43-45 Salisbury Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA, United Kingdom
#79 of 166 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1322 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 17, 2024
Peter
United KingdomBreakfast was a disappointment
Spacious bedroom
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Knak
United KingdomSome facilities looked a little tired and worn
Bed was nice and the staff were good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Ann
IrelandContinental 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
Peter
AustriaOverpriced 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
Liddle
United KingdomWould'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
Karen
United KingdomJust looked a bit tired
Location and staff fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 10, 2024
Shona
United KingdomA double made into a twin so beds a bit uncomfortable.
Room quite large and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Terrie
United States of AmericaOne 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
Sarah
AustraliaNothing 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
Serena
AustraliaThe 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
Tim
United KingdomRoom was a bit too warm even after turning radiator off, only gripe otherwise an excellent stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 26, 2024
Philstamp
United Kingdombreakfast 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
Catrice
United KingdomThe 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
Denise
PortugalStaff 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
Ann
United KingdomVery clean, lovely staff, parking, good sized fridge in the room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Moritz
GermanyThere 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
Alison
United KingdomThe 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
Peter
United KingdomComfortable bed. Great Location. Breakfast was also really good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Warren
United KingdomAs 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
Mark
United KingdomThe Salisbury is a lovely hotel, with very comfortable beds, 1 mile from the centre of Edinburgh..
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Marlene
United KingdomNothing 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
Małgorzata
PolandSome issues with breakfast.
It was really great.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Michaela
United KingdomComfy beds, clean, good choice of breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: February 23, 2024
Claudia
MexicoVery comfortable, delicious breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
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