1 India Buildings Victoria Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom
#18 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2660 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Kathryn
AustraliaNothing. Wish we could stay longer
Location was fantastic, room was spacious and very comfortable/clean and staff were lovely and friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomLoved everything
It was excellent
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Maryam
AustraliaBeautiful hotel, old building very well refurbished. Rooms are big with the nice view and little balconies. The hotel itself has 2 entrances in different streets very well located in the heart of the old town. Both bar and restaurants had a good quality food and drinks and service. And the rooftop terrace is magnificent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Bench
United KingdomOnly quibble was noise from street in early hours (3am) of people coming back from a club but it's a city centre location so to be expected to a point
Location, staff, decor,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Natalie
South AfricaFantastic location and superb service. Everything was amazing. would definitely return.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Dean
United KingdomStreet noise until the early hours
The location the quality of the building and its renovation. The library and excellent feel of the place. The room or chamber although not massive are well appointed and very modern in design
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomThe Elm room was clearly multi purpose being a bar at night. It was beautifully decorated and furnished but better suited to being a bar. The chairs were a little low for eating comfortably. My husband felt the hot food was actually rather cold. He was right but I didn't mind this. Both mornings we had a grab a waiter to order our tea and toast, which was slightly disappointing.
The choice at breakfast was excellent and all very good quality.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomNothing!!!!
Incredibly friendly and immensely helpful staff. Food and service in the Commons Club Restaurant excellent. A lovely experience. Great advice for local restaurants too. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomQuirky but modern Exceptionally clean Location Staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Mark
United StatesThe parking situation is frustrating. We rented a car, and while the car park (St James) was very safe, it was a 15 minute walk (about 2/3 mile). We ate dinner one night at the restaurant, and while the service was top-notch, I thought the food was just "average", and not a good value for the price.
Loved the location to the Royal Mile. Loved the outdoor balcony and the views from there. Thought the layout of the room was clever - it wasn't large, but had everything could want or need in a good spot.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Hannah
United KingdomWalking distance to everything we needed. Helpful and friendly staff. Lovely, comfy, big bed.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Mckinzie
United StatesAmazing style and "atmosphere" at this hotel. Staff was very friendly and helpful, genuinely seemed like they wanted to help. Room was beautiful, well laid out, good mini bar, comfortable bed and amazing view (castle view room). Location is even better than the hotel itself. Walk out the door and right to the main old town area attractions. One thing to note, TAKE A TAXI if arriving from the train station. We say it was a short distance and decided to walk it with our suitcases, which lead to us lugging out bags up countless staircases. Taxi back to the station at the end of the trip was only $5.....So just take the taxi haha.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Alia
United Arab EmiratesThe breakfast
Location, the decoration, comfy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Sonia
United StatesLocation, staff in restaurant and cleanliness
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ching
Hong KongLocation is excellent, decoration is artistic and trendy. Room facilities are high tech. But room size is a bit small regarding the price is not cheap. Restaurant is value for money in terms of food quality, vibe and service.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomIt was a bit noisy in the room when trying to sleep, it felt like the window was open (when it clearly wasn’t).
Superb location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Joanie
AustraliaEsther ❤️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Duhald
United KingdomWater pipes or AC made a proper racket.
Location. Staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Dominic
United StatesIdeal location, incredible design, friendly and helpful staff (special shout-out to Cullen at the concierge desk).
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Karl
IrelandPerfect location and very impressive room. Great value and very comfortable stay
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Francis
United KingdomOdd room layout - bathroom is either side of entrance hall - fine for a single traveller but perhaps inconvenient for more than one. Also wasn't a fan of the very large and slightly noisy fridge in the room.
Very well located. Highly styled. Very attentive staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Aljassim
QatarThe floor was dirty, dust everywhere
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Vicky
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Scott
United StatesFrom the moment we walked in, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. I requested a special package for our arrival to celebrate my son's upcoming high school graduation, and they delivered amazingy.
Stayed in April 2024
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