Nightly rates from £116.66
Rate based on Check-in 19 Feb 2012 Check-out 20 Feb 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.9
out of 5
8 reviews
Wonderful Find!!

We stayed at The Howard for personal travel and we were NOT disappointed. It was a beautiful "old... See full review

  • Traveler Verified Customer
  • 3 Aug 2010
Wonderful Stay

Wonderful personalized service. Very quiet and peaceful hotel. Excellent location, just a 10 minute... See full review

  • Eformulator Verified Customer
  • 15 Jul 2010
Newly owned by the Edinburgh Collection The Howard is a 5-star Georgian retreat in the city centre of Scotland's Capital City. Yours to call 'home' for the duration of your stay in Edinburgh. A gem of a small hotel, you will be treated like a guest in a private residence. The Howard is the most discreet 5-star hotel in Edinburgh - attention to detail together with the personal touch will ensure you feel special. During your stay at the Howard hotel, you'll be taken back to the time of traditional Georgian pampering, as you relax in one of the eighteen individually characterized bedrooms, which have recently been renovated (some bathrooms even have freestanding roll top baths). For an even more discreet experience, the hotel has three exclusive suites with their very own terraced gardens and private entrances. Parking is available at the back of the hotel. The hotel offers concierge, conference facilities, free breakfast, free parking, high-speed Internet access - complimentary, restaurant, room service, a full valet service, same day laundry and dry-cleaning services, free secure valet parking, baby sitting service (on request), play station (on request), Wireless Internet access in all public areas.It's a smoke-free property.

The Howard Rooms

Superior Room
Room with one double bed offers a more spacious alternative to luxury double rooms, each superior room has additional wardrobe space, a seating area.
Standard Room
Room with one double bed offers a dedicated facilities like LCD flat screen television and remote control, with 55 cable channels, eTV - a television / in room entertainment centre which includes a variety of channels, movies on demand, internet access, radio, a music jukebox and hotel information,wireless Internet access in all public areas.

Hotel Map

34 Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QH

Area served
Edinburgh.
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport.
Area description
The Howard is located - 7 minute walk from George Street, where Edinburgh's chic designer boutiques can be found, 6 minute taxi journey from Edinburgh Waverley train station and 9 miles from Edinburgh Airport.

Amenities

  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Free Parking
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

The Atholl
The Atholl - 'Dining at The Atholl' is an experience full of decadent pleasures, as you would expect from one of Edinburgh's finest restaurants.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (8)

Ratings and reviews for The Howard

Overall score

4.9 / 5
8 out of 8
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.8

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Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Traveler
Cincinnati, OH
3 Aug 2010

Wonderful Find!!

We stayed at The Howard for personal travel and we were NOT disappointed. It was a beautiful "old style" hotel made of connecting town houses located in new town. We had wonderful service and a gorgeous room. The view wasn't anything to write home about, but we didn't stay there for the view. It was away from the hustle and bustle of old town, yet close enough to still walk everywhere. The hotel provided a restaurant guide that they had put together and we ate a wonderful local pub. The atmosphere was inviting and restful and the included breakfast the next morning was great!! We are already planning our return back to the hotel and think that the hotel is absolutely worth the five stars!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

You can always walk up to George St. for dining, but there were many, many more options even closer. We thought it was a wonderful location.

Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Eformulator
Business
Philadelphia, PA
15 Jul 2010

Wonderful Stay

Wonderful personalized service. Very quiet and peaceful hotel. Excellent location, just a 10 minute walk from the historical areas.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer happy traveler
san diego, ca
30 May 2010

fantastic hotel, great location

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful city. The Howard Hotel was only outdone by the city of Edinburgh. The service at the hotel was unmatched in my travels. I have stayed at other 5 star hotels that have had great service but the Howard being quite small enabled the entire staff to provide my wife and I an unforgetable experience.I have also payed more than twice as much for a less enjoyable hotel stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

the staff made some great recomedations

Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Michael
Westfield, N.J.
23 May 2010

old world charm, luxurious

Good location in new town. Great service - excellent breakfast - friendly helpful staff- high class all the way

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer ita
Not Provided
12 Nov 2009

i would highly recommend this

i would highly recommend this hotel. the staff and service were excellent. i would definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Gil
Albuquerque, NM
8 Oct 2009

"Understated Elegance"

The Howard is rated as one of the best hotels in Edinburgh and that reputation is deserved. From our arrival to our departure the service was impeccable in every way. This is THE place to stay and the price was fantastic.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Be aware of the road detours and construction obstacles caused by the long-standing subway project in central Edinburgh. These can lengthen travel time into the City.

Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer traveling2
Missouri
20 Sep 2009

Great Hospitality!

When we arrived, they did not have us on the reservation list. Orbitz had not completed our reservation. The butler served us tea and biscuts while they straightened out the reservation. The service was unbelievable. The butler offered to iron our clothes and unpack for us. Anything we needed, they accomodated us with. The hotel is within walking distance from the train station. Cabs are reasonable to the Royal Mile and restaraunts and shops are with in walking distance as well. We had a great stay. The room was very spacious. Breakfast was also provided in our package. It was good and again they were very accomodating. We really enjoyed our stay and I would recommend it to anyone, especially couples.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Howard

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Anonymous
Not Provided
30 May 2009

どなたにも自信を持って推薦できるホテルです。

どなたにも自信を持って推薦できるホテルです。

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
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