Name: House Of Gods Royal Mile
Address: 233 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ, GB

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2026

Rafael

The people and location were great! The only drawback that we had was that we stayed in the smallest, cheapest, room and we were two people. We travel a lot in Europe and have stayed in small rooms but this was really small. Bed was on one end, surrounded by walls, which we've done before, but it was maybe 6'2\"? So if you're 5'11, you can't stretch out. Two people could not stand up and get dressed at the same time. The shower is one that doesn't have a lip and shares the floor with the toilet so water is on the floor in the bathroom, most times. Like I said, I've had many small rooms in Europe, but I could only recommend the cheaper rooms for one person.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2026

Anuke

The staff were great. However, the value for money at this hotel just isn't. The room is tiny, and the bathroom is smaller and just not very practical.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Paul

Good experience of this hotel staff were brilliant and very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Misti

The staff are so amazing and helpful. The hotel was beautiful and cosy. The rooms were clean and just a unique design. Will absolutely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Jill

This was such a fun place to stay! The room is styled like an old, ornate train car! It was so comfy and cozy in our room.

The staff was friendly and helpful— when we arrived they immediately offered us prosecco.

The best part? The milk & cookies button right in the room. Press it and fresh, hot cookies and milk arrive at your room in minutes! There’s a prosecco button too! So fun!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

David

The Staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful. Tne Royal Mile is approx 100m from the Hotel. Communication was excellent through WhatsApp. All in all we were very impressed. We will return.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Robin

Very unique stay in an excellent location. Staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Michael John

Staff at House of Gods make everything easy and treated us like we actually were Rock Stars! Thanks for an awesome stay in Edinburgh! Cheers, Mike and Cola

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Leanne

Tiny rooms, no bedside tables, too dark to get ready, seems like it’s maybe been luxury when it first opened but not now, difficult to amend booking and definitely not worth the expensive room rate. No breakfast facilities other than in your room. One hotel in Edinburgh I’d skip.

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Josef

Sent about 5 different emails / messages trying to sell us add-ons to our room. A bit tacky and completely at odds with the boutique marketing / aesthetic.

Very good stay otherwise.

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

Kara

Not as expected, booked a cabin room very small for 2 people, both could not get ready at the same time and dark. Bathroom was very small and no fan for the shower, looks like it may have been removed for repair.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

lisa

The property has perfect location. It also is a very fun, unusual boutique hotel. But the rooms were exceedingly small. It really was not comfortable for two people in a room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Dianne

This beautiful boutique hotel is perfectly situated a block from the Royal mile and an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. The room was so comfortable and beautifully eclectic with all the amenities you’d ever want. The best part by far is the hotel staff. They seem to anticipate all of our needs and took care of us like we were the most important customers they’d ever had. I highly recommend the House of Gods to anyone visiting Edinburgh.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Cailen M.

The place is a bit of a maze and quite dark, but it's beautifully decorated and the staff is incredibly attentive and helpful. It was very comfy, and the cabin room wasn't as small as I was expecting which was nice. It's excellent for a short stay, but I don't think I could deal with the wet room bathroom for an extended time period.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 May 2026

Gabriel

Style over substance unfortunately. Some rooms larger but if you're unlucky you'll find yourself in a tiny, stuffy cabin with nowhere to put luggage or toiletries. Lumpy bed. An alright stay.

Friends

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Lisa-Marie

Uncomfortably hot room. Air con not up to much. Room was not fully clean, with sticky marks over the bedside cabinet and dresser area. Room had a sour smell. Was really excited for our stay, however, was disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Melanie

Milk and warm cookies! Decadent experience

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Sophia

Amazing. So much fun. Did I get lost trying to get back to the lobby from the dark ass velvet hallways? Yes, but again, part of the fun. Did my room have a phone? No, but it had a button to call the butler, summon milk and cookies, and prosecco. Again, I found it very amusing. And you'd think a hotel with velvet walls would be a unsanitary...Nope. Room was clean as a whistle. I am definitely coming back to the Edinburgh location one day. I was already raving about it to friends while in the bar downstairs, which was also great. Very creative drinks.

TLDR: if you're traveling as a couple or solo, stay here !! great place, great location, very unique.

Self

2/10

Poor

20 May 2026

Luke

Room was dirty, hair everywhere. It smelled like fried food. I even found a pair of someone else’s underwear on the floor. Disgusting place, would not recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Michael

I had a truly outstanding visit to House of Gods. After booking I engaged with their team through an easy to use and responsive WhatsApp service. On arrival, I was greeted by the team and taken to my room and orientated. The room was stunning and truly switched off the outside world to relax in elegant luxury. The breakfast was beautifully presented in a hamper in the comfort of my room which was great. I loved my stay, and I’ll be looking for opportunities to go back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Sarah

A perfect stay.. Tucked away but still very walkable to the Royal Mile. The bedtime milk and cookies were such a fun little touch. We loved House of the Gods!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Cat

Incredible staff, beautiful property

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Panagiotis

The hotel location is super convenient and the very helpful staff are the main takeaways for me. Cleanliness was good. The only thing in the downside is the room size which really small.....however for a lone traveller like was not a big issue. The bed was good as I slept really well.....and this is important 🙌.......a downside was the breakfast as an extra with a cost of 20 pounds. Overall a positive experience

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2026

Grant

Room was clean staff friendly, had read reviews saying rooms were

4/10

Poor

06 Apr 2026

Tom

The TV remote didn't work and when i raised this they came back with new batteries and it still didn't work.
The coffee machine didn't work properly, and there were coffee cups. There was also no kettle to boil water for the teas provided.
The heating was not responsive and it was cold in the room. When this was raised they brought a small very loud portable electric heater.
They did give us complimentary 'milk and cookies' which felt a little childish.
The staff weren't rude, the room was quite quirky and the shower was good. It just didn't feel like value for money.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Corrina

Room absolutely spotless as I own an airbnb

Girl that showed me to the room was polite and friendly, guy on reception was lovely and recommended a place for breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Molly

Staff were amazing, so attentive and polite. Room was also lovely, great stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Jan 2026

mike

Had to wait quite a while to get checked in and some people who arrived after me got served before me
Could do with a dedicated reception desk but difficult due to location of bar
Desperate for toilet but someone was messing about in there and couldn’t gain access as very small
Despite pre-paying booking, asked to provide credit card (not told what for) and was charged again which is still to be resolved as hotel and hotels.com each blaming each other and still waiting for assistance 3/4 days later

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Sean

I was expecting big things from the hotel , the whole dark thing. I heard good reviews but it wasn’t for me. For the price it wasnt worth it. I upgraded my room to a 4 poster bed expecting something a bit better but the room was so small. You couldn’t swing a cat in it. My Mrs and I could barely walk by each other. The toilet was so small, if you have a shower it soaks the whole toilet because the shower has a curtain that stops a metre off the ground. The room was so dark and it didn’t even have a window for natural sunlight in it. No fridge, a cupboard with drinks in it. Was really poor. I’ve stayed in a lot better hotels in Edinburgh for cheaper. Not for me

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Roslyne

It’s in a quiet area

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2025

Susan

Staff was amazing.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Dec 2025

jemma

Initial impressions of the hotel

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Alan

Staff were amazing, room was pretty small.. but we upgraded the package and that was amazing.. well worth it breakfast was great so we’re the cocktails and chocolates..

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

Paul

Overpriced. Dirty. Dated. Poor communication between the emails, the app and WhatsApp, a mix up on drinks and the package we had booked. Staff didn’t know if they were coming or going. Room was promoted as cool and quirky and God like, but was more old and dirty. Horrendously overpriced and not worth it.

Milk and cookies were crap. The breakfast “hamper” was 2 mini croissants heated up in the microwave and a jar of granola, coffee was cold.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Daniel

Staff were fantastic, room was clean and different which made the experience so much better. If you're looking for domething different i would certainly recommend this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Michael

Staff were very welcoming and friendly, who also went out their way to look after us

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Steve

Great location in central Edinburgh.
All the staff were very helpful and really nice.
I liked the option to work in the bar where there are plenty of handy plugs for charging computers etc.
The overall ambience is great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Aliya

Super friendly!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Dylan

Good location

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2025

David

Place was not as advertised for anything short of an expensive quickie. Pictures are alluring. Rooms are so small that we had to walk on our baggage to get around. Beds definitely not queens. Thought it would be entertaining so we booked for two nights at the end of a Scotland trip. Checked out early the next morning and were told we would be contacted by 'the office manager\" for a refund for the second night. Still waiting. Stay away unless you enjoy tight quarters with dark stained walls and fabrics. The people before you might have left some souvenirs.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Christopher

Unique hotel with great decor

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Yves

I'm sorry to see the streets of Edimbourg dirty enough. It s a pity in a so beautifull city

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2025

Joe

Great room possibly the coolest hotel on Edinburgh.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Samuel

Overall a pleasant visit. The bed size is painfully small, which is the only issue.

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2025

steven

Great hotel
Cozy and unique. Loved it. Super close to attractions. Friendly and helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2025

Lauren

Murphy was hands down the best ever! He was so funny, so helpful and just sweet.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Jean

This was the most unique hotel experience. They left a beautiful note for us. The room was small, but we focused on the experience of it and how uniquely decorated it was. We really enjoyed our time there and even the halls were an experience to walk through. The lobby was just perfect with its fun decor.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Alison

A stunning property. Totally unique in its style, design, decor and approach. A truly different experience and one to highly recommend. Already booked to stay again . The write ups are not inaccurate…. Decadence meets orient express !!!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Charlotte

Loved the experience but room is so small

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Kenneth

A must see.

A wonderful experience.The room was small but so stylish.Difficult to describe the decor.Oppulent probably a word I’d use.The staff were young and very engaging.Casually dressed and very attentive.Excellent service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2024

Cameron

Absolutely amazing place to stay in the heart of Edinburgh! Top tier hospitality and accommodation! Definitely recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2022

Dustin

Staff was very professional and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2022

Rachael

Perfect weekend

The most amazing service we have ever received! Staff are amazing and go the extra mile for you, entertainment was fantastic, the decor and drinks were stunning and the breakfast hamper was delicious! Highly recommend upgrading to the treat me like I’m famous package. Not only was it mine and my partners joint birthday weekend, he also proposed! Thanks for making this the most special celebration ever! I can’t wait to come back for our anniversaries every year! This hotel have thought of everything down to the last detail, very special place to stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2020

Robert

An experience

Amazing stay, excellent little touches and lovely staff. Room to small to stay for more than a night or two

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2020

Vernon

superb.

Brilliant. Amazing rooms and thoughtful little touches that make things special. Great staff. Reasonably priced as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2020

Therese

Brilliant and quirky

Amazing hotel. Full of surprises. Excellent staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2020

Emily

Stunning service - incredible attention to detail, the cabin room was outstanding - nothing to fault.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2020

Alan

It was brilliant stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The Hotel was clean but I was very disappointed with the size of the room. It was VERY small and felt very claustrophobic due to the dark decor and the small size of the room and the FAKE WINDOW! there was hardly any room to put our bags down on the floor. I feel like the price was expensive in comparison to the spacious rooms I am used to for that price.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Unique, lavish decor, and a great cocktail bar. All facilities are top notch, and the whole place even smells great. Staff is very accommodating.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

I loved the whole experience ,staff friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jan 2020

Vivienne

Room was as in pic except for the tropical temp!

Room was beautiful it was so hot we couldn’t sleep all night. Sunday morning checkout was very early at 11am, contacted the reception next morning to say that the room was unbearably hot and could we have an extension on the check out and were told he’d but it would cost £30. Very disappointing as the concept of the hotel room is unique in Edinburgh but room is very small and temperature control made it unbearable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Closeness to facilities decor and cocktails fantastic

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

A little bohemian gem in the heart of Edinburgh. Very nice cosy rooms, amazing cocktails bar, lovely atmosphere.
A big thank you to Vanessa and Elena for their kindness and the charming beautiful smile!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2020

Kat

Decadence and luxury

Beautiful room and felt incredibly luxurious. Staff were super friendly and helpful which was lovely. Cocktails and breakfast were also top notch.
The VIP package was epic and well worth it.

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The hotel staff were nice, but the overall experience was not the best. In actual fact, we were left a little bit disappointed.

The room was not ready when we arrived and so we ended up leaving our bags in the room for hotel staff to make it up for us. Came back to our hotel around 6pm after having walked around for a few hours and it still was not made up for us. We then had to tell staff to delay making up the room as we wanted to freshen up before going out for dinner. There was only one towel in our room at this point which we ended up sharing.
Once we got back and the room was made up with the extra towel as we requested, we began to notice a few flaws.
The fridge was not working. The drinks inside were warm and no light was on. I mentioned this to staff at reception on our way back to our room the following day and shortly after, without anyone even coming to look at the fridge, I received a response via WhatsApp to say, no don’t worry it is working! ... it definitely was not.
After searching ourselves, we found the switch underneath the fridge to turn it on.
The fact that nobody even came to look and told no it is working, when it clearly was not, was disappointing to say the least. However, to try and find light in this situation, staff did kindly offer to store our drinks in the fridge downstairs. To which we were grateful.
We also noticed that the tap in the bathroom was EXTREMELY wobbly and was not at all secure! And in room coffee was not restocked

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2020

Scott

Very nice, but a little too warm for me

Room is really quirky and well decorated, the room is a little on the small side, however as I had read the description before hand I was expecting it so it wasn’t an issue.

The biggest issue I had with my stay was the temperature of the room, there are no windows or air conditioning, it meant the room was very hot even in December, so I didn’t have the most comfortable nights sleep. I’m not sure there is any way to get the room to be cooler short of keeping your actual hotel room door open, so if this would bother you I wouldn’t recommend it, however if that isn’t an issue for you then I would recommend it.

Customer service was top drawer as well, the two times I requested something it was brought up to my room immediately. One of those occasions was for a fan to try and cool the room, although it unfortunately made no difference.

Hotel location is also excellent, right in the centre and only a short walk from all the main central attractions.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Delightfully quirky and decadent hotel right in the heart of Edinburgh. Helpful and friendly staff. Only negative comment - the room was too hot and air conditioning could not bring it down to a comfortable temperature.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2019

J S

Fab rooms and very well presented. Staff really helpful and added to overall experience. Only down side was that the room was just too hot even with the fan on full.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

it was very well located with friendly staff. On arrival we asked for recommendation of cool bars in the area and Annie who was on the reception at the time was very excited and asked exactly what we were looking for! she called up to our room as she was finishing up and dropped in a list of bars shed complied for us. it was a lovely touch and great recommendations. the roomed everything we were looking for but tidy! ideal for a short trip.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The decor was one of a kind. Definitely a place to stay if you don’t want your run of the mill lodging. It was a great stay!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2019

Lisa

Funky and groovy hotel. Loads of personality.

Really groovy hotel. Love the design and the whole concept. Rooms are just a tiny bit too small even for one person.

Business

4/10

Poor

18 Dec 2019

Ashley

Small dusty cold room

The staff was polite and courteous however the room (101) was extremely cold when I asked about the heating I was told she would fix it and 5 min later she was back with a little heater for the room !
the door to the room did not close correctly and need a good hard push to make it secure.
The term there’s not enough room to swing a cat really is true as it’s extremely cramped for 2 people.
It was very dusty and the towels we used on the first night were folded and put back on the shelf instead of fresh towels. 4/10

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Great looking hotel very hipster if that’s a good thing
But failed on breakfast not starting until 8am what time do they think people have to get up to go to work
The rooms were small and looked very stylish but come on I expect breakfast from 630am not 8am I start work at 8am and have to get there

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is absolutely lovely. It’s unusual and a real change from the normal boring beige hotel room while still being classy and elegant. The hotel smelled amazing, was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay. Only one tiny improvement would be to add milk somehow to the tea and coffee in the room.

Leisure Partner