Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available for GBP 18.00 per night, located 656 ft away. Reservation is not required.

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

A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The cost is approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 35 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Late check-out is available for a fee of GBP 10. Early check-in may be requested but is subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features a wheelchair-accessible path of travel, elevator access, and a wheelchair-accessible registration desk. Meeting spaces and the on-site restaurant are also wheelchair accessible.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just steps from Usher Hall and within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket. It is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Princes Street and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from the University of Edinburgh.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

Average nightly price at DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$143
February	$171
March	$196
April	$274
May	$354
June	$375
July	$397
August	$488
September	$419
October	$305
November	$226
December	$250

What guests think

At DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre, travellers consistently praise the central, walkable location and generally friendly staff, while feedback is more mixed on room quality, cleanliness, and dining, with notable differences between stays and specific rooms.

Many guests enjoyed the breakfast selection, including a buffet and cooked to order dishes, while others found it average, crowded, repetitive, or noted extra charges for certain items. Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to small or dated, with occasional street or bar noise and maintenance issues such as weak showers, worn mattresses, or temperamental heating. Facilities include a skybar with castle views, though access can be restricted and occasional music carries to rooms. Overall, it offers a practical city stay, but quality can vary by room and date.

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Facilities

Skybar and bar areas offer castle views but access is often restricted for private events or weekends, and music can be heard in some rooms; bar service is mixed. Parking is offsite a short walk away, and there is no pool.

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Kazuma

Dec 24, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

Party sound from Ground floor was very loud.

10

Susan

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a short walk from an ncp carpark which makes travel convenient. The breakfast options are excellent and whilst the restaurant evening menu is limited, there are good options and the food tastes lovely. Plenty of places to sit, and a good bar. It is easily walkable to grass market and princes street. Staff are very friendly and helpful. This is the second time I have stayed here, and would definitely recommend it.

6

Deirdre

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice front desk staff, good location and clean. The bar was not run very well and the night head bar man was very rude and not customer friendly. For that reason would not return to hotel. With friends and business and all had same experience, and handling by management even when we flagged issues. No recognition of customers spending a weekend and wanting to spend some time and money in hotel.

10

FABIAN

Jul 16, 2023

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The location is perfect and close to everything. The staff is amazing and worked with us after our flight was canceled. The breakfast is good. Highly recommend it. Parking is offsite but just a short walk away.

8

Vanisha

Apr 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location to explore Edinburgh. The rooms felt a little clinical with not much character, but were very comfortable. Great choice of breakfast. Good choice of restaurants and bars around and really close to Edinburgj castle. We chose the hotel partly becuase of the sky bar with the view, but this was only open on weekends, and children are not allowed, which had we known we may have chosen a different hotel. Overall a comfortable stay and lovely hotel.

6

Clare

Apr 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotels room was quite basic and fairly small for a family with two young adults with us. It felt more like a premier inn. Music from the sky bar was quite loud on one of the nights which stopped us all sleeping. Breakfast was very nice.

6

Tracy

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The decor was dated, but clean enough. The rooms are really noisy. You’ll hear every time the neighbors close their closet or walk to the bathroom. The “skybar” is advertised but we were told is inaccessible all year because of private events. The area is safe and quiet-ish though. The pillows? Those things are heaven. The bathtub is a bit of a death trap.

8

Abimbola

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to tourist activities . Good breakfast, nice rooms. But no pool, and not much to enjoy if you choose to remain at the facilities.

10

Marilyn Joan

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Close to major sites. You can see edinburgh castle from the restaurant bar. Staf are friendly and helpful.

8

Donald

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff was kind and helpful. The hotel is in nice condition. The bar was pretty good; we did not turn the restaurant. We liked our room. We did run into a problem with the room temperature and blankets. The room was kept at about 68°, until we asked them to raise the temperature to 72. The blankets were short and lightweight, which was difficult after spending a lot of time in the cold Edinburgh air. The shower was nice, but leaked a lot of water onto the bathroom floor. Overall, I recommend this hotel. It is close to many of the major tourist attractions in Edinburgh. You may want to call and have them raise the temperature in your room, and ask for extra blankets.

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Cleanliness

Feedback ranges from very clean rooms to repeated complaints about dirty or worn carpets and occasional missed cleaning. A few guests noted odors or maintenance related grime.

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EMMA

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were super comfy, staff very friendly. Great location The rooms were not quiet, can hear outside noise and from rooms adjacent and above. Room could have been cleaner - old hair and rubbish in bathroom on arrival. Had to ask for tea/coffee as hadn't been replaced from last guest.

6

Daniel

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The carpet was dangerously dirty, I would wipe a cloth in there and dirt and hair would stick to it, rooms are in terrible shape and they stink. Positive the front desk staff is very nice and efficient and breakfast was a 10/10 with great staff. Even with all of this the hotel is terribly dirty specially the carpet it looked like it had not been truly cleaned for months it was one of the worst I have ever seen

4

Danielle

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay but room wasnt very clean. Floors quite dirty and a dreaded hair in bed!

10

Irene

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was perfect. We were close to many restaurants and the Edinburgh Castle. Everything was so close to walk. The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and professional. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely stay here!!!

10

David

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, comfortable and the location was very walkable with easy access to local bars and restaurants.

8

Leo

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and convenient in hotel location, but cleanliness of carpet in room has to be improved.

4

Paul

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room we were put in was very unclean. We were moved to a new room where the curtains we very unclean, they had large dirty marks all over them. I would not stay in this hotel again!!! The manager has promised money back from our stay but also promised he would put this in an email with in an hour. This was over 4 hours ago. Very disappointing!!!

8

JORGE

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel was well located. Few minutes walking to the main roads and the castle. The room are small for a family of 4. That being said everything else was great including staff. Most of them speak other than English language. Breakfast must be paid around $15 per day but they reduce to $12 in you paid in advance. My only concern was with the carpet. I moved the bed to make the space bigger and carpet was full of things from previous guests.

10

bryan

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Thank you for a really nice stay! Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. I could not have asked for more..

10

Mary

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. If you are reserving a room ask for something at the back of the property as the traffic in the morning was very busy if your room overlooks Bread Street. Not unbearable but I’m a light sleeper! My boys had a room at the back of the property and it was very quiet.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely: some are spacious and comfortable, while others are small or dated with limited storage. Reports mention street or bar noise, weak shower pressure, worn mattresses, temperature issues, and occasional TV or internet problems.

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Lorna

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a room with a view of Edinburgh castle which was fantastic. Great size of room.

8

Janet

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were on the first floor at the front. Extremely noisy especially late at night, no fault of the hotel and they did let one room in our booking of 3 rooms swop to a quieter one. Location is great for Old Town area and around 15 minutes from station.

6

Dan

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Water pressure for the shower was atrocious. The mattress had such a dip in it a million people must have slept on it.

6

Lorna

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a very small room but had a good air conditioning system which was essential during our heatwave visit (Aug 2025). Lovely staff. The breakfast was a bit disappointing, waffles and pancakes, which I was looking forward to, were both hard and not freshly cooked. The hotel is very well situated in town.

4

Lian

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was cold especially you want coming back after a walked. Called the reception they did bring us radiation. Seriously for 4* hotel lack for heating.

10

Charles

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel room was very large (family suite), breakfast had a combo buffet and order menu. We toured the city for 3 days, very walkable (hilly though), and great options for restaurants. We toured the old castle, fantastic history and views of the city. We will certainly be back!

6

Tracy

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

The decor was dated, but clean enough. The rooms are really noisy. You’ll hear every time the neighbors close their closet or walk to the bathroom. The “skybar” is advertised but we were told is inaccessible all year because of private events. The area is safe and quiet-ish though. The pillows? Those things are heaven. The bathtub is a bit of a death trap.

6

Julie

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room on first floor was situated over the street with floor to ceiling windows. Getting ready in wee hours was like a cave with window shades needing to be closed for privacy. No mirrors near any outlets for hair tools. Felt like a cave. Stayed at this Doubletree before and other rooms were better. Lived previous visit, this room was meh.

6

Bastiaan

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was no good, tv didn’t work properly, tv was too big and too close to the bed, internet was lousy, breakfast the same everyday and a bit dull, coffee was very poor

10

Mary

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were very clean and the beds were exceptionally comfortable. If you are reserving a room ask for something at the back of the property as the traffic in the morning was very busy if your room overlooks Bread Street. Not unbearable but I’m a light sleeper! My boys had a room at the back of the property and it was very quiet.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with smooth or early check ins and support in resolving issues. Some guests experienced inconsistent responses, housekeeping lapses, or rude bar staff.

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Tia

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was amazing and the hotel was great. I was traveling alone and felt very safe.

4

KS

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is great, staff are fantastic. However, the cleaners left our door on the latch when they finished and so our room was open but thankfully nothing was taken from our room

8

Brian

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location to the prime tourist areas. Hotel was a little tired - had some issues with noise being below the “ Sky” bar. Was a little frustrated at their initial response to correcting the issue but eventually they came around to the right solution. ( but it took energy I don’t want to spend on holiday to get there) Breakfast convenient and average quality but you can find some fuel there to start the day. We paid a premium to be there over Hogmanay -and chose the Hilton brand as I use them a lot in my work travels…

6

Shellina

Oct 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception staff chatting no focus on customers Not helpful. Restaurant short staffed Ran out of food did not clean tables bring cutlery. All areas need improvement not staying there again. Good location though !

6

Louise

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Apart from the cleaning staff who were very friendly, the other staff who I met were a little lacking in hospitality skills in our opinion. The location is fabulous.

10

Willow

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff were all exceptional - very welcoming and friendly. We also loved the fresh warm cookies! Very convenient for the Convention Center.

6

Deirdre

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice front desk staff, good location and clean. The bar was not run very well and the night head bar man was very rude and not customer friendly. For that reason would not return to hotel. With friends and business and all had same experience, and handling by management even when we flagged issues. No recognition of customers spending a weekend and wanting to spend some time and money in hotel.

10

Ian

Dec 6, 2022

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Stayed 5 nights

Rarely have I stayed in a hotel where the staff, without exception, were so kind, helpful and good humoured.

10

Janet

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had booked a VRBO stay nearby at MyStayInn that proved to not match the photos or description. So we were desperate to find a decent place for that same night. The Old Town Edinburgh Doubletree Hilton was able to fit us in and then, by changing rooms, hosted us a 2nd night as well. The service was supportive (we were exhausted after driving from Aberdeenshire and being rerouted due to Storm Babette and then the stress of finding out the VRBO was not a place we could stay after all). The bar restaurant had good food - we had no energy left to go out to a late dinner. The beds were comfortable, the bathroom immaculate with lots of hot water from an overhead rain shower. When we had to change rooms gor the 2nd night, we just left our suitcases in the old rooms and staff moved them during the day over to the new room for us. We enjoyed morning tea & coffee thanks to the electric kettle. The shortbread cookies were fresh, not stale. We LOVED our stay and appreciated the kind staff!!!

10

Tiffiny

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Checking was super easy and fast! We arrived really early and we still had a room ready. Sara was wonderful.

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Location

Central, walkable base near Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, and major sights. A few mention nearby adult clubs and occasional street noise around front facing rooms.

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PRIMO

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

10

Sham

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Location is very good. You can see the castle from your room

10

Alyssa

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice hotel, friendly staff. Beds were very comfortable. Short distance away from major attractions. It is near some strip clubs, but not noisy at all. We had no issues.

8

Sreedevi

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

the location of the property was excellent

10

Kirk

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If you’re visiting the castle then this is the place to stay, just a 10 minute walk. We were pleasantly surprised when we looked out our room window and had a magnificent view of Edinburgh castle.

10

Katherine

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great convenient walking location to many attractions

10

Irene

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location was perfect. We were close to many restaurants and the Edinburgh Castle. Everything was so close to walk. The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and professional. If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely stay here!!!

10

David

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spot in the heart of downtown

10

Marilyn Joan

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great location. Close to major sites. You can see edinburgh castle from the restaurant bar. Staf are friendly and helpful.

8

Anthony

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient to attractions in Old Town, but there are adult clubs right around the corner in a dilapidated building and we passed women in the streets on our way back to the hotel in the evening. The room itself was nice enough, but there was an extreme lack of closet and bureau space.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety and the option to order dishes, though several reviews describe it as average, repetitive, crowded, or with extra charges for some items. Restaurant and bar food is generally okay but menus can be limited.

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Cherie

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely overnight stay, clean room, beds were comfortable, hairdryer supplied, coffee making facilities in room. Breakfast was very tasty. Good variety of hot and cold food. Staff were very attentive ensuring you had everything you needed. We will be back.

10

Selim

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very well located for tourism, especially for families with kids. The breakfast was perfect! Employees are very friendly and nice. Overall is a 5* stay!

6

Carsten

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was below standard, rooms deserve renovation, cost/performance ratio is inadequate

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Bradley

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Check-in on the app was easy. Room was ready on time. Overhead lights did not work in our room. Callam worked immediately to address and offered a credit for our inconvenience. We loved the location and the breakfast that offered buffet style for on the go or ordering for a more bespoke experience was fantastic. Full marks for the Doubletree and the staff in Edinburgh.

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Lorna

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was a very small room but had a good air conditioning system which was essential during our heatwave visit (Aug 2025). Lovely staff. The breakfast was a bit disappointing, waffles and pancakes, which I was looking forward to, were both hard and not freshly cooked. The hotel is very well situated in town.

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Jessica

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great choice for our stay in Edinburgh. The breakfast was great as well!

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kristoffer

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room ok, not so good breakfast

10

Yolima

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was amazing

6

Bastiaan

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was no good, tv didn’t work properly, tv was too big and too close to the bed, internet was lousy, breakfast the same everyday and a bit dull, coffee was very poor

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Michael

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed two nights at the hotel at end of May 2024 as part of a tour of Scotland. The hotel is located fairly close to most of the tourist type attractions in Edinburgh but does not have the charm of older hotels. The room was clean and comfortable and it was quiet at night even though our room looked over the street on which the hotel was located. We ate breakfast at the hotel one morning (it was included with the tour we were on) and the wait staff was somewhat disorganized. The choices for breakfast (buffet or off the menu) were excellent and the off the menu dishes were fine. The one dinner (again, part of the tour) was just ok.

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1 $218	2 $253	3 $267	4 $279	5 $262	6 $377	7 $469
8 $210	9 $210	10 $240	11 $258	12 $240	13 $342	14
15 $258	16 $229	17 $233	18 $229	19 $269	20 $378	21
22 $208	23 $284	24 $229	25 $290	26 $673	27 $420	28 $437
29 $212	30 $201

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