At first, we were looking for a taxi but didn't know where they were located. We came across the…read morebus service and decided to do that instead. It's about a 30 minute ride to the city center for £8.50. It was convenient, but it does get crowded.

Once we got our ticket situation figured out and onboard it was easy going from there, from…read moreEdinburgh airport to city centre! The driver was helpful in letting us know which stop was ours too, ya know being unfamiliar and all. Great views along the way!

It's a very clean rest stop. The numerous bathroom stalls are nice no waiting. The small store had…read morea variety of items to buy for take away. We ate a breakfast which was alright. So of the items must have been cooked and out for awhile. The poached egg was nicely cooked and bread was nicely toasted. Not sure how prices compare to other area since this was our first experience of a restaurant in Scotland. There also were sweet pastries to but. They did look yummy.

Really lovely comfort break stop!…read more Clean loos (and plenty of them in the women's), fabulous selection of food as well as amazing local products. Don't forget to go behind the shop to check out the historic entrance!

The grounds were beautiful and peaceful to walk around. Food was great and the staff at both the…read moreDungeon and Orangery were 5-star. The Dungeon restaurant is well worth the price. The lower star rating was for the room because it was in an awkward place in the curve of the stairs. No wifi signal was strong enough to enter! My main issue was the amount of people who stop mid stair to hold a full and loud conversation without realizing the steps go to a room.

We decided that staying two night here would be a great way to end a 17 day tour around Scotland…read moreHighlands, and it was. When I was planning this adventure Dalhousie Castle was running a fantastic deal on a two night stay packing. Great staff, extraordinary food and feel of relaxation with charm plus pampering. It was definitely a gem in this vacation crown. Just wanted to say that there were three staff members that really stood out, Two staffers in the restaurants, unfortunately I can't remember their names but they were from Greece and Spain were extremely friendly. The young lady that ran the spa was just great and accommodating.

Standing at the East End of Princes Street is the imposing building known today as The Balmoral…read moreHotel. Owned by Sir Rocco Forte since 1997, the building has been completely refurbished and now enjoys a worldwide reputation as a luxury hotel. The hotel is a well-loved landmark which has graced Edinburgh's skyline since 1902 when it began its life as a grand railway hotel. Of course the building has undergone many changes since then but even to this day it still holds a certain magic that has luckily been harnessed and maintained. The famous Balmoral hotel is an iconic feature in the Edinburgh city skyline. With its impressive architecture, famous clocktower, and Scottish flag flying patriotically - it's like a siren that makes you want to see what's inside its walls.

Check in was swift and courteous. Room is amazing with a great view. The spa is nice but a loud…read moreboy was running around unattended in the locker rooms, screaming in the pool and quiet areas. Limited gym but nicely decorated.

I always find things to gripe about, especially regarding hotel rooms, but not this time. For the…read morefirst time in my life I entered a hotel room actually designed for the way travelers travel. From the electric outlets, charging stations, lighting, places for luggage, bathroom counter space, etc everything was was just so comfortable. Mattress was amazing. Overall location could not be beat. Breakfast was as full a buffet as you can get, and ordering from the menu was always an option. Highly recommend.

Friendly staff, comfy beds, BEST fish and triple fried chips (even Bobby Flay only cooks his…read moretwice)! Better than Landry's across the street. US & Canadian travelers...what to expect: twin beds for double occupancy, stiffer sheets, no top sheet, soft mattress. I especially enjoyed a variety of pillows. You are open to the air while sleeping or covered by a warm stuffed duvet, there's no in-between. Room, bathroom, bedding and towels are all clean. Ultimate location in the middle of the Royal Mile. I'd recommend this place

This hotel is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburg. It's just steps away from Old Town and…read morethe Royal Mile. Edinburg Castle is about a 15 minute walk. There is a restaurant in the hotel but there are a LOT of restaurants within walking distance. We had asked for a room with two beds thinking they would be single beds. (Our last experience with hotels in Europe was not a great one. We had a tiny room and a tiny bed,) When we got our room it was bigger than we expected. It had two beds-one was a king and the other a queen. What a nice surprise! There is no air conditioning in most hotels in Europe. With the windows open and a fan I was quite comfortable because the temp was around 60° the three nights we were there. The hubby who likes it much colder said it was bearable. The staff was friendly. The hotel was clean. I don't remember if breakfast is included in the price. There is a buffet breakfast or you can order off the menu. The last morning I ordered the smoked salmon, poached eggs, and sourdough toast off the hot menu. It was delicious. Had to have smoked salmon before I left Scotland...wish I would have ordered it sooner. Yummy. Would have given it 4 stars but with the lack of ac and having to climb several sets of stairs before you get to the elevator I'm giving it 3 stars. In all fairness, on occasion I did use the hotel ramp to get into or leave the hotel but that entailed walking through the rain. It did, however, lead you directly to the elevator.

This was the perfect hotel for a two night stay in Edinburgh. It's super centrally located and well…read morepriced. We were able to drop off our bags at 7 am and the room was ready by 12:30 pm. One of the major benefits for me is that they let you borrow a straightener from the front desk. My hair was so grateful!! The rooms are tiny but that's to be expected in Europe! The WiFi wasn't fantastic either but we really didn't need it much.

What a beautiful place! The drive in, the welcoming at the door the grounds, and the service were…read moreall top tier. This place was visited by Benjamin Franklin and has a tree that Jimmy Carter planted. Neat! When we sat down we were presented menus for tea selections and what came in the menu. It was so charming. It exceeded my expectations! We tried several teas. Each one has its one special taste and flavor profile. I liked the chamomile and the jasmine ones the best. The sandwiches and sweet treats were all quite good. The egg sandwich was probably my favorite of the sandwiches. The cucumber one was also very good. Some of them are a little bland. The sweet treats were all fantastic. They are rich and decadent. That was the first time I remember having clotted cream. It was good but a little different than what I thought. You will get pretty full if you eat everything. Afterwards take a nice long walk around the grounds. Go see the beautiful cows and bees. They also have a peacock that we didn't see and lots of crows There are also some fantastic views of Arthur's Seat. The concierge was informative and friendly. He gave us the backstory of the place and some recommendations. I would highly recommend this place for a proper tea.

What an amazing dining experience! Outstanding waitstaff with impeccable service. We all ordered…read morethe 3 course dinner. I chose the Lapsang Souchang cured salmone appetizer, the cod fish entree and the cheesecake dessert. OMG doesn't even begin to describe how exquisite it all was. Falls into then"once in a lifetime" kind of dining experience. If you have an opportunity to do this, do it.

This is my favourite low budget hotel in Edinburgh. It's virtually a stones throw away from…read morePrincess St so it's great for any tourists. If you book early enough in advance you can get a room for about £40 a night. Make sure you book an en-suite, not that the communal toilets are bad but an extra fiver is worth not having to navigate the corridors for that 4am pee (you know the one!) Staff are very friendly and have great local knowledge, which means they either point you to princess street or to the castle. Decor is nothing like the picture on the website, but if you're looking for a cheap bed for the night, you won't care.

I LOVED my stay here. It was in the perfect location and such a beautiful hotel. The airport…read moreshuttle dropped us off and picked us off literally 10 feet away. I think an Uber would've dropped us off further. The hotel was less than a 5 minute walk to the Christmas market, less than a 5 minute walk to a bunch of shopping (one block over is Princes St), and 10 minutes from Calton Hill. Just for the location alone, I would stay here again in heartbeat. The service was impeccable. Everyone was so kind and helpful. I felt very well taken care of. The mini bar was free and yes they did restock all of the alcohol and non alcoholic items. My only complaint about the room is the bathroom. It was quite small and couldve been cleaner. The shower also had a half door which let out tons of water causing the bathroom floor to get soaked. Sure it looked nice, but not very functional. The room we stayed in didn't get too much sound from the street, but I do hear some chatter in the middle of the night, likely from people coming out of the dome. Since we booked using chase sapphire reserve's the edit, we got daily breakfast for 2, $100 dining credit, a welcome amenity, and early check in/late check out (we got 2pm late check out). The breakfast was fine. It included a buffet and an item off their menu (eggs Benedict, omelette, etc.). We spent the dining credit at the Le petit beef bar. The food was excellent - great steak and frites as well as croque sando with their signature sauce (herby and buttery). Highly recommend especially if it's your first time in Edinburgh and want to explore all the top spots.

Stayed for 3 nights at this hotel while we were in Edinburgh. Nestled within the historic buildings…read moreof new town on george street ( the building itself is from the early 19th century). They have done a good job of providing for all creature comforts like up to date plumbing, Electricals and Airconditioning in a building from 1815. That's amazing by itself. Service was excellent becoming of a proper 5 star hotel. Only thing that was a bit annoying was the outside noise came into the room quite a lot. Probably one of the negatives of staying in a building with an older facade.

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience at 28 York Place Hotel in Edinburgh over the holidays was…read moredeeply disappointing and deserves to be shared. Upon arrival, the water coming out of the bathtub was yellow, dirty, and visibly full of debris. It was truly alarming and unhygienic -- completely unusable. The bathtub itself was also dirty. I reached out multiple times over several days via the WhatsApp contact provided by the hotel and never received a response. Our days were packed with early morning plans, so we were often out before reception opened and couldn't speak to anyone in person. We never received any proactive communication or on-site follow-up about the issue. When I finally did receive a response -- days after checkout -- I was told the problem was due to a mains water issue and that "running the tap would have fixed it." But no one ever told us this at the time. So for our entire 3-night stay, we had no access to a functioning bath or proper way to bathe, which is simply unacceptable for a paid accommodation. What's worse is how the hotel handled the situation. They eventually offered a £50 "goodwill gesture", despite my clear request for a partial refund. When I continued trying to resolve the issue directly with them, they stalled long enough that my credit card company could no longer dispute the charge -- effectively blocking any recourse. I saved for a long time to take this trip. I never imagined I'd end up at a hotel where I couldn't even bathe properly and was ignored while trying to get help. A functioning and clean bathroom is a basic expectation, not a luxury. The response from the hotel was formulaic, dismissive, and unhelpful. Their failure to communicate in real time, take accountability, or offer a meaningful resolution reflects extremely poorly on their service standards. I cannot in good conscience recommend this hotel to anyone. I hope this review helps future travelers avoid the frustration and disappointment I experienced.

Fantastic location for the tram and in walking distance to Royal Mile and Princess Street. The…read morebathtub was a little too high for anyone with mobility issues. It is higher than a regular bathtub. No lift too. Beautiful staircase and mansion though. Please include breakfast for over L200 too.