18 Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5AY, United Kingdom
#93 of 175 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4088 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 August 2023
Violeta
ArgentinaThe only thing I regret is not staying longer.
Completely worth the money. The place is beautifully arranged with flowers everywhere, you can smell them as soon as you step out. The breakfast is awesome, you have literally everything you want to eat, plenty of options. The staff incredibly kind and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Fran
New ZealandNo plates or cutlery in kitchen near room. But we were able to get some free wooden cutlery from the shop next to the restaurant.
Big room, comfy bed, clean linen, warm room. Reception friendly and helpful. Able to take a breakfast pack with us one morning as we left for an early tour. Breakfast In restaurant busy but good selection of food. Lovely grounds and close enough for us to walk into town each day. 2kms. Kitchen close to room where we could eat, also a laundry available- very cheap for wash n dry.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Catherine
CanadaThe door to Building B cannot be opened by the card, so we can only bypass Building C. The front desk knows this situation, but no one has solved this problem for three days
The breakfast is great! The castle building is beautiful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Emanuele
ItalyHours of silence not every days respected but is summer
Breakfast and staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Dr
United KingdomWifi and lift didn't work Breakfast understaffed - had to wait for clean cups/fill up of machines for coffee and for hot and cold food restocking. Takes 15-20 mins to serve yourself breakfast
Location - 20mins away on foot from top of Arthurs Seat & Crags Breakfast - wonderful, plentiful range
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Tracey
United KingdomThe beds weren’t to comfortable, but you weigh up it’s university accommodation.
Very central and accessible to restaurants and bars.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Kelsey
United StatesThe location wasn’t right down in the main area but it was easy enough to take the busses.
The staff and property were great. It was clean and I had plenty of room.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Carolanne
United KingdomThe bathroom light didn’t work (I did not report it until checking out). I was hardly in the room. I read other reviews that mentioned the light so no big deal. Although showering in the dark is impossible and leaving the door open I was worried I would set off the fire alarm.
The location was amazing. I got where I needed to be. I enjoyed my room in the John Bennett building. The check-in process was a bit crazy but we got there in the end. It wasn’t too bad just have a little patience. The staff were so lovely, all staff including those in the cafeteria. Breakfast was definitely a highlight. You use your key to access the buildings so keep it with you.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Joanna
United KingdomEverything worked, so accommodation was as expected. A bit pricey. but I guess that's Edinburgh
parking was easy, room was as expected as comfortable enough, as was the bathroom. Breakfast was super.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Valerie
United KingdomBreakfast was ok but very busy & noisy in cafeteria
If you don’t mind a walk excellent location for Edinburgh Fringe. 25 minutes to old town
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Debby
United KingdomDistance from city centre walking. Confusing directions on Google maps.
The staff were wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Theresa
United KingdomVariety and freshness quality and quantity of food on offer. I liked the gardens for its perfume and colour
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Samantha
United KingdomDuvet and pillows thin but this is personal taste and was still able to get a good night's sleep.
Location fantastic with good access to transport. Breakfast choice really good and always replenished quickly. Coffee and tea facilities in room.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Gordon
United KingdomVery noisy groups of students (american) in corridors and outdoor areas late at night
Great location and breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Laura
NetherlandsFirst night some noise from adjacent room. But good response from the reception!
Location and people.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Priestley
United KingdomBreakfast was fine but food was luke warm rather than hot.
Staff were very friendly. The room was clean and comfortable, the whole site was well maintained and had a lovely atmosphere. The view from my room was unexpected.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Carol
United KingdomCarpet could have done with a clean and silicone in the bathroom needed renewing but as it was a university I guess it was understandable.
Comfortable with breakfast included. The location was great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Lori
United StatesNoise level at night of other guests (coming in late, VERY loud, especially in hallways).
Location, view, breakfast, taxi service, great for one night, luggage storage
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Lorna
United KingdomThe location was a bit of a walk from town.
The room was a good size and food was lovely
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Anne
United KingdomNo onsite parking. But understand why.
Good breakfast. Room was good value for money.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Colin
United Kingdomall you can eat breakfasts always great
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Natasha
AustraliaBeds were not very comfortable and bathroom was not super clean. It was very overpriced.
Good location and 24 hours reception service. Great buffet breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Headles
United KingdomDoor banging.
Breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Paulo
PortugalNothing to declare
Amazing breakfast. Location near the centre with bus station nearby.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Tj
United KingdomThe walls were very thin.
I was surprised how hotel like they had made it feel. The breakfast was exceptional every morning. Not too far from the city and all the action. The room was cosy and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
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