Guards Hotel is a small hotel opposite Haymarket Railway Station in the West End and close to the EICC. Princes Street is a 10-minute walk away. The hotel is warm, welcoming and has a military theme. Each room has free Wi-Fi and is well decorated with home comforts. The staff can help with travel arrangements and local information, and Edinburgh Tattoo tickets can also be arranged. There are excellent bus links into the city centre and to Edinburgh Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
7.7
Facilities
5.8
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.3
Value for money
6.9
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
6.6
Low score for Edinburgh
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Guards Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of GBP 10 per hour applies for arrivals after 22.30. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. A cash security deposit of GBP 250 is required on arrival for stag and hen parties. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation. Children can be accommodated using existing beds, or if guests provide their own bedding. The hotel cannot provide cots or cribs. Please provide your mobile number when making your booking.

Please inform The Guards Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Guards Hotel

  • The Guards Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at The Guards Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Guards Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Guards Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double

  • The Guards Hotel is 1 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.