4-Star Hotels in Edinburgh

The most satisfying apartment hotel during my trip to Edinburgh. It has a chic, luxurious feel. It's a two-bedroom, one-living room apartment, perfect for a family of three. The window directly faces George Street, and the sunset view is absolutely stunning. The room is fully equipped and spotlessly clean. The tableware in the cabinets is sparkling. Highly recommended! They even provided complimentary beverages, milk, drinking water, and snacks in the room.

The hostel's location is excellent, right in the city center of the scenic area. However, if you're coming from the train station, it's best to take a detour, otherwise you'll have to climb many stairs, which is extremely inconvenient with luggage. The front desk insisted on online check-in and wouldn't allow manual processing. Odd-numbered beds in the 10-person dorm are upper bunks, and even-numbered ones are lower bunks. A downside is that the beds only have one USB port and one Type-C port, with no regular power outlets. I still can't quite get used to these pod-style beds; they feel too constricting and the air circulation isn't great. Plus, at over 500 a night, the value for money is just average.

This Edinburgh hotel's location is truly spot-on. The street it's on is very quiet, ensuring a completely undisturbed night's rest and excellent sleep quality. You only have to walk one street over to reach a lively, bustling area, with key attractions like Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle not far away. Being able to return to a peaceful accommodation after an evening drink and dinner, blending both lively and tranquil experiences, is a huge plus. The decor is youthful and modern, the facilities are clean and up-to-date, and the service is excellent. The self check-in kiosk is a unique feature; once you get the hang of it, it's very efficient, making the overall check-in experience quite comfortable. I'll definitely choose this hotel again when I'm in Edinburgh city center!

Booked a twin room for a trip with the kids. The room was clean, no issues there, and the size is pretty standard for the UK. The bathroom was actually quite spacious, but the sink and basin design was terrible – especially the basin. It's a countertop basin with the faucet on the side (I don't usually take photos in hotels, so I forgot to snap one), and no matter how you use it, water splashes everywhere, all over the counter and the floor. The hotel doesn't provide complimentary bottled water; there's a message on the mirror encouraging you to drink tap water, which is fair enough. The tram station for the airport is very close to the hotel, but unfortunately, it was out of service on the day we were heading to the airport. We ended up dragging our luggage for about fifteen minutes to catch the Airlink 100 next to the train station.

I visited Edinburgh over Easter, which was also my birthday, and had a wonderful stay. Magda was incredibly kind and arranged an early check-in before noon after I confirmed the day before. She also surprised me with balloons and chocolates in my room for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. The staff provided clear information and gave excellent recommendations on places to visit, making my first trip to Edinburgh even more enjoyable. The hotel’s central location was perfect, close to all the main attractions, and the pool was a great bonus. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would happily visit again.

The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Princes Street and just a 3-minute walk from the bus stop. It's a tall Victorian house with both a bathtub and a shower. The front desk staff were very friendly and offered free luggage storage. They also provided complimentary fruit, coffee, and shortbread cookies at the front desk.

The family room was very clean. Although it was located near the main street, it wasn't noisy at all. Both rooms had blackout curtains and door stoppers. I couldn't figure out how to use the washing machine, but the staff responded very quickly to help. The location is great; it's only a few pounds by taxi to the attractions, or you can even walk if you're up for it. Overall, a very comfortable stay.

Fairly average hotel. Not worth the prices they charge. Emailed reception 3 times before arrival, not one reply. Room was nice and modern. Bed was comfy and shower was strong. Windows were only single glazed and looked over the train station which meant it was noisy even through the night. The executive lounge isnt really an executive lounge. Its just the breakfast room. Offering was fairly basic. Coffee machine didnt work much during our stay. On the lower ground floor so no windows. The old lounge upstairs was much better. Clearly cutting back on what they offer to save money. Breakfast was clearly designed for the American market. Crispy streaky bacon etc. Not what you normally get in the UK. Not the worst breakfast we've had but certainly not up to Hilton standard. Again, coffee machines not switched on so only standard coffee and tea was available, no cappuccino etc. Wouldn't stay here again. There are many hotels in Edinburgh that offer much better value for the price charged.

Nancy and the heavily made-up auntie who did the cleaning provided excellent service. The washing machine and dishwasher in my original room, 27 on the second floor, were broken. They later moved me to room 23, where the appliances worked, though they were a bit old. However, when I went to shower at night, I found the hot and cold water taps were broken and I couldn't adjust the temperature at all. There was no one at the front desk at night, and the water was scalding hot. I informed the staff on Saturday morning, but it still wasn't fixed when I returned that evening. It remained broken until I checked out on Tuesday. I don't know how I managed to get through those days with only scalding hot water. There's a bar downstairs, and I was woken up twice on the first night by the noise. On another night, I was woken up at 12 AM by people celebrating a birthday.

It was pretty easy to get to the hotel, a direct bus from the airport and an interesting walk through the city. While the bed was a little smaller than expected, it was very comfortable. No complaints really.