18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
#24 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 6171 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 21, 2024
Margaret
United KingdomThe mattress could have been a bit firmer The cups provided for tea/coffee were cardboard - we would have preferred china/ceramic mugs
The room was excellently equipped - even bright directional reading lights on each side of the bed so one could read at night without disturbing one's partner. A large magnifying mirror in the bathroom. A suitcase table (not sure what it's called) which is very convenient for one's luggage. An armchair. Plus of course all the usual things one expects in hotel - a kettle, tea and coffee, lovely towels, convenient mirrors, plenty of hanging space and shelves, etc
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Sharon
United States of AmericaThe expense of the breakfast was high
Perfect location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Jarosław
PolandBreakfasts could be better
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Lyra
LithuaniaInternet connection was not good one day, the reception could not help, but maybe it was just one day.
Location could not be better, probably the best place in town despite train station but you do not hear anything. Stylish, looks like brand new, standards surprised positively. Feels like extra effort was made on each detail (e.g. Fireplace on TV when you enter the room and even the sound ioc a fireplace). The lobby and the bar decorations beautiful, comfortable. Huge bathroom. Quiet despite lively location. The street full of nice restaurants and cafes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Young
New ZealandShame there was no cooked breakfast, otherwise stay was excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Barbora
Czech RepublicThese are all details, but since almost everything was perfect, here's the nitpicking: - I hate the single use cups this chain seems to be using at all locations. I'll never believe they're somehow more sustainable than a regular, washable, old-fashioned cup. Can't believe drinking from those monstrosities is acceptable in a tea culture country. - my room had a window that couldn't be opened all the way. I understand it's probably for safety reasons, but there was a build up of cobwebs and dirt in the hard to reach section and it just looked ugly and didn't fit the overall very clean room. - I stayed for four nights and never figured out what the proper way of paying for breakfast was. It looked like some people paid at the bar, some at the reception and some didn't at all. One day I was surveyed during a breakfast by a lady asking me for a room number and whether I have paid, the next day no one asked. :)
I loved my stay. All the staff members I encountered were nice and helpful. Superb breakfast. All spotlessly clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomPerhaps I was just unlucky with my room but the soundproofing wasn't great - I could hear the people upstairs moving around and in the morning I realised I was next to the laundry store when they started rolling out the cleaning trolleys. It was fine as I was getting up early for work but I would have been disappointed if I was there for a relaxing break.
The location is amazing - so handy for the train. And the decor and colour scheme is great. Room was absolutely spotless. Breakfast had a good range of clearly labeled vegan options.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Maria
United KingdomCosy bed. Great location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Cathyn
United KingdomBreakfast was ok, more fruit would have been better. It could have been that we got there later in the morning and it was gone.
room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Jane
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Location, friendly staff. Informal but classy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Carlos
PortugalNone to declare
The hotel location was really centred to the most historical attractions. The room was not so big for the price paid, however it was cosy. The Bed was really comfortable. All the staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Rosie
IrelandNothing
Gorgeous hotel, fabulous interior, brilliant location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Judith
United KingdomPaper cups for making tea and coffee. Also, could have done with a couple of glasses. Otherwise, everything was great.
Great location. Very central to all the main attractions. 2 mins to the Royal Mile, 10 mins to Colton hill and the castle, 1 min to the national gallery. Friendly staff. Hotel was very clean. Lovely comfortable bed. Modern bathroom with a big shower. Very quiet for such a central location. Not many chanels on the TV, but we weren't in the room very much to watch it. Would definitely recommend to others, and stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Paul
United KingdomLeaving
My room was great. Quiet with a super view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Toni
CanadaLocation could not be better. Close to the royal mile, train station and an excellent pub. Far enough away from the crowds.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Laura
United KingdomA very clean hotel and a very comfortable bed. It was a great location for us too. Staff were superb.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Jay
United States of Americawhat didn’t I like? There was a barricade on the street just off the sidewalk outside the front door due to some minor street repair. I say that to satisfy this question.
The staff is exceptional. The building is nicely laid out to fit into the available space. Very modern. Good TV content. Nice breakfast bar. When it came time to leave, the staff was very helpful and accommodating. Honestly I couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Elaine
United KingdomSuperb location, comfortable and clean bedroom and lovely staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
George
United KingdomNot much, paper cups for tea/coffee if I’m being picking
Nice rooms with a lovely view of the city, clean rooms and a comfortable bed!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Bill
United KingdomVery clean modern and a really comfortable bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
David
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful Decor
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Anne
FrancePerfect place Fantastic breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Karley
United States of AmericaWould be nice to have a fridge or somewhere to store leftovers and keep water cold. Also having water more easily accessible like a place to refill water bottles
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 13, 2024
David
IrelandHard to think of anything
Location is perfect, facilities very modern and super clean
Stayed in April 2024
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