed. No credit or offer for something else.

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Diane

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed in the new section which is the building behind the main entrance on High St. It was super quiet, the apartments are handsomely appointed and the location was wonderful. So while you're in the heart of a tourist area, you'd never know it. We loved everything about this hotel and it has a great gym.

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Mark

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic location, ancient buildings but tastefully remodeled. They upgraded us to apartment with lots of room. We were there during festival but our room was tucked in the back was quiet with great balcony and view. The staff was great, their gym was being renovated so they sent me down to sister hotel.

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Eradhuddin

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Need to have a phone in the room to communicate with the reception, housekeeping and restaurants

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james

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location and staff were great. Bar and restaurant were both good and cafe with outdoor seating on High street, Royal Mile. Room had a Washer/dryer combo plus a kitchen. Room coffee was decent and there was an unopened container of milk in the small fridge. Walk in shower with high shower head i easily fit under without ducking down. I would definitely stay there again.

10

Carol

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Located in one of the best part of old town. This property is very beautiful and tastefully decorated. The gym is very well equipped.

10

delila

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking is horrible, and be prepared to walk a lot of stairs with your luggage! Other than that you just can’t beat the location!

10

Wayne

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

An amazing location on the Royal Mile right across the street from St. Giles Cathedral. Our room was not in the main building, but was down a Close, through a gate and up 2 flights of stairs. No elevator. The staff carried our bags up to and from the room, so no problem there. Very comfortable in all aspects. A washing/dryer combination machine was a big help, although cycle took over 4 hours. We didn't use the kitchen, but it was nice to have. Included breakfast choices were excellent as was the food. All of the staff were friendly and extremely helpful when needed. When we next visit Edinburgh, we will stay there again.

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john

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent room in great location right in the middle of the Golden Mile. Also excellent reasonably priced restaurant where we had breakfast and dinner. We faced the Golden mile and sound was completely insulated. Use their app where you can chat with them during your stay Very friendly staff

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised as spotless and well maintained, though a few guests reported missed housekeeping, poorly cleaned bathrooms, or, in one case, bed bugs.

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James

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for High st and Castle. Room was spacious but dirty. Not vacuumed large dust bunnies? made me feel uncomfortable about hygiene. appliances did not work. Washing machine/dryer not working properly. Noisy back ally below window. Loud drunk people at night. Would not stay here again. Poor value for the price charged.

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Tracey

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The apartment was fabulous. Very spacious, modern and comfortable with all the amenities you could need. Everything was spotless and there was a daily housekeeping service. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

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Tammy

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is amazing! Rooms are clean!

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Holden D.

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, and generally a great hotel. The cleaning/maid was awful and skipped my room multiple times. Was also hard to get a hold of the front desk, they were not there for a while one night when i was trying to buy a snack, and you don't have a phone in your room. The light switches are very annoying also, but overall a decent value. The front desk staff was great when you did get their attention.

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Darrel

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, immaculately clean, extremely well run, polite and efficient staff, beautiful rooms

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Elisabeth

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was amazing. Missing items in the kitchen. Bathroom was not cleaned well. Trash was not emptied prior. But property was quiet and comfortable

10

Amber

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful property with helpful, friendly staff. They made our stay so enjoyable. The room was clean, comfortable and quiet- beautiful too! The location is amazing!!

10

Jason

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel. Clean, updated, quiet and in a perfect location on the Royal Mile. We stayed for one night, went on an overnight tour and stayed at a different hotel when we returned. I wish we had stayed at this hotel the entire time!

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Omar

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We got bed bugs

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Ping

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and friendly staff. Room is very clean and quiet

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Rooms

Modern, apartment-style suites are generally spacious and comfortable, many with balconies or views; kitchens and laundry add convenience. Recurrent caveats include some units lacking air conditioning, limited storage, occasional noise from closes/ground floors, maze-like access, and bed-size mismatches.

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JULIE

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice large room, clean! Slightly quirky getting to room but other than that great! Great location, great staff!

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lisa

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location of our hotel was perfect, in the centre of the Royal Mile. Even though we faced the street, in was quiet. The church bell was silent between 10pm -7am. Staff were wonderful and very attentive. A few deficiencies... because storage is so tight, c couple of coat hooks at the entry would be very useful. Practically no storage for clothing and nowhere to store our luggage was unfortunate, as they were always open and in the way.

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Jonathan

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location in Old Town. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Our room was spotless. We had the townhouse room, which is separate from the rest of the hotel, off of Advocate’s Close. Fantastic room, but the voices from the Close are a bit amplified - probably not the best room for light sleepers.

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Kandice

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great location right on the Royal Mile. I was surprised how quiet it was even at night when people were out late just right outside. My only issues were with the size of the apartment. It’s quite small. The bed was very small. But everything was nice and convenient, the staff was helpful and friendly and it was nice to have food options onsite.

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Jennifer

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow! We were impressed with this property - directly across the street from St Giles Cathedral, so it is central to everything in Edinburgh. The breakfast and dinners were absolutely wonderful. Our room was set back from the Main Street - divided by a little courtyard between the street-facing building and our apartment building - so it was incredibly quiet, even during the Fringe Fest. Amenities were great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here -

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Tina

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay. We had an apartment style place. But it didn’t have AC. Luckily it was not too bad with the windows opened at night. Breakfast was included which was nice. Very touristy area and close to shops and restaurants. Beautiful city.

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Stuart

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We booked a king sized bed but ended up with a queen. Apparently this was a ‘European King’ not identified as such on the website. The following day we were relocated to a room with a North American sized king bed. Nick at the front desk was amazing at taking care of us

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John

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a room on one of the lanes and it was very noisy at 2-4am. Shame as it’s a great hotel. Would only go back if I got a different room.

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Holly and Deb

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a nice room. Lovely linens and a comfortable bed. The nespresso machine was nice to have too. On the down side the TV didn’t work which was annoying - we didn’t want to call someone to fix it when we tried turning it on at midnight, too late for the hassle. In addition to that the pressure in the shower was so low it was barely usable. Not really ok for £400 a night.

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Anna

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of our favorite stays during our trip. The room was so spacious and the bed was really comfortable. Our room was on the ground floor and overlooked a courtyard between two closes so I thought we’d get a lot of noise but we didn’t. We loved how close it was to everything, and the price was super reasonable. We paid to have breakfast included which was a good call because I thought the food was great.

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Service

Service is frequently described as warm, professional, and proactive, with staff assisting with luggage, recommendations, and quick responses. Occasional issues include difficulty reaching the front desk or unmet expectations around benefits or special requests.

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Paul

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Outstanding hotel in the heart of it all on the Royal Mile. Lovely property and room, great amenities, and superb staff. The service was truly exemplary. Highly recommended!

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Kenneth

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

VERY disappointed. Our two apartments were in a completely separate building. Never disclosed to us. Two guest over 70 years old had to walk outside in rain and wind and climb multiple interior and exterior steps just to go to breakfast or lobby. Staff refused to arrange airport transfer, Just gave us website of provider. Never experienced that before with a "quality" hotel. Did the same thing with restaurant reservations. Just a list of more than a dozen places. Had to push for help with a simple reservation. No housekeeping at all one day. Bad other days. One hand and bath towel for two people. No bath mat, tissue or other basics. Great location and quaint but layout is outright dangerous and service needs a lot of attention.

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David

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel, but management did not recognise the Expedia VIP programme. Even after bringing this to the attention of their head office, they insisted that they do not recognise the Expedia VIP program, but almost 4 months later it is still being advertised with VIP access on Expedia. So if you are expecting an upgrade don't

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Heung

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had to wait more than 15 minutes at the check in front because no staff was there in the front desk.

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Margo

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived in the early hours yet still had a super welcome. Saul is a terrific asset to the hotel. Really comfortable stay helped further but excellent staff. Superb location.

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Jonathan

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was really top notch and you walk out into a very popular spot, so it's easy to navigate the city from there. Hotel was very nice and breakfast was also very good.

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John

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very friendly, helpful and professional staff. Great location.

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Holden D.

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, and generally a great hotel. The cleaning/maid was awful and skipped my room multiple times. Was also hard to get a hold of the front desk, they were not there for a while one night when i was trying to buy a snack, and you don't have a phone in your room. The light switches are very annoying also, but overall a decent value. The front desk staff was great when you did get their attention.

10

Joshua

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, would happily stay again and highly recommend. Fantastic service from all the staff we dealt with. Thank you so much.

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Michael

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful experience with the Cheval team from start to finish. Paul at the desk, Daniel with the bags, all made everything easy for us. We would definitely return.

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Location

Exceptional Royal Mile location opposite or near St Giles, within easy walk of Waverley Station and major sights. The area is busy and hilly, but many rooms are set back and remain quiet.

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Robert

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, helpful staff, big rooms. Perfect hotel for a visit to Edinburgh’s old town.

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Francis J.

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in front of the St Giles church a short work to the Edinburgh Castle, 5 mins from the train station and new town. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Diane

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed in the new section which is the building behind the main entrance on High St. It was super quiet, the apartments are handsomely appointed and the location was wonderful. So while you're in the heart of a tourist area, you'd never know it. We loved everything about this hotel and it has a great gym.

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Jennifer

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow! We were impressed with this property - directly across the street from St Giles Cathedral, so it is central to everything in Edinburgh. The breakfast and dinners were absolutely wonderful. Our room was set back from the Main Street - divided by a little courtyard between the street-facing building and our apartment building - so it was incredibly quiet, even during the Fringe Fest. Amenities were great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here -

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Neil

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location on the Royal Mile, easily walkable to all the Old Town and New Town attractions

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Sean W

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, right in the heart of the action. Incredible history on every corner.

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Sarah

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

THE best location possible. Steps to the castle and everything you want. Hotel is super clean. You’re directly across from St Giles church and not many cars up here at hotel because street is made for walking around. Great beds and quality soap in showers. Bedding is great, blankets great and mattresses were the best we’ve had on our 3 country trip. Staff walked us to our rooms and carried our luggage. Lots of steps in Edinburgh- but if you stay on the street it’s easier with luggage. 5 minute walk to Waverly station so you can do a day trip to St Andrews. Room was stocked with tea and snacks and that was a wonderful touch.

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Amar

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Central location within stone’s throw of Waverly station. Excellent guest services.

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Anna

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One of our favorite stays during our trip. The room was so spacious and the bed was really comfortable. Our room was on the ground floor and overlooked a courtyard between two closes so I thought we’d get a lot of noise but we didn’t. We loved how close it was to everything, and the price was super reasonable. We paid to have breakfast included which was a good call because I thought the food was great.

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Richard

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location right on the Royal mile, but off one of the closes/alleys, so noise was not a problem.

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Dining

Breakfast and the on-site restaurant are often praised for quality and convenience. A few guests noted inconsistent dishes or service and recommend reserving breakfast at busy times.

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Melanie

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was just extra special, planning to come back to Scotland in 2027 and this will be where we book. The property is a little confusing but that is part of the charm. Everyone that we encountered was beyond friendly and helpful and just wonderful. We stayed in the room that has the little bed nook along with the king bedroom and was PERFECT for our family. The room was so spacious and the beds were beyond comfortable! The kitchenette was so nice although we only used for coffee. Lastly the restaurant was incredible and the food and coffees were perfect. We even went back on our last day for lunch even though we had already checked out because it was good.

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Sundae

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel location was amazing. Great staff and amazing check in! Cannot recall his name but he was great. The restaurant however wa aa bit of a disappointment. The food was not good at all and I even told the waiter the steaks were not good as very rough and I didn’t even eat mine. Nothing changed. No credit or offer for something else.

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Roy

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing property, fantastic location. Although in the heart of the city the property was well insulated against noise and fully air conditioned. For those visiting the city for Fringe you basically step out of the hotel into the fringe! The hotel uses the restaurant next door to provide breakfast and food if needed. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

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Kerine

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The staff was very helpful and accommodating. Perfect location, walking distance to everything. Wonderful restaurant. Would recommend to anyone visiting beautiful Edinburgh.

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Paul

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff at the Cheval Old Town Chambers was fantastic. They were super helpful and always were able to assist us with the questions we had. The only issue we had was when we stopped in at the bar for a drink we never got any service so we ended up just leaving.

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Jennifer

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow! We were impressed with this property - directly across the street from St Giles Cathedral, so it is central to everything in Edinburgh. The breakfast and dinners were absolutely wonderful. Our room was set back from the Main Street - divided by a little courtyard between the street-facing building and our apartment building - so it was incredibly quiet, even during the Fringe Fest. Amenities were great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here -

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Hugh

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel with spacious rooms in a perfect location. Staff are also excellent. Make sure you pre book a table for breakfast as we didn’t in the first morning and had to wait 15 mins.

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Clare

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Charming property in a great location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.

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john

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent room in great location right in the middle of the Golden Mile. Also excellent reasonably priced restaurant where we had breakfast and dinner. We faced the Golden mile and sound was completely insulated. Use their app where you can chat with them during your stay Very friendly staff

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jessica

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Loved it! Our room didn't have a washer/dryer, but the hotel offered to do the laundry if we needed it. Otherwise, the room was nice: comfortable bed, good sized bathroom. Not much storage for clothes if you like to unpack for longer stays. But the mini-kitchen was nice to have. The location is brilliant. Most of the tours we did (including a ghost tour and castle tour) meet right across the street at the St. Giles church. It's a very walkable location - near Princess St., Victoria St., the Grassmarket area etc... And the staff was wonderful, very helpful. The food at the restaurant, Lockenbooths was pretty good. Not the best - our breakfast was cold but dinner was good. It's convenient if nothing else. I would definitely stay here again.

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Month	Average price
January	$239
February	$264
March	$346
April	$453
May	$549
June	$632
July	$642
August	$758
September	$501
October	$420
November	$335
December	$396

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $714	5 $1,073
6 $813	7 $782	8 $650	9 $625	10 $814	11 $854	12 $983
13 $516	14 $452	15 $614	16 $675	17 $726	18 $786	19 $893
20 $634	21 $607	22 $660	23 $653	24 $629	25 $709	26 $755
27 $540	28 $540	29 $540	30 $541

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $568	2 $737	3 $704
4 $514	5 $506	6 $572	7 $551	8 $691	9 $812	10 $1,021
11 $650	12 $514	13 $568	14 $566	15 $588	16 $677	17 $679
18 $417	19 $500	20 $490	21 $515	22 $562	23 $677	24 $651
25 $408	26 $362	27 $362	28 $362	29 $362	30 $548	31 $574

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