Reviews of Rabble 4 stars
55A Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH, United Kingdom
#48 of 166 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 883 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Chrisdonna4eva
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The stairway upto the bedrooms from the rear of the restaurant was a little tired and shabby. It also smelt of cigarette smoke. The bedframe was metal & had sharp edges to it.
The staff were friendly, the bar/restaurant area was lovely, and breakfast was really nice, which was served until 12pm. Nice touches to the room - hairdryer, ghd hair straighteners, smeg fridge, Dyson fan and lovely coffee machine.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mary
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Would return”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast could have been warmer. Quite noisy in the morning both from cleaners and outside.
Staff were excellent. Cocktails fantastic Room Kiki bar and facilities in the room were fab.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Melanie
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Great would love to return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom needed attention and deep clean. Also shower screen was not wide enough so water leaked onto the floor.
Staff, were very attentive, helpful and polite, location was central, food was excellent and value for money, bed was so big and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Erica
United Kingdom10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Fab hotel in great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could be a wee bit noisy
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Stuart
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom in our room was a little run down/tired looking
Really comfortable room. Great food, dinner and breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
David
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location is excellent for the city centre
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Linda
United States18 reviews8.0“Lovely accommodations for a couple nights in Edinburgh”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The central stairway & hallway to bedrooms needs a refresh and a little more cleaning.
Location, staff, facilities were lovely rooms small but pleasant.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom113 reviews17 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean rooms with nice facilities, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Simon
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Lovely stay, excellent facilities and great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Na
Staff friendly, great location and hotel was clean and comfy.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Susan
United Kingdom9 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Nice for a night”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Access to the rooms is via the restaurant. Literally pass the kitchen to get to a stairwell to them. More like rooms above a bar as opposed to a hotel. A bit noisy out the back with glass recycling. Rooms also a bit dark and mines was very small.
Great location and the restaurant and bar are nicely decorated. Mini bar, coffee machine and straightners all in the room are a nice touch.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
June
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room had few areas/shelving to put stuff like make up bags, toilet bags etc in both the bedroom and bathroom. Mostly had to leave things in our suitcases or on the floor.i
Comfortable beds. Good location. Helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Bradley
Spain7 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bar and restaurant were quite busy - great for the hotel but quite loud for the guests.
The room and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Melissa
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We’ll be back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Fabulous!! Great location and the staff are amazing very friendly and helpful . Great stay comfy rooms with all you could need
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Lesley
United Kingdom1 review8.0“A hidden gem.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room faced out to a back street at ground level and seemed a little exposed when the curtains were opened. Lighting in the rooms is very 'atmospheric'. Could have done with some additional brighter lighting. Maybe a little spruce up of the grouting/woodwork in the bathroom and a change of the rug in the room would have given a more pristine feel? None of these issues impacted our stay - but always room for improvement!☺️
Great facilities in the room. Love the ghds and the coffee machine! A fantastic location with a very warm, cosy feel and lovely friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Jacques
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Comfortable - I will use them again.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Anna
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“A nice stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We were a little disappointed in the room itself. Even though it has been decorated really nicely, the shower was leaking and had clearly been leaking for some time because the back board behind the toilet had clear signs of damp/ damage. Every morning we had to put several towels down on the floor. I alerted staff to the issue after our first night and they provided us with extra towels.
The restaurant is lovely and the staff were friendly. The location was good and the room was spacious.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Comfortable bed and good food, especially the breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower in the bath
Nice property near city centre. Appreciated the quality hair dryer and straighteners - nice touch. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Vikki
United Kingdom22 reviews8.0“Perfect place for an overnight stop right in the heart of Edinburgh”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Route to bedrooms not in any way glam!
Central location, stylish rooms, friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Susan
Ireland3 reviews7.0“Good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only drawback was that the entrance to the bedrooms are through the restaurant/bar.
Nice compact rooms. Staff friendly and accommodating. No problem holding our bags before check in and after check out. Location is convenient within 10 minutes of the old town.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 31 December 2023
Pam
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Will certainly be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Drinks slightly pricey
Fantastic location and atmosphere
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 25 December 2023
Stephen
Ireland28 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great stay n location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Maybe an extra pillow instead of a cushion and one pillow would be better to sleep with
Central to town n the castle..
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Gary
United Kingdom19 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Another wonderful break in Edinburgh”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The team is wonderful and very friendly
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 1 December 2023
John
United Kingdom98 reviews8 helpful votes9.0“Great experience in a small central hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Our only quibble was that the heating didn’t work in our room but the staff provided a portable heater which was good. Only realised later that there was already a heater stored in the cupboard!
Lovely boutique-style hotel. Great touches in the room (fluffy towels and robes, coffee machine, minibar etc). Really helpful staff. Nice breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Helen
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great vibe, friendly staff. Fab Xmas decs!
Stayed in November 2023
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