£96.98 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 20 May 2013 Check-out 21 May 2013

The Knight Residence

5 stars
12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.6
out of 5
24 reviews
Great birthday getaway

Staff extremely helpful, close to shops, comfortable stay, needed nothing more See full review

  • Anna 13
  • 28 Feb 2013
You're going to love this place

We were greeted by the friendly staff and given a tour of our apartment. Their was nothing they had... See full review

  • family of 4 from calif.
  • 23 Mar 2012
Lavish self-catering apartments close to Edinburgh Castle

The Knight Residence offers luxury one-, two-, and three-bedroom self-catering apartments in the center of Edinburgh. The residence is close to all the major sites of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, and Grassmarket. The hotel staff is unobtrusive, helpful, and friendly, offering the best in Scottish hospitality. The Knight Residence has won numerous awards.

Highlights
  • Central location
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Family-friendly
  • Fully fitted kitchen in every suite
Rooms

The Knight Residence has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. All have spacious lounges with dining areas and modern bathrooms with shower and bath. Apartments also feature cable television, a DVD and video player, a hi-fi, and a selection of CDs and videos. All kitchens are fully fitted with cooking and dining utensils. All suites have an electronic safe, free Wi-Fi, and direct-dial telephones. Superior apartments feature broadband, a second fax/telephone line, a Sony LCD television, and custom artwork. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast welcome basket on their first morning, along with teas, coffees, milk, biscuits, and washing and dishwasher powder.

Features

The Knight Residence is in the center of Edinburgh, close to all major attractions. While the apartments are self-catering, an emergency shop on site has limited supplies of essentials. A DVD library offers hundreds of titles.

 

A babysitting service is available (advanced booking required). Cribs, crib bedding, and high chairs are available on request, free of charge. Families with younger children receive a free Knighty Knight bear and children's activity pack. Families with a baby receive a luxury Arran Aromatics Baby Feel Good travel toiletry pack.

Transportation
  • Edinburgh Airport (7.6 mi/12.7 km)
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station nearby
  • Buses between airport and city center
Nearby attractions
  • St. Giles Cathedral (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Edinburgh Castle (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Princes Street Gardens (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Holyrood Palace (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Edinburgh Zoo (3.1 mi/5 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fax
  • Secretarial support
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.4 mi/0.6 km)

The Knight Residence Rooms

Superior Studio
Superior Studio Apartment sleeps max of 2 people. One double bed in master bedroom. Bright, modern decor in green colour scheme. Compact lounge with sofa, small dining area, plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Tiled bathroom with mosaic floor, shower/tub combination, heated towel rail, steam free mirror and Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located on the ground floor.
Superior One Bedroom Apartment
Superior one bedroom Apartment sleeps max of 3 people. One queen or two twin beds with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme with original artworks on walls. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Tiled bathroom with mosaic floor, shower/tub combination, heated towel rail, steam-free mirror, and Arran Aromatics toiletries.
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
Superior two bedroom Apartment sleeps max of 5 people. Two king beds or one king and two twin beds with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme with original artworks on walls. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Tiled bathroom with mosaic floor, shower/tub combination, heated towel rail, steam-free mirror, and Arran Aromatics toiletries.
Comfort One Bedroom Apartment
Comfort One Bedroom Apartment sleeps max of 3 people. One queen bed in master bedroom with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in green colour scheme. Lounge with sofa bed and armchair, small dining area, plasma TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Open plan kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Bathroom with shower/tub combination. Complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located in annexe building.
Comfort Two Bedroom Apartment
Comfort Two Bedroom Apartment sleeps max 5 people. Two queen beds or one queen and two single beds with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, multi-channel TV, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Bathroom with tub, second bathroom with shower. Complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located in the in annexe building.
Comfort Three Bedroom Apartment
Comfort Three Bedroom Apartment sleeps max 7 people. Two queen beds and three single beds. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, multi-channel TV, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Bathroom with tub, second bathroom with shower. Complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located in the in annexe building.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Services
Business centre
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

55.9453 -3.2012
Area served
Edinburgh.
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport.
Area description
Situated in a corner of the Old Town, The Knight Residence is within easy walking distance of all Edinburgh's major attractions and main shopping areas.

Nearby points of interest

  • Lauriston: 0.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.2 mi
  • Grassmarket: 0.2 mi
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Outlook Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Fountainbridge: 0.3 mi
  • Lochrin: 0.3 mi
  • Scott Monument: 0.4 mi
  • Meadow park: 0.4 mi
  • Writer's Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.4 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.5 mi
  • Princes Street: 0.5 mi
  • Lauriston: 0.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.2 mi
  • Grassmarket: 0.2 mi
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Outlook Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Fountainbridge: 0.3 mi
  • Lochrin: 0.3 mi
  • Scott Monument: 0.4 mi
  • Meadow park: 0.4 mi
  • Writer's Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.4 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.5 mi
  • Princes Street: 0.5 mi
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.5 mi
  • Cowgate: 0.5 mi
  • Georgian House: 0.6 mi
  • Marchmont: 0.6 mi
  • Haymarket: 0.6 mi
  • Underground City: 0.6 mi
  • Bruntsfield: 0.6 mi
  • Princes Mall: 0.6 mi
  • Trinity House: 0.6 mi
  • Merchiston: 0.7 mi
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.7 mi
  • Dalry: 0.7 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Dean Village: 0.8 mi
  • Royal Mile: 0.8 mi
  • Greenhill: 0.8 mi
  • Sciennes: 0.9 mi
  • Burghmuirhead: 0.9 mi
  • People's Story: 0.9 mi
  • Church Hill: 0.9 mi
  • Dumbiedykes: 0.9 mi
  • The Canongate: 0.9 mi
  • Stockbridge: 1 mi
  • West Coates: 1 mi
  • Newington: 1 mi
  • Calton Hill: 1.1 mi
  • Ardmillan: 1.1 mi
  • Dean Gallery: 1.1 mi
  • The Grange: 1.1 mi

Dining

Restaurant
The Knight Residence has priority booking arrangements with many of Edinburgh's top restaurants.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1430
Check-out:
1100

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.

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Guest Reviews (24)

Ratings and reviews for The Knight Residence

Overall score

4.6 / 5
24 out of 24
Amenities:
4.6
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
4.5

96% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
Anna 13
Ireland
28 Feb 2013

Great birthday getaway

Staff extremely helpful, close to shops, comfortable stay, needed nothing more

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

Reviewer score

2
Beck
Uk
14 Nov 2012

Getaway

The hotel was ok, staff were helpful. The room could have been a lot cleaner, the glass lamp shade was coated in dust and the maid didn't Hoover the carpet where I had dropped a packet of crisps. The location was poor although described central. There were THREE strip bars at the end of the street which we had to walk pass every time we left the appartment and every time we did were jaunted at by the men outside. They made rude and sexists remarks to my friend and myself which left us very upset and scared to leave the appartment at night. I am only glad that I didn't take my children to this appartment to be exposed to this. We were not made aware of this on booking and feel we should have been. It felt like we were staying in the red light district! This has been my only holiday this year and i have been saving up for a long time to go and I am very disappointed. Your comments would be appreciated. Regards

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
1
Value:
1
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Stay in central Edinburgh unless you want to take taxis everywhere!

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

4
Cohen Family
Yardley,PA
7 May 2012

Knights Residence

We rented a one-bedroom apartment which was small but well laid-out. It had all the amenities that we needed- well equipped kitchen, a washer dryer, televisions in the master bedroom and the living room, nice bathroom with robes provided., dining table and chairs, good location to tourists sites and wonderful concierge staff.

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

Sandi's Bells- a nice Irish pub with traditional Irish music

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
family of 4 from calif.
Beaumont, CA, USA
23 Mar 2012

You're going to love this place

We were greeted by the friendly staff and given a tour of our apartment. Their was nothing they had not thought of. The apartment was comfortable and inviting. The staff had even gone grocery shopping and had stocked our refrigerator with milk, juice, butter. And provided a basket filled with cereals and a loaf of bread as well as coffee, tea and sugar. Kevin and Christopher are fabulous, they are their to help in any way they can. Whether you need a cab or advice on what to see or do during your stay in Edinburgh they are their to help. The Apartment is immaculent and modern. The beds comfy. Our stay here was perfect!

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

Visit the Roseleaf bar/cafe. This is a comfortable little pub. Very authentic. We had been told they have amazing desserts. When we arrived it was quite late and they had stopped serving food. When the barmaid heard we had made a special trip by taxi because we had heard about their wonderful deserts, she asked the cook if he could prepare something for us. And he did! And yes it was fantastic! Many different types of tea to choose from as well as some interesting cocktails.

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Combine, Texas
6 Oct 2011

Home away from home

A good place to come home to after a day of sight seeing. The staff was always helpful and polite. You'll never want to stay in a regular hotel again. The location was good and taxis to the train and bus stations were reasonable.

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

"Two Thin Laddies" at 103 High Riggs has a great breakfast Scotland or the US. The concierge will point you in the right direction. The pubs in Grass Market are fun and only 3 short blocks away.

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

4
Isabelle
New Jersey, USA
25 Sep 2011

Location and comfort

Walked to the Castle and to the fun Grassmarket area. My sister and I loved having tea and breakfast in our own comfy apartment. Off street parking and helpful staff were great amenities, too.

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

We enjoyed the free (gratuity only) ghost tour 7 PM nightly from in front of Last Drop Pub in Grassmarket (just below the Castle).

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
ms12
Business
chgo
5 Sep 2011

Great location, helpful staff and perfect place to hangout

It's not your run of the mill hotel atmosphere (no pool) but we had 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. There was a washer/dryer and a full kitchen in the unit along with a living room. It was clean and convenient with a helpful staff. I would certainly stay there again in the future.

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

Business

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
lucky larry
Kennesaw, Ga. USA
14 Jul 2011

Old Town Edinburgh Scotland

We were greeted by a friendly staff, [...] the duty manager walked us up to our room and pointed out the features. We arrived in Edinburgh after traveling around Europe for eight days and believe me it was great having a washer and dryer the the apartment. Our apartment was spacious and well appointed. On the kitchen counter we found a welcome gift of milk, bread, cereal, coffee and tea etc. [...] also supplied us with travel books and great advise on pubs and food near the hotel.

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

The Hay market is only a short walk with a variety of pubs and restaurants. Old Town Edinburgh is only 3 blocks away and loaded with gift shops, Edinburgh Castle and beautiful churches.

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Business
california
16 Jun 2011

Perfect

It was like staying at home with someone wonderful to take care of everything for you. A completely furnished, beautiful and very comfortable apartment with every amenity and an unbelievable helpful staff. Central location, walking distance from The Grass Market, which has at least 8 recommended restaurants. They also have a high commitment to green policies. I loved this place. I didnt want to leave

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Mussels and Steak. A great local restaurant. Wonderful food, good prices, sustainable attitude.

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Greeley, Colorado
10 Apr 2011

I would stay there again!

This was our second trip to Edinburgh and Knight Residence was absolutly the best choice. We were here visiting our son who is attending the University of Edinburgh and it was just like being at home! I, as a mom, was able to cook some of his favorite meals that he misses with the fully equipped kitchen. I can't say enough about how helpful the staff and the maid service was to us. I would definately recommend this wonderful place to anyone!

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

You must try The Two Thin Ladies Cafe just on the corner. They have great breakfasts and homade everything!

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