We stopped in here to have a drink at the bar while we were doing laundry down the street. The…read morebartender Mike was so friendly and great to chat with. The beers were nice and Mike recommended some gins I had never hear of before that were delicious. We are definitely keeping this on our list for hotels to stay at next time we are in Edinburgh because of the nice service we received in the bar.

I only had mac 'n' cheese, but I have to say it was the best of it's ilk I've had in Scotland's two…read moregreatest cities, it was lovely and cheesy, the pasta was perfectly cooked and it had a very slightly toasted top. This would be enough to get it four stars from me normally, but here's why I marked it down. Firstly, put more of a different cheese on the top and toast it even more - perfect - but mac 'n' cheese can never justify a five so I have to take other people's comments into consideration. My partner enjoyed her scampi and chips, but two other people I was with said that her chicken and his fish were a bit overcooked and dry, hmmm not so good! Pretty good for a pre or post rugby meal though I reckon.

I spent 18 nights in Apartment 2 during the last half of August 2023 and could not have been…read morehappier. I was booked up so solidly during that time -- mostly for the book fair but with some Fringe events as well -- that I sat down in a restaurant only once during my stay. I knew in advance that having a kitchen would be helpful but couldn't have guessed just how helpful. The location of the hotel is incomparable -- I walked everywhere with ease, and the street was quiet no matter how busy Grassmarket or Southbridge were. Just a short walk home to peace. There are Sainsburys every few blocks so you can pick up food easily, and don't miss Nando's for takeaway or dine in. The Edinburgh farmers market is just a couple of blocks from the hotel -- another reason to stay in one of the apartments if you'll be staying more than a few days. The bed was comfortable and the linens were high quality. Housekeeping was completely unobtrusive and thorough. All staff seemed to be as delighted to be there as I was. The bathroom was huge -- mine did not have a tub, but the walk in shower was luxurious and the toiletries smelled like heaven. The bath towels are thick and absorbent, and more like the size of bath sheets. If you will be staying here and are considering a massage during your stay, I strongly recommend the Lush Spa, just a few blocks away and a real value for the money.

Popped to the bar for a drink early on a Friday night. The space is pretty swank, but not snobbish,…read moreand we snagged a nice table with armchairs by a giant window overlooking the castle, lovely. The drinks are surprisingly affordable for such a swish place, and there were some intriguing cocktails. The service was fine. I hate to judge a place on its clientele, but I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Near our table, another group was already completely hammered (at ten at night) and shouting, singing, slurring their words, deliberately pouring beer on the floor (!) and the staff only reprimanded them after the girl climbed into the guy's lap and proceeded to eat his face. For all of their fancy appearance, the Rutland Bar doesn't necessarily attract the classiest clientele, and they'll allow them to carry on regardless of the other patrons, as long as they'll keep buying (even though they should have been cut off long ago).

We arrived for our 4 night stay at 9:50pm from a delayed flight and the manager graciously took our…read morefood order (the kitchen was closing at 10pm that night) as we got settled. Comfortable bed and pillows and high ceilings. The bar/restaurant area is elegant and romantic. We had 6 meals there: breakfast benedicts were 5/5, but something in the avocado dishes were not to our liking. Steak pie (3/5) had lots of meat in it but I would have preferred more vegetables. My wife enjoyed her gnocchi (5/5). Parties of 8-12 we saw were all having an great time at Black Ivy.

Formerly The Links and now The Black Ivy Hotel, this spot is a must visit while you are in…read moreEdinburgh. I cannot speak to the hotel itself but I can say the restaurant/lounge there is amazing. It is gorgeously decorated with the mixed vibes of a speakeasy and a botanical garden. We came here with friends. We were a little early so we enjoyed some drinks at the bar - I got a half pint of Guinness and a shot (that's name I have forgotten but is a mix of kahlua and baileys). Then we had dinner with our group. We were told we only had 2 hours for the table but stayed for longer, so take with that information what you will. My partner and I both got the steak pie and fries. I am not a huge fan of the steak fries that they have in the UK but these were nice and crispy. I had never had a steak pie before but this dish was absolutely delicious! Like a chicken pot pie but with pot roast instead of chicken. I was a bit of a lush at this dinner, so our bill was hefty from the drinks but the price felt very reasonable for the quality of food and surroundings.

Old stage coach Inn Built in 1760, Livingston Inn stands in its own grounds and is set within a…read moreScottish conservation village in Livingston, West Lothian. One famous resident was Robert Burns who stayed here and penned the song "The Bonnie Lass of Livingston" during his stay in the Inn. In many ways the hotel buildings are a monument to by gone days, the stables have been converted to open plan bar and lounge hotel area and have centuries of stories to tell new ownership recently. When you combine this tradition with the relaxed atmosphere and quality of service provided today, the Livingston Inn becomes an oasis in a sometimes too busy world tables outside left full with used glasses and paper all over the ground. When first used 2008 1St class but recently 2010 starting to get run down and tyred looking carpets in need of replacement?Great food reputation for serving top quality freshly prepared food using only the finest ingredients and local produce in season, The Livingston Inn is situated only 20 minutes by train from Edinburgh City Centre saving you the cost of city centre hotels and the hassle and expense of parking your car

I love the Livingston Inn. You can sit next to the fire and…read morewarm your cockles. Me and the guys once roasted marshmallows in the fire behind the owners back. We had chocolate sauce and everything but it was hidden under the table. We really were a crazy bunch in those days ;o) It does not sell Juliper though and that's not so good.

For the price (at around £70 a night, which I booked online), The Hudson Hotel is actually a…read moresolidly good deal. It's a bit of a hit-or-miss place to stay across the board, but considering it's roughly half the cost of other similar modernised hotels in New Town, it's worth a go. My initial reservations skyrocketed as I showed up for check-in and had to wait a seemingly interminable length of time. With three employees in the lobby and three computer terminals, you'd think that three parties could be helped at a time, but you'd be wrong. Perhaps one of the ladies was a trainee and one a manager that had more important matters at hand, but only one of the hotel staff was handling check-ins... which apparently took the party ahead of me a good solid ten or so minutes to sort. Once past that, my stay was smooth sailing. There's free and decent (though not terribly high-speed) wireless internet throughout the property. My room was as expected for a European hotel. In fact, it quite reminded me of my stays in Rome, with basic single beds, barely enough room to walk around them, and a modest, but serviceable toilet. Toiletries featured products from The Tub, which I've encountered at various other lodgings throughout the country. I always like it when there are large containers meant to be refilled, rather than little individually packaged ones - it seems so much more efficient to me. And conveniently, there's a bar/restaurant attached to the hotel. Whilst pressed for time, I had a decent and affordable lunch there before dashing off to meetings. And the food wasn't half bad, either. As you can tell from my general descriptions, I feel a lukewarm toward The Hudson Hotel. I'd willingly stay here again, but I'd double-check some other establishments in the area for comparable prices before caving into making a booking here.

Great Location Great Staff…read more but the room was way too small and my room was located above there nightclub and it was really noisy

The best hotel during this trip! Located in the city center…read moreof Edinburgh. Super close to a lot of attractions, restaurants and bus station. We got upgraded to the superior room which was located on the 6th floor with a view of the city. Huge bathroom, comfortable bed, comes with a fridge and a safe. On our floor there were just 4 rooms close by with 2 elevators. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Luggage storage is available for free. Breakfast was not included but if you want one it's £17 per person add on. I definitely recommend Ten Hill. It is a bit pricey but love this hotel.

Hotel in Scotland within walking distance to all the historic castles, bars and restaurants…read moreincluding the GrassMarket. Every staff member was super polite and after alot of fun chatter, they provided us with our room card and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Service requests to our room immediately - nothing strange, just extra pillows, towels and a jug of ice water. Located on a side road for easy taxi access. A restaurant is offered inside the hotel lobby for a about 15£ a meal. In addition, a full liquor bar called Surgeons Quarter is open late and we took advantage quickly by sampling the Belhaven Black Scottish Stout Beer and ordering a Coffee with Irish Cream. We moved to the comfy modern lounge (Yes, I had Irish coffee in Scotland). The rooms were delightfully contemporary modern with a spotless bathroom and steaming hot water pressure. In this country, we did not have to leave the windows open since we had ice cold a/c. The only negative was the beds are mini kings and hard as oak. We both woke each morning with severe pain back pain and numb arms and shoulders. The wife had a beautiful wood desk for her makeup expedition every morning with ample lighting. We walked to the Black Medicine Coffee Company next door to fetch a needed jolt of coffee and a salmon cream cheese bagel. After eight countries in twenty days, this one is easily in my top two best for the location, ammenities, staff and cleanliness. Recommend this place to all in search of a stress free relaxing vacation. Except for the one issue with the evil beds, this hotel receives a strong 4.8 star rating.

the twin bed room's hygiene is ridiculous, hair and dust on the duvet…read moreUnsteady bed, you can easily move it with one hand

The Place is a three storey hotel located on York Place, a prime central Edinburgh location. Within…read moreeasy walking distance of the many restaurants, delis and independent coffee shops of New Town in one direction, and Princes Street and its multitude of large shops in the other. The Scottish National Gallery is just up the road, which not only has wonderful displays of contemporary art, but a coffee shop attached that has some truly fantastic home-made lunches and cakes. We have visited here on two occasions, once in the summer and once in the autumn for a family wedding. The first time, we had a standard double on the third floor, a decent climb every time up the stairs (be warned, the Place has no lift!). A cosy room with a magnificent view of the Edinburgh skyline, with a decent sized bathroom, but overall the room was a little small for an extended stay. The second time, we deliberately booked a bigger room, so we could accommodate visitors, as we were preparing for a wedding. This room was huge, a big bathroom, a queen sized bed and the biggest TV I've seen in a hotel. Only one minor gripe, the water into the bath was at best lukewarm, no matter what we did with the taps. Downstairs there was a sizeable bar area, with a well stocked bar, a very comfortable place to have a coffee or a drink, before going out for a meal in the evening. Adjacent to that is the breakfast area, with breakfast being about £10 per head: a great selection of fruit, pastries and cereals, and a very tasty serve yourself full Scottish breakfast. The toast was a bit of a right off though, the grill was so hot it carbonised the bread, and standing next to it, you felt you were getting a free tan at the same time! The staff at the Place are all very helpful, be it booking a room or a meal, asking for information or storing our luggage temporarily while we waited for a later train. Try taking a picture of the patterned wallpaper in the reception, a great optical illusion!

Only a few minutes walk from the tram, port of Leith stop! This hotel has stylish deco and…read morewonderful services. It is not far to walk to the Royal Yacht Britannia, Leith distillery, and the start of the water of Leith walkway. To save the environment and our budget, we chose to get discounts for drinks instead of getting our room serviced daily. The drinks are delicious and full glasses. The bar in the evening was not the at busy, unlike the restaurant. It is a fantastic idea to add breakfasts when we booked the room. There are various options for the continental breakfast and the hot breakfasts were delicious.

The hotel, bar, restaurant, staff and location was amazing. Way better to stay in Leith to be away…read morefrom the very touristic Edinburgh. Leith is close enough away to where you can take a 15 min Uber to go to Edinburgh if you want, however Leith has great tours and local restaurants within walking distance. I would rate this hotel 4.5 stars if they had their descriptions correct for the bed types. They call a full size bed a king. They do offer rooms with king beds which they call "super large bed", however they are only in the presidential suite and one other regular suite. Make sure you confirm this or you will get a full sized bed.