Royal British Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Amazing location, awesome staff, just what we were hoping for
This hotel has been great for our 6 night stay. Location is near everything. No matter which way...
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Dpaigej
- 13 Apr 2013
super
good location , very kind staff,
very good, what to say , good , nice , quiet, kind
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george greco
- 23 Feb 2013
Historic hotel close to rail station and Edinburgh attractions
Royal British Hotel, on world famous Princes Street, meets the needs of both business and leisure visitors. The hotel, located less than 400 yards from Waverley Station, offers convenient access to many of the city's most famous attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Galleries, the Festival Hall, and the Old and New Towns. Guests choose from 72 bedrooms on five floors, as well as five executive rooms and six suites. Glendale Restaurant and Bar, situated on the first floor, affords views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
Highlights
- Close to business and tourist districts
- Choice of formal or informal dining
- Free Wi-Fi access in public areas
- Executive rooms and suites available
Rooms
Royal British Hotel offers 72 bedrooms on five floors, including 61 standard rooms (17 single, 28 twin, six double, one quad, and nine triple rooms). Five executive rooms, six suites, and several smoking rooms are also available. Amenities include 24-hour room service, same-day laundry service, and free wireless Internet access. Most rooms offer excellent views over downtown Edinburgh.
Features
Princes Street Coffee House offers premium coffee and a wide selection of Paninis, sandwiches, pastries, and ice cream in contemporary surroundings on the ground floor. The stylish Glendale Restaurant and Bar, situated on the first floor, serves breakfast (from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.), lunch, and dinner. Heidi's Pantry offers snacks, high teas, bar lunches, and suppers at any time of day. Business travelers make use of four conference rooms and a variety of syndicate rooms.
Transportation
- Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
- Edinburgh Airport (8.1 mi/13 km)
Nearby attractions
- Royal Mile (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
- Old Town (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
- Edinburgh Castle (0.6 mi/1 km)
- National Museum of Scotland (0.6 mi/1 km)
- Scottish Parliament (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
- Usher Hall (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
- Arthur's Seat (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
- Edinburgh Zoo (3.2 mi/5.1 km)
Business
- Four conference rooms accommodate 350 people
- Wireless Internet access in public areas
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre (1.0 mi/1.6 km)
- Business and financial district (0.8 mi/1.4 km)
Royal British Hotel Rooms
- Twin Room
- Twin Room offers 2 single beds along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board on request, Laundry service, Room service, Telephone, Tea and coffee making facilities.
- Single Room
- Single Room offers 1 single bed along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board on request, Laundry service, Room service, Telephone, Tea and coffee making facilities.
- Double Room
- Double Room Offers 1 double bed along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board on request, Laundry service, Room service, Telephone, Tea and coffee making facilities.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Services
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Service dogs allowed
- Brailled elevators
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Basing yourself with us in Edinburgh lets you explore the rest of Scotland.
- Nearby airports
- Edinburgh International Airport.
- Area description
- The Royal British Hotel is among the shops of the famous Princes Street in central Edinburgh. The lounge and restaurant have superb views of Edinburgh Castle.
Nearby points of interest
- Princes Mall: 0 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.2 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.3 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 mi
- Parliament House: 0.3 mi
- Princes Street: 0.3 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.3 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.3 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.3 mi
- Cowgate: 0.3 mi
- Outlook Tower: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.4 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.4 mi
- Princes Mall: 0 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.2 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.3 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 mi
- Parliament House: 0.3 mi
- Princes Street: 0.3 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.3 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.3 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.3 mi
- Cowgate: 0.3 mi
- Outlook Tower: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.4 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.4 mi
- Scott Monument: 0.4 mi
- Royal Museum: 0.4 mi
- People's Story: 0.4 mi
- Calton Hill: 0.4 mi
- Grassmarket: 0.4 mi
- The Canongate: 0.4 mi
- Edinburgh Castle: 0.5 mi
- Dumbiedykes: 0.6 mi
- Trinity House: 0.6 mi
- Lauriston: 0.6 mi
- Scottish Parliament: 0.7 mi
- Holyroodhouse Palace: 0.7 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse: 0.7 mi
- Georgian House: 0.7 mi
- Canonmills: 0.7 mi
- Holyrood: 0.7 mi
- Meadow park: 0.8 mi
- Stockbridge: 0.8 mi
- Abbeyhill: 0.9 mi
- Pilrig: 0.9 mi
- Powderhall: 0.9 mi
- Fountainbridge: 1 mi
- Lochrin: 1 mi
- Easter Road: 1 mi
- The Grange: 1 mi
- Dean Village: 1 mi
- Marchmont: 1 mi
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1.1 mi
- Sciennes: 1.1 mi
- Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland: 1.1 mi
Dining
- On-Site Dining
- Situated on the first floor the Glendale Restaurant and Bar offer stunning views of the Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. The Glendale bar is perfect rendezvous for pre dinner drinks serving a wide range of beverages to suit all testes. The bright airy Glendale restaurant is stylish and is open for breakfast (Continental or Full Scottish Breakfast served from 7.30 until 10.00am), Lunch and Dinner.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (75)
Ratings and reviews for Royal British Hotel
- All travellers (75) 3.9 / 5
- Business (3) 4 / 5
- Couples (16) 3.5 / 5
- Families (6) 4 / 5
- Friends (7) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (17) 3.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.6
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Traveler265634
Really?
Improvement needed. Not a comfortable stay at all.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
luvtravel2
Great location, but not-so-hot shower
The location is fantastic. Everything else is OK except the shower - no hot water! Brrr! This is Scotland! Must-have-hot-shower.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Royal Mile is a 5 minute walk away - as is the train station and AirLink bus to the airport. Very very convenient location.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dpaigej
Amazing location, awesome staff, just what we were hoping for
This hotel has been great for our 6 night stay. Location is near everything. No matter which way you walk out of the hotel there are cool places to eat, drink and see. The staff has been more than helpful, which is more than Ivan say for some other service industry people we've met in Edinburgh. The room has everything we could need and is quite large for all our stuff. We did the 2 single double room, there are two twin beds right next to one another. It's like you are sharing a bed but you get your own sheets. We got a remodeled room with upgraded fixtures, electronics etc and we just love it. Only downside is construction behind us this month, but it made us get up earlier, which is more than fine!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Barklays bank is just behind the hotel. It's a bank of America partner so you get free withdrawals!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Seagull Stew
Convenient for business
Stayed at the hotel for ease of access to Waverley station, as I needed to get away in the morning. Room was very nice and I had a great night's sleep. Decor is very modern, which I like, and I enjoyed the big TV.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Black Tom
ideal stopover
a fabulous location after a long train journey late at night and ideal base for exploring city's historical sights next day before catching the bus from stop across the road to the airport. Alas we should have taken the lift up to reception as the stairs was heavy going but we soon forgot that when we sniffed the Edinburgh air. Go raibh maith agat Edinburgh
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
within walking distance of Castle, Royal Mile and many other historical features
Reviewer score
Would recommend
george greco
super
good location , very kind staff, very good, what to say , good , nice , quiet, kind ......
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Leaper
Just what we were looking for -- great location + good value.
We've already recommended it to a colleague heading to Edinburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mark Loves the Scottish
Very Friendly
Great Central Location. Tourist offic right across the street. very friendly and guest orientated, held our bags for us before and after checkin/out. accomadating. excellent staff. There was a fair going on so the front room was a little noisy, but expected. the matreses could be replaced, old and lumpy and the carpet could be cleaned or replaced, but other than that EXCELLENT.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Tourist office right across the street, Beginning of hop on/off bus on the corner.Overall excellent location to everything
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The Diary of a Cake Maker
One night stop over
You pay for what you get. I couldn't complain at all. I arrived on a late night flight and stayed there as there is no public transport to Glasgow late at night. The great thing was that it was cheaper to stay there than take a taxi to Glasgow. Having arrived at the hotel at 00.30am, it was a nice surprise to have a kettle with coffee, tea, hot chocolate and shortbread. I was starving when I arrived. I left first thing in the morning but if you have a room facing Princes Street, bring ear plugs as the windows are not double glazed and the traffic is a little noisy. However, I would recommend it to others for price and fabulous location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Scoutch007
Fantastic location with cheap price
The hotel was quite good as compared to other hotels I have visited in city center of various towns. The location is the best thing about this hotel right at the middle of the city center from where everything is accessible and within our walking distance and trust me it is actually in the heart of Edinburgh City Center...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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