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Reviews of The Valentine - Townhouse Hotel - Adults Only 3 stars

19-21 Gilmore Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9NE, United Kingdom

#121 of 160 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 480 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    super!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything about our stay at the Valentine. We received a great welcome and the kindness was over the top. Great position, we reached every spot by foot. The room is not very big but useful and was cleaned every day. Super comfy bed!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Size Ensuite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs to top floor so tricky with luggage. No hooks or rails for towels, coats etc.

    Good location. Quiet.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    9.0
    I would definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury King Size Ensuite with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no mirror in the bedroom. It was only in the bathroom which made it very difficult for a female to put make up on and style hair.

    Clean and cosy. Friendly staff on hand Bed was the most comfiest I’ve ever had when on holiday

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    7.0
    Good 👍🏼
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    After the first night it got really cold and the heating system was on and off constantly. There was also this weird rule of not being able to eat in the room, which was strange to say the least.

    The room was nice and cosy. Location was amazing, about a 15 minute walk to the city centre.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    9.0
    Great little spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Size Ensuite with Garden View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door to the room which was extremely heavy and hard to open. The automatic light in the bathroom. Having to go in the middle of the night with a blinding light in your face was not fun. Those were my only complaints.

    Place was comfy for the little time spent in the room. Within walking distance to some local food spots and small food stores for water, light meals, and snacks. Walk to the main attractions was not too far. Great view from the window of the church and garden.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay for location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Size with Separate Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think that if people are paying good money to stay here, they should be able to eat inside the room. This hotel had a no eating inside your room, which is a first for me and thought that was wrong.

    The location was really great as it was an easy walk to the main sites. It was nice that we had our own bathroom, even if it was in the hallway.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Used as an overnight while travelling so appreciated just 20 minutes walk in the morning to Haymarket station/bussto
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Size with Separate Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have appreciated a bedside light.

    Tea and coffee in room. Comfortable bed Quiet night. Helpful and patient when contacted very late re entering property.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Size with Separate Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no bedside tables. A couple of cheap IKEA ones with a small lamp would have been better than nothing.

    The staff were friendly, the room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Compact Triple Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath very narrow, and un-understandable separate hot and cold faucets 😆

    Easy accesible, very quiet room.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2024

    8.0
    A comfortable, low-key place to rest at the end of a long day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Size Ensuite with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There weren't a lot of horizontal surfaces in the bathroom, so a great deal of shuffling was necessary to manage towels, toilet paper, toiletries, etc.

    The location was very convenient and the room was definitely well-cleaned. The very soft mattress was a plus for me, though others may feel differently. Lovely water pressure in the shower and a great view of the city from the window.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury King Size Ensuite with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was very comfortable (with extremely comfy bed) and pleasant, big room. Location was great. Friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Four Person Room with Separate Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    shower completely blocked, was difficult to use it.

    The staff were very friendly. The room and the bathroom were clean. Location is great, very close to the city center but in a quiet area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money. Best for short stays in Edinburgh for couples.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of the property is perfect. The rooms are comfortable and have great view. The check-in and checkout process is very fast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Good comfy place with helpful staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Size with Separate Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom being down the corridor was a bit of a pain, but I knew about this when I booked it. The lock was a bit tricky. Some of the other guests were a bit loud but that's not the fault of the hotel.

    The bed was extremely comfy, the staff were friendly and helpful. Everything was spotlessly clean. The location is great and there are lots of cafes and things nearby.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable, convenient, over priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ensuite was poor. The attic roof and layout made it very cramped. The auto light didn't work properly plus switched offid shower. The stairs were very tricky to navigate with bags. Thd mid stair flight with red carpet is badly worn.

    It was nice and bright being in the top of the building and felt safe, especially as I was on my own for the first two nights of our stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    The Valentine is a comfortable stay with very kind staff and a great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Size Ensuite with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our door needed a handle on it. Looks like it was newly replaced and the lock was hard to open without a handle. Otherwise it was great!

    Location was great and walkable to all the major things we wanted to do in the city.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location, great staff, and adequate facilities to explore the city of Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It was quite expensive for a single room with a small-ish shower. I assume that was because of an event going on during our stay, though.

    Staff was so helpful and friendly, and they gave us tips and tricks for the city. They also carried our bags up to our room - such a perk because our room was on the top floor and there isn't an elevator. The room was kept so clean, and the shower had nice hot water.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    7.0
    Good location but no lift!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel does not have a lift and if I had known I would not have made a booking. My partner and I are both over 60 and our room was three floors up! Bathroom very tiny.

    Great location to cafes, restaurants and public transport.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clarity from the time of booking about how we would access the Townhouse if we arrived after 2 or 3. This wasn’t available until the day we arrived by which time we had altered our plans to make sure we were early.

    Very comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Size with Separate Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    It's an OK stay but I don't think it's value for money. The best thing about is the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The room was rather small and the bathroom is the smallest I've ever seen, if you're a bigger person you're going to have difficulties. The Internet connection is not reliable. The floor is squeaky. Mini-wardrobe There's a notice that forbids eating in the room (really?). Near the end of the stay, they message/remind you to leave a review but also clarify that a score below 8 would have a negative impact. Sorry, but telling people to rate higher is not how it works. Overall it's pricey for the value you're getting, and the best thing about it is the location. The worst is the small bathroom.

    The location is good, ~15 min walk to the city center, a few pubs and coffee shops nearby + a park. Rooms are clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room is tiny but nicely organized. The location is good, you can walk anywhere in the city centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Well situated charming hotel in Edimburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bathroom is tiny. There were some works in the building going on, so there was dust in the air.

    The bed is big and comfortable. There was instant coffe and tea in the room. People are very nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    We would definitely come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Double Ensuite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to walk from the castle for 15-20 minutes but it’s not a problem, the location is lovely. The room is small but for the price it’s fine

    Our room has a very good window and we could see a beautiful church! The location is also okay, need to walk a bit from the castle but there are many nice cafes and restaurants nearby and we found the location very comfortable for staying. (We had another place close in the old town and it was not very comfortable.) In addition staffs are very kind and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

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