Modernized room and clean; had an air-con unit (yes!), spacious for the three of us and our luggage but is bathroom small; had walk-in shower. A convenient store is nearby. Good front desk service; had laundry room (there no charge for use; it comes w detergent soap only two sets of washer and dryers) but had to use one machine per room and room had to be open by front desk each time. Had power outlets with USB-A and USB-C ports. The bad...only one elevator; breakfast area small and busy 8-9. Lack of hooks to hang towels and jackets; useless WiFi service. read more

The room my wife and I stayed in was hot (no A/C) and as tiny as a closet. It was so small that when you finally took the stack of huge pillows, with no place to put them, off of the bed, you could not even walk through to the equally tiny Bathroom. There was no staffing to be seen, I, at 75, was expected to wrestle luggage upstairs and into a tiny elevator. Asking about coffee, the front desk said it was a moderate walk down the street, we walked out to find a nice coffee shop literally across the street. There was nothing friendly about the venue or the staff. read more

Lovey dust and lovely hotel! Elizabeth made our arrival absolutely exceptional. Managing multiple reservations while also helping us navigate my elderly mother's mobility needs and helping her witha wheelchair rental could not have been easy, yet she handled everything with such grace, professionalism, and genuine kindness. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcomed, cared for, and completely at ease. Her patience, attention to detail, and warm demeanor turned what could have been a stressful situation into a seamless and memorable experience. Elizabeth is truly an asset to the hotel, and her outstanding customer service set the tone for our entire stay. We are incredibly grateful for her compassion and dedication. read more

Firstly I will start with the bad. The rooms have NO air conditioning! There is a tiny window that can be opened but provides no ventilation. A fan is provided, however does nothing while circulating hot air around the room. It does not even properly reach the window to draw air in. The sunlight comes directly in and sunburns you while you're in bed, because the curtains cannot be closed due to the heat. Like seriously, our innards were baking like haggis in this room. Rest assured there is most certainly air conditioning on the 1st floor so the employees can be comfortable. The bed is uncomfortable with springs felt all around, but who can sleep anyway when sweating all night? There is lots of noise outside from work around the hotel. Window is open so it all flows right in. The good part is the location is nice. Lots of amenities around. However, I cannot recommend this hotel and we will be checking out early to find another place. read more

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As a Titanium member of Marriott Bonvoy, I spend a lot of nights each year in Marriott branded properties. This one does not live up to the Marriott name. First off - there is no air conditioning inside this hotel. The hallways are a virtual sweathouse. Only the heat is adjustable in the rooms. There is no AC in the rooms. They do provide 2 small worthless oscillating fans. The cords on the fans are not long enough to get them in front of the small windows that only open a few inches. If you use the oven or range in the kitchenette, you'll doom yourself to an evening of night sweats. Our suite room was in desperate need of a remodel. The hardwood floors were coming apart everywhere. There were 1/4-3/8" gaps between many of the planks and they clattered when walked on. Many of the walls were banged up and in need of touch up painting. The baseboards were peeling and the ceramic tiles were ameaturishly repaired with caulking. The rotating lobby front door was broken. The ice machine on the 4th floor was broken. A sign tells you to go to the 2nd floor or bar for ice. Guess what? The ice machine on the 2nd floor is broken as well. Summed up in two words: DEFERRED MAINTENANCE. Quiet and off the beaten path, the facility is in desperate need of modernization. read more

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Everything about this hotel is spot-on. The nice walk from the hotel to see lots of shops and restaurants is one mile from the castle. The staff is friendly and helpful. We had a corner room which was large. There is no air conditioning, but in September with the window wide open and the fan on, we were fine. The breakfast area and food is lovely. There is free laundry! Two washers and dryers with soap is available. Toilets are there. Fruit is on the counter in the evening. The counter has a few drinks and snacks to purchase. Outside around the corners, both directions, are coffee shops and a small grocery store. The U of E is next door, and The Meadows, a large park with a playground and a historic 36-short hole golf course is down the way. Great location if you like to walk. I suggest hiking boots. The streets and many walks are cobblestone. read more

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I really wanted to give this hotel a better star rating but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I would give this hotel 2.5/5 stars but can only give whole stars on Yelp. I'm shocked that people have rated this hotel so high. My hubby & I stayed at the Residence Inn for 4 days. We were lucky to have an upgrade upon checking in. Overall, this hotel wasn't the worst but needs to updates and TLC. Pros: * The staff was extremely helpful & friendly. * Nice location from the University of Edinburgh and Royal Mile. * Free washer & dryer service. Just make sure you do your laundry early. There is two washers and dryers. They fill up quick and guests are slow staying up with their loads. *Breakfast set-up was nice and plentiful. Get to breakfast early, tables fill up fast. Cons: *There is only one elevator and it is extremely slow, small and typically packed. This made taking luggage up & down extremely difficult. * The rooms need updating. They is no USB ports, bathroom is small with very little counter space. * The showers will spontaneously shoot scolding hot water while in the shower. OUCH! Also my shower had mildew. *You cannot watch the same channels on TV in bedroom vs. living room. Bedroom TV channels are very limited. * Noise level. We could hear people having a regular tone conversation while walking to their rooms. Also there is construction across from the hotel. They are loud and start promptly at 7:00 AM. *Not near public transportation to the airport. You can take the public bus to the airport but beware there are over 40 bus stops. The tram is over a 5 mile walk. *Our bedroom door would not remain open. We had to prop the door with our luggage. read more

This hotel is in a perfect location. Close to the shops, pubs etc. it's beautifully modern but comfortable. The rooms a large, clean and well equipped . There is a small kitchen and lounge area The foyer has a bar, breakfast room and small shop. There is a computer area. The staff are so helpful and friendly. With a complimentary cookie on arrival. read more

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This was a nice hotel! The hotel staff were nice, a decent breakfast spread, they upgraded me from a king to two doubles on request, and it's super close to downtown and the park. It's a new hotel so doesn't have that old charm of the rest of the city but you are so close to the main attractions that it's nice to come back to a new comfortable hotel! read more

Originally visited: 6/1/2013-6/4/2013 Great location with an easy walk to the Royal Mile. Lots of sights to take in on your walk, all in a safe and well lit area. The market next door (forget the name) was undergoing a refurbishment while we were there, which was a huge disappointment as it would have bolstered the already excellent location. The rooms can become incredibly warm, so be prepared to crack a window or two. And be prepared to take the stairs, as the elevators can be unreliable given the size of the hotel and the fact that there are only two of them. Breakfast in the morning was decent, but go early as the seats fill up quickly. Very attentive and helpful staff. read more

Pretty good Marriott in a pleasant part of Edinburgh - an easy walk into the centre. I got a really large room with built-in kitchen. More of an apartment really. Don't know if they're all like that. Don't think there was any air-con, but you could open the windows (it was high enough up to not be a theft risk). Very smart, clean and modern. Breakfast downstairs was included in the rate (think that's standard, but worth checking). read more

We stay at Marriott hotels as a rule. They are consistently better than we could hope for. This location is no different. Between helping us find the perfect restaurant for dinner last night (which with my allergies is an impressive fete indeed), helping us with directions to everywhere we want to go, taking care of me with a cold, and providing all kinds of local information, the staff have proven to be cheerful, helpful, friendly, and indispensable. I may move here. The room was perfect. Every possible amenity I could want at a Residence Inn is available and in perfect condition. The location of the hotel is perfect, as well. Close to everything we want to see and easily accessed via bus. If you're considering staying here, I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you're not considering staying here, you're batty. Book a room. You won't regret it. read more

Fantastic location. Flawless staff. Modern rooms. I cannot find anything I do not like about this hotel, ohhh just the lag of variety at breakfast but as i eat the same every day its not really a problem and if you are only there for some days you will not notice it. A really great hotel that i can only recommend for both business and pleasure read more

Good location. Close to the Royal Mile and the castle and many more attractions. Our biggest complaint was NO air conditioning! It was very warm during our stay and the room was very warm. Windows only opened a little bit so they didn't let much air inside. We used the fan (that was in the closet) and it helped some - but not enough. The hotel looks very new - and the hallways were air conditioned - but not the rooms! Go figure! Also, not enough electrical outlets, and none in convenient locations for using the hair dryer or a curling iron. read more

Visited this hotel for a conference from the 8th till the 11th of April 2014. Here why I rated it as a four-star hotel: ROOMS + Spacious rooms with good facilities, modern, light appearance + Build-in kitchen + On the 7th room, cool balconies that probably are really nice during the summer. - Tiny shower, would not recommend for more broadly set customers;) - Rooms with adjoining doors are, let's say, rather poorly insulated for noise (guess what the neighbors were up to....) - Dim lightning, I am apparently getting blinder - At least some rooms face an office block VERY close with huge class windows STAFF Really nice staff, helpful and friendly LOCATION Great, next to the uni and close to city centre. Shopping though mostly located at the other side of the castle. Cafés and a local Sainsbury's just around the corner. BREAKFAST Nice, but served in the lobby - works fine, but can get a bit crowded. read more

Nice place. Just south of the Old Town. Rooms were nice and the hotel was clean and the staff was very friendly. There was a free breakfast but it was average at best. Eggs are powdered but they have some good danish, cold cuts and fruit. The coffee was very good and the main reason I went down every morning. Be mindful of the check-in as it's 4pm. Might be worth calling ahead if you're arriving early in the day. We had to walk around for a few hours before our room was ready. The best part of this hotel is the location. A 10-12 minute walk to the royal mile, Scotland Museum, Grey Friars Kirk and many others stores, pubs and attractions. There's a Small grocery store just a 2 minute walk away that was a great convenience as well as bakeries, Starbucks and a few restaurants all within the plaza that holds the hotel. Recommending based on location first and value a close second. read more

There's no air conditioning. I suppose this is normally not a problem in Scotland, but the building is generally really hot and overwhelms the bedrooms. There is a fire door in the suites that must be closed. A poorly designed modern building that lacks in accommodation for saving money on utilities. read more

What a disappointment. I can't believe this is a Marriott and new not even historic. First of all parking is in unmarked garage. There is no off loading of luggage as the parking in front is marked disabled. So it is a bit of a distance to haul your luggage. Then there is NO AIR CONDITIONING. Front desk says never gets warm enough to need it. So you open a window that only goes 3 inches but it opens only at bottom. You only are allotted 1 fan. Even if you have a living area and bedroom. The tv in the bedroom did not work and we would have to wait for tomorrow. I can't believe I am paying to stay here. Seriously Marriott do something this is disgraceful. read more

While the hotel appears new and modern, some creepy old problems exist inside, namely bed bugs. After a day of heavy travel, we fell into bed only to awake to find dead bed bugs on our sheets. We notified the front desk, asked to have the sheets changed, only to return after hours to the same sheets. With the Ryder Cup in town, we couldn't change hotels. Also, the interior doors are all spring loaded with electromagnets and randomly slam shut. In addition there is very limited bathroom counter space. The staff is pleasant. The location is only 15 minute walk from the Royal Mile. read more

Awesome experience. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Free wifi. Clean and well kept. In hotel bar. Front desk staff was amazing. Great location and great price. read more

Marriott's first Residence Inn in the UK is modern, almost to the point of being futuristic, comfortable, conveniently located on the south side of Edinburgh and a stone's throw from the centre of the old town. Each room includes a kitchenette so that guests can self cater although the hotel will shop for you as part of the service and serve complimentary breakfast. A maid even services your room each day and does the washing up! Rooms have all the mod cons you would expect with additions such as an i-playing device. There is an oven, microwave and cooker but no air conditioning or dishwasher as in the States. Heartily recommended nevertheless. read more

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Best hotel towels I've ever used. Not so soft that you can't dry yourself properly, but not rough at all. Most comfortable yet effective dry I've ever had from a hotel towel. Also, the towels smell excellent- it's a subtle scent, not overwhelming, but pleasant. Also everything else is pretty great I guess. read more

Great hotel, great location, excellent service. My wife and I recently stayed here, and we had a fantastic experience. Paul at the front desk was extremely accommodating. I can't recommend this hotel highly enough. read more

Location was great, within walking distance to everything.. 15-20 minutes from city center, 10-15 from castle, numerous restaurants and bars. Room was really clean, provided a blow dryer and iron, had kitchen in room. Only downsides were the room was really bright at 4 AM even with curtains closed so didn't sleep well, friends of ours next door didn't have this problem as they had blackout curtains. Also no air conditioning, fan they provide didn't give cool air, so room was very warm.. probably wouldn't have been a problem on cooler nights. Breakfast was included and amazing, wonderful spread with lots of options. Shame I couldn't eat more! All in all we would stay again and would recommend to others! read more

Very nice accommodations. The staff is very professional and attentive and go above and beyond. Very pleased with the high level of customer service. Great location. The food is delicious as well. read more

Residence inn. Great staff and morning breakfast. Very good food and pubs with in 7 min walk and close to major attractions. Rooms have dual electrical outlets three in t shape and two pin plugs standards for 220volt. Very cost effective prices. Downside no air conditioning! Even in late September and 55F outside. The hallways were extremely warm. The kitchenette sink valve were backward cold on left and hot on right. No exhaust vents in rest room or shower, so smells and humidity pass through the room and out a small window that does not give enough ventilation especially when blinds are closed. Small floor oscillating floor fan did not help. Wifi was spotty in the rooms on the 7th floor connections only worked in front of tv directly and in main lobby. Eco hotel. Sheets are changed every two days. There is no separate bed sheet, bottom sheet and bed pad yes the bed blanket has a sheet around it. The road to the hotel is to small for large tour busses to pick up or drop off for tours is a 4 min walk. read more