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108 st johns road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 8AX, United Kingdom
#82 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 106 hotel reviews
8.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.0
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Free Wifi
7.9
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Angela
United Kingdom3 Reviews9.0“It served the purpose of our trip”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No breakfast included
It was clean and comfortable
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 12, 2025
Marie
United Kingdom51 Reviews10“Great location, lovely room, tasty food and friendly helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Location. Was great for Murrayfield. Lovely room. Great pub with nice food and good selection of drinks. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Paul
Cyprus12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good overnight accomodation for airport connection”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift to room.
No breakfast available before 10am. Had a good breakfast a few doors away.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 22, 2025
123davi
Italy3 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
It was quite expensive and there was no air conditioning.
Nice place, also the restaurant downstairs was really fantastic.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Jordan
Canada1 review8.0“A lovely, quaint and affordable place to stay that is close the airport and offers access to several pubs in the area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only negative was there was no elevator and the only access to the room was from an outdoor staircase. There is also no front desk to access supports, but Ian answered my calls quickly when we needed to check out. He was super friendly and kind.
Quaint hotel over a restaurant-pub only a 12 km drive from the airport. The food at the restaurant was great. Ian and his family run a welcoming establishment. He really helped me out of a jam when my rental car broke down.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 10, 2025
Jonny
United Kingdom5 Reviews8.0“Cosy stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a little compact, which would have made it more difficult for 2 people, however it was fine as it was just me!
Great room, with all the amenities you need.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 9, 2025
Kristyna
Australia12 Reviews2 helpful votes10“Wonderful stay - highly recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had the best time here at Torfin as a last day of our trip in Scotland. The rooms were very nice and super comfy - amazing shower! The staff so helpful and friendly. The pub below was an incredible convenience! The food is probably the best pub food we had in Edinburgh, amazing service and could stay for hours! Conveniently only 10min drive to the airport!
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: June 6, 2025
William
Australia43 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Mike and Rory were terrific, both with our stay and our nice meal in the hotel’s eatery”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location not far from Edinburgh airport
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: December 26, 2024
Craig
United Kingdom1 review10“brilliant, would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
we had someone knock our door to come in and clean at 9:30- checkout isn’t till 10:30 we were still asleep so this woke us
super friendly staff, decorated the room for my partners birthday- was a lovely stay
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Andrea
United States19 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“Great location and friendly staff”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
the room was very crowded with furniture and decorative objects so it was challenging to navigate or use my laptop for work
Location including proximity of restaurants (especially important to cover breakfast) as well as access to bus lines, friendliness of staff, quiet cosiness of room despite the cold weather
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Niamh
United Kingdom1 review10“Lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our stay was so lovely and homely, the bed was so comfortable, so Cosy would definitely come back to stay here staff was lovely and the bar/restaurant had beautiful food and drinks
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 7, 2024
Gary
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower only had the full drench option.
Very helpful syaff and they arranged free parking which was a bonus.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 6, 2024
Valerie
United Kingdom10 Reviews9.0“Comfy, good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The overhead shower is too big for the size of the shower cabinet but that’s a personal choice. It would be handy if the bar were open for full breakfasts but there were other options close by.
The hotel was perfectly located for us as we were in Edinburgh for a rugby match at Murrayfield. The room was comfortable, but small, the bed comfortable and it was very quiet. We had a room facing the back rather than onto the street. It was very handy having the bar downstairs for post match drinks and snacks and the staff were friendly.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Morton
United Kingdom17 Reviews9.0“Great base for Murrayfield games”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Car park a bit tight, get in early
Liked the modern room with excellent bathroom. Really helpful and friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere in bar/restaurant. Tasty burgers.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 2, 2024
Cherish
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were lovely and very attentive. The room was cosy and nicely decorated, with a good shower.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Catherine
United Kingdom36 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable and good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Heating not on, and main light bulb not working. Quickly remedied. Shower has large overhead spray. Impossible not to get hair wet!
Friendly staff, good food on premises, very comfy bed.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Amber
New Zealand3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The floor in our room was sticky.
Dinner and decor where great! Was perfect for the last night of our trip, the location is perfect about 10 mins to the airport and 15 ish to the centre of town.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 6, 2024
Amy
United States4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, busy road, bus stop nearby and buses ran all night long
Clean, updated, friendly
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Deirdre
Ireland21 Reviews7.0“Ideal for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect as a base for a 1 night stay
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Gary
United Kingdom1 review9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Can have a separate shower head
Big size bed
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Paige
Canada3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great stay and close to airport.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant is below the rooms, so you could hear the music later in the evening. Also it is right on a Main Street so there are bright lights and city traffic. Not super noticeable, but something to be aware of!
Property was very clean and they even had the room ready for an early check in. It was very easy to get to on the bus and super close to the hotel.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 27, 2024
Cory
Canada7 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mattress needed to be updated. Coils were worn out and were uncomfortable. Parking depending on time of day could be difficult at times to find a spot
Every thing was fantastic. The location,staff,food. Room was perfect except the mattress
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: September 15, 2024
John
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 25, 2024
Abby
United Kingdom1 review10“Was a lovely well needed break. Relaxing and enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Lovely staff, great vibe to the room, comfortable bed and pillows. Lovely waterfall like shower.
Stayed in August 2024
