Terrific location in Old Town a block from the end/beginning (depending how you view it) of the…read moreRoyal Mile. The Hop On/Hop Off Red Line bus drop at Dymanic Earth (planetarium+) is just across the road. Friendly and helpful staff, nicely decorated guest rooms and public areas, and a terrific buffet breakfast. Great shopping/dining/whiskey sampling along the Royal Mile 2 blocks away. For those more fit than I, take one of the Tour buses up the hill (can get a bit steep) to Edinburgh Castle, then after your tour, leisurely eat drink, and shop your way back down to the Edinburgh Marriott.

Stayed 2 nights at the Edinburgh Marriott as a base camp to exploring the city of Edinburgh. Very…read moreeasy and convenient to get to from the airport, only 1 stop away or a 5-10 min drive or so. Also very convenient to get to Edinburgh, just take the airport Express and you'll be there in about 30 to 40 min. Parking was minimal cost if I remember (~10 pounds) The lobby is comfortable, decent seating area with a small bar area. Bar has reasonable drink prices and friendly service - definitely check it out. Also a small restaurant with an ok breakfast buffet (Glasgow Marriott beats it hands down though). Concierge was also really awesome at explaining what to do in the area. I got one of the larger king rooms with a sofa bed. The hotel and rooms are definitely on the older side. Bathroom was adequate size though not large. Biggest issue though, is the rooms have no A/C, the recommendation was to crack open (since you cant fully open any windows) and request a fan. Even worse, the requested fan never came. The bed was fairly comfortable, sofa bed not so much. Overall, in desperate need of a renovation.

Overpriced, Noisy, and Far from Edinburgh - Avoid at All Costs…read more Our Cosmos tour had us stay here, and we paid an additional $395 for an extra night. What a complete waste of money. The hotel is incredibly loud at night -- trains constantly pass by, and groups of people gather outside near the trash area for smoke breaks and loud conversations well into the night. Getting any sleep was nearly impossible. We went down for lunch at noon and were told we couldn't order food until 12:30, but could order from the so-called "24-hour menu." The options were terrible -- low-quality pizza and sandwiches that tasted like something from a gas station. To make matters worse, the location is far outside of Edinburgh, so getting anywhere interesting is inconvenient and expensive. It's clear Cosmos uses this hotel because it's one of the few with open availability -- and after staying here, it's easy to see why. Bottom line: Do not stay here under any circumstances. It's overpriced, noisy, and completely lacking in quality or convenience.

We enjoyed this hotel on a previous stay, but not so much this time. Apart from the breakfast area…read morebeing much more crowded, room selection was the main difference. We were in a room facing the "back" side, with a view over the trash/recycling containers, and noise from deliveries and trash going out to the containers. Much more noise here from trains late in the evening and early morning. Like everyone else this summer, Novotel is working hard to deliver service in the midst of a surge in travelers and a shortage of workers.

I stayed one night at Ascot Garden, and it was a great choice for my short stay in Edinburgh. First…read moreof all it is very close to the airport, which was great after my 15 hour flight in from Los Angeles. Brian and Wendy are truly wonderful hosts and have everything running smoothly at this B&B. The room was clean and spacious and had everything I needed - comfy bed, warm shower, perfectly functioning wifi and flyers on things to do in Edinburgh. I was greeted warmly upon my arrival, and Wendy explained everything to me quickly and in a friendly manner. She even made me a nice cup of coffee with a cookie, which was perfect after driving in the cold rain to get there. The breakfast was also delicious - perfect fried eggs, tasty butter and toast (they also had many cereal options and juices, tea or coffee). Overall great B&B and highly reccomend for those who enjoy staying at B&Bs.

Wow--what a home run!…read more Far less expensive than the big hotels but clean, quiet, comfortable, and personal. Brian and Wendy could not have been nicer including setting up a MD appointment with the national health care system for me for my flu/sinus infection. Nice breakfast and fast internet. Rooms are exactly what you need and there is a bus stop in front of the B&B that goes straight to Waverly Station in the city. This is also minutes away from the Edinburg airport and parking is available. Mini-grocery/gas station is a 2 minute walk. Highly recommended.

I visited The White Lady last weekend. As a resident in the area I was keen to see what…read moreWetherspoon's had done with Agenda, and I was sorely disappointed with the result. The place is a clone of all other Wetherspoon pubs across the whole UK - it was foolish to think that there might be any uniqueness to this place. It is now very expansive inside, think Standing Order tables and decor. For a Sunday afternoon it was completely rammed with loud, drunken louts taking advantage of the cheap drinks on offer. I've never seen so much fake tan and exposed belly on show on a Sunday avo - what a disaster. This is the last place I would ever look to visit in the Corstorphine area for a quiet Sunday lunch. Food was typical Wetherspoon's fare. After waiting a ridiculous 20 minutes, a lentil and bacon soup arrived that had the consistency and look of fresh sick. Upon requesting a change to tomato due to the vomity consistency and chunderous smell, we were informed there would be another 20 minute wait. For one bowl of soup. What were the chefs doing? Growing and then pureeing tomatoes from scratch?! Anyway. This place is not for me. If you want a cheap, loud watering hole for a bit of boozing and like an ogle at badly fake-tanned bulbous bellies then it's probably for you.

The white lady has many advantages, the price are very reasonable and they have great deals on…read moretheir food menu, the venue is big so you are likely to find a table and it accommodates big groups. So why only 3 stars I hear you ask.... Probably because it comes with no thrills and lacks of originality. The decor is common, the service is OK, the drinks are just what you would expect them to be but that's what I expect from a chain pub and that's OK if you want a night out without burning a hole in your wallet. Also it has a good outside area with table and outside heaters which comes very handy on a Scottish sunny day.

"I know exactly where it is." 5 minutes later out comes the Satnav…read more T.B.H. It's pretty easy to find if you're prepared to look before you set off and it's right at Edinburgh Park train/tram station for a quick 10 minute (£3 return) trip to the city centre, or tram ride to the airport. Top that off with clean and friendly and you're onto a winner. Costa, Crispy Creme, KFC, Tesco and a retail outlet are next door, so if it's just a stopover you've got an alternative to the hotel restaurant. We didn't try the hotel breakfast, but at a tenner for the buffet it looks good value. Tbh, we went to Morrisons around the corner on our way to the airport for breaky. But then again, we're cheapskates'

Banks galore! Also has a railway located nearby (Edinburgh park) always seems like some roadworks…read moreare being completed! Possibly because of the trams!

you get a great carvery here for just a few quid. Good atmosphere with lots of nooks for a quite…read moredrink - worth a visit. Suitated on Corstorphine high street so plenty of buses pass by this hotel. Have been to a wedding here and had a great night. Good food and good value with plenty room. busy but never crowded

Can't say anything as far as the hotel goes, but the restaurant is awesome. Delicious carvery, plus…read moreother options if that's not your thing for a decent price. The starters and desserts are also good - I particularly recommend the chocolate brownie ice-cream sensation, but be warned the dessert portions are rather large! The walls are covered in interesting pictures or cartoons giving the place a unique character and atmosphere. Parking in the car park can be tricky at peak times, but there is parking nearby also free of charge.