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The Chester Residence

5.0 star property
5-star luxury aparthotel near Princes Street

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Garden Mews Apartment | Living area | 42-inch plasma TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Garden
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
One Bedroom Mews Apartment | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 19.00 per person)
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar

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Map
9 Rothesay Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7SL
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket19 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle5 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)20 min drive

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Grand Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Apartment

9.7/10 Exceptional
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Own Residence

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Apartment

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 797 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden Mews Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Garden Mews Apartment

10/10 Exceptional
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Penthouse Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Penthouse Apartment

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Mews Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

One Bedroom Mews Apartment

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Apartment | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Club Apartment

  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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The price is $419
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$502 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Haymarket stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Haymarket aparthotel, you'll find Princes Street and George Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • George Street - 10 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 5 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 9 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 10 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wee Vault Edinburgh - 7 min walk
  • The Palmerston - 6 min walk
  • Cairngorm Coffee Co West End - 6 min walk
  • The Mercat Bar - 7 min walk
  • The Fox and Faun - 7 min walk

About this property

The Chester Residence

5-star luxury aparthotel near Princes Street
The Chester Residence offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The luxury The Chester Residence also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. The aparthotel can provide a complimentary grocery shopping service, limo/town car service, and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Edinburgh aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Chester Residence offers 23 accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Edinburgh aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 350.00 per night (for stays between 1 August - 31 August)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 19.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 46 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 75.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 55.0 per night

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

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
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, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Chester Residence to the airport?

The Chester Residence is 6.9 mi (21-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Chester Residence have an airport shuttle?

The Chester Residence offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 46 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Chester Residence to the beach?

This aparthotel is 4.2 mi (17-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 17.9 mi (36-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Chester Residence offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Chester Residence, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.00 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Chester Residence?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at The Chester Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Chester Residence?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does The Chester Residence have a pool?

The Chester Residence does not have a pool.

Does The Chester Residence have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is The Chester Residence to downtown Edinburgh?

The Chester Residence is 1.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

The Chester Residence Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 314 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

ReedK, Nashville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable apartment. Very quiet neighborhood. Fantastic location. Well appointed rooms. Stay here. Perfect for walking around Edinburgh yet having a peaceful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely was a real surprise when we walked through the door
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really excellent stay. Apartment is a good size, clean and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. All in all it was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect in everyway!! My hubby added the romantic turndown service to the room and it was truly amazing!! The attention to detail at The Chester Residence is absolutely fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great visit for the New Year. Was blown away by the apartment, service and city! Everyone was super accommodating and for the price we were shocked at how luxurious the apartment was. We stayed in the classic apartment - only feedback is the bath can be a little slippy as there are no rails. Further, the bathroom was a little cra
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

May, Toronto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was good except three things: 1) No washer/dryer, 2) location is slightly off location from most tourist areas, 3) No elevator so expect lots of stair climbing with your luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019