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The Parliament House Hotel

15 Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH1 3BJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 1737 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.4
Very good
1,738 reviews

reception was very welcoming and rooms were immaculate very central

Norma United Kingdom

Perfect location for access to tourist attraction and railway.

Nolan United Kingdom

No breakfast. Staff were amazing girls on reception fantastic and obliging.

Barbara Australia

Nice and comfortable good breakfast spotless rooms

Robert United Kingdom

Location, comfortable bed, great shower. Friendly staff. Loved the decor.

Fiona United Kingdom

What a wonderful stay! Everything was absolutely perfect: friendly staff, cosy room, amazing location... We will come back!

Diana Germany

staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean, comfy and quiet. Overall experience was exceptional

Breda United Kingdom

The hotel was beautiful and situated great for the playhouse, the bed was so comfortable I had the best night sleep, they staff were so friendly I will definitely be coming back

Nicola United Kingdom

Staff were pleasant and helpful. The rooms were warm and comfortable. There were ample supplies of tea and coffee. There was a mini fridge which I did not use but was something more often found in a more expensive hotel.My graddaughter was particularly impressed by thr quality of the hairdryer.

David United Kingdom

A very short walk from Waverley station. Lovely walking into the hotel with the fire place burning in reception! Such a lovely touch and very homely. Beautiful building and room decor very nicely done.

H United Kingdom
8.4
Very good
1,738 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “reception was very welcoming and rooms were immaculate very central”
    Norma Norma United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location for access to tourist attraction and railway.”
    Nolan Nolan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “No breakfast. Staff were amazing girls on reception fantastic and obliging.”
    Barbara Barbara Australia Australia
  • “Nice and comfortable good breakfast spotless rooms”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location, comfortable bed, great shower. Friendly staff. Loved the decor.”
    Fiona Fiona United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “What a wonderful stay! Everything was absolutely perfect: friendly staff, cosy room, amazing location... We will come back!”
    Diana Diana Germany Germany
  • “staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean, comfy and quiet. Overall experience was exceptional”
    Breda Breda United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel was beautiful and situated great for the playhouse, the bed was so comfortable I had the best night sleep, they staff were so friendly I will definitely be coming back”
    Nicola Nicola United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were pleasant and helpful. The rooms were warm and comfortable. There were ample supplies of tea and coffee.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A very short walk from Waverley station. Lovely walking into the hotel with the fire place burning in reception! Such a lovely touch and very homely.”
    H H United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.8

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This beautifully restored 3-star hotel is in Edinburgh city centre, just 350 yards from Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and Princes Street. Rooms each have a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi.

The Parliament House Hotel has a quiet location at the foot of Calton Hill on a short, traditional cobbled lane. Each stylish room includes a TV, hairdryer and a minibar.

Many shops, the spectacular Edinburgh Castle and the Scottish Parliament are less than a mile away. Edinburgh Bus Station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

The MP's Bistro offers a full traditional cooked Scottish breakfast each morning, as well as continental options. The Bistro is not open for dinner.

Guests can relax in comfortable armchairs in front of the open fire in the lounge bar. The upper floors are accessible by stairs or a lift.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

The Parliament House Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Oct 2006.

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Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Lift
Heating
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

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Room type
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1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Norma
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “reception was very welcoming and rooms were immaculate very central”
  • Nolan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Perfect location for access to tourist attraction and railway.”
  • Barbara
    AustraliaAustralia
    “No breakfast. Staff were amazing girls on reception fantastic and obliging.”
  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Nice and comfortable good breakfast spotless rooms”
  • Fiona
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location, comfortable bed, great shower. Friendly staff. Loved the decor.”
  • Diana
    GermanyGermany
    “What a wonderful stay! Everything was absolutely perfect: friendly staff, cosy room, amazing location... We will come back!”
  • Breda
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room was clean, comfy and quiet. Overall experience was exceptional”
  • Nicola
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The hotel was beautiful and situated great for the playhouse, the bed was so comfortable I had the best night sleep, they staff were so friendly I will definitely be coming back”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were pleasant and helpful. The rooms were warm and comfortable. There were ample supplies of tea and coffee. There was a mini fridge which I did not use but was something more often found in a more expensive hotel.My graddaughter was...”
  • H
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A very short walk from Waverley station. Lovely walking into the hotel with the fire place burning in reception! Such a lovely touch and very homely. Beautiful building and room decor very nicely done.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do they store luggage
    We are happy to store luggage for you on the day of departure after checkout and if you arrive before your room is ready. Subject to availability we..
    Answered on 1 December 2019
  • where is the nearest place to park your car safely thats not to far away for someone with a disability?
    Our nearest car park is the QPark at Greenside Place. It is advisable to drop your luggage off with us first before parking and then we can direct you..
    Answered on 9 March 2021
  • Is breakfast included
    It depends on the rate type selected. A 'room only' rate does not include breakfast.
    Answered on 29 July 2019
  • Hi.The parking is free or have to pay?
    Hello, we offer our guest 15 % discount for using the large Q Park at Omni Center. It is not free to park and is payable per hour with current rate be..
    Answered on 18 July 2021
  • Hi could you tell me nearest place to park and what cost would be for two days please?
    Our nearest car park is the Q-Park at the Omni centre. The cost for 24 hours is £22. We can give our guests a ticket that give a 15% discount on this cost.
    Answered on 28 July 2021
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Facilities of The Parliament House Hotel
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Lift
Heating
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

The Parliament House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club The Parliament House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 4 rooms, payment in full is required 4 weeks before the arrival date and is non refundable. Cancellation is 4 weeks before arrival date. Payment must be directly with Hotel, payment via Booking.com is not accepted (VCC).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Parliament House Hotel

  • The prices at The Parliament House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Parliament House Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Parliament House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The Parliament House Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.

    • Room options at The Parliament House Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin

    • Guests staying at The Parliament House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte