Barceló Edinburgh Carlton Hotel

The city of Edinburgh & its well known hospitality

An extra £100 was deducted from my card when I booked into the hotel to be riemburst if not spent in hotel when checking out . Extractor not working in bathroom,black mould in grout round tiles in bathroom.Noisy vetilation units outside room window.Large melted burn mark in plastic mirror frame.Window pigeon choir a dawn.Picture near bed of Roman mounted soldier poised to spear a slave on foot. With a room like this would you want to try the restaurant,(no thanks) Hotel rooms need to be brought up to date.

I had a room at the back. The spa facilities and the courts were good. great location.

the room was too warm and i couldn't figure out how to turn off the air conditioning.

The location of the hotel was fantastic right in the centre of Edinburgh within walking distance of all the attractions such as Edinburgh castle and all the shops and restaraunts! The rooms were very nice as were the breakfasts.

The facilities such as the swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and sauna were in need of some updating. I was slightly disappointed with these facilities. For the amount a paid for the stay i expected slightly more.

The location

The hotel was very warm. We had to sleep with the wondows open, and left almost immediately every morning as we felt the heat was unbearable. The room was very small was poorly decorated. The bed was very small too, especially considering that I booked for two people. There were no toiletries in our room, and we only recieved these on request and they still took a while to deliver. Our bed was not made throughout our stay.

very central and easy to get to from public transport. Close to good restuarants and bars. Beautiful big bathroom and comfy huge bed.

our window looked out onto an air conditioning unit [ I think] and it wasnt very pretty!

Lovely hotel ,staff exceptional,great location central to all locations .The rooms were comfortable and warm.

Convenient Location, efficient staff, we were pleased to avail of special offer to upgrade to premier room

City traffic can be noisy during the night especially on 2nd floor.

Yes the fact that there is no on site parking! Not told this at time of booking. Had to pay £15.00 for the privilage of going to park 1 mile away and then walk back through the streets in the rain with a baby and suitcases. Absolutely unbelievable. The spa is filthy!!! I did complain re both!

The location of the hotel was excellent as it was convenient for shopping and also convenient to the Royal Mile. Hotel was clean. We opted not to dine in the hotel on this occasion, but have done so on previous stays. Our daughter was with us on this weekend and our sons joined us from England for one night.The purpose of our visit on this occasion was to see Edinburgh V Ulster rugby match on the Saturday.

The location of the hotel was excellent as was the standard of the room. I was at the rear, therefore, there was no noise problem. I found the staff to be friendly and helpful and while the pool area is dated it was perfectly adequate for my needs. I cannot comment on meals served at the hotel as I was staying on a room only basis.

The hot water actually ran out one night. According to the receptionist, it was due to everyone using it at the same time. This should not happen at such a large hotel.

Courteous, professional and helpful staff; quality bedroom and bathroom furnishings, comfortable and ideal location for sight-seeing and shopping.

Limited parking immediately outside the hotel

The fact that it was in the heart of Edinburgh, and was within easy reach of the main attractions and shops.