19 - 21 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PB, United Kingdom
#52 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1616 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.3
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 September 2023
Ian
AustraliaParking availability as I have poor mobility. Valet parking would be great. Only 1 lift working in hotel at the time of our stay. The room we were given was comfortable other than insufficient suitcase room especially when travelling with a few suitcases.
Breakfast was great, restaurant was fantastic, staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Ara
United Arab EmiratesThe property is dated, and soundproofing at rooms and corridors needs to be improved
The staff are so friendly and helpful. Location is great.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Maurício
BrazilThe corridors had a damp smell on the carpets and need attention.
Location was very convenient and in a less crowded area. We had a nice room with big corner windows.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Sharon
AustraliaLocation
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Bradley
United KingdomThat breakfast was not included for the cost of room
Food excellent, clean room Comfortable lounge
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Clive
United KingdomExpensive for what it was, no doubt due to high demand during the 'Fringe'. Prefer a proper shower rather than one in the bath with the water getting onto the bathroom floor.
Spacious room, quiet, comfortable bed, nice dining room, good choice of food at breakfast, good quality food. Excellent location.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Tony
United KingdomToilet didn’t flush well and , for me, strange uncomfortable pillows
Reasonable size rooms and very clean delightful staff
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Suzanne
United KingdomGreat location and really accommodating friendly staff. Made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Juan
United StatesRooms where way to small
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Basmah
Saudi Arabia- The bathroom sink is insanely small - In-room dining (food taste wise) - AC couldn’t he controlled from within room - The noise from the neighborhood (alley from the back) ,, we continuously heard dumping of glass bottles at morning early hours which disrupted our sleep multiple times.
- The staff are very nice and welcoming - The bed is comfortable - Location - Toiletries - Hotel Breakfast - Complementary coffee and snacks
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 July 2023
Maguire
United Statescouldn’t figure out how to adjust the room temperature
very convenient location, exceptionally helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Gigi
Hong KongThe corridor to the fourth wing and the room are a bit dated. All paintings and decorations on the wall in the corridor were removed and it feels like the place is going to undergo some renovation.
Location, staff, service
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Sfft
TurkeySome shortcomings due to the historical building. Some renovation may be needed. Lobby could be designed differently and a bar could be added. Gym tools could be improved.
This is a proper 5 star hotel with great staff. They are all willing to make the stay better. Thanks for the whole team. I would certainly choose the same place when I visit Edinburgh again. Nice breakfast, nice service. Excellent location. Great cleanliness. Sufficient gym.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Jing
Hong KongWi-Fi is not very fast.
5-star facilities. Helpful staff. Right at the center of the city. Everything in the room is for free, with a good selection of cookies and drinks.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Joanna
United KingdomRestaurant and bar were not open due to refurb.
Great location and never felt busy.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Brian
United StatesThe room interiors need to be updated, the bathroom was small, the shower was not good (no door).
The location is wonderful. The exterior of the hotel is beautiful. The views from the “city view” rooms were excellent.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Razan
Saudi Arabiathere is no swimming pool , gym and spa at the hotel but they said we can use the swimming pool or the gym at the other near hotel it was 10 minutes walking . the air conditioner noise when we open it we can can hear a noisy sound.
at first they gave us a terrible room hard to reach to it from the lobby and it was small with no view after we complained they said they will give us better room but they were so delayed and we spent 2 nights waiting but finally they gave us an up grade room it was much better location , views and bigger with no extra charges . the staff were nice and helpful all the time the hotel was clean and with classical style and paintings , i heard it was a castle before so it will give you the feeling of living in a castle in Edinburgh not like the usual hotels . it was great feeling
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Yosi
IsraelGetting only coffee and pastry in the morning. Some people do not need a very heavy breakfast.
NIce rooms, outstanding staff, especially the concierge who was very patience and effective. It has a really good location, close to everywhere but also a little off from the noisy parts. Good restaurant in the hotel as well as many nice places to eat or drink nearby/
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Kumm
United StatesComfortable rooms, friendly staff, great location, nice lounge, terrific restaurants close by.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Hugh
SwitzerlandSize of bed
Location, staff, good restos nearby
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Abraham
United StatesThe carpet was dirty.
Great hotel and service. Centrally located. Staff extremely friendly. Concierge was helpful in getting a reservation at Prestonfield House on short notice.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Margaret
United KingdomExcellent breakfast. Location excellent. Staff very attentive.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Christine
South Koreadeposit policy
quiet
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 May 2023
Cheryl
MacaoRoom view was poor, very limited room amenities. Called for a toothbrush and then had a call back to see if I had received it to which I had not. I had to ring back in the morning to ask again. Breakfast room and set up needs addressing, broken lights, spare table clothes out on display, tables look old and shabby.
Fantastic location. Friendly Concierge
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 May 2023
James
United Kingdomthe air con in our room was really quite noisy.
location, decor, ambience
Stayed in May 2023
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