The three-and-a-half-pearl Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is an elegant hotel with an excellent location in the heart of the Old Town. Its 211, 2016-renovated rooms are fresh and contemporary, featuring free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and large flat-screen TVs with international channels. Some have striking city views, particularly Executive Rooms and Suites, which also come with a few nice extras, such as espresso machines and access to a private lounge with free drinks and snacks. The hotel is home to a decent steakhouse with a celebrity chef and a popular afternoon tea service, and the lounge is a favorite among guests for evening drinks. This Hilton is a decent pick in the city center, but both the gym and breakfast require fees, and there are no spa facilities. In this price range, the Radisson Blu, Edinburgh offers better value.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is an elegant hotel with an excellent location in the heart of the Old Town. Its 211, 2016-renovated rooms are fresh and contemporary, featuring free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and large flat-screen TVs with international channels. Some have striking city views, particularly Executive Rooms and Suites, which also come with a few nice extras, such as espresso machines and access to a private lounge with free drinks and snacks. The hotel is home to a decent steakhouse with a celebrity chef and a popular afternoon tea service, and the lounge is a favorite among guests for evening drinks. This Hilton is a decent pick in the city center, but both the gym and breakfast require fees, and there are no spa facilities. In this price range, the Radisson Blu, Edinburgh offers better value.
Housed in a Georgian building, the 24 Royal Terrace is an upper-middle-range boutique filled to the brim with art and personality. Its 16 rooms are spacious and sophisticated, with soaring ceilings, big windows, and upmarket amenities such as Bluetooth speakers, smart TVs, and soft Egyptian cotton linen. Apartments have fully equipped kitchenettes and spacious living areas, while Executive Single units are cozy and great for solo travelers. There are no spa, gym, or on-site parking, but the hotel’s beautiful bar serves a small but tasty menu for lunch and dinner, along with hearty breakfast options and a wide array of drinks, including whisky and Champagne. In this price range, the Tigerlily is an excellent alternative with a more happening atmosphere.
Housed in a Georgian building, the 24 Royal Terrace is an upper-middle-range boutique filled to the brim with art and personality. Its 16 rooms are spacious and sophisticated, with soaring ceilings, big windows, and upmarket amenities such as Bluetooth speakers, smart TVs, and soft Egyptian cotton linen. Apartments have fully equipped kitchenettes and spacious living areas, while Executive Single units are cozy and great for solo travelers. There are no spa, gym, or on-site parking, but the hotel’s beautiful bar serves a small but tasty menu for lunch and dinner, along with hearty breakfast options and a wide array of drinks, including whisky and Champagne. In this price range, the Tigerlily is an excellent alternative with a more happening atmosphere.
The Grassmarket Hotel is a mid-range, 42-room property brimming with quirky character and fun contemporary style. Its Grassmarket square setting is both picturesque and super-convenient for exploring the city, with almost everything well within walking distance. While some rooms are tiny and can have issues with noise, Tunnock's teacakes and bathroom speakers are pleasing signature touches. While it's possible to bag a real bargain -- especially considering the location -- rates and vibe are similar to the Stay Central Hotel, which is also worth checking out.
The Grassmarket Hotel is a mid-range, 42-room property brimming with quirky character and fun contemporary style. Its Grassmarket square setting is both picturesque and super-convenient for exploring the city, with almost everything well within walking distance. While some rooms are tiny and can have issues with noise, Tunnock's teacakes and bathroom speakers are pleasing signature touches. While it's possible to bag a real bargain -- especially considering the location -- rates and vibe are similar to the Stay Central Hotel, which is also worth checking out.
The 199-room upscale Roxburghe is a posh-feeling hotel in a fantastic location at the center of Edinburgh’s New Town, on the edge of historic Old Town. Stylish and sophisticated, the property embraces the building’s Georgian aesthetic with ornate woodwork, rich colors, and lush textiles, along with picturesque views of Charlotte Square and Edinburgh Castle. Amenities are superb, including an indoor swimming pool, a brasserie-style restaurant, and a full-service spa. Guest rooms are spacious, clean, and elegant, with sophisticated decor and modern bathrooms. Business travelers seeking a New Town hotel may also want to consider Thistle Edinburgh City Centre, The King James.
The 199-room upscale Roxburghe is a posh-feeling hotel in a fantastic location at the center of Edinburgh’s New Town, on the edge of historic Old Town. Stylish and sophisticated, the property embraces the building’s Georgian aesthetic with ornate woodwork, rich colors, and lush textiles, along with picturesque views of Charlotte Square and Edinburgh Castle. Amenities are superb, including an indoor swimming pool, a brasserie-style restaurant, and a full-service spa. Guest rooms are spacious, clean, and elegant, with sophisticated decor and modern bathrooms. Business travelers seeking a New Town hotel may also want to consider Thistle Edinburgh City Centre, The King James.
Located in a quiet area about a 15-minute uphill walk from central Edinburgh, Canon Court Apartments is a decent value option for business travelers and families on a budget who don’t mind being a bit away from the action. Its 45 apartments are simple and comfortable, outfitted with cheerful decor, full kitchens, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi, but bathrooms, while clean, could use an update. Sofa beds are available in all apartments as well, but there is a fee for extra guests. On-site parking (for a daily fee) is a great perk, and several buses stop right outside the main entrance. Travelers seeking something more upscale and closer to the center may prefer the Princes Street Suites in New Town.
Located in a quiet area about a 15-minute uphill walk from central Edinburgh, Canon Court Apartments is a decent value option for business travelers and families on a budget who don’t mind being a bit away from the action. Its 45 apartments are simple and comfortable, outfitted with cheerful decor, full kitchens, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi, but bathrooms, while clean, could use an update. Sofa beds are available in all apartments as well, but there is a fee for extra guests. On-site parking (for a daily fee) is a great perk, and several buses stop right outside the main entrance. Travelers seeking something more upscale and closer to the center may prefer the Princes Street Suites in New Town.
The 32-room Piries Hotel is an older budget property located just down the street from the Haymarket train and tram stations. Rooms vary widely in size (even within the same category), and decor is generic, but all are comfortable and feature good amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. A pleasant bar with a TV and short drink menu is all there is in the way of amenities, but rates are lower than at some of the hostels in the city center, and everything is kept clean and tidy. A small, basic continental breakfast of hot drinks, bread rolls, pastries, cereals, porridge, and ham and cheese is available for a fee. Another value option in the area is the Haymarket Hub Hotel, though additional fees can add up.
The 32-room Piries Hotel is an older budget property located just down the street from the Haymarket train and tram stations. Rooms vary widely in size (even within the same category), and decor is generic, but all are comfortable and feature good amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. A pleasant bar with a TV and short drink menu is all there is in the way of amenities, but rates are lower than at some of the hostels in the city center, and everything is kept clean and tidy. A small, basic continental breakfast of hot drinks, bread rolls, pastries, cereals, porridge, and ham and cheese is available for a fee. Another value option in the area is the Haymarket Hub Hotel, though additional fees can add up.
Situated on The Royal Mile between Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, this upscale hotel is ideally located for both tourists and business travelers. Formerly known as the G&V Royal Mile Hotel, the Radisson Collection Royal Mile Edinburgh now has refurbished accommodations. Rooms come in many sizes and feature a variety of amenities, and all are vibrantly decorated. Although it has an excellent restaurant and a small spa, the Radisson Collection is less charming than some of the more classically appointed luxury hotels in the area, and it lacks a pool. Travelers could compare this property with the ultra-stylish and upscale Le Monde Edinburgh.
Situated on The Royal Mile between Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, this upscale hotel is ideally located for both tourists and business travelers. Formerly known as the G&V Royal Mile Hotel, the Radisson Collection Royal Mile Edinburgh now has refurbished accommodations. Rooms come in many sizes and feature a variety of amenities, and all are vibrantly decorated. Although it has an excellent restaurant and a small spa, the Radisson Collection is less charming than some of the more classically appointed luxury hotels in the area, and it lacks a pool. Travelers could compare this property with the ultra-stylish and upscale Le Monde Edinburgh.
The 41-unit Holyrood apartHOTEL is a tidy, spacious, well-located option for Edinburgh tourists, appealing to families, and business travelers on extended stays. The upper-mid-range hotel is a step above many apartment hotels in terms of amenities, with optional daily breakfast baskets, daily maid service, washer/dryers (and free detergent) in each unit, and a fitness center. Apartments are well laid out and equipped with full kitchens, and have an uncluttered, modern feel, contrasting with the picturesque surrounding streets that resemble a small medieval village.
The 41-unit Holyrood apartHOTEL is a tidy, spacious, well-located option for Edinburgh tourists, appealing to families, and business travelers on extended stays. The upper-mid-range hotel is a step above many apartment hotels in terms of amenities, with optional daily breakfast baskets, daily maid service, washer/dryers (and free detergent) in each unit, and a fitness center. Apartments are well laid out and equipped with full kitchens, and have an uncluttered, modern feel, contrasting with the picturesque surrounding streets that resemble a small medieval village.
The Allison House Hotel -- a family-run, three-pearl property -- occupies a gracious Georgian townhouse in Newington, south of the city center and within an easy bus ride of Edinburgh's big-tickets attractions. Like the common areas (most notably an elegant breakfast room where a free buffet is served daily), the 11 tastefully appointed rooms here retain some period character. All come outfitted with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee-making supplies, and free Wi-Fi, too. Unfortunately, there are also a few deficiencies that can be deal breakers: Certain rooms don’t have en-suite bathrooms while others don’t have windows. If you expect better-equipped accommodations -- or just want to be closer to the action -- it's best to shop around before committing as there are lots of mid-range alternatives in both the Old and New Town.
The Allison House Hotel -- a family-run, three-pearl property -- occupies a gracious Georgian townhouse in Newington, south of the city center and within an easy bus ride of Edinburgh's big-tickets attractions. Like the common areas (most notably an elegant breakfast room where a free buffet is served daily), the 11 tastefully appointed rooms here retain some period character. All come outfitted with modern conveniences like flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee-making supplies, and free Wi-Fi, too. Unfortunately, there are also a few deficiencies that can be deal breakers: Certain rooms don’t have en-suite bathrooms while others don’t have windows. If you expect better-equipped accommodations -- or just want to be closer to the action -- it's best to shop around before committing as there are lots of mid-range alternatives in both the Old and New Town.
Housed in an historic building built in 1892 that opened as the DoubleTree in 2014, this 138-room upper-middle-range hotel offers guests contemporary rooms with plush beds, a brasserie and bar, and an excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh just south of Castle Rock. Nearly all the city's major attractions are within walking distance, including Princes Street, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle. While not a a luxury hotel like the nearby Sheraton Grand, or even a boutique property like the Glasshouse, the DoubleTree offers travelers modern accommodations with a dash of upscale style.
Housed in an historic building built in 1892 that opened as the DoubleTree in 2014, this 138-room upper-middle-range hotel offers guests contemporary rooms with plush beds, a brasserie and bar, and an excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh just south of Castle Rock. Nearly all the city's major attractions are within walking distance, including Princes Street, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle. While not a a luxury hotel like the nearby Sheraton Grand, or even a boutique property like the Glasshouse, the DoubleTree offers travelers modern accommodations with a dash of upscale style.