Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Information
Location Transport could hardly be bettered since the Royal British Edinburgh Hotel is located directly opposite Edinburgh Waverley train station which provides... More...
Description
Location
Transport could hardly be bettered since the Royal British Edinburgh Hotel is located directly opposite Edinburgh Waverley train station which provides links both to London and the rest of Scotland. Visitors can also take an airport transfer to Edinburgh International airport - a journey which takes 25 minutes.
Rooms
The hotel boasts 72 guest rooms over five floors, and rooms come equipped with a writing desk, high speed wireless Internet access and tea and coffee making facilities.
Restaurant
The renowned 'Glendale' restaurant and bar offer superb views over the castle, and a full 'Glendale' breakfast is served each day. Heidi's Pantry serves coffee, snacks and 'high tea'.
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Facilities
Hotel Facilities
- Banquet Facilities
- Bar / Lounge
- Conference Facilities
- Currency Exchange Services
- Faxing Facilities
- Internet Access - High Speed
- Internet Access - Wireless
- Lift / Elevator
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
Room Facilities
- Alarm Clock
- Cable / Satellite TV
- Ensuite / Private Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Internet Access
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Mini Bar
- Pay-per-view Movies
- Radio
- Safe
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Telephone
Guest Comments & Reviews
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Facilities | 3 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 3 |
| Service | 5 |
Great Location in the Centre of EDINBURGH. Hotel has recently been refurbished (Partially) my room was one of the refurbished roms located on the 3rd Floor, nicely done....very quiet. Single Rooms as on the smaller side but ADEQUATE..... Staff EXTREMELY helpfull especially the receptionist who was on NIGHT duty (14th Aug) and DAY duty (15th Aug). This is the 3rd occassion I have chosen to stay at this hotel....HIGHLY RECOMMEND it.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 5 |
| Facilities | 5 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 5 |
| Service | 5 |
There was a mix up with our booking on arrival but the lady at reception handled things really well and everything worked out fine. The room wasn't huge but it was quite spacious, the bathroom was large and everything was clean. There was free wifi and a restaurant on site. We booked just a room and we didn't eat breakfast there so I can't comment on the food but the hotel itself was very nice.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 5 |
| Facilities | 5 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 3 |
| Service | 5 |
Although there is still scaffolding due to ongoing refurbishment, we could not find fault with the hotel. The room was clean and nicely furnished and the staff were very friendly and helpful.Our only gripe was that because the room was so warm(we did not have the radiator switched on) we had to leave the window open all night and the noise from the numpties roaming the streets until all hours and the police sirens meant that we didn't get a very restful sleep. However, this was not the fault of the hotel and we will stay there again on our next break.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Facilities | 3 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 2 |
| Service | 4 |
Oh my gosh, the room was so small, where were we to put our 2 large cases??? Great view though,could see Edinburgh castle from the room and so close to Waverley station (walking distance) and the staff could not be much more helpful. Bit expensive for the room size,(but maybe this is what the prices are for staying intown down town??) discovered outer suburbs for B&B if one was to stay longer
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Facilities | 3 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 4 |
| Service | 3 |
overall good but could do with some refurb and wheelcahir access not brilliant but a fair price for the facilities and an excellent location.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 3 |
| Facilities | 3 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 4 |
| Service | 4 |
Great location in central Edinburgh on Princess St. Suit travellers without cars for easy access to city sites. Decor old but undergoing renovations so should look much better once internal renos are finished and scaffolding has been removed. Restaurant has great views over the city and castle. Would not recommed to single young travellers wishing to meet other travellers. More suited to older travellers and couples.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Facilities | 3 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 4 |
| Service | 4 |
Hotel on old side in need of some repair/upgrade, but my room size was excellent. Also staff friendly and helpful. Superb location on Princes Street opposite Waverly station very good for ease of getting to and from travelling destination.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 3 |
| Facilities | 3 |
| Location | 5 |
| Pricing | 2 |
| Service | 5 |
The hotel's location can't be faulted, on Princes Street, opposite Waverley Station. Service, both at Reception and at breakfast was very good. There was a good selection at breakfast and the food and service were excellent. The room was adequate but tired - the whole hotel is in need of freshening-up - and not particularly clean, but acceptable. Our room was situated at the rear of the hotel, which meant no view, and the noise from the disco across the street was very loud.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 4 |
| Facilities | 4 |
| Location | 4 |
| Pricing | 4 |
| Service | 4 |
The not-so-good points: rooms overlooking Princes Street & hence noisy. Buses stop directly below from early until late; rooms lack double-glazing; our room had strong smell of cigarette smoke both old & fresh; decor of corridors looks tired with peeling paint; ongoing external work at the moment [Feb 2010] & scaffolding blocks view for some rooms. However, we'd certainly recommend the hotel if you're looking for somewhere relatively cheap & convenient to stay. Waverley railway station is just across the road; the rooms are large, clean & comfortable; good flat-screen TV with Freeview; room had a great view over Princes Street & towards Edinburgh Castle; the breakfast was substantial; the reception staff were extremely helpful & friendly. They even looked after our bags on the final day until we were ready to go & get our train home. This saved us £10 - which is what it would have cost to leave the bags in left-luggage at the train station. Overall, very good! Helen (York, UK)