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Reviews of Britannia Edinburgh Hotel 3 stars

69 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DG, United Kingdom

#166 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh

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Review score

Based on 10021 hotel reviews

5.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.8

  • Comfort

    5.9

  • Location

    7.1

  • Facilities

    5.6

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    5.9

  • Free WiFi

    4.9

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    6.0
    Served its purpose!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    At least they are making improvements to the rooms so as too upgrade same - needed badly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Double Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overpriced for a room without a window, mouldy smell, hostel vibes...

    Just around the corner of the art museum

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked for twin bed rooms, but provided double cot bed, when asked to the staff told that twin bed is not available , we had to wait longer to get twin bed room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    4.0
    Mr universe
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was OK but I was annoyed in morning when I asked one of the staff if I could get a cup of tea as my cell had none he igronarly said do what you want you always do this is on my first morning there told him he was a knob

    Cheap enough 6 quid in an uber to Shandwicks which is the cheapest pub in Edinburgh

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    5.0
    Good value, perfectly acceptable stay, if not looking for top quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A little run down - windows dirty - the main door is closed and reception is tucked away down with the car park which may be a little off putting if arriving by yourself not knowing where you are going.

    Good value, nice quiet location next to water of Leith, rooms fine, breakfast good although dining room a little austere. Closwe to gallery of modern art and nice walks into town or along water of leith to Murrayfield, Stickbridge or Leith.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    5.0
    Great for somewhere to get your head down and then get out
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff not very helpful

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was poor. Window could not be shut making the room noisy from passing traffic. Also a shelf collapsed. We were moved to an alternative room. Hotel seemed generally shabby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    5.0
    Did the Job
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property not looked after and feels very tired out

    Location and you get what it says in the tin

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    4.0
    I would recommend it if they put new mattresses in rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Double Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress and bed was very very uncomfortable. I went edinburgh for work and when i slept in bed it was too uncomfortable to lie down. Springs from mattress were in my back whole night. Couldn’t sleep properly. Very very old furniture . 😔😣

    Location was good. But very tricky entrance. Couldn’t find the way to enter the building and kept walking around the area. Staff were nice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    5.0
    You get what you pay for.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy place. Walls have zero soundproofing. You will hear every syllable from your nrr ear neighbors.

    Breakfast was insanely expensive. Like $17 dollars. Food looks good but that was exploitative.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    4.0
    Wouldn’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Double Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Grubby, run down, dingy rooms, radiator not working, grumpy staff

    It had a bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    6.0
    Could be better
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Receptionist had a video link to someone who was either family or friends while I was booking in. Also stuffing her face with food and handling key cards was unacceptable. £7,50 to park in hotel location and £7 + for WiFi access.

    It's a cheaper option compared to other hotels.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    6.0
    Pretty basic but good value. Shame hotel seems quite run down when it’s in such a beautiful location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one large towel for two guests. No bath mat and shower curtain too short so bathroom floor always wet. Having to pay for WiFi..?! No coat hooks. No waste paper basket so no possibility to recycle. Soap dispenser didn’t work. Bed side light didn’t work.

    Great location. Good price. Very clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the bathroom sink was super small and blocked just by washing the face and water was going everywhere. And the visible sewer pipes in the bathroom were a little distressing.

    The room should at least have WIFI - it's the most common thing these days. The pillows were hard but when we asked at the reception they were very helpful in finding us softer ones

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    6.0
    It was okay, slept well.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower curtain was full of mold

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Club Double Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old hotel and not always good renovated.

    Good breakfast and you can visit the hotel by car

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room, facilities, and parking was expensive. 👎👎

    The reception staff were pleasant.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    The hotel was reasonable. However, the meals were fantastic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the staff (though not all) were not very helpful.

    Our room was adequate; Breakfast was amazing. The location was out of the way a bit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very dusty!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not well maintained

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    Could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Club Twin Room Without a Window
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff, price

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    5.0
    Not the best for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen staff weren't that friendly. The room had a mouldy ceiling, the bed sheets were stained, the door was jammed, the toilet didn't flush. Everything felt old and broken.

    The location was good, kind of close to city center but still have to book a cab. The reception staff were very friendly and helped with storing luggage until evening.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lighting in the room was quite poor, the mattress was extremely hard. The cleaners left a pile of dirty laundry outside our room, this had to be addressed a couple of times after tripping over it before it was moved. The rooms do not get cleaned during your stay ( empty bins, top up tea bags etc) Says it's dog friendly however the only place the dogs are really allowed is in the bedrooms. Some staff were quite rude and not very helpful (some were helpful) The corridor to our room was not lit as the lights were broken and also stunk of marijuana.

    Location was good, not far from shops and transport etc. Room we were allocated after given the wrong room was large and had good size bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    6.0
    It's a budget hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would like to say first that we have previously stayed here and it was excellent, this time we felt a little let down and unwelcome. Our room was right next to the external fans and boiler. It was so loud in our room throughout the night that I hardly slept. Some members of staff could be taught a bit of professionalism. Rooms were generally cold.

    Extremely dog friendly. Very spacious bedrooms with good comfy beds. 20 minute walk into town and a 15 minute walk into Stockbridge.

    Stayed in April 2024

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