23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
#47 of 172 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3824 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 5, 2025
Carol
United KingdomRoom breakfast staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 5, 2025
Dergener
TurkeyThe bathroom - it was impossible to manage the shower water The room - it was wierd to see that the beds were diagonal to each other
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: April 4, 2025
Alison
United KingdomPink/purple walls as you get out of lift
Beautiful hotel in beautiful setting
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Deirdre
United KingdomCooked breakfast but disappointing for the price charged. Menu said included mushrooms and I was served one tiny slice of a mushroom. Fried eggs were dried as if been sitting quite a while and then a big pile of streaky bacon way too much for one person. Bar very expensive.
Lovely quiet comfortable room. Great location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Madeleine
KenyaWe had booked three rooms, and in one of the smaller rooms, the window blind didn’t fully cover the bedroom window, which meant that there was some light coming through. The hotel does not have any parking, so you will need to park nearby, which can be expensive.
You cannot beat this location just meters away from the top of Princes Street, with easy access to all the major shops, sightseeing destinations, and loads of restaurants both on the street and at St James center right next door. The staff were very attentive. The rooms were large, given the location, quiet as they are double glazed, and very comfortable. Good AC and water etc provided. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and service was excellent, as was the food.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Katherine
United KingdomPool was slightly cold. I wish I had eaten at the hotel but the menu was not very prominent so I didn’t see that there were two bars
Close to the station - with a lift from station level which saved a lot of stairs with my luggage. Quiet room. Quiet pool in the evening for a swim. Very central very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Hande
TurkeyNothing
David was upgraded our room to superior. It had beautiful city view. It was very clean and refreshing. Location of the hotel was very closed to everywhere. Restaurant bar also was very good.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 2, 2025
Janet
United KingdomEverything was perfect! The bath in the room was lovely. The bed was super comfy! Location was perfect! The spa was a bonus!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Rita
United KingdomWe - two couples spent 3 nights in standart rooms in this hotel. Perfect location close to train station and main attractions. Reception did they work excellent: we were offered all that requested such as rooms at higher floors with better views, coffee machine at least in one of rooms. Good breakfast and cleaning services.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 1, 2025
Paul
United KingdomLarge modern hotel fabulously situated in central Edinburgh. The location is well situated for public transport, dining and entertainment. I upgraded to a duplex suite and this was spacious, well appointed and comfortable. The gym was a little disappointing with minimal cardio and strength equipment.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Cora
IrelandNo dressing gowns or slippers in room
Location - Staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Craig
United KingdomThe food was excellent however for some reason the breakfast on Saturday morning was much nicer than Sunday mornings.
Location was excellent, handy access to shops, Rose street bars and restraints. Just a short walk to the royal mile. Staff couldn't do more to help with anything from extra coffee for the room to bus timetables. We used the bar but was a little quite for us.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Emmax25
United KingdomNothing, we loved it!
Excellent location, very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Samantha
United KingdomThe staff were very welcoming and the hotel was spotless and also in central Edinburgh
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 31, 2025
Geraldine
IrelandLoved the location. Reception staff & bar staff were exceptional.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Kristin
United StatesN/A
Clean, quiet, cozy. Front desk staff were all very friendly.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Anita
United KingdomExcellent hotel with professional set up and service. Excellent location, close to station and many sights. Right next to a large shopping centre and places to eat. Pool/spa area are lovely and a bonus. Cooked veggie breakfast was so much nicer than expected.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Sheila
United KingdomThe staff were all very friendly, helpful and attentive. We were given an upgraded room.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Joshua
United KingdomThe button for the pool jet was very intermittent, I was looking forward to getting jetted by lots of bubbles but sadly it was not to be, the pool was still great given the non working jet.
The room was lovely, my partner and myself received a complimentary room upgrade upon arrival, the staff were amazing, so polite and cannot fault them. We had an evening meal in the hotel restaurant, the food was absolutely delicious and the waiting staff were lovely.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Satbinder
United KingdomTv channels limited
Breakfast, quality of facilities, location and staff
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Derek
United KingdomVery small portions in restaurants for the price
Great location. Welcoming and lovely room
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 30, 2025
Tucker
United KingdomWe were just a little disappointed with the view from our room - skips and housing. No-one's fault but it was the one tiny minus point
We had a lovely time at the hotel. The staff were great and very friendly and the facilities very good. We ate at the restaurant one evening and the food and service was really of a high standard.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Hwang
GermanyThe location and breakfast etc .
It was a great stay at your hotel..I would like to come again soon.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 29, 2025
Heather
United KingdomNothing.
Location was great for exploring the city. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast tasty and an excellent choice. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed in March 2025
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