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Right when you walk into this hotel, your eyes quickly adjust to the modern colors and decor. I felt like Alice in Wonderland and all I wanted to do was explore. The lobby is filled with chairs of all shapes and sizes for those who need a place to just sit back and take it all in. Hahaha. But honestly, I really cannot get over how cute this hotel is. Check-in: Short and sweet. Very fast service. The front desk lady was very nice. Explained breakfast. How to get there. What it included. Offered maps. Pointed to elevators. Elevators/lifts: You need your key to access any of the floors. Love the security of that aspect. Hallway to rooms: As you walk down the hallways, the ceiling lights will automatically turn on. Very classy and I bet saves the hotel a lot of energy instead of having the lights constantly on. Rooms: Heavy doors with deadlock. Big plus in my book. The room I had came with a king sized bed. Two actual pillows and four for decor. Great, comfy bed. Sheets are thick and fluffy. The view was of the main street that the hotel is located on. So it was a great way to people-watch. The bathroom is amazing. Heated floors. Huge sink with lots of room to put your makeup or vanity kit. Shower is huge. The water flows from the ceiling, which makes it feel like you are showering in warm rain. Lovely. Toilet is standard. The room comes with a closet. A complex coffee maker. A shoe rack. In the bathroom, there is a lovely robe and in the shoe rack, there are slippers. Overall: The hotel itself is very modern. Kind of boutique-ish style, which is definitely a great contrast to the city of Edinburgh. I love the decor. I love the little amenities. I love the staff. Definitely need to check this place out. Will be back again.
I'm struggling to find fault with the G&V - this hotel sure does know how to make you feel like you're staying in incredible luxury! It's a great location and even though it's right in the heart of Edinburgh, it's not noisy at all once you're in your room. The staff are all super lovely and above-and-beyond seems to be their default option. Check-in was smooth and easy, and they offered to show me to my room and take my bags. The rooms are a good size - I'm in a signature room which is one up from the basic room and it's by no means small - a massive bed with a large bathroom and shower and lots of storage space. There's lots of nice little touches which make this place even nicer - the windows are full length of the room so you get a splendid view over the city, the bathroom is bursting with every toiletry you could need, the towels are so snuggly and the shower is tiled in disco silver tiles. Whoever does their housekeeping seems to be some kind of angel - I've never had a room tidied with such care before. There really isn't much I could find to complain about - the mini bar is pricey, and there's no bath in a signature room, but those aren't deal breakers for me. The breakfast is served on the mezzanine level and comes with a buffet (including things like salmon and mackerel which is a real treat at a buffet!) and a hot menu. I haven't tried the hot menu yet as I had a light breakfast on my first morning here (read: massively hungover) but I will update this review when I do. I love the guys who stand at the front door too - they are so friendly and helpful (and look dashing in their kilts) and will happily get you a taxi. I'd definitely love to stay here again.
I can't comment on the hotel as a whole, but the cocktail bar is pretty lovely! Looking for somewhere close to the City Chambers to go for a drink after a Girlguiding Edinburgh event on what must be the stormiest night of the year, we stumbled into the G&V. Not deterred by our Girlguiding uniforms and windswept appearance we were swiftly given a table and a cocktail menu by a super friendly waitress. We each picked a cocktail, and they were made pretty quickly. While a bit pricier than your average cocktail, the cocktails were lovely. My friend particularly enjoyed the bejewelled stirrer that came with her Kir Royale! Sadly with the horrible weather, we decided to only stay for one and then head home, but I'd happily have tried others on the menu! If you're looking for somewhere for a nice cocktail for a special occasion then you could certainly do worse than trying this place!
If I could give Hotel Missoni 10 stars I would. Perfectly located on George IV bridge, it's a two minute walk from the Castle and a five minute walk to the Grassmarket and the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Whilst the outside of the building isn't anything special, every aspect of the inside from the reception and the hallways to the rooms is S*U*B*L*I*M*E. Designed and run by the Italian fashion house, HMi is decorated in beautiful and brightly coloured Missoni fabrics and textiles. Everywhere you look, there's splashes of bright pink, acid green, canary yellow and aqua strategically placed alongside bold grey and black and white stripes. Visitors are free to roam the hotel and check out the fabulous lamps, chairs and fabrics dotted around different floors but tourists are restricted to the bar and restaurant. In fact, the hotel is so swish you need a room key to activate the candy striped lifts! As for the rooms, I was lucky enough to stay for 3 nights and was given a beautiful double with floor to ceiling windows, breath-taking views and the comfiest bed I've ever slept in. In keeping with the designer furniture, there was a Bang & Olson flatscreen TV, an illuminated drinks cabinet and a high end coffee maker with fresh coffee and espresso cups. My only grumble and it's a tiny one, is that I really wanted a bath and unfortunately, only the suites have baths. I can't compain however, as the bathroom was hidden behind a sliding door and included full length mirrors, luxury Missoni bathrobes and a gorgeous wet-room with power shower. Would I go back again? In a heartbeat.
This might just be one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The whole experience was flawless and I was treated like a VIP throughout my visit... But I'm getting ahead of myself. First, I'll talk you through the experience. So, I was in Edinburgh for a few days with work. World weary, on Sunday afternoon I trudged up the hill from the station with my ridiculous suitcase after a 4 hour train ride. Having been to Edinburgh before, I knew the location (the bridge), but must have walked past this hotel many times before without ever really noticing it was there. It has a lovely glass entry way and the staff are dressed very classily, but with a Scottish touch (tartan, kilts and a funky green and purple colour theme). I was welcomed heartily by the staff and got checked in straight away. I was advised that the water in the room was free (a lovely touch) and it was offered to take my bags to my room, but after bringing them that far I just took them myself. You need to insert a key card to use the lifts, but once I got my head around this it was fine. I was on the third floor in a signature room (which is slightly bigger than a basic room), but I get the feeling you would have an amazing experience no matter where you were placed. I loved the eye-catching decor, the bathroom was AMAZING and the view from the room (overlooking the Royal Mile) was mind-blowing. The bed and pillows were very soft (I prefer it a bit more firm, but it did scream luxury) and the free shampoo AND SEPARATE CONDITIONER (rather than a rubbish all in one) were really nice touches. As Briony has said, the mini bar is expensive, but actually about standard for a hotel standard. The breakfast (which was included in our rooms), might just be the BEST hotel breakfast I have ever had. With a choice of hot food from the menu and a very generous cold buffet, I was in brekkie heaven! I didn't use the bar, but was advised there is Prosecco on TAP and it seemed swish, stylish and the kind of place you might take someone for a fancy drink on a date. I loved my experience here. My only real complaint was that £50 per night was taken as a buffer on my debit card (as I don't have a credit card), but other than that.... Staff - friendly and helpful. Rooms - superb (if not a little warm, but they do have air con), Decor and ambiance - FABULOUS. I am actually now looking to book here for a future trip with my husband. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.
This hotel is very conveniently located on the Royal mile just beneath the castle, it was previously the Missoni hotel but has been the G&V for a few years now. This was a recommendation by a friend who'd stayed before. We didn't stay at this hotel, just popped in for a cocktail (or 4). The hotel is nicely decorated and was lit up with candles which gave it a lovely ambiance, we were greeted by a staff member who guided upstairs to the bar. The bar is connected to the restaurant, we sat in a cosy booth overlooking the restaurant. It was early but there was a buzz to the place which is a good sign. We ordered the vodka based 'Passion' sharing cocktail for two (see attached photo for ingredients), it came with sorbet which went perfectly. Incredibly refreshing and moreish. For £19 we got about 4 cocktails each! and it was DELICIOUS. We also got some complimentary wasabi nuts, nice touch. Everyone looked good but people weren't overly dressed up which was actually quite a nice change for a posh ish bar, very smart casual. People just letting their hair down over good food and drink.
I've stayed in plenty of hotels in my time but none come close to the exceptional opulence, service and beautiful views at the G&V Hotel. It's simply amazing in every way. The views, the rooms and the service are faultless. Being a naturally messy person I found the afternoon turn down service a charm. Every day I left my room in a state and came back to it looking pristine. Like little magic Scottish cleaning pixies had sprinkled their magic dust while I was out working. My room came equipped with a coffee machine, a starship enterprise style TV and a waterfall like shower. These 3 things along with the scenic views made my trip amazing. I arrived on a Sunday afternoon and due to the hotel's proximity to Edinburgh Castle you could hear the faint cry of bagpipes in the distance, at first I thought the hotel were pumping it in to my room. Being an analytical person I tried and tried to find a fault with this hotel but I simply couldn't! The easiest 5 stars I have ever given!
I totally loved this hotel too. A few steps from the castle and beautiful st Giles cathedral, it has a contemporary decor. The bed was not too comfortable as I previously reviewed some other hotels but doable. The bathroom was super nice, pics to follow. Has a nespresso machine, safe. We were suprised with a complimentary bottle if red wine waiting for us in the room. Not sure what we did right to receive that :) and the breakfast is legendary with 90 something item continental breakfast for only 15 pounds per person. I would definitely recommend a stay here. read more
12 years ago
My sole regret is that I did not read about the "prossecco on tap" until the morning I was leaving... I can assure you I'd have hooked myself up to that drip in mighty fashion -- but alas Sligh House became our "local away from home" during this stay. Next time, G&V bar, next time. Formerly The Missoni Hotel -- it was acquired by G&V Royal Mile (Carlton Group) in May of 2014. The statement Missoni decor still stands strong -- from top to tail this hotel is outfitted beautifully with the finest soft furnishings, clean lines and comfort. *free, easy, reliable wifi with no password. Praise the Lord! *each member of staff was friendly, helpful and professional. Every single one. *the beds/pillows/blankets/duvet -- supreme comfort and cleanliness. *bath products = 5 stars. Including conditioner! This is not always a given. *high power hairdryer. *breakfast offering very nice. *nespresso machine in room + kettle *soft and fluffy towels. *room service = thumbs up! From their Restaurant Cucina. Arrived swiftly. *in room wine is really great. (wooooops!) The half bottle size makes it more justifiable. *turndown service nightly -- deluxe. *Scotsman paper each morning by request *gorgeous city view from my room (408) Honestly the only small fault I can find is that the gym opens at 9am. It gave me the motivation to head outside (Arthur's Seat and The Meadows both located fairly nearby) -- but a quick gym session would've been amazing, not sure what business traveler is working out after 9am? Small detail. I had a very small issue in my room (my bedside light was smoking) -- I reported it to them just so they knew and could replace and it was attended to as if my room were on fire. I was asked if I wanted to move! Of course I didn't want to, but I really appreciated the offer. I have a feeling they are going above and beyond with each of their guests. They really go the extra here. A truly delightful and enjoyable stay. If every hotel were like this, I may never return home. If you are traveling to Edinburgh, this is your spot. read more
Awwwww. Why do I get the feeling this hotel is trying to tighten it's purse strings? Super sad times. In stark comparison to my first stay, this one was a huuuugggeee disappointment. Seriously. I cannot explain how much I was looking forward to heading back here. If you read my previous review, you will see that it was genuinely my favourite hotel I'd ever stayed in. How the mighty have fallen. My main issue was my room which must have been in an old wing. There was carpet coming up on the stairs, the heating was dodgy, the TV was about 30 years old, it was tiny, there was a big hole in the wall behind where it was plugged in. It was just so tatty and depressing. The breakfast is next up. Last time I was here it was so decadent - it was overflowing with amazing food and that cake table, wow. This time it just all looked so sparse (and I wasn't there late), and well, sorry to say the word again, depressing. The doughnuts made inhouse were stale, and the service was terribly slow and uninterested. Nail in the coffin? No hot men in kilts to greet you. Hotness and kilts aside, I was trying to get a taxi leaving there and I ended up having to stand out on the street trying to get one myself as there was no one there to help me, and the company reception called never turned up. If I'm paying a fair chunk of money, I'd hope there'd at least be a door man there to help with bags, taxis etc. All over, really G&V you broke my little hotel heart! read more
11 years ago
Right when you walk into this hotel, your eyes quickly adjust to the modern colors and decor. I felt like Alice in Wonderland and all I wanted to do was explore. The lobby is filled with chairs of all shapes and sizes for those who need a place to just sit back and take it all in. Hahaha. But honestly, I really cannot get over how cute this hotel is. Check-in: Short and sweet. Very fast service. The front desk lady was very nice. Explained breakfast. How to get there. What it included. Offered maps. Pointed to elevators. Elevators/lifts: You need your key to access any of the floors. Love the security of that aspect. Hallway to rooms: As you walk down the hallways, the ceiling lights will automatically turn on. Very classy and I bet saves the hotel a lot of energy instead of having the lights constantly on. Rooms: Heavy doors with deadlock. Big plus in my book. The room I had came with a king sized bed. Two actual pillows and four for decor. Great, comfy bed. Sheets are thick and fluffy. The view was of the main street that the hotel is located on. So it was a great way to people-watch. The bathroom is amazing. Heated floors. Huge sink with lots of room to put your makeup or vanity kit. Shower is huge. The water flows from the ceiling, which makes it feel like you are showering in warm rain. Lovely. Toilet is standard. The room comes with a closet. A complex coffee maker. A shoe rack. In the bathroom, there is a lovely robe and in the shoe rack, there are slippers. Overall: The hotel itself is very modern. Kind of boutique-ish style, which is definitely a great contrast to the city of Edinburgh. I love the decor. I love the little amenities. I love the staff. Definitely need to check this place out. Will be back again. read more
I'm struggling to find fault with the G&V - this hotel sure does know how to make you feel like you're staying in incredible luxury! It's a great location and even though it's right in the heart of Edinburgh, it's not noisy at all once you're in your room. The staff are all super lovely and above-and-beyond seems to be their default option. Check-in was smooth and easy, and they offered to show me to my room and take my bags. The rooms are a good size - I'm in a signature room which is one up from the basic room and it's by no means small - a massive bed with a large bathroom and shower and lots of storage space. There's lots of nice little touches which make this place even nicer - the windows are full length of the room so you get a splendid view over the city, the bathroom is bursting with every toiletry you could need, the towels are so snuggly and the shower is tiled in disco silver tiles. Whoever does their housekeeping seems to be some kind of angel - I've never had a room tidied with such care before. There really isn't much I could find to complain about - the mini bar is pricey, and there's no bath in a signature room, but those aren't deal breakers for me. The breakfast is served on the mezzanine level and comes with a buffet (including things like salmon and mackerel which is a real treat at a buffet!) and a hot menu. I haven't tried the hot menu yet as I had a light breakfast on my first morning here (read: massively hungover) but I will update this review when I do. I love the guys who stand at the front door too - they are so friendly and helpful (and look dashing in their kilts) and will happily get you a taxi. I'd definitely love to stay here again. read more
I can't comment on the hotel as a whole, but the cocktail bar is pretty lovely! Looking for somewhere close to the City Chambers to go for a drink after a Girlguiding Edinburgh event on what must be the stormiest night of the year, we stumbled into the G&V. Not deterred by our Girlguiding uniforms and windswept appearance we were swiftly given a table and a cocktail menu by a super friendly waitress. We each picked a cocktail, and they were made pretty quickly. While a bit pricier than your average cocktail, the cocktails were lovely. My friend particularly enjoyed the bejewelled stirrer that came with her Kir Royale! Sadly with the horrible weather, we decided to only stay for one and then head home, but I'd happily have tried others on the menu! If you're looking for somewhere for a nice cocktail for a special occasion then you could certainly do worse than trying this place! read more
16 years ago
If I could give Hotel Missoni 10 stars I would. Perfectly located on George IV bridge, it's a two minute walk from the Castle and a five minute walk to the Grassmarket and the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. Whilst the outside of the building isn't anything special, every aspect of the inside from the reception and the hallways to the rooms is S*U*B*L*I*M*E. Designed and run by the Italian fashion house, HMi is decorated in beautiful and brightly coloured Missoni fabrics and textiles. Everywhere you look, there's splashes of bright pink, acid green, canary yellow and aqua strategically placed alongside bold grey and black and white stripes. Visitors are free to roam the hotel and check out the fabulous lamps, chairs and fabrics dotted around different floors but tourists are restricted to the bar and restaurant. In fact, the hotel is so swish you need a room key to activate the candy striped lifts! As for the rooms, I was lucky enough to stay for 3 nights and was given a beautiful double with floor to ceiling windows, breath-taking views and the comfiest bed I've ever slept in. In keeping with the designer furniture, there was a Bang & Olson flatscreen TV, an illuminated drinks cabinet and a high end coffee maker with fresh coffee and espresso cups. My only grumble and it's a tiny one, is that I really wanted a bath and unfortunately, only the suites have baths. I can't compain however, as the bathroom was hidden behind a sliding door and included full length mirrors, luxury Missoni bathrobes and a gorgeous wet-room with power shower. Would I go back again? In a heartbeat. read more
7 years ago
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This might just be one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. The whole experience was flawless and I was treated like a VIP throughout my visit... But I'm getting ahead of myself. First, I'll talk you through the experience. So, I was in Edinburgh for a few days with work. World weary, on Sunday afternoon I trudged up the hill from the station with my ridiculous suitcase after a 4 hour train ride. Having been to Edinburgh before, I knew the location (the bridge), but must have walked past this hotel many times before without ever really noticing it was there. It has a lovely glass entry way and the staff are dressed very classily, but with a Scottish touch (tartan, kilts and a funky green and purple colour theme). I was welcomed heartily by the staff and got checked in straight away. I was advised that the water in the room was free (a lovely touch) and it was offered to take my bags to my room, but after bringing them that far I just took them myself. You need to insert a key card to use the lifts, but once I got my head around this it was fine. I was on the third floor in a signature room (which is slightly bigger than a basic room), but I get the feeling you would have an amazing experience no matter where you were placed. I loved the eye-catching decor, the bathroom was AMAZING and the view from the room (overlooking the Royal Mile) was mind-blowing. The bed and pillows were very soft (I prefer it a bit more firm, but it did scream luxury) and the free shampoo AND SEPARATE CONDITIONER (rather than a rubbish all in one) were really nice touches. As Briony has said, the mini bar is expensive, but actually about standard for a hotel standard. The breakfast (which was included in our rooms), might just be the BEST hotel breakfast I have ever had. With a choice of hot food from the menu and a very generous cold buffet, I was in brekkie heaven! I didn't use the bar, but was advised there is Prosecco on TAP and it seemed swish, stylish and the kind of place you might take someone for a fancy drink on a date. I loved my experience here. My only real complaint was that £50 per night was taken as a buffer on my debit card (as I don't have a credit card), but other than that.... Staff - friendly and helpful. Rooms - superb (if not a little warm, but they do have air con), Decor and ambiance - FABULOUS. I am actually now looking to book here for a future trip with my husband. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat. read more
This hotel is very conveniently located on the Royal mile just beneath the castle, it was previously the Missoni hotel but has been the G&V for a few years now. This was a recommendation by a friend who'd stayed before. We didn't stay at this hotel, just popped in for a cocktail (or 4). The hotel is nicely decorated and was lit up with candles which gave it a lovely ambiance, we were greeted by a staff member who guided upstairs to the bar. The bar is connected to the restaurant, we sat in a cosy booth overlooking the restaurant. It was early but there was a buzz to the place which is a good sign. We ordered the vodka based 'Passion' sharing cocktail for two (see attached photo for ingredients), it came with sorbet which went perfectly. Incredibly refreshing and moreish. For £19 we got about 4 cocktails each! and it was DELICIOUS. We also got some complimentary wasabi nuts, nice touch. Everyone looked good but people weren't overly dressed up which was actually quite a nice change for a posh ish bar, very smart casual. People just letting their hair down over good food and drink. read more
I've stayed in plenty of hotels in my time but none come close to the exceptional opulence, service and beautiful views at the G&V Hotel. It's simply amazing in every way. The views, the rooms and the service are faultless. Being a naturally messy person I found the afternoon turn down service a charm. Every day I left my room in a state and came back to it looking pristine. Like little magic Scottish cleaning pixies had sprinkled their magic dust while I was out working. My room came equipped with a coffee machine, a starship enterprise style TV and a waterfall like shower. These 3 things along with the scenic views made my trip amazing. I arrived on a Sunday afternoon and due to the hotel's proximity to Edinburgh Castle you could hear the faint cry of bagpipes in the distance, at first I thought the hotel were pumping it in to my room. Being an analytical person I tried and tried to find a fault with this hotel but I simply couldn't! The easiest 5 stars I have ever given! read more
Location - ideal - located within walking distance to the castle. Can walk easily to the Grass Market - where there are lots of shops, pubs, restaurants etc. It is also at the corner of George IV bridge and the Royal Mile - most of the tours start from some point on the Royal Mile. Also, the Hop on Hop Off bus stops right in front of the hotel Décor - Modern, contemporary lobby. Opposite the entrance is a bookcase on the wall, having pieces of art, lit up by changing blue and purple lights. The reception has individual, oval desks for check-in. Colorful stripes on the walls and throughout the hotel. Rooms also have modern décor with walls painted of castles and buildings. Bathrooms with tiled floors and black robes, mirrored walls. Amenities - Had wine, mini-fridge, Nespresso coffee machines, and a safe in the room. Free Wi-Fi. They have provided fresh milk in the fridge for yr coffee which is such a welcome change. Everything from the bar having juices, chocolates, some snacks was included. Also, laundry for two items was included in the room We took the package with the breakfast option - they had a buffet with many options including fresh fruit, juices, yogurt, croissants. You can also order from the menu. Service - Friendly and attentive Cons - The claimed king-sized bed wasn't king size at all - was very small. We asked for a change of rooms but they were booked and could not accommodate. The pillows provided were very soft. We asked them to change them the next day and they said they were out of it. On being persistent they brought one firm one to us on the second night. Views - Some of the rooms have city views - we had a corner room with a good view of the Scottish library opposite to the hotel. read more
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Couldn't ask for anything more than this luxury hotel located on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. I had read some hit or miss things about the hotel before selecting it beforehand -- it's not for everyone. The design is highly modern and sexy but very understatedly so from the outside and lobby area. The design of the restaurant and bedrooms however is daring: bright colors and choices that push a design edge not often found in most hotels. Lucked out and got the Beasley suite. It was ridiculously big with 1.5 bathrooms, a living room, a king bed and heated floors in the main bathroom. The views out over the Royal Mile and Edinburgh were unparalleled. They allowed us to have our room by 11:30am on the day of check-in, which was another wonderful stroke of luck since we'd arrived at 8am and were highly jet lagged. One great thing about the suite -- they give you complimentary private transportation from the airport, as well as complimentary products in the minibar. Water? Sure. Wine? Go ahead. Innis and Gunn beer? Great. Breakfast is included as well. It's too much food for one person. When you stuff yourself silly and then decide to climb the Craggs for two hours, you'll be regretting every moment you spent at the breakfast bar combing through the cheese and pastries. Thoroughly enjoyed this hotel. read more
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