Name: Royal Overseas League Hotel
Address: 100 Princes St, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 3AB, United Kingdom, 100 Princes St, Lothian, EH2 3AB, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $116 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Royal Overseas League Hotel

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*9.1* Edinburgh Castle: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

*8.8* Princes Street Gardens: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.5* Charlotte Square: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*9.1* Royal Mile: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*8.9* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

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Good central location, great views of the castle from the bar and breakfast room.

Karen, United Kingdom

Room too warm when u open window it was very noisey

Susan, United Kingdom

This hotel is actually the club rooms of the Royal Overseas League and has accommodation for members but their income used for charities comes from the short term rentals as well as donations. It is a well established organisation and they do great works in the Third World so it is good to support them. It is directly opposite the Edinburgh Castle and most rooms, if not all, have castle views from their windows. The breakfast is good and staff are very helpful.

Greg, Australia

The location of this hotel is fantastic, right downtown on Princes St., with incredible views of the castle. The rooms are old-fashioned, but spacious.

Christine, Canada

Superb location, couldn't be more central and now with the tram to the airport you don't need to drag your luggage far. Brilliant view, looking right out over the castle.

Catrina, Spain

The location was brilliant for commuting to all of Edinburgh attractions and to the Airport via via

Brett, United Kingdom

Close to restaurants, bars, great view of the castle, and walkable to many other attractions. We had an early train and they delivered breakfast to our room at 5:30! Great service.

Monica, United States of America

An older property with character with a view of the castle. The room was clean and comfortable.

Kellie, United States of America

Very nice location of hotel and the structure of the building has on old look that feels nice. Breakfest was very good!

Mattias, Sweden

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Delicious breakfast in restaurant with view of the castle. Excellent location.

Janet, Australia

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.

In the heart of Princes Street, right across from Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Overseas League Hotel has free Wi-Fi, a stylish brasserie and stunning city views.

The Restaurant 100 serves a varied evening menu and world wine list, and also specializes in indulgent afternoon teas. The bar features a range of beverages, snacks, light meals and breakfasts.

Many of the traditional bedrooms at the Overseas League have castle views and period features, and all have a private bathroom. The rooms also feature a flat-screen TV and radio.

Royal Overseas Hotel is just half a mile from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. The historic Royal Mile is a 5-minute walk away, and Holyrood Palace is just a 20-minute walk from the property.

New Town is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, food and sightseeing.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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	Classic Double Room with Castle View 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² These Classic Double Rooms offer panoramic views over the Edinburgh Castle and Old Town. All Classic Double Rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiFi. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Classic Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² All single rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiFi. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² The Classic Twin Room offers panoramic views over the Edinburgh Castle and Old Town. All twin rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiFi. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Executive Twin with sofa bed and Castle View 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 301 ft² This room contains 2 single beds. All twin rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiIFi. Executive rooms are larger than the Classic rooms. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Classic Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² This Classic room contains 2 single beds, an en-suite bath or shower, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities, and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Classic Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 215 ft² Standard double rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiFi. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Classic Single room Castle View 1 twin bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 161 ft² This room offers panoramic views over the Edinburgh Castle and Old Town. All single rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiFi. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Alarm clock, Electric kettle Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Executive Double Room with Sofa Bed and Castle View 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 301 ft² These rooms provide panoramic views over the Edinburgh Castle and Old Town. All double rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV, telephone and free WiFi. Executive rooms are larger than the Classic rooms, and this room has a fold-away sofa bed suitable for 1 child. Room Facilities: Telephone, Hairdryer, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Sofa, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, City view Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Princes Mall 0.1 miles
Scott Monument 0.1 miles
Princes Street Gardens 0.2 miles
Scottish National Gallery 0.2 miles
Edinburgh Castle 0.2 miles
Edinburgh Military Tattoo 0.3 miles
The Scotch Whisky Experience 0.3 miles
Royal Mile 0.3 miles
The Royal Bank of Scotland 0.3 miles
Gladstones Land 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Sainsburys Supermarket 0.2 miles
Cafe Marlayne Cafe/Bar 0.4 miles
The Tower restaurant Restaurant 0.6 miles
The Element bar Cafe/Bar 0 miles

Natural Beauty

Water Of Leith River River 1.3 miles

Closest Airports

Edinburgh Airport 6.3 miles
Glasgow Airport 48 miles
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 61.8 miles

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Menu: À la carte

Food: Scottish

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 20 per night in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 30 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged GBP 30 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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July 21, 2017

Karen
United Kingdom
7.1

“Good location bang in middle of Princes Street”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉It was ok, just a little tired e.g lightbulbs out; hairdryer didn't work; window wouldn't close.
눇Good central location, great views of the castle from the bar and breakfast room.
July 18, 2017

Amy
United States of America

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Well located in town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉A little shabby-- worn spots in carpets in halls.
눇Comfortable bed. View of castle was amazing. Located across from the park among stores and restaurants.
July 18, 2017

Susan
United Kingdom
5.0

“Great location but hotel old and needing a refit. Breakfast was nice and hot and freshly cooked.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very old fashioned and the bar has no atmosphere and smelt . Mattress was lumpy and springs nearly through.
눇Room too warm when u open window it was very noisey
July 18, 2017

Greg
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉As the street outside is limited to buses and taxis, it is impossible to drop passengers with suitcases from a car without using a side street and then having them pull cases through very busy city traffic. After that the driver has to search Edinburgh for a parking place. Not much you can do about this without a huge expense so it is normal.
눇This hotel is actually the club rooms of the Royal Overseas League and has accommodation for members but their income used for charities comes from the short term rentals as well as donations. It is a well established organisation and they do great works in the Third World so it is good to support them. It is directly opposite the Edinburgh Castle and most rooms, if not all, have castle views from their windows. The breakfast is good and staff are very helpful.
July 16, 2017

Christine
Canada
8.3

“Shabbily genteel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Castle View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Some renovations underway and badly needed around the hotel. I had booked with American Express, but received and e-mail from the hotel a few days before asking me to call them with another card because they didn't accept AmEx.
눇The location of this hotel is fantastic, right downtown on Princes St., with incredible views of the castle. The rooms are old-fashioned, but spacious.
July 16, 2017

Catrina
Spain
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room with Castle View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Really hard Bed! Not a big deal but a couple of bulbs not working in the room.
눇Superb location, couldn't be more central and now with the tram to the airport you don't need to drag your luggage far. Brilliant view, looking right out over the castle.
July 11, 2017

Brett
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room with Castle View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room was very tired and shower screen broken and could not control water temp and water flow weak !
눇The location was brilliant for commuting to all of Edinburgh attractions and to the Airport via via
July 9, 2017

Peter
Estonia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Executive Double Room with Sofa Bed and Castle View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉No A/C which would have been ok if the windows opened more than an inch.
눇Staff very pleasant and helpful.
July 8, 2017

Monica
United States of America
8.3

“Great castle view!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room with Castle View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Walk up to the top floor (the elevator went to one below it).
눇Close to restaurants, bars, great view of the castle, and walkable to many other attractions. We had an early train and they delivered breakfast to our room at 5:30! Great service.
July 7, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

“Convenient and comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single room Castle View
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Excellent central location, and my room had a lovely view of the castle
July 5, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
2.9

“Poor stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Dirty room putting someone else's suitcase in room when we hadn't checked out.
눇Not alot
July 3, 2017

David
United Kingdom
5.0

“WEBSITE PROMO DOESN'T MATCH THE EXPERIENCE OF THIS HOTEL!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The room smelt of severe damp. The batteries in the TV remote were dead One of the twin beds had collapsed so I had to get into the other one There was a brick wall covering the majority of the only window to the room The luxury creamy porridge looked and tasted like thick disgusting wall paper paste
눇Apart from the convenient City location... Nothing!
July 1, 2017

Kellie
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The lift wasn't working for awhile during our stay so be aware that you may have to climb multiple flights of stairs to your room.
눇An older property with character with a view of the castle. The room was clean and comfortable.
June 30, 2017

Charles
United States of America
8.8

“Clean, best view of Edinburgh Castle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Single room Castle View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The bed was old and worn. Hotel needs an update. Could hear neighbors and hallway traffic
눇Best view of the castle! Very friendly staff!
June 30, 2017

21st
Ireland
2.9

“Worst, most uncomfortable bed I've ever experienced. 19th Century lodgings.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room with Castle View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉By far the WORST bed I have ever slept on at a hotel. There was no cushion, you simply felt springs and then something hard underneath. Curtains were ancient, provided little coverage to block out the light. Street noise was so loud, heard a constant thump of electronic music from below. There is no separation between the hotel space and bar area so you can have drunks wandering down the hallways. This place was like an inn. The floor was slanted. The bathroom shower leaked for hours after taking a shower. The inside was drab and old. It is called the "Royal League" but I don't think this place has been renovated since the beginning of the 20th century. For the price, this was an awful, awful option, and we would never think about staying here ever again. Save your money and go elsewhere, location means nothing if you have no room to feel comfortable in after walking around Edinburgh all day. For Breakfast, fancy a plate of microwaved-looking eggs and packaged smoked salmon.
눇Great location near the castle and good location to take Airlink to and from Edinburgh airport. The toast was only thing comfortably edible at breakfast.

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