Name: The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square
Address: 38 Charlotte Square, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom, 38 Charlotte Square, Lothian, EH2 4HQ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $136 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square

This is a Preferred property. They provide excellent service, a great value, and have awesome reviews from Booking.com guests. They might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this program.

38 Charlotte Square, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom –

*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

*9.1* Edinburgh Castle: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*8.3* Scott Monument: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.8* Princes Street Gardens: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.6* Charlotte Square: only 2 minutes away! (350 feet by foot)

*8.4* Usher Hall: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

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Location , Location, Location! The Decor is amazing; beautiful curated furniture! The Staff is very friendly !

Hessah, Kuwait

The service was excellent. The property was beautiful and standards high. I had a problem with the cleanliness of the toilet when I arrived and 2 people were sent to clean it, and a 3rd arrived with a bottle of wine as an apology - it was a simple mistake that was rectified in 10 mins

Katie, United Kingdom

Good service and stylish, comfortable room. Pleasant staff. Attractive decor. Great location.

Adam, United Kingdom

The hotel and the staff were amazing, we will be staying here again. Loved the hotel loved the décor the food was amazing the staff couldn't do anymore. The hotel was spotless rebooking in May

Donna, United Kingdom

The Hotel is in a lovely location and refurbished to a very high modern standard. The room service was lovely especially the warm cookies we ordered ... delicious!

Amie, United Kingdom

Great breakfast, great restaurant called Baba in the hotel, lovely decorated winter garden breakfast room, super clean rooms and location.

Deniz, United Kingdom

The staff were extremely helpful, the room was spacious and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent value for money and the area was a lovely place to sit and enjoy breakfast. I'm looking forward to returning to this hotel!

Michael, United Kingdom

The hotel is beautiful and serene. Option of breakfast being delivered to room. The bed was amazing too.

Michaela, United Kingdom

Great Location. Wonderful breakfast. Friendly helpful staff.

Paul, United Kingdom

Really great breakfast, plenty of choice and little luxuries. Rooms were really nice, we had a standard double bit it didn't feel anything short of premium.

Ellen, United Kingdom

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square offers accommodations in Edinburgh. Free WiFi is available and private parking is available on site.

Some units feature a sitting area where you can relax. A flat-screen TV is featured.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Edinburgh Festival Theater is 0.9 miles from The Principal Edinburgh, and Omni Center is 0.9 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 6 miles from the property.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Edinburgh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005
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Located in the top-rated area in Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

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	Superior Family Room 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 291 ft² Superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. All rooms have free WiFi, a 48-inch TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. Fresh milk and mineral water are also provided. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Guest Room Twin 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 140 ft² All rooms have free WiFi, a 48-inch TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms also feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Junior Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 301 ft² These open-plan junior suites feature a living and bedroom area and views of Edinburgh Castle or Edinburgh’s skyline. Suites also include a 48-inch TV, flowers, complimentary refreshments and a Nespresso machine. The ceramic and marble bathrooms feature walk-in showers and baths. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Fireplace • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Townhouse Superior Double 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size 205 ft² Rooms are 19 square metres. Room Facilities: • Shower Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size 269 ft² This double room features air conditioning and a minibar. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 205 ft² Superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. All rooms have free WiFi, a 48-inch TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. Fresh milk and mineral water are also provided. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Guest Room Double 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 140 ft² All rooms have free WiFi, a 48-inch TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms also feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Signature Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 538 ft² These open-plan suites have period features and views of Charlotte Square. Suites also include a 48-inch TV, flowers, complimentary refreshments and a Nespresso machine. The ceramic and marble bathrooms feature walk-in showers. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Fireplace • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room with Balcony 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 269 ft² These rooms with a view of Edinburgh Castle come with a private, outdoor terrace. The rooms include a small seating area and a larger working space within the open-plan layout. The bathrooms also feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Townhouse Junior Suite 1 full bed	Show prices
Room Size 301 ft² Rooms are 28 square metres. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double Room with View 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 205 ft² Superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area with views of the castle. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. All rooms have free WiFi, a 48-inch TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. Fresh milk and mineral water are also provided. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Guest Room Single 1 twin bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 140 ft² All rooms have free WiFi, a 48-inch TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. The bathrooms also feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Room 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size 205 ft² Superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers and bathrobes. All rooms have free WiFi, a plasma TV, laptop safe, iron and ironing board, snacks and tea/coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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Room Size 269 ft² Room Facilities: • Shower Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Charlotte Square 0.1 miles
The Royal Bank of Scotland 0.1 miles
The Georgian House 0.1 miles
Princes Street Gardens 0.2 miles
Scott Monument 0.2 miles
Usher Hall 0.2 miles
Traverse Theatre 0.3 miles
Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers 0.3 miles
Edinburgh Castle 0.3 miles
Waverley Mall 0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Tesco Express Supermarket 0.1 miles
Farmers Market Market 0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Edinburgh Airport 6.1 miles
Glasgow Airport 47.8 miles
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 61.6 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!

House of Fraser Department Store
Popular brands like: Ralph Lauren, Armani
Princes Street Edinburgh Shopping Street
Popular brands like: Apple, H&M
George Street Shopping Street

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location is perfect, staff were friendly enough and generally were made to feel welcome.”

Ian

United Kingdom

“I thought the room was very cosy and warm despite the small size. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was awesome despite that I'm limited to muslim meals. Location is excellent as well. Definitely will recommend this place to whoever is visiting Edinburgh.”

Zack Zaini

Malaysia

“Hotel has been refurbished; bed comfortable and towels ample and fluffy; breakfast buffet included with t he price of the room was wonderful. Location is great - within walking distance of major attractions.”

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United States of America

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2 Restaurants On Site

BABA

Food: Mediterranean
The Garden

Food: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Facilities of The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square Great facilities! Review score, 9.0

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From 3:00 PM

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
2 years old	Can use an existing bed	FREE

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

There's no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The Fine Print

The credit or debit card used to book the Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception upon arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Parking is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are asked to contact the property directly in order to guarantee a space, using the details on the Booking Confirmation. If you would like to reserve a car parking space please contact the Concierge department at the property, once you have made your reservation. Prices of parking are GBP 25.00 per night.

Smoking is not permitted at the property.

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Children Swimming times are between 07:00 - 09:00 and 14:00 - 20:00 daily.

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Reviewed: April 21, 2018

Jemma
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Townhouse Superior Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Loved the decor, staff very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 20, 2018

Hessah
Kuwait

1 helpful vote
10

“Cute little Hotel ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room is slightly smaller than average; Walls are thin! There is one Lift only; It broke down on the last day of my visit.
눇Location , Location, Location! The Decor is amazing; beautiful curated furniture! The Staff is very friendly !

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

Katie
United Kingdom
10

“Would definitely recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I would have used the pool had the walk not taken me through the restaurant and check in desk. I understand that an alternative, more direct route from the rooms to the gym may not have been possible in a building of this age. It wasn’t an issue
눇The service was excellent. The property was beautiful and standards high. I had a problem with the cleanliness of the toilet when I arrived and 2 people were sent to clean it, and a 3rd arrived with a bottle of wine as an apology - it was a simple mistake that was rectified in 10 mins

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 18, 2018

Adam
United Kingdom
9.2

“Comfortable and stylish.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉For the price, the room could have been bigger. Breakfast service a little slow and impersonal.
눇Good service and stylish, comfortable room. Pleasant staff. Attractive decor. Great location.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 17, 2018

Scott
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bar staff namely the female whom is in this pic was rude and appalling !!

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 17, 2018

Donna
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇The hotel and the staff were amazing, we will be staying here again. Loved the hotel loved the décor the food was amazing the staff couldn't do anymore. The hotel was spotless rebooking in May

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 17, 2018

Carol
United Kingdom
10

“We had a lovely stay, very relaxing. In the right part off town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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눇The peace, and luxury

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 17, 2018

Amie
United Kingdom
4.6

“A lovely hotel in a great location but a disappointing stay for us ...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The Spa and pool area are disappointing, we had booked a quick massage as a treat but thought we would head to the pool a bit before to have a swim and relax, however no one had told us where to go and we definitely didn't realise we had to walk through the restaurants and reception area to get there (in your bathrobes, it was a little embarrassing) the pool had only one seat which was taken and there were water cups and dirty towels heaped up on the side and in the changing room. The service itself was not good either, it just felt like a lack of interest was taken. There were room service trays all up and down the hallways upstairs, some had been there our entire stay (3 days) and we also asked for our hairdryer to be changed (it was faulty) and it took an hour and 20 minutes to come to the room. It was just lacking to say its supposed to be 5 stars and you pay 5 star prices. I don't like writing negative comments but I find them so informative myself, I hope this will be taken more like constructive criticism than a negative comment.
눇The Hotel is in a lovely location and refurbished to a very high modern standard. The room service was lovely especially the warm cookies we ordered ... delicious!

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 17, 2018

Deniz
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Guest Room Single
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The responsibles in the reception can be more cheerful and friendly.
눇Great breakfast, great restaurant called Baba in the hotel, lovely decorated winter garden breakfast room, super clean rooms and location.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Michael
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 1 night
눇The staff were extremely helpful, the room was spacious and very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent value for money and the area was a lovely place to sit and enjoy breakfast. I'm looking forward to returning to this hotel!

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Michaela
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent service, beautiful hotel, comfortable room, great location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉When we were in the garden restaurant the bottom of my partners glass gave way/ came clean off as he picked the glass up and the whole glass of water spilled all over our table and him. I alerted the waitress who just cleaned the table and cleared the menus whilst my partner went to get changed and I moved to another table. She didn’t acknowledge what had happened or apologise and I then had to alert her 15 minutes later that we still hadn’t been served. Not sure if she was new and the service we had from everyone else was beyond excellent.
눇The hotel is beautiful and serene. Option of breakfast being delivered to room. The bed was amazing too.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Paul
United Kingdom
9.2

“Weekend in Edingburgh”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Great Location. Wonderful breakfast. Friendly helpful staff.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

Ellen
United Kingdom
10

“Laid back, luxury very relaxing stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉We were told we could only use the pool and gym at certain times because we had a standard room, which wasn't mentioned at booking. We kind of ignored this, and no one said anything about it after check in so it didn't affect us. But I can imagine this would be a dampener if you were restricted from using the facilities.
눇Really great breakfast, plenty of choice and little luxuries. Rooms were really nice, we had a standard double bit it didn't feel anything short of premium.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 16, 2018

James Dunstan
France
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Fantastic customer service - super friendly.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 15, 2018

Debbie
United Kingdom
10

“Very pleased with the room and the service”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room Double
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The table we had for breakfast was just outside the lift so everyone was walking past, some with luggage, when we were eating. It wasn’t comfortable and spoiled our meal.
눇Staff were friendly and helpful,

Stayed in April 2018

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