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"Edinburgh hotel prices are notoriously expensive and poor value in my opinion after 50 years of staying there - but this was an exception. February meant a comfy stay for 54 quid for my wife & I. The price and location were the clinchers - the AirPort Express bus stop is right outside the hotel entrance and so is the tram stop. Haymarket rail station is right across the street. So is Ryries - one of the Scottish capital’s historic pubs - others are on the hotel’s doorstep, including its own Platform 5 bar n restaurant. Princes St is just along the road and the Royal Mile & castle are not far either. Stairs up to reception are a hassle with heavy luggage but our receptionist was good at her job & welcoming. Her offer of a room upgrade was a surprise - so instead of a windowless room we got a view of the car park - hardly the majestic castle but better than a blank wall. Our room was small for two with carryon luggage - so cramped with bigger suitcases no doubt, although there is storage under the bed. The double bed mattress was remarkably good and we had a sound night’s sleep which is top result for any hotel. As others have mentioned, the lack of a kettle to make a cuppa is a glaring omission - I’d rather have that than the complimentary hairdryer. Late checkout was complimentary with my IHG points. Skipped breakfast in the hotel cos an Italian cafe almost next door does super omelette rolls and all sorts of other goodies. A highly enjoyable stay in every way. "

"Staff were wonderful! Really nice, chatty, and helpful. Always kind and keen to help. Rooms were good for the price. Beds were comfy. Bit outdated though, and some things to help improve the stay. - no hooks anywhere! Two people staying in the room, nowhere to hang towels after a shower, nowhere to hang coats properly etc. - wardrobe space taken up by kettle / drinks area and safe. This could have been better placed at the long desk area (which had lots of unused space, particularly underneath) to maximise storage space in wardrobe. - not a suitable fan in the bathroom. - no heating control in the room. Either got very stuffy or too cold. Spa area was open 7am-10pm which is excellent. We used this on all 3 days. Didn’t expect it to be large, so size was expected. However, because it is small, it was somewhat frustrating how easily it was taken up by children. Totally appreciate & respect they want the swimming time too!! But for such a small area, once the kids were there it meant there was absolutely no way you could swim or chill out. It got incredibly loud. Would be good to have a couple of set times? Like 7-8am is just adults etc. Bar area and restaurant area were nice. Location was excellent!! Great castle views, good location for getting everywhere and nice shops/ pubs etc close by. "

"The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was amazing and the place overall was very nice!"

"The room was spectacular and the staff was consistently courteous and helpful. The spa experience renewed my faith in humanity. 😅 I'd stay there again in a heartbeat. "

"Great service, easy parking and comfortable room"

"The room and staff were spotless."