We arrived a bit after noon and were able to leave our suitcases at reception, enabling us to catch…read morelunch and start being tourists. When we returned about 2, our room was ready. We were initially concerned that electricity didn't work, but it turned out the room key card, left in a slot near the door, turns on the juice. Huh, never saw that before! We had a corner room with busy views of Grassmarket and Victoria street. I was afraid that street noise might be an issue overnight but it wasn't. The mattress and pillows were superior to that of most hotels. The room decorations were so much fun--Dandy comics all over the walls, and a magnificent magnetic map of Edinburgh on the wall! The room offered great storage with a shelf of wooden bins. The room's desk was so full of useful things that there wasn't much empty space to use it as a desk, but the window sills were wonderfully wide and worked as extra tables. There were several plugs around the room, from the desk to behind the bed, so it was no problem to keep our phones and tablets charged. We were here four nights. Our room was serviced daily without our belongings being disturbed. We appreciated the new Tunnocks left for us each day. Our one issue with the room was the shower; it's fancy standing shower with a very thin lip to hold back water. The hair catcher in our drain caused our shower to almost immediately start to flood onto the floor, but removing that catch solved the problem. Also: the shower knobs can be tricky, especially with soapy hands. I only felt I had the system mastered on our last night. The lobby is staffed 24 hours a day. We were greeted each time we went in and out, everyone pleasant and helpful. There's a fridge with beers, ciders, and other drinks for sale at the counter, as well as extra Tunnocks for 50p. We direct-booked our room and earned a free bottle of Prosecco that awaited us in our room. We were encouraged to trade it in for a cold bottle when and if we wanted one--we did just that! Then there is the hotel's location. It's right in central Edinburgh. We found it easy to walk everywhere from Waverly Station to the Royal Mile and into New Town. If you have accessibility issues, do note that the city is very hilly with uneven pavement and cobbles, especially in the vicinity of this hotel. We would happily stay here again.

This hotel is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburg. It's just steps away from Old Town and…read morethe Royal Mile. Edinburg Castle is about a 15 minute walk. There is a restaurant in the hotel but there are a LOT of restaurants within walking distance. We had asked for a room with two beds thinking they would be single beds. (Our last experience with hotels in Europe was not a great one. We had a tiny room and a tiny bed,) When we got our room it was bigger than we expected. It had two beds-one was a king and the other a queen. What a nice surprise! There is no air conditioning in most hotels in Europe. With the windows open and a fan I was quite comfortable because the temp was around 60° the three nights we were there. The hubby who likes it much colder said it was bearable. The staff was friendly. The hotel was clean. I don't remember if breakfast is included in the price. There is a buffet breakfast or you can order off the menu. The last morning I ordered the smoked salmon, poached eggs, and sourdough toast off the hot menu. It was delicious. Had to have smoked salmon before I left Scotland...wish I would have ordered it sooner. Yummy. Would have given it 4 stars but with the lack of ac and having to climb several sets of stairs before you get to the elevator I'm giving it 3 stars. In all fairness, on occasion I did use the hotel ramp to get into or leave the hotel but that entailed walking through the rain. It did, however, lead you directly to the elevator.

Great location and the place was clean and everyone was super friendly. The room was nice a clean…read moreand with the hot weather we were able to cool off well. Large bar and restaurant for happy hours and any meal you like. I would stay here again.

Overall my experience was ok. The rooms are extremely dated and if I'm completely honest are on the…read moregrubby side. The carpets in the rooms are heavily stained. The bed was fairly comfortable and the bedding was clean and fresh along with the towels. There were no plug sockets on either side of the bed and one of the lamps had no bulb. The bathroom was clean but definitely dated, the shower curtain smelled damp and the shower head sprayed water everywhere which caused issues. This was all fed back to staff but unfortunately got no response. The saving grace was the fact the bar and restaurant area is clearly a new addition or had recently been revamped. My food was pretty good and there was a decent choice on the menu.

From the moment we stepped in, the place, the people, the restaurant and bar, the service was…read morefabulous!! Location is great. They couldn't do enough to make us happy. We had an excellent experience. Definitely recommend

Standing at the East End of Princes Street is the imposing building known today as The Balmoral…read moreHotel. Owned by Sir Rocco Forte since 1997, the building has been completely refurbished and now enjoys a worldwide reputation as a luxury hotel. The hotel is a well-loved landmark which has graced Edinburgh's skyline since 1902 when it began its life as a grand railway hotel. Of course the building has undergone many changes since then but even to this day it still holds a certain magic that has luckily been harnessed and maintained. The famous Balmoral hotel is an iconic feature in the Edinburgh city skyline. With its impressive architecture, famous clocktower, and Scottish flag flying patriotically - it's like a siren that makes you want to see what's inside its walls.

Great hotel. Amazing location. Right in the center of the city and you could walk anywhere. The…read morewalk from the station is essentially all uphill so you might want to get a cab but it's doable. Once you are here you are smack dab in the middle. I would stay here again gladly. Didn't try any food here but rooms were good and can't beat the location.

Friendly staff, comfy beds, BEST fish and triple fried chips (even Bobby Flay only cooks his…read moretwice)! Better than Landry's across the street. US & Canadian travelers...what to expect: twin beds for double occupancy, stiffer sheets, no top sheet, soft mattress. I especially enjoyed a variety of pillows. You are open to the air while sleeping or covered by a warm stuffed duvet, there's no in-between. Room, bathroom, bedding and towels are all clean. Ultimate location in the middle of the Royal Mile. I'd recommend this place

Always professional service and a high standard at the Double Tree and of course the wonderfully…read morewarm cookies. The room was spacious and comfortable with nicely updated decor. The breakfast buffet was fresh with cooked to order options included. Just a few blocks from Grassmarket so convenient to all the sights in Edinburgh.

I love this hotel, and I say that after just the first night of a 3 night stay here! Well, there's…read morealways their famous warm and delectable chocolate cookie presented upon check-in, but that's just the tip of the iceberg for this particular location. This hotel has the major advantage of a supreme location as it's only a 10 minute walk from a host of famous Edinburgh attractions and highlights. Just some of those very nearby attractions are the Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, the Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetery, the Royal Mile, and the Grassmarket Market commercial district. Besides that and more, there are a ton of pubs and other eateries of all sorts of cuisines close by. Then there are their normal hotel amenities. It's a spacious hotel housed in a historic building built in 1892. The room we have is cozy and comfortable and we even have a nice 2nd floor view of Edinburgh Castle. Their breakfast buffet is a delicious and large spread of classic British goodies. All of the staffers we have met are helpful and wonderful. The Hilton chain staffers are also always able to look up my Hilton Honors member number for points even though I never remember it. I can't give this Doubletree a bigger thumbs up. Thank you!

Fantastic location right next to tram, train, bus routes. Beautiful accommodations at a very…read moreaffordable price. Bonus of a beautiful area for walking. Especially close to Dean's village and the Leif waterway.

Stay here! Three of…read moreus booked a room here for two nights and can't imagine we could have found a better deal with better people. They double booked our room so their overflow room is a gorgeous two bedroom apartment down the street. We gladly accepted! The apt was amazing and very comfortable. They even walked us over at night with our luggage. Breakfast is included and delicious. The owners were just so friendly and accommodating it was a very relaxing stay in Edinburgh. The hotel is about a 10 minute walk to the castle in a more residential part of town. Still only a block away from shops, restaurants, and pubs.

Historical and exquisite building which was originally a train station. 2 cocktail bars with a…read morepiano in the hotel bar. Definitely worth a visit or a stay.

High tea at The Court, Edinburgh -- such a lovely experience overall…read more The ambiance is beautiful and really sets the tone. It's $65 per person, so definitely more of a treat, but it felt worth it. We started with sandwiches -- about six per person. They were fresh and decent (we skipped the ham options), nothing extraordinary but a good start. Then came the pastries... oh my god. Absolutely the highlight. Delicate flavors, beautifully presented -- they genuinely felt like little works of art. Tea and coffee were unlimited, which I really enjoyed, and the serving staff were incredibly sweet and attentive throughout. A really charming experience, especially for the ambiance and desserts.

This review is for the Bothy, the restaurant, located inside the Murrayfield Hotel. Our Contiki…read moregroup had our Scottish evening dinner here. This was an extra add-on to our trip but it was well worth it. We had a wonderful 3-course meal where we were able to choose our starters, entrees, and desserts. We also received a free glass of wine, beer or Irn-Bru of our choice. Irn-Bru is like the Coca-Cola of Scotland. I can't say what it tastes like since I went with a glass of wine. I also had the Scottish haggis, haddock in cream sauce, and sticky toffee pudding. The dinner was fantastic and went beyond my expectations. I think everyone in our group participated so we had a packed house. The restaurant itself is cozy and the hotel is a small bed & breakfast. It's a gorgeous venue located down the street from our hotel. The service was great. Our table happened to be the first to be served so that was nice and we were closest to the bar. Anything we wanted to get from the bar was paid for separately so that was easy. If you ever wanted to try haggis, this is where you want to have it. It was served with taters and nips pureed on top with a whiskey cream sauce. The haddock was flaky and delicious. The sticky toffee pudding is delicious. The food was phenomenal. We were also treated to the musical stylings of Andy the Piper. He happened to be the Queen mother's favorite piper and has played for the Queen on numerous occasions, including a performance right before ours. He told jokes and played some traditional Scottish songs with his bagpipes. He posed for photos and was quite awesome. It was a lively dinner and it was a great time had by all.

This has been one of the nicest hotels I've stayed in. It was a last minute booking as plans…read morechanged and after two air b n b's that were subpar, we were VERY impressed. Everything was clean and the room is well equipped. Absolutely recommend.

This place was wonderful, clean and great amenities. The locations made it easy to get to all the…read moreplaces. The food was good and had variety. You could even get an omelette for breakfast. The members lounge was well worth it!

This is a Delta hotel now. This property is in desperate need of an overhaul, it is tired and I had…read moreroom issues. The rooms are fairly large which is nice, however the first one had a broken shower that could not be fixed, the second room it worked ok, but in both rooms the housekeeping did not finish their jobs.

I visited The White Lady last weekend. As a resident in the area I was keen to see what…read moreWetherspoon's had done with Agenda, and I was sorely disappointed with the result. The place is a clone of all other Wetherspoon pubs across the whole UK - it was foolish to think that there might be any uniqueness to this place. It is now very expansive inside, think Standing Order tables and decor. For a Sunday afternoon it was completely rammed with loud, drunken louts taking advantage of the cheap drinks on offer. I've never seen so much fake tan and exposed belly on show on a Sunday avo - what a disaster. This is the last place I would ever look to visit in the Corstorphine area for a quiet Sunday lunch. Food was typical Wetherspoon's fare. After waiting a ridiculous 20 minutes, a lentil and bacon soup arrived that had the consistency and look of fresh sick. Upon requesting a change to tomato due to the vomity consistency and chunderous smell, we were informed there would be another 20 minute wait. For one bowl of soup. What were the chefs doing? Growing and then pureeing tomatoes from scratch?! Anyway. This place is not for me. If you want a cheap, loud watering hole for a bit of boozing and like an ogle at badly fake-tanned bulbous bellies then it's probably for you.

The white lady has many advantages, the price are very reasonable and they have great deals on…read moretheir food menu, the venue is big so you are likely to find a table and it accommodates big groups. So why only 3 stars I hear you ask.... Probably because it comes with no thrills and lacks of originality. The decor is common, the service is OK, the drinks are just what you would expect them to be but that's what I expect from a chain pub and that's OK if you want a night out without burning a hole in your wallet. Also it has a good outside area with table and outside heaters which comes very handy on a Scottish sunny day.