Malmaison Edinburgh City
US$326
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$326
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Malmaison Edinburgh City average US$131 in the cheapest month (January) and US$397 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$131 |
| February | US$166 |
| March | US$180 |
| April | US$223 |
| May | US$322 |
| June | US$303 |
| July | US$318 |
| August | US$397 |
| September | US$326 |
| October | US$269 |
| November | US$221 |
| December | US$229 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$397)
Cheapest: January (~US$131)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at Chez Mal Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Malmaison Edinburgh City, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from George Street and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Princes Street.
What's nearby
St. Andrew Square(0.1 Miles)
George Street(0.1 Miles)
Multrees Walk(0.1 Miles)
St James Quarter(0.2 Miles)
Princes Street(0.2 Miles)
Scott Monument(0.2 Miles)
Assembly Rooms(0.3 Miles)
Princes Street Gardens(0.3 Miles)
Edinburgh Dungeon(0.4 Miles)
Scottish National Gallery(0.4 Miles)
Waterloo Place(0.4 Miles)
Calton Hill(0.4 Miles)
City Art Centre(0.4 Miles)
St. Giles' Cathedral(0.4 Miles)
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre(0.5 Miles)
The preferred airport for Malmaison Edinburgh City is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(8.4 Miles)
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Location
21-22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
St. Andrew Square (0.1 Miles)
George Street (0.1 Miles)
Multrees Walk (0.1 Miles)
St James Quarter (0.2 Miles)
Princes Street (0.2 Miles)
Scott Monument (0.2 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
Based on 1,422 verified reviews
What guests think
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Reviews of Malmaison Edinburgh City highlight a central, tram-connected location and friendly, helpful staff, alongside comfortable, modern rooms with striking decor, making it an appealing base for exploring Edinburgh on foot or via public transport.
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Reviews of Malmaison Edinburgh City highlight a central, tram-connected location and friendly, helpful staff, alongside comfortable, modern rooms with striking decor, making it an appealing base for exploring Edinburgh on foot or via public transport.
Many guests praise breakfast and the bar/restaurant, though bar service can be slow and the bar sometimes closes earlier than expected. The dark lighting scheme is a recurring complaint, with some rooms lacking natural light or practical illumination for mirrors. The historic layout involves multiple stairs and odd lift access, and parking is off site with a discount, which some found inconvenient. Expect a stylish, central stay with warm service and some practical trade-offs.
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Facilities
Bar and restaurant areas are popular, but several reviews report slow service or early closing. Parking is off site with a discount at St James Quarter, and internal stairs and split-level lifts can make access less straightforward.
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Mark James
21 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic location. Rooms dark & overbearing - our room had a 6 inch window opening, so we had room lights on during a sunny day! No bar service after midnight - you have to usexa vending machine : quite ridiculous in a 4 star hotel.
Fantastic location. Rooms dark & overbearing - our room had a 6 inch window opening, so we had room lights on during a sunny day! No bar service after midnight - you have to usexa vending machine : quite ridiculous in a 4 star hotel.
10
Gilly
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The style of the Malmaison hotels is something I love. Very comfortable rooms, staff were all very helpful and friendly. The location brilliant, restaurant food was excellent. The only let down was the service in the bar, absolutely loved the decor and ambience there but service was very slow, tables not cleared of glasses, spoiled the experience
The style of the Malmaison hotels is something I love. Very comfortable rooms, staff were all very helpful and friendly. The location brilliant, restaurant food was excellent. The only let down was the service in the bar, absolutely loved the decor and ambience there but service was very slow, tables not cleared of glasses, spoiled the experience
6
Nichaela
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay at the Malmaison in Edinburgh City, very friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. Very close to the huge shopping centre and plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance.The only negative point was the terribly slow service in the hotel bar, both nights we sat for over 20 minutes waiting to be served and eventually gave up and went elsewhere because of this.
Lovely stay at the Malmaison in Edinburgh City, very friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. Very close to the huge shopping centre and plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance.The only negative point was the terribly slow service in the hotel bar, both nights we sat for over 20 minutes waiting to be served and eventually gave up and went elsewhere because of this.
8
Alan
24 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly and helpful - blonde girl on reception (sorry for forgetting your name!) was most attentive. Got upgraded to Junior Suite (thanks!) Restaurant menu could have been more varied and staff seemed more interested in bus party - asked for bill twice but were told to wait. Gave up after 10 mins and left to room. No on site parking but ticket given for 40% discount on parking rate.
Staff very friendly and helpful - blonde girl on reception (sorry for forgetting your name!) was most attentive. Got upgraded to Junior Suite (thanks!) Restaurant menu could have been more varied and staff seemed more interested in bus party - asked for bill twice but were told to wait. Gave up after 10 mins and left to room. No on site parking but ticket given for 40% discount on parking rate.
8
Jennifer
30 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice property right in the square. Didn’t like that the bar closed early for those wanting to go back for a drink before heading to bed.
Nice property right in the square. Didn’t like that the bar closed early for those wanting to go back for a drink before heading to bed.
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Bruce
27 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Property is nice, great location. Staff was superb. Only negatives were that the room had very low lighting, and getting to our room requred many stairs getting to the elevator, we had a lot of luggage. Can't say enough about the staff, they were great
Property is nice, great location. Staff was superb. Only negatives were that the room had very low lighting, and getting to our room requred many stairs getting to the elevator, we had a lot of luggage. Can't say enough about the staff, they were great
10
Tracey
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was excellent, it was really modern and well located. The rooms were very clean and comfortable (we had a courtyard facing room which was also very quiet). The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge. The choice and quality of breakfast was exceptional and again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Prior to our stay, we couldn’t find any information on the hotel website regarding car parking, so paid £9 to park opposite the hotel for about 5 minutes while we checked in. We then found out that and the hotel has an arrangement with the St James shopping centre car park, and they offer a large is discount for hotel customers.
The hotel was excellent, it was really modern and well located. The rooms were very clean and comfortable (we had a courtyard facing room which was also very quiet). The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge. The choice and quality of breakfast was exceptional and again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Prior to our stay, we couldn’t find any information on the hotel website regarding car parking, so paid £9 to park opposite the hotel for about 5 minutes while we checked in. We then found out that and the hotel has an arrangement with the St James shopping centre car park, and they offer a large is discount for hotel customers.
10
Kirsty
19 Jan 2023
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Stayed 19,375 nights
Fabulous position. Lovely comfortable bed and very quiet at night. Excellent breakfast to order. Very friendly staff. Car parking a little walk away but with 40 percent discount. Would definitely stay again
Fabulous position. Lovely comfortable bed and very quiet at night. Excellent breakfast to order. Very friendly staff. Car parking a little walk away but with 40 percent discount. Would definitely stay again
10
Mark
25 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
nice hotel. not good for wheelchairs due to multiple stairs in the old building. rooms have ac but the pillows were shocking. pancakes would a suitable description. nice breakfast option's and chic bar with loads of drink options. best feature for us was the location. ideal for a central base.
nice hotel. not good for wheelchairs due to multiple stairs in the old building. rooms have ac but the pillows were shocking. pancakes would a suitable description. nice breakfast option's and chic bar with loads of drink options. best feature for us was the location. ideal for a central base.
10
NEIL
6 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfectly located for everything. Very helpful staff. Clean rooms. Reduced price parking nearby. Everything we could ask for. Will definitely stay again.
Perfectly located for everything. Very helpful staff. Clean rooms. Reduced price parking nearby. Everything we could ask for. Will definitely stay again.
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe rooms as very clean, but housekeeping and maintenance are inconsistent. Reports include dirty bathrooms, lingering smells, leftover items, and faulty lights or sockets.
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Claire
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel in general was good, location decor etc but the lights in our room kept breaking. A known issue that was a real pain.
The hotel in general was good, location decor etc but the lights in our room kept breaking. A known issue that was a real pain.
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Sarah
9 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had tried to contact hotel prior to arrival but phone wasn't answered and messages not replied to until we were already there. We arrived at 3:30, our check in was at 3:00, room wasn't quite ready (just mini bar not stocked) but we could access it. We found some broken glass under the window seat, one of the curtain tie backs missing, another not secured to wall properly, towel rail in bathroom missing a screw, so loose.....a little disappointing considering the cost. Breakfast was mediocre.
We had tried to contact hotel prior to arrival but phone wasn't answered and messages not replied to until we were already there. We arrived at 3:30, our check in was at 3:00, room wasn't quite ready (just mini bar not stocked) but we could access it. We found some broken glass under the window seat, one of the curtain tie backs missing, another not secured to wall properly, towel rail in bathroom missing a screw, so loose.....a little disappointing considering the cost. Breakfast was mediocre.
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Harry
21 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room needed a thorough clean with dust and grime in corners, under furniture and anywhere a vacuum cleaner couldn’t easily get. The bar was unavailable due to a private function and the breakfast was average with some of it cold. It is a great location, especially for shopping but it is expensive, looking tired with no sparkle. I won’t be back!
The room needed a thorough clean with dust and grime in corners, under furniture and anywhere a vacuum cleaner couldn’t easily get. The bar was unavailable due to a private function and the breakfast was average with some of it cold. It is a great location, especially for shopping but it is expensive, looking tired with no sparkle. I won’t be back!
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Robert
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was pretty big, clean, and nice. The bathroom was also spacious and clean. I loved the location of the hotel easy to get to and from the airport via the tram. Easy to walk everywhere. 5/5
Room was pretty big, clean, and nice. The bathroom was also spacious and clean. I loved the location of the hotel easy to get to and from the airport via the tram. Easy to walk everywhere. 5/5
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christopher
21 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
wonderful, clean room; very spacious, especially for both European and an older (but well-updated) building. The breakfast was great, as were all amenities, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is 5-10 minutes from Waverley Station and 10 minutes from the old town tourist section. Many places to eat and shop are nearby, and it is also conveniently located right next to both the city tour bus and the city bus terminal for other excursion tours. Will stay again next time in Edinburgh.
wonderful, clean room; very spacious, especially for both European and an older (but well-updated) building. The breakfast was great, as were all amenities, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is 5-10 minutes from Waverley Station and 10 minutes from the old town tourist section. Many places to eat and shop are nearby, and it is also conveniently located right next to both the city tour bus and the city bus terminal for other excursion tours. Will stay again next time in Edinburgh.
6
Francine
1 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lights were out in room. The electric outlets did not work. No help with luggage up and down stairs.
Lights were out in room. The electric outlets did not work. No help with luggage up and down stairs.
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Robert
6 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room had balcony but very strong stale smell and usb and wall sockets not working .
Room had balcony but very strong stale smell and usb and wall sockets not working .
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J
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and efficient staff at check in. We arrived at about 12:30, expecting to leave our bags and return at 15:00 to check into our room but our room was ready so we were able to check in earlier. We booked for two nights and a nice touch was offering us a drink at the bar if we did not have our room serviced. We cannot comment upon the food as we did not eat in the hotel. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean with a lovely big bathroom. The hotel's location is excellent for shopping, sightseeing and has lots of dining options within easy walking distance. It's a short walk to the hotel from Waverly station and there is a tram stop within 100m of the hotel. Overall the hotel was great to stay in and is in a fantastic location, we will definitely return
Very friendly and efficient staff at check in. We arrived at about 12:30, expecting to leave our bags and return at 15:00 to check into our room but our room was ready so we were able to check in earlier. We booked for two nights and a nice touch was offering us a drink at the bar if we did not have our room serviced. We cannot comment upon the food as we did not eat in the hotel. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean with a lovely big bathroom. The hotel's location is excellent for shopping, sightseeing and has lots of dining options within easy walking distance. It's a short walk to the hotel from Waverly station and there is a tram stop within 100m of the hotel. Overall the hotel was great to stay in and is in a fantastic location, we will definitely return
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Louise
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We slept well and it was very quiet. However, check-in was a huge disappointment. The man checking us in was quite rude and although we arrived late, we were told our room wasn’t ready with no explanation as to why. When we got in our room it was dirty - the shower was filthy and there was no tissues. Very disappointed.
We slept well and it was very quiet. However, check-in was a huge disappointment. The man checking us in was quite rude and although we arrived late, we were told our room wasn’t ready with no explanation as to why. When we got in our room it was dirty - the shower was filthy and there was no tissues. Very disappointed.
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Colleen
18 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was not thoroughly cleaned and service at the restaurant wasn't great, but the front desk staff were great!
Room was not thoroughly cleaned and service at the restaurant wasn't great, but the front desk staff were great!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious with stylish decor, but lighting is frequently too dim and some spaces lack natural light. A few mention noise from the bar, temperature quirks, or unusual layouts such as bathtubs in the room.
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Paul
13 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very comfortable and stylish hotel with a good bar and excellent breakfast. My only mark down is to reflect the very dim lighting in the room and bathroom - brighter please!
Very comfortable and stylish hotel with a good bar and excellent breakfast. My only mark down is to reflect the very dim lighting in the room and bathroom - brighter please!
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Austen
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location in St. Andrew Square. Super comfy bed in a nice room let down only by the very dark decor in a north facing room.
Fantastic location in St. Andrew Square. Super comfy bed in a nice room let down only by the very dark decor in a north facing room.
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Amy
27 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very large and comfortable - plenty of space for a family trip. The free cot provided was modern and safe. Baby slept well!
Room was very large and comfortable - plenty of space for a family trip. The free cot provided was modern and safe. Baby slept well!
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Loelia
15 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient location and comfortable. Negative: Bad lighting in bedroom and bathroom - in all categories.
Convenient location and comfortable. Negative: Bad lighting in bedroom and bathroom - in all categories.
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Peter
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Spent a week at the Malmaison. Location was fantastic. Walking distance to everything. Airport Tram stops 50 meters from the hotel. Hop On Hop Off bus stops directly out front. Room was comfortable if a bit small. Nice to have air conditioning and bathroom facilities were very nice. Breakfast was very good, though options were limited.
Spent a week at the Malmaison. Location was fantastic. Walking distance to everything. Airport Tram stops 50 meters from the hotel. Hop On Hop Off bus stops directly out front. Room was comfortable if a bit small. Nice to have air conditioning and bathroom facilities were very nice. Breakfast was very good, though options were limited.
10
George
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
very convenient hotel near a tram stop from the airport. no muss no fuss.
very convenient hotel near a tram stop from the airport. no muss no fuss.
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Claire
27 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Nice hotel but i had a basement room below street level and with bars on the windows which was a bit miserable. Comfy bed and very good breakfast tho.
Great location. Nice hotel but i had a basement room below street level and with bars on the windows which was a bit miserable. Comfy bed and very good breakfast tho.
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Steven
9 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice big room. Could have done with a small sofa as I felt there was alot of wasted space. Also my wife would have liked a light at the mirror for doing her makeup as room decor is dark. Staff polite. Great location. I would stay here again but not 1st choice. Room 608 you can hear the music from bar quite notciably which is disappointing for a club room.
Nice big room. Could have done with a small sofa as I felt there was alot of wasted space. Also my wife would have liked a light at the mirror for doing her makeup as room decor is dark. Staff polite. Great location. I would stay here again but not 1st choice. Room 608 you can hear the music from bar quite notciably which is disappointing for a club room.
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Maricela
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Very good location! Friendly staff, nice decor. Our room was dark, maybe a little more lights will help.
Very good location! Friendly staff, nice decor. Our room was dark, maybe a little more lights will help.
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Gary
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Awful room in the attic, with very little natural light
Awful room in the attic, with very little natural light
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with efficient check-in and thoughtful touches. However, bar and breakfast service can be slow, and a few guests reported brusque or unresponsive interactions.
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Claire
17 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast came 50 minutes after ordering. We booked a deluxe superior room and was given a tein accessible room.
Breakfast came 50 minutes after ordering. We booked a deluxe superior room and was given a tein accessible room.
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Michael
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The service was exemplary. We needed some ice for a sprained ankle and the front desk was on it quickly
The service was exemplary. We needed some ice for a sprained ankle and the front desk was on it quickly
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Nichaela
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay at the Malmaison in Edinburgh City, very friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. Very close to the huge shopping centre and plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance.The only negative point was the terribly slow service in the hotel bar, both nights we sat for over 20 minutes waiting to be served and eventually gave up and went elsewhere because of this.
Lovely stay at the Malmaison in Edinburgh City, very friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. Very close to the huge shopping centre and plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance.The only negative point was the terribly slow service in the hotel bar, both nights we sat for over 20 minutes waiting to be served and eventually gave up and went elsewhere because of this.
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Georgina
15 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
So many problems I wouldn’t stay again for the price Travelodge would suffice! Not keeping to timing of room service having placed the order three hours earlier making 30 minutes over time requested; not attempting to clear the trays and replenishing courtesy trays until I requested then forgetting cups!; reception not promptly answering the phone and connecting had to call the reception from my mobile!; when room service delivered just one fork for the two of us my friend voted to use a teaspoon to eat broccoli! Finally for this report the restaurant I knocked the kitchen door on three separate times to get service as 1) coffee grounds needed changing 2) no melon fruit salad 3) no bowls! Fed up with the whole thing!!!!
So many problems I wouldn’t stay again for the price Travelodge would suffice! Not keeping to timing of room service having placed the order three hours earlier making 30 minutes over time requested; not attempting to clear the trays and replenishing courtesy trays until I requested then forgetting cups!; reception not promptly answering the phone and connecting had to call the reception from my mobile!; when room service delivered just one fork for the two of us my friend voted to use a teaspoon to eat broccoli! Finally for this report the restaurant I knocked the kitchen door on three separate times to get service as 1) coffee grounds needed changing 2) no melon fruit salad 3) no bowls! Fed up with the whole thing!!!!
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Tim
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff, very efficient and friendly. Hotel is very central and comfortable.
Wonderful staff, very efficient and friendly. Hotel is very central and comfortable.
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Elizabeth
24 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location and the staff were extremely accommodating.
Perfect location and the staff were extremely accommodating.
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J
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly and efficient staff at check in. We arrived at about 12:30, expecting to leave our bags and return at 15:00 to check into our room but our room was ready so we were able to check in earlier. We booked for two nights and a nice touch was offering us a drink at the bar if we did not have our room serviced. We cannot comment upon the food as we did not eat in the hotel. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean with a lovely big bathroom. The hotel's location is excellent for shopping, sightseeing and has lots of dining options within easy walking distance. It's a short walk to the hotel from Waverly station and there is a tram stop within 100m of the hotel. Overall the hotel was great to stay in and is in a fantastic location, we will definitely return
Very friendly and efficient staff at check in. We arrived at about 12:30, expecting to leave our bags and return at 15:00 to check into our room but our room was ready so we were able to check in earlier. We booked for two nights and a nice touch was offering us a drink at the bar if we did not have our room serviced. We cannot comment upon the food as we did not eat in the hotel. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean with a lovely big bathroom. The hotel's location is excellent for shopping, sightseeing and has lots of dining options within easy walking distance. It's a short walk to the hotel from Waverly station and there is a tram stop within 100m of the hotel. Overall the hotel was great to stay in and is in a fantastic location, we will definitely return
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Louise
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We slept well and it was very quiet. However, check-in was a huge disappointment. The man checking us in was quite rude and although we arrived late, we were told our room wasn’t ready with no explanation as to why. When we got in our room it was dirty - the shower was filthy and there was no tissues. Very disappointed.
We slept well and it was very quiet. However, check-in was a huge disappointment. The man checking us in was quite rude and although we arrived late, we were told our room wasn’t ready with no explanation as to why. When we got in our room it was dirty - the shower was filthy and there was no tissues. Very disappointed.
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John
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff who were both professional and friendly.
Excellent staff who were both professional and friendly.
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Alex
6 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was clean and cosy only compliant we’re some staff. Breakfast supposed to be served to 11 but staff were rude and clearly wanted to leave from 10:30. Reception told we could order room service but when trying to do so it was impossible and they seldom answered the phone. Bar staff were great though
Hotel was clean and cosy only compliant we’re some staff. Breakfast supposed to be served to 11 but staff were rude and clearly wanted to leave from 10:30. Reception told we could order room service but when trying to do so it was impossible and they seldom answered the phone. Bar staff were great though
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Location
Exceptionally central around St Andrew’s Square, steps from the airport tram and a short walk to Waverley, Old Town sights, and St James Quarter. Very convenient for exploring on foot and public transport.
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Sean
5 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, accommodation, and staff. Would very much recommend staying here for a wonderful stay in New Town.
Great location, accommodation, and staff. Would very much recommend staying here for a wonderful stay in New Town.
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Heather
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This boutique hotel has great decor, service and a wonderful central location near Princes Street Gardens. It was also quiet which we much appreciated. The continental breakfast was quite good (there was a cooked option too). We only ate dinner once at the restaurant as there were many options available in the area. The tram comes directly from the airport to St. Andrews Square too...very convenient. We would definintely stay at this hotel again.
This boutique hotel has great decor, service and a wonderful central location near Princes Street Gardens. It was also quiet which we much appreciated. The continental breakfast was quite good (there was a cooked option too). We only ate dinner once at the restaurant as there were many options available in the area. The tram comes directly from the airport to St. Andrews Square too...very convenient. We would definintely stay at this hotel again.
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Jonathan
22 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Brilliantly sited in St. Andrew square. We walked everywhere. Excellent staff.
Brilliantly sited in St. Andrew square. We walked everywhere. Excellent staff.
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cory
30 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, great rooms and reasonably priced for its prime spot near the town and St James Quarter!
Great location, great rooms and reasonably priced for its prime spot near the town and St James Quarter!
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Peter
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Spent a week at the Malmaison. Location was fantastic. Walking distance to everything. Airport Tram stops 50 meters from the hotel. Hop On Hop Off bus stops directly out front. Room was comfortable if a bit small. Nice to have air conditioning and bathroom facilities were very nice. Breakfast was very good, though options were limited.
Spent a week at the Malmaison. Location was fantastic. Walking distance to everything. Airport Tram stops 50 meters from the hotel. Hop On Hop Off bus stops directly out front. Room was comfortable if a bit small. Nice to have air conditioning and bathroom facilities were very nice. Breakfast was very good, though options were limited.
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George
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
very convenient hotel near a tram stop from the airport. no muss no fuss.
very convenient hotel near a tram stop from the airport. no muss no fuss.
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Russell
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room and breakfast, great location
Great room and breakfast, great location
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Anthony
23 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight stop in Edinburgh on a Friday night. Great location, fantastic room and the bar had a really chilled out vibe.
Overnight stop in Edinburgh on a Friday night. Great location, fantastic room and the bar had a really chilled out vibe.
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Tracey
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was excellent, it was really modern and well located. The rooms were very clean and comfortable (we had a courtyard facing room which was also very quiet). The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge. The choice and quality of breakfast was exceptional and again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Prior to our stay, we couldn’t find any information on the hotel website regarding car parking, so paid £9 to park opposite the hotel for about 5 minutes while we checked in. We then found out that and the hotel has an arrangement with the St James shopping centre car park, and they offer a large is discount for hotel customers.
The hotel was excellent, it was really modern and well located. The rooms were very clean and comfortable (we had a courtyard facing room which was also very quiet). The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge. The choice and quality of breakfast was exceptional and again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Prior to our stay, we couldn’t find any information on the hotel website regarding car parking, so paid £9 to park opposite the hotel for about 5 minutes while we checked in. We then found out that and the hotel has an arrangement with the St James shopping centre car park, and they offer a large is discount for hotel customers.
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Richard
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a wonderful hotel, totally redone 6 years ago, so everything was brand new and spotless. Our room was a generous size, and with an especially nice bathroom. We loved the location, right on lovely St. Andrew's Square, just 5 minutes walk from the National Galleries and tram stop for the airport, and just 10 minutes walk from the Royal Mile. The staff were super friendly and helpful, including assisting us with tracking down luggage that SAS had left in Copenhagen. The in-house restaurant was lovely too.
This was a wonderful hotel, totally redone 6 years ago, so everything was brand new and spotless. Our room was a generous size, and with an especially nice bathroom. We loved the location, right on lovely St. Andrew's Square, just 5 minutes walk from the National Galleries and tram stop for the airport, and just 10 minutes walk from the Royal Mile. The staff were super friendly and helpful, including assisting us with tracking down luggage that SAS had left in Copenhagen. The in-house restaurant was lovely too.
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Dining
Breakfast and the restaurant often earn praise for quality and choice, and cocktails are popular. Still, multiple reviews note slow bar/breakfast service, occasional understaffing, self-serve coffee, and limited vegetarian/vegan options.
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Joelle
25 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It seems all of Edinburgh is under construction. The dinner I had in the restaurant was amazing! Best food I had during the 3 weeks I spent in Scotland.
It seems all of Edinburgh is under construction. The dinner I had in the restaurant was amazing! Best food I had during the 3 weeks I spent in Scotland.
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Peta
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast, the dinning room was a total mess. There were no clean cups, cutlery and the coffee machine was a mess.
Breakfast, the dinning room was a total mess. There were no clean cups, cutlery and the coffee machine was a mess.
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Andrea
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was beautiful, modern and well maintained. Breakfast was awesome and the staff was attentive and helpful.
The hotel was beautiful, modern and well maintained. Breakfast was awesome and the staff was attentive and helpful.
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Robert
15 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast service was non existent with coffee and toast being self service. Coffee Machine and toaster in an other room. Poor guys
Breakfast service was non existent with coffee and toast being self service. Coffee Machine and toaster in an other room. Poor guys
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Richard
6 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel service and breakfast were spot on. Dinner service was not good and food was lacking.
Hotel service and breakfast were spot on. Dinner service was not good and food was lacking.
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Nichaela
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely stay at the Malmaison in Edinburgh City, very friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. Very close to the huge shopping centre and plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance.The only negative point was the terribly slow service in the hotel bar, both nights we sat for over 20 minutes waiting to be served and eventually gave up and went elsewhere because of this.
Lovely stay at the Malmaison in Edinburgh City, very friendly and helpful staff at the reception desk. Very close to the huge shopping centre and plenty of restaurants to choose from within walking distance.The only negative point was the terribly slow service in the hotel bar, both nights we sat for over 20 minutes waiting to be served and eventually gave up and went elsewhere because of this.
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Gary
24 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A quick 4-night stay after a business trip. The bar is great, food is great (Wednesday was half-price steak night), staff were fantastic. We’d stay here again without hesitation!
A quick 4-night stay after a business trip. The bar is great, food is great (Wednesday was half-price steak night), staff were fantastic. We’d stay here again without hesitation!
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Peter
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and friendly staff. Dining very limited and poor for vegan/vegetarian. Rooms on second floor are actually slightly below street level and very noisy.
Great location and friendly staff. Dining very limited and poor for vegan/vegetarian. Rooms on second floor are actually slightly below street level and very noisy.
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Tracey
20 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was excellent, it was really modern and well located. The rooms were very clean and comfortable (we had a courtyard facing room which was also very quiet). The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge. The choice and quality of breakfast was exceptional and again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Prior to our stay, we couldn’t find any information on the hotel website regarding car parking, so paid £9 to park opposite the hotel for about 5 minutes while we checked in. We then found out that and the hotel has an arrangement with the St James shopping centre car park, and they offer a large is discount for hotel customers.
The hotel was excellent, it was really modern and well located. The rooms were very clean and comfortable (we had a courtyard facing room which was also very quiet). The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and had excellent local knowledge. The choice and quality of breakfast was exceptional and again, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. Prior to our stay, we couldn’t find any information on the hotel website regarding car parking, so paid £9 to park opposite the hotel for about 5 minutes while we checked in. We then found out that and the hotel has an arrangement with the St James shopping centre car park, and they offer a large is discount for hotel customers.
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Sean
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing venue, fantastic room the staff were excellent. Great food and drink.
Amazing venue, fantastic room the staff were excellent. Great food and drink.
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Marcus
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
My partner and I had a recent wonderful stay. The room was spacious and luxurious and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Would definitely recommend.
My partner and I had a recent wonderful stay. The room was spacious and luxurious and staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Would definitely recommend.
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Paul
26 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Funky vibe. Friendly staff. Nice room. Good location.
Funky vibe. Friendly staff. Nice room. Good location.
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Mary
23 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
the location is great for the local shopping. The breakfast was fabulous, Even if you have tours going out of the old city it takes about 15 minutes to walk there. You have to be ok with going up stairs or detouring but I found the quiet on the new town side much preferable to the overcrowding in old town. There are good restaurants nearby as well. the Bus stop is right there and you can get everywhere super easy from this location.
the location is great for the local shopping. The breakfast was fabulous, Even if you have tours going out of the old city it takes about 15 minutes to walk there. You have to be ok with going up stairs or detouring but I found the quiet on the new town side much preferable to the overcrowding in old town. There are good restaurants nearby as well. the Bus stop is right there and you can get everywhere super easy from this location.
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Nichole
14 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Reception staff were very helpful on checking in and checking out. I had friends come to the room briefly before moving on to lunch and the staff were very professional and asked for consent to send them up, etc.
Reception staff were very helpful on checking in and checking out. I had friends come to the room briefly before moving on to lunch and the staff were very professional and asked for consent to send them up, etc.
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Orit
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel location is great. It's close to all the attractions and main streets. Many options for dinners and pubs in walking distance. There is a tram station next to the hotel which can take you to the airport in 30 min or to Leith in 20 min. Rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff was very friendly.
The hotel location is great. It's close to all the attractions and main streets. Many options for dinners and pubs in walking distance. There is a tram station next to the hotel which can take you to the airport in 30 min or to Leith in 20 min. Rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff was very friendly.
FAQs about Malmaison Edinburgh City
Is parking available at the property?
Nearby parking is available for GBP 17.00 per day, located approximately 2625 ft away. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served for a fee, approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children. Serving hours are weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. 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 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details on room accessibility may vary.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just steps from St. Andrew Square and George Street. It is 0.5 mi from the Royal Mile and 0.7 mi from Edinburgh Castle, with various attractions within walking distance.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 30.0 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- 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 smoke detector
- One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 23 for adults and GBP 12 for children
- Nearby parking fee: GBP 17.00 per day (2625 ft away)
- Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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