42 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EX, United Kingdom
#65 of 161 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2971 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 September 2024
Alan
United KingdomRoom only had a bath with shower in, not ideal if you are elderly or have poor mobility. Hotel has no facilities however have a good arrangement with local restaurants where the included breakfast was spot on. Only one lift which is old and out of order one evening, however it was repaired within hours.
Great location, clean and friendly staff. Great arrangement with local restaurant for included breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Margaux
South AfricaLocation was close to our event. Very central. Walking distance to sites and trains.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Abhishek
United StatesParking is limited
The room was spacious and had a good view
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Bruce
United StatesPeople across the street talking loudly until 3 AM
Nice location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Henry
United KingdomWould like a room with a view next time? And the ground floor facing the street is boarded up. Once you get inside all is fine.
Brilliant location in centre of the New Town close to good restaurants, shops and the National Gallery. The room at the back was quiet. Staff very nice. Good breakfast over the road.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Iain
United KingdomWay over priced like many Edinburgh hotels
Location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Kelly
AustraliaNo on site parking available or restaurant.
Centrally located with great room facilities.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Lorelle
AustraliaHotel does not have own dining room but use facilities of a Restaurant across road which were excellent. If they had their own dining facilities and therefore kitchen the costs would be much greater, so trade-off.
On very wide side street a block from Princes Street - very central - felt safe lot of people around as it was Edinburgh Festival. Room did overlook a "back" lane but it was very clean, you can't always have great views and you really are only in the room to sleep and shower.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Deborah
United KingdomFeels a bit dated and other nearby hotels similar price were far superior in decor , comfort and service.
Easy to find. Central location. Good restaurants nearby.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Kim
United StatesEverything was great.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Santiago
MexicoRoom super small with no view.
Convenient location, walking distance to Edinburgh Castle.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Dominique
CyprusStreet noise went on till 3 ish. Only stayed sat night so I assume it was normal.
Location. Food
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Gareth
United KingdomMattress and pillows a bit too Firm for our liking. Maybe an anti slip matt or grab rail fitted for getting in and out of shower/ bath.
Lovely breakfast, great central location, cleanliness of hotel.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Stefan
NetherlandsNothing to complain about.
Nice old building in the central area of Edinburgh, central, with a great room and decent breakfast option selection (even though in a restaurant in another building), free Wifi and low noise level.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Illycaffe
United KingdomContinental breakfast included wasn’t good and coffee was bad
Location is great
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Buechler
CanadaLocation is great
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Judith
AustraliaBreakfast was included but was a voucher at a nearby restaurant.
Location was good and easily accessed from the train station
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Russell
United KingdomLocation, comfortable and clean. Nice white sheets and linen
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 28 August 2024
J
United KingdomNoise in the room was a little louder than we would have liked due to the street being cobbled, but we liked the view so we were happy to put up with the noise.
Great location.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Mary
United StatesThe bathroom had a slight odor, as if the floor had been wiped with dirty water. It wasn’t a significant drawback, but I noticed it anew each time I entered the room.
Friendly, knowledgable and helpful staff and an absolutely terrific value for a hotel in Old Town during August. And the bed was VERY comfortable!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Sudeesh
United KingdomNot value for money....way too costly compared to the location and facilities . even I dont pay in London for such a room
Location is good . Room size is ok and also facilities wise.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Saira
CanadaOverall a good stay. Breakfast location was across the street and very good. The only issue we had was that it was very loud outside (train, vehicles, club/lounge a few doors down, etc). Kept our windows open at night as there was no ac. The hotel did provide us with a fan upon request.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Caitlin
United StatesOn a warm sunny day, my room got very hot while I was out and about. And while the room itself is really quite nice, the rest of the building could use some updating.
Room was well-appointed, found the bed very comfortable. Appreciated the peek-a-boo view of the city from my perch on the top floor. Location was really fantastic, especially for someone arriving at the main train station.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Judith
United KingdomNo breakfast on site
Well located and easy to get from public transport
Stayed in August 2024
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