The 161-room Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre is a simple lower-middle-range hotel with a convenient location near theaters, shopping along Princes Street, and public transport. Rooms are chain-like and a bit dated, but clean, and come with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs with a few international channels. A solid breakfast buffet is served daily free of charge, and the lobby lounge has drink and nibbles menus. However, with no full restaurant or fitness center, the property is barebones even by the chain’s standards. Still, guests wanting to keep up with their workout routine can request a voucher for discounted rates at a nearby local gym. Travelers seeking something a little bit more stylish may want to compare rates at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile, which is also closer to most major attractions.
The 161-room Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre is a simple lower-middle-range hotel with a convenient location near theaters, shopping along Princes Street, and public transport. Rooms are chain-like and a bit dated, but clean, and come with comfortable beds, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and flat-screen TVs with a few international channels. A solid breakfast buffet is served daily free of charge, and the lobby lounge has drink and nibbles menus. However, with no full restaurant or fitness center, the property is barebones even by the chain’s standards. Still, guests wanting to keep up with their workout routine can request a voucher for discounted rates at a nearby local gym. Travelers seeking something a little bit more stylish may want to compare rates at the Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile, which is also closer to most major attractions.
With spacious, clean multi-room apartments and a great location in the heart of the Old City, The Knight Residence is a wonderful pick for families and extended stay visitors. The units, which range from studios to three-room apartments, all have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs (many are HD or plasma) with DVD players. They might not be as luxurious as advertised, but they certainly are comfortable; just beware that street-facing units might experience noise (especially on weekends) despite the double-glazed windows. For Royal Town apartments in an 18th-century palace, scope out Stay Edinburgh City Apartments.
With spacious, clean multi-room apartments and a great location in the heart of the Old City, The Knight Residence is a wonderful pick for families and extended stay visitors. The units, which range from studios to three-room apartments, all have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs (many are HD or plasma) with DVD players. They might not be as luxurious as advertised, but they certainly are comfortable; just beware that street-facing units might experience noise (especially on weekends) despite the double-glazed windows. For Royal Town apartments in an 18th-century palace, scope out Stay Edinburgh City Apartments.
Edinburgh Capital Hotel is a standard mid-range hotel in West Edinburgh. While far from the tourist sights in Old Town, the hotel is only a 10-minute drive from the Edinburgh Airport. The 111 rooms, spread across three floors, are modern and minimalist, although they have a slightly stiff feel and lack air-conditioning. While the rooms include basic amenities, the leisure facilities are above-par for this category of hotel and include a gym, swimming pool, steam room, and sauna. The Westview Restaurant serves traditional Scottish cuisine and there's a bar on-site as well. Travelers wanting similar rates in the city center might consider the Stay Edinburgh Apartments instead. That hotel has rooms with full kitchens and an Old Town location that's hard to beat, though other features are scant.
Edinburgh Capital Hotel is a standard mid-range hotel in West Edinburgh. While far from the tourist sights in Old Town, the hotel is only a 10-minute drive from the Edinburgh Airport. The 111 rooms, spread across three floors, are modern and minimalist, although they have a slightly stiff feel and lack air-conditioning. While the rooms include basic amenities, the leisure facilities are above-par for this category of hotel and include a gym, swimming pool, steam room, and sauna. The Westview Restaurant serves traditional Scottish cuisine and there's a bar on-site as well. Travelers wanting similar rates in the city center might consider the Stay Edinburgh Apartments instead. That hotel has rooms with full kitchens and an Old Town location that's hard to beat, though other features are scant.
Consistently ranked among the top hotels in Edinburgh, the luxurious Old Town Chambers is a gorgeous historic boutique with designer interiors and an enviable location opposite St Giles’ Cathedral. Its 50 serviced apartments are sophisticated and plush, with stylish decor that incorporates original historic elements, and wonderful amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, personal Wi-Fi routers, and sound systems. The 24-hour gym offers enough machines for a quick workout, as well as personal trainer services for a fee. Concierge can help with everything from restaurant reservations to theater tickets and day trips, and though the hotel does not have a restaurant on-site, it has partnered with a couple of great local eateries for delivery service. The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is an excellent alternative in this price range for those who can forgo the apartment-style amenities.
Consistently ranked among the top hotels in Edinburgh, the luxurious Old Town Chambers is a gorgeous historic boutique with designer interiors and an enviable location opposite St Giles’ Cathedral. Its 50 serviced apartments are sophisticated and plush, with stylish decor that incorporates original historic elements, and wonderful amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, personal Wi-Fi routers, and sound systems. The 24-hour gym offers enough machines for a quick workout, as well as personal trainer services for a fee. Concierge can help with everything from restaurant reservations to theater tickets and day trips, and though the hotel does not have a restaurant on-site, it has partnered with a couple of great local eateries for delivery service. The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is an excellent alternative in this price range for those who can forgo the apartment-style amenities.
The 78-room Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is a mid-range hotel located within easy walking distance of most major attractions and public transport. Contemporary rooms are outfitted with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles, but safes and mini-fridges are not available, and only the most basic toiletries are provided. Though there is no full restaurant on-site, the standard rate includes hot and continental breakfast, and there are vending machines in the lobby stocked with a few snacks and drinks. Rates are right for location and amenities, but travelers seeking something a little cheaper in this area may want to check out the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge.
The 78-room Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is a mid-range hotel located within easy walking distance of most major attractions and public transport. Contemporary rooms are outfitted with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles, but safes and mini-fridges are not available, and only the most basic toiletries are provided. Though there is no full restaurant on-site, the standard rate includes hot and continental breakfast, and there are vending machines in the lobby stocked with a few snacks and drinks. Rates are right for location and amenities, but travelers seeking something a little cheaper in this area may want to check out the Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge.
Housed in a striking historic building right on the Royal Mile, the 238-room Radisson Blue is an upscale property that attracts couples, business travelers, and families with modern interiors, a coveted location, and great amenities such as a spa, gym, and indoor pool. Rooms are modern and well-equipped, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, great beds, and pillow menus, and some have views of the Royal Mile. Breakfast is varied and tasty, but it is only free for higher-tier rooms. Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen serves good international food made with seasonal, local ingredients, along with a wide selection of cocktails and a great afternoon tea service. Rates are competitive for location and amenities, but those seeking something with more character may prefer the neighboring Inn on the Mile.
Housed in a striking historic building right on the Royal Mile, the 238-room Radisson Blue is an upscale property that attracts couples, business travelers, and families with modern interiors, a coveted location, and great amenities such as a spa, gym, and indoor pool. Rooms are modern and well-equipped, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, great beds, and pillow menus, and some have views of the Royal Mile. Breakfast is varied and tasty, but it is only free for higher-tier rooms. Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen serves good international food made with seasonal, local ingredients, along with a wide selection of cocktails and a great afternoon tea service. Rates are competitive for location and amenities, but those seeking something with more character may prefer the neighboring Inn on the Mile.
The 99-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile is a casual, modern chain hotel offering good value in one of the most coveted addresses in town. Rooms are simple but contemporary, with fun decor touches and up-to-date amenities such as USB ports, comfy beds, and free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, and cookies. However, they lack fridges and safes, and some are compact. All-you-can-eat continental and cooked breakfast are available for a fee, and the 24-hour lobby bar serves hot and cold drinks, as well as delicious pizzas and salads. There are no other common areas, and noise may be an issue for some street-facing rooms, but rates are competitive for the location and room quality. Travelers on a tighter budget may want to compare rates at The Place, though it is farther away from the action.
The 99-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile is a casual, modern chain hotel offering good value in one of the most coveted addresses in town. Rooms are simple but contemporary, with fun decor touches and up-to-date amenities such as USB ports, comfy beds, and free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, and cookies. However, they lack fridges and safes, and some are compact. All-you-can-eat continental and cooked breakfast are available for a fee, and the 24-hour lobby bar serves hot and cold drinks, as well as delicious pizzas and salads. There are no other common areas, and noise may be an issue for some street-facing rooms, but rates are competitive for the location and room quality. Travelers on a tighter budget may want to compare rates at The Place, though it is farther away from the action.
