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"Overall. the hotel is okay except their water in the shower is really hot that i was scared to wash my hair. They have a sign " Caution, hot water" bu ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 29 Oct 2018

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Hotel Description

3-star Georgian hotel near Princes Street

Leith stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Leith hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Restaurant

This hotel features a restaurant, free WiFi in public areas, and a picnic area. Luggage storage is provided and the front desk is staffed around-the-clock.

Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Junior Suite Ensuite with Bath

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Single Room, Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Playfair House Hotel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.0 out of 5 2.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 2.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Playfair House Hotel

Everyone (1) Family (1)
1 out of 5
Arrived to Playfair at 6:30 pm @ with the fill in front desk person taking us to our room, was greeted with a disaster of a room! bed was unmade, garbage not emptied, dirty bathroom towels from previous guests on bathroom floor, The fill in front desk guy apologized and told us he would clean our room himself so we left for some dinner and after 2 hours arrived back at 8:30pm where the bed had been changed & towels & garbage cleaned up. Get ready for bed and the toilet seat was was broken and off on one hinge so it wouldn’t sit straight, no remote for TV and no extras to be found at hotel WiFi wouldn’t work and had to go to lobby to pick up any signal. The full breakfast for 2 people was actually a little basket left at the door with 1 instant oatmeal packet, 1 tiny granola bar, and 1 little prepackaged bun looking like a smashed chocolate chip Twinkie. We are not high maintenance travelers and enjoy a quaint bed and breakfast experience but this was TERRIBLe and we had prepaid for this reservation and they said they don’t do any adjustments or refunds! I have photos of everything. Traveled throughout Scotland and England and found nothing to complain about any other reservation. Do yourself a favor and don’t make our mistake!!! Couldn’t reach Travelocity Customer support!!!

Posted by on May 29, 2019

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3 out of 5
Overall. the hotel is okay except their water in the shower is really hot that i was scared to wash my hair. They have a sign " Caution, hot water" but they should fix it. Breakfast hour starts at eight so we're not able to avail our breakfast coz we're afraid we miss our tour and our tain the next day.

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Playfair House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: St Andrew Square Tram Stop (1 km / 0.6 mi)

Room Amenities

Playfair House Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining
  • Television
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Toranj - This restaurant specializes in Persian/Iranian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 4.50 for adults and GBP 4.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.