23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
#44 of 160 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3804 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 November 2024
Diyor
United KingdomLovely people working, the check in process was amazing, front desk staff especially Irene (Duty manager) made it perfect. We had complimentary drinks upon arrival since we were having anniversary. Staff were so polite and helpful. Room was very clean, the location is good as well, 5 mins from train station, although the works are going (new reception is being built) it didn’t disturb us at all, loved spa and pool. Had a dinner in a restaurant, the food was soooo good and service is outstanding, the F&B assistant Mayada is very friendly and caring. Overall is good and I will definitely recommend it to my friends and would love to be back. Thank you!
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Lindsey
United KingdomNothing it was great.
Great location near to the train station. The spa and swimming pool were lovely. Breakfast was great with plenty of choice. Would definitely visit again. We received complimentary upgrade as it was a special occasion
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Geoffrey
United KingdomThey were having some refurbishments which caused slight disruption
Location to city
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 9 November 2024
Theresa
United KingdomSubstantial renovations being done on ground floor
Staff were lovely, comfortable room, location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Flaviu
United KingdomWe loved everything
Location, facilities and staff with Faye and her colleague on the last day of out stay. Professional yet funny they both are a credit to any team they are part of and deliver exceptional quality customer service! To add the tall red headed lady who tidied our room was professional and friendly. All the other staff I bumped into again were polite and friendly. The room was clean and quiet even in a central location
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Eileen
United KingdomUnfortunately it is being refurbished therefore some disruption when checking in during this stay. Hotel could do with more staff at reception area particularly during this refurbishment.
Great location, good spa/leisure facilities.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Carolyn
United KingdomNoisy ‘glow up’
Fabulous central location, great staff, nice room
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 7 November 2024
Anne
United KingdomBathroom with no enclosed shower so whole bathroom floor gets soaked & 1 rather small & inadequate bath mat. Floor remains wet so you paddle to go to the loo in the night - bad design
Staff pleasant, breakfast came quickly & was good, desk called us a cab which arrived very promptly
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 6 November 2024
Sarah
Saudi ArabiaBeds and pillow need to be changed
Amazing stay. Employees and location were great
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Derek
United KingdomRoom was next to staff entrance / through way so heard lots of noise throughout the night & had very broken sleep as a result
Clean, comfortable and a great location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Peter
United KingdomRequired an early dinner and the system was not easy to book. Used Table Table online much easier. However explained to staff before eating and gave room number and also booked Breakfast. During my theatre visit l received a phone call asking me to return to the hotel to pay for the meal.
Position is handy, especially for the Playhouse Theatre.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Luana
IrelandWe were surprised to find the place under construction and still have to pay full fees.
Location was amazing
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Sarah
Saudi ArabiaThe only down side of this hotel is the bed. The bed needs to be changed. The same goes with the pillow.
It was an amazing stay. Comfortable. Clean, and safe. Mayadah our waitress in the restaurant she was amazing and funny. The same goes with the rest of the employees in the hotel. They tried their best to accommodate us and made us comfortable as best as they can.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 3 November 2024
Catherine
United KingdomAbsolutely gorgeous hotel. Staff very helpful. Fantastic location within walking distance of everything. Beds huge and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Mara
AustraliaLocation was great. Close to Waverly train station, and centre. We could easily walk to major tourist attractions including Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile area. The breakfast options we good too.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Lorena
CanadaLocation, room.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2024
Tim
United KingdomNothing !
The location to central Edinburgh and all of its attractions
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 1 November 2024
Parkinson
United KingdomNo loungers in the pool area of the spa
Modern, clean, nice big room
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing to dislike. Despite renovations taking place it did not inconvenience guests at all.
Great location. Short cut to Waverley from the hotel basement avoiding crowds and literally almost at the station.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Clare
United KingdomRooms too hot
Excellent location. Friendly staff
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 29 October 2024
Kirsten
AustraliaComfortable room and bed, perfect location. Great facilities.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Jay
United KingdomWe ate In the restaurant one evening and we were dissapointed. Also didn’t like whilst eating people just walking through from being outside the hotel or venturing out.
It was a beautiful building and felt like a really special place to stay.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Ruming
United StatesLocation, staff and bedding
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2024
Roisin
United KingdomThe bed was a bit hard and pillows weren’t great but room was lovely otherwise.
The little extras were a lovely touch. Our bags didn’t arrive in Edinburgh and they provided us with toothpaste and toothbrushes. They also had umbrellas which was great.
Stayed in October 2024
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