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    3.6 (25 reviews)
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    Comfy Chairs in Fraser Suites Lobby
    Abby A.

    Fraser Suites sits right on the Royal Mile in prime location to everything. You walk out the lobby door, turn to your left, and St. Giles Cathedral is right in front of you! It took my breath away seeing the Royal Mile lit up at night when after a long flight and checking into the suites we went for a walk. It is pricey-but all lodging in Edinburgh is. It is dated, but these building are chock full of history! It can be loud at night when the pubs let out-but isn't that why you are in the heart of the city? The staff at Fraser Suites is very friendly and helpful. The lobby has a 24 hour coffee/tea station, and comfy chairs. The rooms are spacious and the beds are welcoming. We did not try the restaurant, as they have limited hours due to staffing post-covid (still). The only negatives are (as others have said) the elevators don't go to all parts of the suites, so you may have to carry your bags up/down stairs-could be difficult for some people, and the rooms do not have A/C, and can get stuffy when trying to sleep. There is no airport shuttle to/from the airport, but the taxi's and car services all drop off/pick up right out front of the suites on the cobblestone street.

    Not skimping on cheap shampoos ....  Luxurious l'occitane !
    Jean-Claude B.

    Awesome place period !!!! The best accommodation of our entire trip and wished we would have stayed there earlier in our travels vs picking an hotel on Grassmarket. Fast and friendly check-in Quiet place yet super well located few steps away from Royal Mile and restaurants / sightseeing. Room (suite) was super clean, comfortable bed, spacious and well equipped with microwave, n'essores do machine and 2 TVs. A small gym on site + complementary laundry facilities. Definitely a go !

    Bed
    Misha S.

    We took the train into Edinburgh, from London. Everyone told us to take books/ipads for the train ride, but my husband and I were just...mesmerized. The English countryside was beautiful, but it was almost like you could feel it when you crossed over into Scotland. It was beyond breathtaking. The green, the snow, the slopes... I digress- I suppose that's more of a review for the train ride and less for the hotel, so I'll get back on track. When we arrived into Waverly station, it was an incredibly short walk to the hotel. I don't think I was even aware how short it was, exactly. What i also wasn't aware of was the fact that there was either a fairly steep hill OR the 'News Steps' to get there ( Believe me, if a stair case has a name, it is SERIOUS). We ended up walking up the hill, which was definitely the better alternative with our bags, but it was still definitely not the best after a 5 AM wake up and a 5 hour journey. It did take a bit of frantic "Did we come the right way?" questions to find the hotel. The plus is - once you know where it is - the location is FANTASTIC. Minutes away from St. Giles cathedral, restaurants, the Edinburgh castle - you name it! It is also ridiculously beautiful. Everything is classy, the help is fantastic. When you've got the location/your belongings settled, the hills up and down are pretty easy to take on. If I had one complaint, it was that the wifi was a bit spotty in our room. Who comes to Edinburgh to be online though, right? Plus, WIFI in the lobby/staircase area was fantastic if you needed to send something desperately. Next time I'm in Edinburgh, I'll stay here again, no question.

    Carpet stains in room 304
    Jason E.

    I have strong feelings about the guest experience. Perhaps it comes from my days working for Disney, where's it's all about the "show." Show standards dictate that the guests on Disney don't see the realities of what makes the theme park/hotel/etc work so well. It helps to maintain the illusion, and nobody does it better. From a front-of-house "show" standpoint, Fraser Suites fails. First off, the hotel is beautifully designed, with aesthetically pleasing color combinations throughout. However, the longer one dwells on the appearance, flaws begin to appear, turning appreciation into disappointment. Starting with the lobby, the seating area adjacent to the front desk is nice, with very interesting black and white chairs, and large lamps hanging from the ceiling. Gaze at the lamps for more than 10 seconds, though, and you'll notice dust and dead bugs in through the translucent center of all four lamps. Multiple chips have been taken out of the tables and floorboards exposing the wood beneath. Either you guys have rowdy guests, or your maintenance staff needs some training in being more observant. The morning we departed, half of the lobby was occupied by multi-colored duffel bags full of bedding, returning from being cleaned. That's great, I'm glad you guys are cleaning the sheets, but there has to be a better delivery system. Room 304 was a big disappointment with poor craftsmanship visible throughout. The bathroom door didn't fully close, the closet doors didn't close, the half-glass bathtub door wouldn't budge. The beige carpet was notably stained across the entire foot traffic area. Everyone knows this color stains easily, and there should be a plan in place for regular cleaning, but it was some time since it was last cleaned. Speaking of stains, the decorative pillows are probably not regularly cleaned either; mine had some kind of white stain on the black cloth. Gross. Additionally, the furniture had seen better days, with scuff marks and worn away veneer on the desk and table. The closets were a complete afterthought, reminding me of what I've seen in college dorm rooms. The doors don't match the rest of the decor, not even a little. As for comfort, the room was fine. The bed was comfortable, but the sleeping pillows were awful. Time for a refresh, guys. How about some feathers? Ultimately, I'm willing to listen to arguments that I'm nitpicking. We didn't get sick or anything, and the staff was friendly. We also slept reasonably well although the pillows were terrible. So, you get three stars for checking the boxes. The problem is, the issues I've highlighted are easily corrected, and even worse for Fraser Suites, easily prevented. It just seems to me that, if one is not prepared to invest in the upkeep of furnishings which are more susceptible to visible wear, take the 3-star hotel tactic and don't buy those things. Stop cutting corners on maintenance. Be the hotel you want to be, not the hotel your pictures say you are. I want that for you, and I won't return until it's achieved.

    Kohleen S.

    We got a really great rate on a room at Fraser Suites on Hotels.com for our 3-night stay in Edinburgh. We chose this hotel for a variety of reasons, but most importantly, its location. Located along the famous Royal Mile, it's in the heart of Old Town--and perfectly situated for taking a walk across the bridge to New Town. It was a wee bit difficult to find when we arrived at 12:30am into nearby Waverly Station. We came across a couple of chaps who were fresh out of the bar--they desperately wanted to help us find the hotel, but were unable to offer much assistance (even though we had a map, and one of the blokes has lived in Edinburgh his whole life), but it was a friendly, character-filled introduction to the city. So, we continued on until we saw the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral lit up spectacularly in front of us--the hotel was just a stone's throw away. We had notified the hotel of our post-midnight arrival, so there was no hassle in getting checked in at such a late hour. Upon entering our room, we were delighted by the abundance of space and amenities. Fraser Suites has done a great job of blending the historical character of Edinburgh with 21st century technology. The darkwood wardrobe closet was HUGE, the draperies majestic, and the loveseat adorable! We had a very modern kitchenette fully stocked with dishes, hot cocoa, coffee and shortbread--So, if you're planning on visiting Edinburgh for more than a few days, Fraser Suites would be a perfect place to stay if you want the ability to prepare some meals of your own. The bathroom had a rainfall shower, teek shower floor and a towel warmer (that I couldn't figure out how to use). There was broadband internet, but no wi-fi. My complaints are few, but should be mentioned: 1. Our "executive suite" was supposed to have a separate bedroom (away from the living/work area), but instead was an open floorplan. It didn't end up being a big deal, but I would at least like to get what we paid for. 2. Another feature listed in our room description was a "City View". Well, call me crazy, but I don't think a view of the backside of the building behind the hotel qualifies as a view of Edinburgh. Surely disappointing--we chose not to spend much time in our room, and ventured out for views of the city. 3. Due to the open design of the shower area, and a flaw in design of the drainage system, I nearly flooded our bathroom when I took a shower! Perhaps our room just has a faulty drain due to a sagging wooden shower mat, but it was something I would've rather not been concerned with. 4. They have an airport shuttle, but it costs £20 (something we didn't find out until the morning of our departure, which caused some unnecessary stress as we rushed to an ATM), but perhaps we should've asked. Also, we had the shuttle reserved for a particular time, but it had apparently been somewhat double-booked. We waited over 30 minutes for the shuttle to arrive, leaving us to rush to the airport and nearly miss our flight to London. Ok, so perhaps my list of complaints is a little longer than I thought. But all in all, it's a clean, comfortable hotel with beautiful interiors. I would stay here again, although next time, I will certainly look into other options in the area as well.

    the lobby
    Stephanie N.

    Great location even though it's a bit pricey. My room came with a kitchenette which had small fridge, hot water kettle, microwave, sink as well as dishes and silverware. This was helpful to cut down on cost of food. Only gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the bed&pillows were too soft for me. Otherwise, right off the Royal Mile across from St Giles. Plenty of food options to include Starbucks, Pret A Manger ( sandwichs,salads,soups,tea/coffee,pastries pretty cheap) and easy walk to Waverly Train station and New Town as well as up to Castle. If you are trying to save on food, dont get breakfast at hotel, plenty of places along or right off Royal Mile to eat. Would stay here again!

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    Review Highlights - Fraser Suites

    Giles Cathedral lit up spectacularly in front of us--the hotel was just a stone's throw away.

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