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Reviews of The Salisbury Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA, United Kingdom

#79 of 166 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1322 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    7.0
    Fine foe the visit
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Four-Poster Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was a disappointment

    Spacious bedroom

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    A nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some facilities looked a little tired and worn

    Bed was nice and the staff were good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Continental as stated, however, not happy with open bowls of yogurt and limited fruit selection. No air-con and unable to open window in bedroom.

    Staff very attentive. Bed very comfortable. Excellent shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel close to the university
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Four-Poster Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Overpriced like most hotels in town. The breakfast was not worth 4 stars. Small inconveniences in the room (e.g., no light above the bathroom mirror) and it was difficult to heat the room

    Nice hotel close to one of the university campuses. Big room and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel and easy to get to the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would've preferred a cooked breakfast but the continental option was still pretty decent.

    Nice room, comfy bed, good breakfast and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Just looked a bit tired

    Location and staff fantastic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A double made into a twin so beds a bit uncomfortable.

    Room quite large and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    One of the guys working the front desk wasn’t a lot of help. I little more knowledge about the city and getting around would be beneficial to him in helping the guest.

    Room was nice. Well equipped if you forgot something. Breakfast was a small buffet style but nice choices. Great coffee!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel, well situated with friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing I didn’t like.

    Beautiful room and friendly staff. Good location to food and supplies if you need them. Handy bus into Edinburgh centre

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    7.0
    Edinburgh stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was worn-out old, lacking in old world charm.

    The location was a 20 minute walk to central Edinburgh. The staff were helpful & friendly. We were there for 2 nights over Easter, however, they were understaffed & the one guy looking after the continental breakfasts was run off his feet. Hats off to him.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit too warm even after turning radiator off, only gripe otherwise an excellent stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    relatively handy location, very clean,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    breakfast included was a "Continental" breakfast (which was very nice) but would have probably booked elsewhere had i known that - not clear at the time of booking that breakfast was only a "continental".

    reasonable combination of price vs location. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed when we came in had some things on covers not sure if it was just fluff or something but it was odd and had some issues with the bathroom sinks plug hole and service as we were a lower room.

    The bed was really comfortable, the little window seat in our room was great for sitting to read or relax. The views were pretty and the location was great for what we needed with easy access to stores and places to eat but also for the venue we were going to.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    7.0
    Not bad but not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Staff would leave the hotel at around 5 p.m. and would only return in the morning. We did have an emergency contact but we didn't feel very safe with no one around during the night. Our room was next to the stairs on the floor level, and we heard a lot of noise from people moving around the hotel. Although the staff was nice, most of them were clearly inexperienced and often forgot to bring us something we asked for, especially during breakfast. The breakfast itself was a disappointment, with very little options and not great quality (didn't even have hot drinks machine).

    The location was good, with easy access to public transport. The staff was kind and tried to do the best they could.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient for the Royal Commonwealth Pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean, lovely staff, parking, good sized fridge in the room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good location, friendly and helpful staff, decent hotel for that price.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There were a couple of issues in the room which a staff member later told me would have been easily fixable, but since they have reduced working hours, I could often not ask about it. Also please note that rooms are on two floors but there is no elevator. The staff did offer to help with my suitcase, but I managed to get it up myself.

    I chose this hotel because it was a four minute walk from the location I needed to be at for work. The staff was very helpful and friendly, though they had very reduced working hours. I ordered some stuff from England to the hotel's address and they put it in my room when I arrived, which was very kind. The room had all usual elements and an OK internet connection. The rooms were cleaned every day. I had read some negative replies about the place being dirty or noisy, but it was fine. The place does indeed have a restaurant in the basement - which is also used as the breakfast room in the morning - but I never noticed that when I returned in the evenings. Breakfast was average. I'd go to Salisbury's Boutique again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    7.0
    Really good. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was too hot. Unfortunately we couldn't turn the radiator down at all and the window wouldn't open so the heating was on all night, for some this might be fine but people who live in a cold house and a women of a certain age the heat was unbearable. Good job we were out and about and not wanting to sit in the room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable bed. Great Location. Breakfast was also really good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Nice and quiet base to explore Edinburgh from
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As usual for me, could have done with a longer bed, but I had a decent nights sleep so not too much of a minus!

    Excellent and quiet location, easy to find. Nice room and staff were very pleasant too. Good filling breakfast aswell.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Salisbury is a lovely hotel, with very comfortable beds, 1 mile from the centre of Edinburgh..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel with reasonable rates.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing in particular although small aspects in the room could have been better.

    Great location, lovely staff and nice hotel!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some issues with breakfast.

    It was really great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy beds, clean, good choice of breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable, delicious breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

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