The Knight Residence
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Hotel Overview
Great birthday getaway
Staff extremely helpful, close to shops, comfortable stay, needed nothing more
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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...
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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
Hotel Map
- 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.
Guest Reviews (24)
Ratings and reviews for The Knight Residence
- All travellers (24) 4.6 / 5
- Business (2) 5 / 5
- Couples (7) 4.7 / 5
- Families (11) 4.7 / 5
- Friends (3) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4.8
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.5
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
acstemec
Kick back and enjoy
The Knight Residence was absolutely superb in every respect. I was so worried about finding an affordable (but comfortable) hotel in Edinburgh. My parents were over from America, so they have a somewhat higher standard of comfort. Instead of booking two separate double rooms, we had one flat to share as a family at a very reasonable price (no need to collect a key across town from an office they have staff on-site). First, the staff is unbelievably nice. The concierge was friendly and helpful, and the cleaning staff was obliging (still cleaning our flat daily even though we are very late risers!). Second, the flat itself is brand new and equipped with washer/dryer, DVD, WiFi, high standard bathrooms, full kitchen. They also give you a little stash of tea/coffee/cereal/milk to start you out on when you arrive. The beds were comfortable, and all of the linen (even plush bathrobes) was replaced daily if requested. Lastly, the location was closer than ever to the touristy bits without being in the thick of it (my older non-walking parents were impressed). In the past, I have stayed in another hotel in Edinburgh that was just as nice, but not as relaxing and twice the price. Keep in mind, there is construction on the street so try to reserve a room that will not be affected by the noise. One complaint: the room was advertised as two queen rooms, which technically was correct, but the beds were actually arranged as 1 queen and 2 twin beds.
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
Monster Mash is a sweet little diner about a 10 minute walk on Forrest St...all of the comforts of good sausage/mash and milkshakes!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excellent!!
This was an excellent selection for our family! We traveled with two kids (ages 9 & 3) and needed the extra space to spread out. The kitchen provided all necessary amenities to have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Washer/Dryer were crucial. Free parking was a nice bonus. The location was great because the castle and Princes Street are a short walk away, as are supermarkets and other stores and restaurants. The only negative thing (and it is minor) I can think of is that it is close to some bars and clubs, but we only had late-night noise on Saturday night and it really didn't bother us. The staff was extremely helpful with directions to find our way around the city and they loaned us a converter when the one we brought didn't work. When we return to Edinbrough this is definitely the place we will stay!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very friendly & helpful staff
Travelling with a family of 5 for a week, we wanted sufficient space & room. Our room included a kitchen with washer & dryer. Convenient location. Staff is 5 Star!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Snowed-Out in Edinburgh
FANTASTIC Place
Even before we had completed our booking [...] The Knight Residence had contacted me to verify some info and to answer some questions. The suite was perfect. We had two bedrooms AND TWO BATHROOMS. The kitchen was nicely furnished. The physical aspect of the entire property is excellent. Our trip, which was basically snowed-out (the big snow of 2010 in the UK), was made fun and very pleasant by the staff. The staff is 1st CLASS in everyway. Oh, I guess I should mention that the location was very good. Edinburgh can easily be gotten around, under normal circumstances. With all the snow we had to rely on taxis. Because the property is very close to The Royal Mile taxis were inexpensive and the staff we very helpful in procurring the taxis.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
Bus 35 is right on the corner and takes you to North Bridge and The Royal Mile, travels down The Royal Mile to Holyrood (the Queen's Palace), and if you stay on the bus it goes out to the The Royal Yacht Britannia.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Your home away from home!!
The Knight Residence was fantastic! the apartment was very comfortable with everything your may need and much more--it was really like being in our own home. The duty managers, [...], were excellent in giving us good advice and recommendations and their overall customer service was outstanding! My husband and I recommend this apart hotel to everyone. It was like being in our own home, but with the service of a 5-star hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Plenty of restaurants and all the city attractions just a short walk away.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great hotel and location
Nice big apartment with a kitchen, very easy walk to Old Town and the train station. Extremely friendly staff. We really enjoyed our stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
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!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
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.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
lucky larry
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.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ms12
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
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