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Reviews of Brooks Hotel 3 stars

70 Grove Street, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 8AP, United Kingdom

#143 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2079 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Overall decent stay. Friendly staff. The room is a little outdated and no shower floor mat. The floor was very cold. Som
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought breakfast was included as the booking app stated but at arrival I had to pay extra.

    Good location to get to transportation and food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    A good hotel for tourists to explore the city
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The decor was mid-renovation in our room so didn't instantly look great but it wasn't a deal breaker. Equally the bathroom needed the renovations to be completed to fix a few tiles, etc. Everything worked though. I had emailed the hotel twicw since my stay however I did not receive a reply which was disappointing.

    Great location and the staff were friendly. Our room was possibly mid-renovation and a little more work required to make it a great room. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet despite being groundfloor at the front of the hotel. Breakfast was good but I suspect their croissants might not have come from their kitchen! Our room was very big and had an adjoining small bedroom with bunkbeds, so ideal for families.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Rooms a bit dated but enjoyed stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms felt dated (not as nice as the photos) and carpet/ furniture was a bit stained.

    The breakfast was excellent and staff very friendly. The bed was very comfortable and the room was pretty pretty big. It was quiet and a great location to sites. The showers were good temperature and pressure. At first I was a bit sad that the room didn’t look as nice as the photos but the room was comfy and quiet. The common areas and outdoor garden are very nice as well. I thought the rate was worth it especially with how nice the breakfast is. I would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Ideal for what we needed, but felt if you were to spend a significant amount of time in your hotel there would need to b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt the property lacked TLC, you can see it would have been quite ‘boutique’ before, but at the moment it is very very tired looking with a need of fresh paint and an over all freshen up to liven the place up. Then I feel it would be perfect.

    I loved the location, it was very central just what we needed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very tiny. At a breakfast time, staff was very unorganized, mixing orders etc. Food wasn't the best. Very slow service. So if you are in the rush to airport or somewhere else then it is not for you.

    The price was acceptable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Good location,comfortable bed and a good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Bed Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of updating

    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable hotel in a quiet location, walking distance to the Old Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cheap poor quality ingredients used for breakfast. Outside of hotel is very scruffy.

    Quiet location. Clean hotel. Good staff, particularly the very helpful lady on reception.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very quiet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable enough and nicely decorated for an old building, but could use a little extra effort in the cleaning
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not spotlessly clean some stains on furniture and mould in bathrooms but bedding and kettle etc were very clean. It wasn't absolutely yuk. The street entrance was a bit dingy and hallways dark and narrow. As a single woman I was a little on edge going out into the street especially at night.

    Rooms were quite nice. Some care has been taken to make them attractive in a very old building

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Stayed for one night and it was warm, comfortable with a good breakfastI
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about

    Comfortable bed and pillows. Good Scottish breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good value

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly our tv, bed side light and extractor fan didn't work. We mentioned it to the staff who said they would sort it, but unfortunately that didnt happen during our stay. Not the end of the world, just a shame they didn't work as the rest of our stay was great

    Very nice, cosy rooms. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were a good size.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    6.0
    Great Staff, good location but not comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was really uncomfortable and the mattress needed to be renewed long time ago. Everything in the room and bathroom seamed pretty old (but not in a charming way).

    Great people at the reception, very friendly and helpful. The room was cleaned every day. Coffee and tea were refilled every day. Heating and warm water in the shower both worked very well. The location is fine, about 20 minutes walking distance from old town.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi connection was not good. Food options for breakfast could have been better

    Location was really good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Great place for a Visit to Edinburgh!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't have breakfast there, as I thought £15 quite pricey. My room was located on the first floor, at the very end of the corridor through a set of small double doors (this was a tight squeeze) just by the service stairs. Which as I said I didn't mind as it was super quiet for me, but I suppose some people wouldn't of liked this.

    It was decorated beautifully, the bed was super comfy. It was very quiet. Staff were super helpful. Quite a big room with a big bathroom. Not very far from Edinburgh City centre at all. I would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    6.0
    Ok short stay in Edinburgh, however very expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Several things broken or damaged in the room. We had 2 twin rooms, one had a smart tv, the other just a very small regular tv. Sheets and bedding were uncomfortable. Very expensive for what it was and about 15 drive to the centre.

    Rooms were very spacious, staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The television stopped working on your Tuesday.

    Was a nice hotel and the rooms there nice unfortunately they television stopped working for one night but I was able to spend and the lounge. I enjoy their breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds very squeaky.

    Location, value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location for travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t have towels in our room. We had to look for staff to ask for some.

    Perfect location. Ideal for a short term stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comments as i did not try food at this place

    Value for money. Walkable to nearest fountain park mall, lothian road offices, princess st, castle.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Low speed internet

    Staff is great and always help

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfort able helpful friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous, friendly staff give this hotel the edge over the faceless brands.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor would benefit from a little maintenance especially in the communal areas and perhaps the next investment could be in upgrading the mattresses. However this would also allow the hotel to charge more perhaps.

    The staff were amazing, the breakfast was good and the location great with parking (at an additional cost).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four Poster Bed Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet base Behind toilet not clean

    Bed and bathroom

    Stayed in March 2024

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