This was the perfect hotel for a two night stay in Edinburgh. It's super centrally located and well…read morepriced. We were able to drop off our bags at 7 am and the room was ready by 12:30 pm. One of the major benefits for me is that they let you borrow a straightener from the front desk. My hair was so grateful!! The rooms are tiny but that's to be expected in Europe! The WiFi wasn't fantastic either but we really didn't need it much.

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.

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.

Bar Prince in the Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is the perfect combination of luxury, quality and…read morecomfort. The Balmoral has been hosting royalty, celebrities, and cultural icons for 120 years, but the staff makes everyone feel special regardless who you are. We went back two days in a row because it is such a beautiful space with quality food and cocktails. The design is stylish modern classic with some of the most beautiful glassware I've seen. The cocktail menu hosts a nice variety of wonderful signature and classic recipes. I had the Nutty Professor (photo #2) which was a tasty blend of Bourbon, spiced rum, Cocchi Torino (sweet vermouth), Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur), and black walnut bitters with an orange garnish. It was so good I didn't change it up for my second. The cocktail menu is fun because of its local focus. They use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, reflecting a commitment to quality and a connection to the surrounding Scottish landscape. We loved everything about the experience for our first time visiting Scotland. The Balmoral Hotel and Bar Prince are a must when you visit beautiful Edinburgh. Go there!!! Salute

I always find things to gripe about, especially regarding hotel rooms, but not this time. For the…read morefirst time in my life I entered a hotel room actually designed for the way travelers travel. From the electric outlets, charging stations, lighting, places for luggage, bathroom counter space, etc everything was was just so comfortable. Mattress was amazing. Overall location could not be beat. Breakfast was as full a buffet as you can get, and ordering from the menu was always an option. Highly recommend.

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

After a 4 hour bus trip through Scotland, this was a welcoming hotel. Warm chocolate chip cookies…read moreupon check in. We ate several meals here and the food was better than almost every other hotel. Great variety, made to order. Huge selection of foods.

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.

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.

We had very good customer service and experience until the last hour of our visit. At checkout,…read morecalled front desk for help with luggage, promised to send someone 'right up'. 15 min later called again because they never came right up. Bell desk proceeded to tell us should have left our stuff in room and just come down. As if we would know that after speaking with front desk. Finally bellhop brings our stuff down on the luggage cart, loses control, and dumped all our stuff on the wet filthy Edinburgh sidewalk. Brand new coats, my wife's toiletries rolling across the street. Of course, No accountability, immediately blamed it on 'colleagues' for loading it 'incorrectly'. picked everything up, got car loaded. I decided to tip him anyways because I worked service once upon a time and handed him a five. Instead of saying 'thank you', he said 'yeah'. Needless to say, his attitude and ungratefulness was unexpected after dumping our possessions into the middle of the sidewalk. My wife went back in to see if they could find a glove the same bell desk lost when they brought our items in for check-in. Same bellhop was completely flippant - "it's Edinburgh, we don't have your glove, anyone could have picked it up". very beautiful hotel, breakfast is excellent, fitness/spa very nice, customer service we received from everyone else was top notch. Will give them benefit of doubt, & probably come again, but might not ask for any more 'help' from bell desk.

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 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.

Stayed 2 nights at the Edinburgh Marriott as a base camp to exploring the city of Edinburgh. Very…read moreeasy and convenient to get to from the airport, only 1 stop away or a 5-10 min drive or so. Also very convenient to get to Edinburgh, just take the airport Express and you'll be there in about 30 to 40 min. Parking was minimal cost if I remember (~10 pounds) The lobby is comfortable, decent seating area with a small bar area. Bar has reasonable drink prices and friendly service - definitely check it out. Also a small restaurant with an ok breakfast buffet (Glasgow Marriott beats it hands down though). Concierge was also really awesome at explaining what to do in the area. I got one of the larger king rooms with a sofa bed. The hotel and rooms are definitely on the older side. Bathroom was adequate size though not large. Biggest issue though, is the rooms have no A/C, the recommendation was to crack open (since you cant fully open any windows) and request a fan. Even worse, the requested fan never came. The bed was fairly comfortable, sofa bed not so much. Overall, in desperate need of a renovation.

Like the other people have mentioned, the hotel is on the older side and is lacking on many aspects…read morelike being out dated, the ice machine not working, the drink cooler not working and etc, but the staff is superb and is the reason why I'm giving them a 4 star instead of three.