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Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel
4.2/5120 Reviews

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

New Town Edinburgh|1.82km from Fettes College
The hotel is fab the staff are great and cannot do more for you , lovely touches provided by guest relations concierge & reception staff are so lovely , catering & bar staff great , the room was lovely , great shower and local produce in rooms such as the coffee etc , social hour is a nice touch and breakfast was great , i would stay here again we had a lovely stay ... however the spa lets it down This was a special birthday suprise for my other half i booked the spa for treatments for us . We were late on arrival due to rail strikes and i missed my spa appointment which is fine i expect that if you are not on time. My partner was still able to recieve his treatment however we were provided with no towels robes or slippers , no info regarding lockers . The massuise gave my partner a robe and was suprised one was not already provided for him after he had to walk around after getting changed into swimwear .The water machine in the ladies changing room did not work the only water available was from a tap in the toilet not ideal as the next water machine was in the lobby opposite the gym , especially not ideal if u have no robe or slippers or towel to go out to it . So if you are are a lady there is no drinking water available , very undignified !! I was not shown to the relaxation room and couldnt go in even if i wanted to as i had no towel or robe . My partner told me the mens changing room stank of urine from a pipe . The staff were not very helpfull or attentive and the service at the spa does not reflect the service or same level of standard as the rest of the hotel . I have had better service at a local lesuire centre and would not use this ”spa” again . My partner and I often use spas and this was by far the worst spa expeirience dissapointing as it was his birthday. I could maybe understand if it was busy but it wasnt .
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
4/5121 Reviews

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

West End Edinburgh|1.93km from Fettes College
Our assessment of our 3 night stay at the Waldorf was mixed. The hotel was very nice and as a Diamond member we were upgraded to a castle view room. The complimentary breakfast was very good and the front desk staff were generally helpful. We did have a problem one night with the light fixture leaking water from the ceiling. This may have been due to a rainstorm one night and staff brought a bucket to catch the leaking water. The biggest problem, however, occurred after checkout. At the time of checkout I was told that the hotel printer wasn’t working so they would email me my receipt. Since all 3 nights were paid for with HH points I asked if there was a zero balance and was told yes. Later that day I received the final bill and was charged over $1,000 on my credit card for all three nights. I immediately called the hotel and was told by in house reservations staff that my reservation had been cancelled when I didn’t show up. I reminded them that we had been staying with them the last 3 nights and had no problem at checkin on the scheduled day. In fact I confirmed our arrival time several hours before checkin. So they didn’t know what the problem was but would talk to the reservations manager when they were free. In the meantime I called the Hilton diamond desk and again was told that someone had cancelled my stay with points and it had been rebooked by someone as a cash stay and they were not sure what the problem was. My points had even been put back onto my account by someone. By now I am a bit irritated. I finally receive a call back from the hotel reservation manager who tells me that the Waldorf had a computer glitch on our arrival date and that all hotel reservations had been cancelled and had to be manually reentered by hotel staff. However, Hilton hotels have no way to make reservations using points so they made them as a cash payment. Thereby the $1,000 bill. Now glitches are bound to occur sometimes. However, all of this angst could have been avoided by telling me at checkin about the problem and I could have immediately rebooked the room using points while standing at the front desk. The hotel did ultimately reverse the charges and apologize. However. this shouldn’t happen at a property like the Waldorf.
InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel
4.2/560 Reviews

InterContinental Hotels - Edinburgh the George, an IHG Hotel

New Town Edinburgh|2.14km from Fettes College
This was our second time at this hotel and we stayed for almost a week. You can't beat the location on George Street, right downtown, close to shops and restaurants. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms and bathrooms are very nice. The king bed had a good mattress and pillows. There is a safe. They seem to have made upgrades since our last pre-covid stay, including air-conditioning in (all?) rooms. As you would expect in a big city, the rooms are quite small and the hotel is not exactly quiet; also depending on where your room faces. We were right by the elevator, which I generally don't like. I wonder if it's because we booked through our credit card and not direct. It seems there is sometimes a ”penalty'. The rooms are supplied daily with water, delicious cookies and snacks. You can make individual cups of drip coffee in a filter, which is much better than instant coffee but not as good as a Nespresso, IMHO. We had breakfast included and the Printing Press is just wonderful, for breakfast, any meal and later evening cocktails and whiskey. The Burr & Co is a coffee shop, also right next door, with tables outside. Love that place. The hotel has great service. We lost a suitcase and got daily support in checking on the status and changing the address on the delivery. There seemed to be a shortage on hair conditioner and we didn't have a sign for do-not-disturb the first day and got woken at 8 AM, but that didn't spoil our enjoyment of the hotel stay. We expect to be back.

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Village Hotel Edinburgh
3.9/5111 Reviews

Village Hotel Edinburgh

Edinburgh|0.68km from Fettes College
We travelled to Edinburgh with a team of 22 teenage girls representing our county at a Gaelic football tournament and the staff and management of the Village Hotel were amazing from start to finish. The location, although out of town, suited our purposes as we could walk to our sports venue. As we were a large group we booked through the dedicated Village Hotel sports desk team, Jessica and Louise, who were fantastic and the made the process trouble free. We arrived an hour later than planned due to delayed flights but reception had all our room keys ready, rooms pre-allocated by name so we’re knew exactly where each girl was and all the rooms were together - very useful when you have 22 teenagers to corral! The sports desk organised a pre-ordered meal for our arrival on the Friday night which was carried out seamlessly by the restaurant and our late arrival was not an issue. The food was fantastic and each order was delivered correctly. We had parents who had driven up to Scotland through torrential and the restaurant staff kept them a meal and had them served before they had their coats off. Absolutely faultless service from the check in staff and everyone in the kitchen and restaurant. The sports desk team also organised a buffet for our team on the Saturday night. We expected the usual chips, chicken nuggets, burgers etc but there was also mini toad in the holes that weren’t mini at all, chicken breast, potatoes, veg, salad, pasta, desserts, fruit, plenty of water and juices and teas and coffees for us exhausted coaches and assistants. A special mention to the chefs, Chris and George who went far and above expectations and looked after us all amazingly. Another faultless service from everyone in the kitchen. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was brilliant. Plenty of everything and enough choice for the fussiest of teenage girls - nobody went hungry. Our rooms were clean and warm and all the twin rooms had 2 double beds which was a huge luxury for our girls. All in all, the Village Hotel was the perfect venue for our group and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Thank you to the management and staff for making what could have been a nightmare trip a breeze.
The Raeburn
4.6/542 Reviews

The Raeburn

Edinburgh|0.84km from Fettes College
My stay at the Raeburn was exceptional. Upon arrival, we were keen to secure a car parking space but, unfortunately, there were none. The on street parking is quite expensive so we didn’t want to leave the car there for the entire day. We decided to stay and have a coffee/ hot chocolate as some guests were due to check out and one of the lovely, helpful staff members told us when a car park space became available. We returned to check in around 3pm and were delighted to hear we had been given a free upgrade. Our room, Room 3, was beautiful. It was clean, very spacious, had a very comfortable bed and a gorgeous bathroom with a double sink, walk in shower (large) and a roll top bath. It also had gorgeous shower gel, shampoo, conditioner etc. The minibar was well stocked and the complimentary items within were much appreciated. The room comes with a hairdryer, GHD straighteners and an iPod/ speaker - again, excellent touches. There were plenty towels ans the dressing gown and slippers were cosy. The best part of our room was what we thought was a standard wardrobe to hang our clothes. We opened the door only to reveal a large walk in wardrobe complete with storage, a full length mirror and ring light. It was beautiful! We visited the bar in the evening for cocktails and these were delicious. In fact, we started and ended our night in the bar. Breakfast was included in our room rate and we couldn’t fault it. Finally, the staff. We found every staff member to be friendly, polite, helpful and so accommodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We would definitely stay in this hotel again. We are regular visitors to Edinburgh but have never explored the Stockbridge area before. Although I would not rush to visit this area again, I would definitely stay at the hotel again as it is located on bus and walking routes into the city centre. Thank you to all at the hotel for a truly fantastic stay. ☺️
Belford Hostel
3.4/518 Reviews

Belford Hostel

West End Edinburgh|1.46km from Fettes College
I just spent a week in this hostel 15 minutes walk from Edinburgh city center. It's a church transformed into a youth hostel (the majority of people staying there are rather young according to my observation, if only in spirit ;) In my dormitory, there were 6 beds, the mattresses are comfortable, the rooms are cleaned daily, you must provide a minimum 45 mm padlock for the locker where I was able to store my suitcase and my backpack. Staff were present during the day and also quite late in the evening. The kitchen is very well equipped, there is everything you need to prepare a real meal (real oven, microwave, hotplates) + coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Fridges and cupboards to store food were very useful. There is a closed room with board games, TV, etc. And common room - dining room with electrical outlets (UK standard, you must bring your EU>UK adapter or buy one at the hostel), internet (wifi) works very well, the toilets are decently clean, the showers have good pressure and unlimited hot water. The place is quiet, because it is a little out of the way. The fresh cut flowers in the common room and the Halloween decoration bring a friendly and very nice touch. And there's a pool table and a bar with beer and other drinks in the common room for those who want a little more entertainment. It's not a hotel, nor a guest house, I think you shouldn't expect characteristics of a type of establishment other than a hostel... For me, if I compare which is comparable, it's one of the best hostels I've stayed at.

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Nira Caledonia
4.3/570 Reviews
New Town
This hotel is so good, why is the rating so low? The hotel has more than 200 years of history, although there is no elevator, but the equipment in the room is very advanced, the toiletries are all L'Occitane, especially mentioning that the bedside table has a radio that has been placed in the light classic is very soothing, lying down without having to watch TV like this The music is very comfortable. Breakfast bread milk fruit is self-help, other such as bacon sausage eggs can be cooked, especially Amway fried poached eggs super delicious. In the UK, if you go out to eat breakfast or lunch, you will have more than 100 pieces. The price is very high, and the price will be high. I will stay here next time~
Palmerston Suites
3.8/544 Reviews
West End
Because it is a traditional old house, it has a special experience. The stairs and floors are all wooden, and the mattress is very loose and not the most comfortable. The bathroom is also more traditional, the shower room is small, and the water is hot and cold. There is a mobile air conditioner in summer, which is considerate. The environment of the hotel is very good, quiet, there are many restaurants and shops, bus station, and travel is very convenient within 10 minutes' walk. There are also mature attractions nearby, which can be reached on foot. The overall is still a good hotel, but it is a bit old, and the old house is also a good thing.
Village Hotel Edinburgh
3.9/5111 Reviews
We travelled to Edinburgh with a team of 22 teenage girls representing our county at a Gaelic football tournament and the staff and management of the Village Hotel were amazing from start to finish. The location, although out of town, suited our purposes as we could walk to our sports venue. As we were a large group we booked through the dedicated Village Hotel sports desk team, Jessica and Louise, who were fantastic and the made the process trouble free. We arrived an hour later than planned due to delayed flights but reception had all our room keys ready, rooms pre-allocated by name so we’re knew exactly where each girl was and all the rooms were together - very useful when you have 22 teenagers to corral! The sports desk organised a pre-ordered meal for our arrival on the Friday night which was carried out seamlessly by the restaurant and our late arrival was not an issue. The food was fantastic and each order was delivered correctly. We had parents who had driven up to Scotland through torrential and the restaurant staff kept them a meal and had them served before they had their coats off. Absolutely faultless service from the check in staff and everyone in the kitchen and restaurant. The sports desk team also organised a buffet for our team on the Saturday night. We expected the usual chips, chicken nuggets, burgers etc but there was also mini toad in the holes that weren’t mini at all, chicken breast, potatoes, veg, salad, pasta, desserts, fruit, plenty of water and juices and teas and coffees for us exhausted coaches and assistants. A special mention to the chefs, Chris and George who went far and above expectations and looked after us all amazingly. Another faultless service from everyone in the kitchen. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was brilliant. Plenty of everything and enough choice for the fussiest of teenage girls - nobody went hungry. Our rooms were clean and warm and all the twin rooms had 2 double beds which was a huge luxury for our girls. All in all, the Village Hotel was the perfect venue for our group and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Thank you to the management and staff for making what could have been a nightmare trip a breeze.
The Raeburn
4.6/542 Reviews
My stay at the Raeburn was exceptional. Upon arrival, we were keen to secure a car parking space but, unfortunately, there were none. The on street parking is quite expensive so we didn’t want to leave the car there for the entire day. We decided to stay and have a coffee/ hot chocolate as some guests were due to check out and one of the lovely, helpful staff members told us when a car park space became available. We returned to check in around 3pm and were delighted to hear we had been given a free upgrade. Our room, Room 3, was beautiful. It was clean, very spacious, had a very comfortable bed and a gorgeous bathroom with a double sink, walk in shower (large) and a roll top bath. It also had gorgeous shower gel, shampoo, conditioner etc. The minibar was well stocked and the complimentary items within were much appreciated. The room comes with a hairdryer, GHD straighteners and an iPod/ speaker - again, excellent touches. There were plenty towels ans the dressing gown and slippers were cosy. The best part of our room was what we thought was a standard wardrobe to hang our clothes. We opened the door only to reveal a large walk in wardrobe complete with storage, a full length mirror and ring light. It was beautiful! We visited the bar in the evening for cocktails and these were delicious. In fact, we started and ended our night in the bar. Breakfast was included in our room rate and we couldn’t fault it. Finally, the staff. We found every staff member to be friendly, polite, helpful and so accommodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We would definitely stay in this hotel again. We are regular visitors to Edinburgh but have never explored the Stockbridge area before. Although I would not rush to visit this area again, I would definitely stay at the hotel again as it is located on bus and walking routes into the city centre. Thank you to all at the hotel for a truly fantastic stay. ☺️
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - City West
4.1/556 Reviews
First time I’ve stayed here in a while and have to say it was a much better stay. Rooms had been modernised and mind had a walk in shower rather than a tiny bath , not sure if all rooms are updated but if you ask for walk in shower you will get a new room Location. Is good aside from a tricky junction outside where if travelling east it’s more awkward, nearly had a taxi come into the side of me. Retail park across the road Nice bar with some food options
Belford Hostel
3.4/518 Reviews
West End
I just spent a week in this hostel 15 minutes walk from Edinburgh city center. It's a church transformed into a youth hostel (the majority of people staying there are rather young according to my observation, if only in spirit ;) In my dormitory, there were 6 beds, the mattresses are comfortable, the rooms are cleaned daily, you must provide a minimum 45 mm padlock for the locker where I was able to store my suitcase and my backpack. Staff were present during the day and also quite late in the evening. The kitchen is very well equipped, there is everything you need to prepare a real meal (real oven, microwave, hotplates) + coffee maker, kettle, toaster. Fridges and cupboards to store food were very useful. There is a closed room with board games, TV, etc. And common room - dining room with electrical outlets (UK standard, you must bring your EU>UK adapter or buy one at the hostel), internet (wifi) works very well, the toilets are decently clean, the showers have good pressure and unlimited hot water. The place is quiet, because it is a little out of the way. The fresh cut flowers in the common room and the Halloween decoration bring a friendly and very nice touch. And there's a pool table and a bar with beer and other drinks in the common room for those who want a little more entertainment. It's not a hotel, nor a guest house, I think you shouldn't expect characteristics of a type of establishment other than a hostel... For me, if I compare which is comparable, it's one of the best hostels I've stayed at.

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Weather and the best time to travel to Edinburgh:

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. It is the second-most populous city of Scotland and is among the 20 most populated cities of the United Kingdom. The city has an overall population of about a million as of 2018, and the total area of the capital city is about 102 miles squared. Edinburgh is the hub of Scotland culturally, diplomatically, educationally, and financially. The city includes its former villages and towns from the 19th century after expanding and retains its true old character in many aspects. The New Town and Old Town areas of Edinburgh are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The climate of Edinburgh is very similar to the rest of the country. The region experiences a maritime, temperate climate that is mild in comparison to other places (like Moscow) which lie on the same latitudinal level. This temperate nature is due to the moderating effect due to Edinburgh’s proximity to the sea. The city is situated in between coast and hills and is often referred to as “the windy city”. Winter temperatures of Edinburgh cannot be called freezing, but yes winters can get a bit cold there. Talking about summers, the days are not very hot or scorching, rather they are mildly warm.

Airport / nearby airport:

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is one of the busiest Scottish airports. The airport has got one passenger terminal and operates on one runway. It is located in the city’s Ingliston area some 8 miles away from the city centre. The road distance from the airport to the city can be covered in about 20 minutes. There are many options for getting to Edinburgh from Edinburgh Airport. One can make this journey via taxis, buses, trains, or trams. The Airlink (Lothian 100) bus or the Skylink (Lothian 200, 300, 400) are some buses that run to and from the city. The journey by these buses takes about 35 minutes and costs about 4 £. Taxis generally charge 20 £ to get to the city from the airport. There is also the option of trams which take about 35 minutes to get to the city. The fare of trams from the airport to the city is about 6 £.

Transportation:

The city of Edinburgh has an excellent network system of public transport. The most common forms of commuting used by people are the trams and buses of the city. Apart from this, the city folk very often prefer to cycle to their destination. There are dedicated cycle paths in the city. The main bus operators of Edinburgh and the regions around it are First Edinburgh Buses and Lothian Buses. For a day, unlimited travel costs 4 £ and that rate is the cap of what these buses can charge in a day. One can also use taxis to commute in the city. The black taxis in Edinburgh are a sort of popular phenomenon. They can be hailed on streets, hired physically from stands, or booked on phones too. Apart from these black taxis, there are also private cabs that can be hired to move in and around Edinburgh city comfortably. 

How to get to the destination:

Edinburgh Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. It is easy to get a flight to Edinburgh from almost any part of the world. However, as logic dictates, most long-duration flights from across the world to Edinburgh, will not be direct flights. They will have one or two transit stops in between. Airlines like KLM Royal Dutch, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Finn Air, Air France, Lufthansa, Delta Air, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Norwegian are some of the major international carriers that fly from the rest of the world to Edinburgh. Within Europe, most flights to Edinburgh are cheap and short distance. A particular tactic that can be employed in order to squeeze in a good travel deal is to use a combination of techniques. This means that one can fly to any of the major airports in Europe and from there on, choose a cheap flight to Edinburgh rather easily.         

Hotel info, prices for different hotel range: 

  • There are a lot of budget-friendly cheap hotels in Edinburgh available for about 20 £.
  • 3-4 star Edinburgh hotels are available for about 100 £.
  • Upscale 5-star hotels in Edinburgh with great facilities like deluxe suites are available at rates around 300 £.
  • The neighbourhoods like Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh are some of the most beautiful and convenient places around for visitors to stay. Moreover, these places have great Edinburgh hotel deals. 

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Top tourist attractions in Edinburgh:

Edinburgh is a beautiful and magnificent place that is the centre of Scottish arts and culture. There are a lot of great things to do in Edinburgh. 

  • The Princes Street of Edinburgh is one of the busiest thoroughfares in the city. This one-mile stretch is very popular among city folk and tourists as it has got vibrant shops, elegant gardens, cafes, and fountains among others. 
  • The National Museum of Scotland is among the best places in Edinburgh to get a peek into Scottish culture through multiple collections, artefacts, and displays. The place has got about 16 galleries with over 8000 artefacts on the shelves.
  •  Edinburgh Castle is definitely the most prominent of all Edinburgh attractions. Situated on a hill, this majestic castle is very popular among tourists. The powerful stone walls of this fortress have stood tall for centuries now. 

Top food places in Edinburgh:

The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is way above what one might think in terms of its food experience. The following are some of the popular places where one can grab a delicious bite to explore this city through its food.

  • The restaurant Chop-Chop is one of the best places that serve amazing Chinese food. This place is known around the city to have tastiest dumplings which always leave the eater wanting for more. 
  • For a wholly different experience, one can visit the restaurant Wings in Edinburgh. The name gives it off; this place is known to serve wings of different kinds in a subtle setting. The walls are decorated with stuff depicting cool references from pop culture.
  • L’Alba D’Oro is a small place which is popular for its chips and cheese, and for its deep-fried pizza. Locals and visitors have always enjoyed a bite from this place which is what makes it popular.  

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