Name: Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Address: 31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, GB

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2026

Aaron

Stayed for a quick transit night between Isle of Skye and an early airport trip. Unfortunately the night was rather warm and the hotel does not have air conditioning, so it was a bit warm. Luckily our room faced the back and the windows could be opened without too much noise intrusion (the hotel also supplied portable fans). The pool area was a bit run down, but the beds were relatively comfortable, storage was good and the shower pressure was decent. Fine for a short stay.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Kevin

Location is perfect. View of Edinburgh Castle. Pubs, restaurants and shops across the street. Easy walk to everything in Olde Town Edinburgh.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

BARBARA

conveniently located, great view of the castle, friendly and helpful staff.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

Lydia

Amazing location, great views of the castle from the front door. Recommend getting breakfast - amazing

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Merika

We stayed at the Apex Grassmarket for three nights and it was a great hotel! The location can't be beat, the grassmarket has lots of places to eat, drink, shop (you are right by victoria street!) so there is always something going on. There was even a little market when we were there, loved it. It can get loud, so if you are a light sleeper that might be something to consider. It didn't bother us (we actually liked it - we heard snow patrol playing at the castle one night!) but something to note! The room was large and comfortable, lots of tea/coffee and cookies over the stay as well. We would definitely stay again!

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Morgan

Parking was tight but always available, which was important to us. The hotel is right in the heart of Grassmarket, which is convenient, but also noisy and busy. The biggest issue wasn't the amenities, but the heat...probably not an issue most of the year, but certainly in this hot July. Only one of our windows opened (about 4 inches). The hotel staff tried to help with a fan and water cooler, however.

4/10

Poor

01 Aug 2026

Marla

No A/C. I had a balcony and was told to leave the balcony door open for air, however not only are all balconies attached to each other but no way to leave the door open without it banging all night back and forth from the wind.
Then they charged me for eating late dinner which I never did and I was told they would remove because it’s an error. When I got home they sent an email that I forgot to pay and my card would be charged.
Lastly cleaning of my room didn’t happen all day until about 5pm so I had to just ask for clean towels instead of them coming. They cleaned my room once in 5 days. The only good thing with this hotel is the location and views of the castle

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Charles

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10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Stuart

From checking in to checking out everything went smooth. Loved the free water station to fill the included carafe. Allister at the service desk gave me wonderful recommendations. Location is perfect to explore the sights of the old town. Walkable to the new town as well. Directly next door is a cafe for coffee and breakfast. No AC but two fans provided and windows open kept the room cool. Definitely would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

Savio S

Great location with access to the Castle and great views from the room.
Our king bed with castle view was spacious and we had a very comfortable stay. Highly recommended.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

William

We really loved this hotel due to its proximity to all the main areas and the views to the castle were incredible. Try to get a 4th or 5th floor room and an odd number for the best views of Edinburgh Castle. Restaurants were on the street below and plenty of choices. Keep in mind there is no a/c but that’s common. Staff was excellent and room was cleaned each day. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Michele

I had the castle view room and it was really amazing . Worth the extra $$. The room was fine though needed a little upgrading. The staff were kind and friendly! Shout out to Alister at the front desk👍. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Great view and close to everything . Room service was good as well.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Stephen

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Juan

The rules were clean

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2026

Aimee

Very hot room, no remote for the tv - asked staff for help with both issues on multiple occasions and neither issue was resolved

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Olga

Excellent location. Great beds. Awesome staff. Very clean.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Logan

The Hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and the rooms were nice. We happened to visit during the 2026 European heat dome and air conditioning would been very nice.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Elaine

The hotel was in an okay location. The hotel doesn’t have AC but they do have a table fan to use. The curtains need to stay open so you can get a small amount of air.
Since the windows need to be open it gets a little noisy and you can’t block the light since the curtains have to stay open.
The staff were very helpful. The breakfast was good.
I guess if you went in the colder months the hotel would be okay.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Harry

Room Carpet needed cleaning.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Gail

If you want to be in a great location in Edinburgh, this is it. We had four families. Including 7 children. They loved the pool and being right in the Grassmarket under the Castle, near Victoria Street, the fabulous Museum of Scotland and Greyfriars Kirk. Staff were so professional and kind. We were there during a heat wave, and missed air conditioning, but got by with the fans. Definitely recommend!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Jodi

Good breakfast, helpful staff, excellent amenities

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Lee

The staff were truly wonderful and made our stay very welcoming; they are definitely the highlight of this hotel. Our room was clean and well-maintained, though it is worth noting that there is no air conditioning. While I understand this is customary for the area, it was unusually hot during our visit, which made sleeping a bit difficult.

A few areas could use some improvement: the carpets on the second floor are in need of a deep cleaning. Also, our room faced the courtyard, so we could smell cigarette smoke when the window was open, and the noise from the courtyard could be heard clearly until people went inside for the night. If you stay here, you may want to keep this in mind if you prefer to sleep with the window open. The breakfast buffet was decent overall. Despite these minor issues, the exceptional service from the staff makes this place a great choice.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

S

Great location and friendly statt

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Joanne

Great location - close to castle. Helpful and friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Clean room. Would get a room with castle view the next time.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Stacy

We stayed at Apex Grassmarket Hotel for one night, and it was a good base for exploring Edinburgh. The location is excellent, with beautiful views overlooking Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle. It’s within easy walking distance of cafés, restaurants, shops, and many of the city’s main attractions, making it very convenient for sightseeing.

The room itself was very basic with two beds—comfortable enough for a short stay but nothing particularly memorable or luxurious. One challenge during our visit was that there was no air conditioning or fans. We happened to be there during an unusually warm spell, and the room became extremely hot, which made it difficult to get comfortable.

The hotel has a bar on site, but there wasn’t breakfast or dinner available during our stay. There are plenty of nearby restaurants, though, so this wasn’t a major issue. Drinking water is available from a refill station in the hallway, which was convenient.

Overall, if you’re looking for a hotel with a fantastic location and great views, Apex Grassmarket is a solid choice. Just be aware that the rooms are fairly basic, and if you’re visiting during warmer weather, the lack of air conditioning may affect your comfort.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

DAVID

Prime location, comfortable beds and ample room size. Breakfast options plentiful!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Ronald

All great, the lifts are a tad slow but not too bad!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Steven

Overall the property is good. Very convenient area for touring the city. Good restaurant in hotel for eating. Our only complaint is that a room facing the front of the hotel is really loud till like 3am. This wouldn’t be a huge problem if the rooms had AC and you could close the windows to dilute the noise but our stay was a bit warmer and needed windows open and therefore for a family with telephone kids it was too loud. Hotel was very accommodating and moved us to rear facing room and didn’t hear a peep for last part or stay. Very much appreciated

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Kathy

Great location

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Tom

Great setting - nice hotel overall - just happened to be there during a bit of a heatwave and the room was quite warm.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Deborah

Great location very clean hotel. I would definitely stay there again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Catherine

The breakfast was great. They had Greek style yogurt, which I really like, and they had nice fruit and pastries, and an also a menu that you could order from with great porridge and waffles. The staff was very helpful and they were always to be found in the hallway. My room was very, very clean and I always had cookies waiting by my coffee pot. :-) The only negative thing I can say is they did not have outlets on both sides of the bed only on one side, but other than that everything was perfect. It had a bathtub and a shower and a fan was in our room before we got there. This is a great place to stay. The location is fabulous.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Jennifer

No AC. Temperatures were above normal and room and hallways were very hot.

Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Deirdre

Came for the weekend as friends were attending the Critical Role event in the castle. Room was spacious, clean, inviting and well stocked. The bed was very comfortable but the pillows are horrendously soft and give no support whatsoever. We had a fan in the room, but it was not very effective and it would’ve been much better if there was aircon in the room.

Breakfast was lovely but a bit pricey at £17.50 each.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Allan

Room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The room was a bit warm until we got a fan from the front desk. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

VERA

Nice hotel, well-situated, but it did not have air conditioning!! And it was HOT!!! A small fan in the room does not cut it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Gary

Overall service and quality were excellent! Breakfast buffet was well maintained and plentiful. Would recommend ordering from menu though for best quality.

Room was spotless, bathroom cleaned daily, towels were oversized and plentiful. Only issue with entire stay would be the lack of ventilation. Upon arrival temps in the upper 70s(F) small table fan and open windows without screens only option for comfort. Little noisy in the mornings with open windows.Rooms and hallways were stuffy as a result of higher temperatures- but assuming that hotel cannot control global warming!

Bottom line, staff was attentive and friendly, location was incredible, breakfast was delicious and rooms were comfortable outside of temperature.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Nancy

This hotel was an excellent place to stay centrally located with the most helpful staff. I would recommend this to anybody.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

William

Everything was wonderful, great location, great breakfast.Rooms were as described.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

JAMES

While I would recommend the Apex Grassmarket due to it's outstanding location and helpful staff, I was a tad disappointed in this stay from a quality point of view. First of all, the entry to the hotel from the street is tough with baggage. Several stairs and no porters or staff to assist you. I understand it is much better coming from the car park. Also, there is no AC in the rooms, which wasn't an issue since the weather was so cool and you can open the balcony window, but the curtains in our room fell down (the staff was quite responsive and put them back quickly, but not to the point where we felt like we could touch them again. So, we were unable to close them at night, which meant the room was loud from the street noise and very bright when the sun arose at 4 a.m., the water pressure was basically non-existent in the shower, the soap dispenser was broken...just little annoyances that need to be addressed. The staff was great, everything was clean, and the location is OUTSTANDING. So if some attention to detail happens, I think this can be a winning hotel again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Sarah

Great breakfast and spa. Nice room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Justine

Very nice staff and clean hotel. Breakfast was great too!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Claudia

Overall, we had a pleasant stay at the Apex Market Hotel in Edinburgh. The hotel was clean, the location was excellent, and most aspects of our stay met our expectations.

The only issue we encountered was that our room was unusually hot, while the rest of our family’s rooms were comfortable and cool. We contacted the front desk and were told an engineer would be sent to look into the problem, but no one ever came. Fortunately, one of the staff members stepped in and resolved the situation by moving us to a different room, which we really appreciated.

While the lack of follow-through on the maintenance request was disappointing, the staff member who helped arrange the room change provided excellent customer service and turned the experience around. Overall, it was a good stay, and with better communication regarding maintenance requests, it would have been an excellent one.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Andrew

Definitely room needs a \"face lift \" , carpet needs to go directly to the trash , all bunched up , not even flat on the floor, color of dirt, I can provide a picture , in my opinion could be a hazard for older visitors . any vinyl floor or wood products will be easier to clean and have a nice clean look .
Location fantastic but noisy , great view of the Castle above the pubs, places to eat and buildings .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Ann

Great location with lots of restaurants.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Amanda

Amazing view, great breakfast, walkable location. Lots of options nearby for meals.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Kristen

Apex was great. Right in the heart of Edinburgh and easily walkable to the sites. Bars are outside so a little loud late evening but not horrible. Would stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Christine

Very clean, good food and drinks but mostly the location! A short walk to the Royal mile, Grassmarket right across the street.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Jesse

The room was comfortable. The towels were large. It said it was a superior room, but the noise from the street kept me from getting sleep. You have to keep the window open since there is no air conditioning. It would have been nice to have complimentary coffee. There was one cup for each day set up in the room, but without any milk. You had to call the front desk for it which is very inconvenient. They did hold our luggage for 2 days which was very nice. The reason for the low grade was the noise off from the street.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Koh

Good location inside old town area. Hotel staff very good and helpful. Room are clean and well maintained.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Claire

It was a lovely property. The rooms were spacious and clean and the beds were very comfortable. Would definitely book here again

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Martin

Overall, we were happy with this hotel and had a very enjoyable stay. The biggest selling point was the location, which was excellent, and having a room with a view of Edinburgh Castle made the stay feel even more special.

The hotel itself was comfortable and well situated for exploring the city, and in general we found it to be a good base for our time in Edinburgh. There were a couple of minor drawbacks — the room had limited USB charging points, and the bathroom could do with some updating — but neither issue was enough to take away from what was otherwise a very pleasant stay.

Parking at the rear of the hotel was limited, although given the central location of the property, that was understandable and not entirely unexpected.

Overall, this was a good hotel in a fantastic location, and aside from a few small areas that could be improved, we were pleased with our stay and would consider returning.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Anthony

The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean, there was no air-conditioning in the room, which was an issue. It was not very hot, but since there was no air-conditioning, we had to leave the window open, which made a lot of noise outside. Someone is always power washing rocks or the street which made us get up early every day. If you are looking for something quiet or need rest, this may not be the option for you because it is noisy. It is in a great location in old Edinburgh.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Daniella Teves

Wonderful stay!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Pamela

Great location! Staff friendly and helpful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Carolyn

The hotel is in a great location. There was view of the castle from the window but there are bars and resturants across from where our room was. This was lively and noisy until 1am.
The room was hot and stuffy so we opened the window but it barely opened so it had little impact to make the room cooler.
The room and bathroom is dated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

David

Loved the hotel, great location. The only issue we had was we wished the windows opened more since no air conditioning

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Rebecca

There is no ac, they have a fan in the room and the window was open when we arrived. It was still quite muggy and the road and restaurant/bar scene lasts all night long. Strongly recommend that you bring ear plugs. The bed ok, not great. The carpet was loose and rippled. Of our 10 days in Scotland and three different hotels, this one was the worst.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

joshua

Loved this place. Great location with a fantastic view of the castle. Would stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Henry

The staff were extremely helpful, when we checked in we were greeted by a really lovely man who was very helpful and made check in extremely easy. The hotel is in a great location and wasn’t far from anywhere. The room itself was very comfy and everything we needed was provided. Later on I went down to the bar and the staff were really helpful in providing some drinks. All in all, I don’t have any bad things to say about the hotel. 10/10 would highly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

paula

Very convenient location. Everything was walkable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Susan

Nice property, modern feeling. The room was a good size, comfortable bed. The hallways were hot and the carpet had a bleach spot. Some of the woodwork needs to be touched up with paint. The bathroom sink drained quite slowly. Staff were friendly and accommodating. The bar area and restaurant were very good. The Sunday roast was excellent and reasonably priced for the quality. The location was convenient to walk everywhere, but there is climb to get to New Town. Overall, I’d stay there again,

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Koh

Very good hotel located at Edinburgh old town. The castle just in front of the hotel. Room well maintained and clean. hotel Staff very helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Balamurugan

Clean room, good staff, perfect location to visit Edinburgh.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Maya

Excellent location super friendly staff and the food was excellent

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Raquel

We stayed for 2 nights at this hotel. It was conveniently situated where you can easily walk around the whole city center ans thankfully there was onsite parking so that was a plus. Good restaurants and shopping was nearby and the view of Edinburgh Castle was awesome. The only item to note is while you have a balcony its not acceptable and the window only opens a few inches. That wasn't mentioned in the description. We didn't partake in any meals at the hotel because we wanted to explore the city. Also because you are so close to everything it's not quite in the evening but that's to be expected. All in all we had a decent stay.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Helen

The hotel itself is lovely, but unfortunately our stay was let down by the noise. We were woken at 6:00 a.m. by the bins being emptied right outside our window, and the noise continued as staff pulled noisy delivery carts along outside. After such a disturbed night's sleep, we didn't feel the room was worth what we paid. It's a real shame because the hotel has a lot going for it, but based on this experience, we won't be returning.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Stephanie

This hotel is very old. The staff do not clean the rooms properly - our shampoo was not changed out until we asked despite it being completely empty. I had a glass in the shower one night to hold liquid soap - it sat there all week. There was mold in the bathrooms. The carpet under the beds (they rolled very easily) was full of crumbs.

To top it off - no mini fridge so we couldn’t even keep drinks in the room and keep them cold to try and cool off.

A fire alarm went off the second night we were there - no assistance was provided to help my 70 year old mother. The only response given was “can you call her” .. we were in the 10th floor.

I tried to reach out to the staff for a top sheet - no response. It was middle of a heat wave and we were expected to be sleeping with a heavy duvet.

Do not book this hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Malary

The property was kept very clean and felt very safe. It was located in a very convenient spot that was walkable to restaurants and attractions. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to us and our two babies, especially when we required milk for our youngest child at odd hours of the night.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Leticia

It is close to Victoria St. but keep in mind it’s an older hotel. It had a strong odor and you could tell it was an older building.

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2026

Andre

Excellent emplacement facilité d’accès aux sites principaux. Seul problème pas d’A/C ce qui est surprenant au prix chargé.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Lisa

This was our first visit to Edinburgh, and we absolutely loved our stay at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel. The location, spacious room, and welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect home base for exploring the city.

We traveled to meet up with friends, who joined us in Edinburgh, and the hotel was within easy walking distance of so many of the city’s iconic sights. While there are definitely some uphill walks, we enjoyed exploring on foot to the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh Castle, stopping along the way at charming cafés, local shops, and traditional pubs.

After arriving from London by train, it was a wonderful surprise that our room was ready a little before the standard check-in time. That extra convenience was greatly appreciated after a morning of travel.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend the Apex Grassmarket Hotel to anyone visiting Edinburgh. Its outstanding location, comfortable accommodations, and friendly service made our first visit to this beautiful city even more memorable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Suzanne M

We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful from check in to check out. The room was clean, spacious, comfortable and quiet, and we had a nice view of the castle. There were ample choices for breakfast. We were also close to everything we wanted to see. Just be prepared for several steps up to the reception desk and again up to the elevators. On the whole, this was a very enjoyable place to stay in Edinburgh.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Susan

Incredible view of the castle from our room. Staff were very helpful and kind. Close to restaurants and coffee shops. Room was starting to show some wear.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Lynn

Perfect location to walk throughout Edinburgh and return to a lovely place to rest. Pleasant staff, clean rooms and delicious food.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Michelle

It is a great location for sure but rooms seem stuffy and hot. We opened the windows of course but there is a lot of street noise just because of the location. Overall good.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Tammy

Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient location close to everything. Great room and breakfast.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Pieter

Great Location and nice sized bedroom.
Excellent to have view of the castle, even if that means some extra late night and early morning noise from the Grassmarket.
Breakfast is good with plenty of fresh options.

However the room was hot and almost impossible to cool down with a tiny opening window. The bathroom was poorly maintained with a shower rail loose in the wall and a sink that did not drain.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Marina

The hotel needs AC system, during hot days it was difficult to sleep

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jackie

Location was near everything! Staff was wonderful. Will definitely be back!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Andrew

No AC…extremely hot on 3rd floor. Hallways were sweltering.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Jerrold

We arrived at the hotel after 10pm so we really didn't get to see or use any of the amenities. We left for an early flight at 6am. The staff at checkout tried to charge for 2 cars parking fee but we all came in one van. But they adjusted it to just the one 20pound charge. I did receive an email later in the day that I had a balance for another parking fee, I emailed back and explained we only had 1 car and haven't heard back if its all good. The rooms were comfy and quiet and parking was very convenient. Thank you

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Mark

The staff is amazing at this hotel! The location cannot be beat because it is in the heart of Grassmarket area with beautiful view of castle! Lots of great shops and restaurants nearby.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Scott

Wish theres air conditioning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Lori Beth

Beautiful property, great staff, excellent location. Close to everything you would want to see in Edinburgh. They have luggage storage as well that was very handy for our travel. Rooms cleaned daily.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Almera

We arrived on Scotland on my birthday weekend, it was rainy and windy that day But we have fun by the next day with a sunny blue sky and a beautiful view. It was a bit warm since there is no AC but we open the windows and turn our fan on whenever we are in the room. So far we had a great time staying at this hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Kelly

Great location! It was nice and clean with a fan in the room.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Trina Mae

Breakfast is good. Great to be near all lpcations

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

edward

Great location in Grassmarket. Lots of restaurants just steps away from the hotel. We were able to walk to all the things we wanted to see.
Hotel was clean and comfortable. We would happily stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Robin

Enjoyed the property especially the pool.enjoyed the nearby restaurants and the fish and chips. Enjoyed the view of the Castle and also Craigmillar Castle nearby. Access to the bus station and train station was an advantage.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Gurjit

There was no AC, it was sweltering and yes, it is Scotland, but for a 4+ star hotel, I would expect AC. There were cracked tiles on the shower floor, rust and dirt on around the shower door and live wires exposed on the phone. The sweltering conditions without ac, made our stay unbearable, at almost $500 per night, I expected better, other than a feeble apology and comp breakfast, it was shrugged shoulders.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

TAMMY

NO AC, BUT HOTEL IS AWESOME

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Joseph

Hotel was decent but the rooms are not air conditioned. Something to note if you are going to be there during a heat wave as we were. Windows barely open; they give you a small fan but it does not do a whole lot. I understand the weather is not their fault, which is why I gave it four stars.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Jose

Front desk staff were very helpful and nice. They got a good taxi ride to the Airport for me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Dawn Maria

The app check-in and the great staff (Alister & Night Manager, Paul) made it so easy & comfortable to stay at this hotel. Helpful & anticipating everything from getting taxis, reservations, directions, & just all my “long day” travel stuff to my room definitely let me know I was on vacation.

The hotel itself is in a great location with shops, restaurants, & Edinburgh Castle just a stone throw away. It was nice to be able to just go outside & enjoy a bit of Edinburgh or within walking distance to the center of the city for more.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Gerard

Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Room was clean

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Iain

Very clean room and friendly helpful staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Constance

Incredible location with view of the castle.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Christine

This is a good option for being right in the center of Edinburgh. Lots of restaurant and shops nearby and walking distance to many attractions. The staff was very helpful, My one complaint was that the room was over heated with no way of cooling it off but overall a nice Hote in a good location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Freyja

I loved the spacious, comfortable room with modern decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. Breakfast was a delicious, freshly prepared buffet included each morning.I thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the sauna and swimming in the clean, well-maintained pool. My boyfriend and I had a fantastic experience, creating wonderful memories together.

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