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Convenient to center city sights

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. And even though there was construction going on at the back of the hotel (they are expanding), it was never a problem and there was no construction noise after 6pm nor before 8am, so very quiet, even with the window open. Very pleased.

Liked all except night wait staff at restaurant

Close to the Royal Mile.

great location, very small room

Very clean and nice property. Very friend staff and good food. Parking is very inconvenient and the air conditioning wouldn't stay on all night. So I'd wake up hot and have to reset it. Short but steep walk to all the main tourist areas.

Portions of the hotel is currently under major construction. Needless to say the views outside the window is less than desirable. I wasn’t too bothered by that, but I was unable to sleep well during my entire stay. I regretted spending $500 per day on such low quality accommodations. The construction began quite early in the morning, and in addition the cranes can get noisy with the wind at night. Think twice before booking here, at least until construction comes to an end.

Good value and location. Staff was great.

The advantage of this property over the many others to be found in Edinburgh old town is that it is close to the the Royal Mile without being directly on it. This provides a calm aspect in a chaotic, albeit lovely, town. You also are quite close to Edinburgh Waverly train station, which is very helpful after a long train ride. The facilities themselves appear to be recently renovated. The pub attached to the onsite restaurant is a fine fallback if you just don't feel like going out. Overall, recommend.

Alex at the front desk was particularly helpful and bonnie. Everything is newly updated and fresh.

Pleasant hotel, clean, conveniently located to visit the old Edinburgh. One caveat: the hotel advertises a laundry service and laundry facilities but it only has the service, no facilities. Same with the Leonardo hotel in Glasgow.

Nice hotel. Great location (across from the train station), and breakfast was tasty. Our room was comfortable with an amazing view of Calton Hill. The pillows were a little thin. The room was well appointed though. The staff were all professional and courteous. We enjoyed our stay!

Excellent ubication and friendly staff.

Absolutely best location from the Royal Mile all that shopping and food walked to the edinburgh castle which was great too

Location was just down the hill from the Royal Mile was a great mile that leads to Edinburgh Castle. All the shops and stores are great enjoyed being part of the old towne and seeing all the alleyways that lead to other streets but sometimes have store or backalley restaurants. Just loved Edinburgh

The location was great, close to Waverly Station.

43 Jeffrey Street Edinburgh Scotland

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Royal Mile and Princes Street
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Fitness center

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh is adjacent to Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Princes Street. This 190-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a gym.


Dining

Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the privacy of your room with room service, or get a pick-me-up at the coffee shop/cafe. For your convenience, a buffet breakfast is served for a fee on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.


Rooms

Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Espresso makers, ironing boards, and desks are also available.


Property features

Guests of Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh enjoy features like a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a TV in a common area.

Room options

Superior Twin/Triple Room

1 Double Bed | 1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 3

Executive Double or Twin Room

1 Double Bed | 1 Twin Bed | Sleeps 3

Superior Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Everyone (8) Couples (5) Family (11)
5
Partner Couples

Convenient to center city sights

By on Apr 29, 2024

Review comment responded on Apr 29, 2024

Dear RebbecaWe very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Kind regards,JamesReception Team

5
Everyone

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. And even though there was construction going on at the back of the hotel (they are expanding), it was never a problem and there was no construction noise after 6pm nor before 8am, so very quiet, even with the window open. Very pleased.

By on Oct 31, 2023

Review comment responded on Nov 1, 2023

Dear MaryBeth ChowWe very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Kind regards,JamesReception Team

4
Partner Couples

Liked all except night wait staff at restaurant

By on Oct 20, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 22, 2023

Dear Richard,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us here at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh.I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Edinburgh.I am very sorry to hear about your experience in our restaurant. Please, rest assured that your concerns will be passed onto the restaurant manager.Once again, thank you for your feedback and have a pleasant day.Kind Regards,Reception Team

5
Family

Close to the Royal Mile.

By on Oct 18, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 19, 2023

Dear Tom,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us here at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh.I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Edinburgh.Once again, thank you for your feedback and have a pleasant day.Kind Regards,Reception Team

4
Family

great location, very small room

By on Oct 13, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 14, 2023

Dear Juan PabloWe very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Kind regards,JamesReception Team

5
Everyone

By on Oct 1, 2023

Review comment responded on Oct 3, 2023

Dear Gretchen,Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us here at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh.I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Edinburgh.Once again, thank you for your feedback and have a pleasant day.Kind Regards,Reception Team

4
Everyone

Very clean and nice property. Very friend staff and good food. Parking is very inconvenient and the air conditioning wouldn't stay on all night. So I'd wake up hot and have to reset it. Short but steep walk to all the main tourist areas.

By on Sep 5, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 6, 2023

Thank you Craig for your review following your recent stay in Edinburgh. I am sorry that you experienced some issues with the air con during your stay, and I do hope this didn't overshadow your stay. Greg Moorehead,Deputy General Manager.

4
Everyone

By on Sep 3, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 24, 2023

Dear Guest,Thankyou for reviewing your stay with us,We are glad you enjoyed your stay.Hope to see you again soon.Kind Regards,Kajol YadavDuty Manager Leonardo Royal Edinburgh

3
Family Partner Couples

Portions of the hotel is currently under major construction. Needless to say the views outside the window is less than desirable. I wasn’t too bothered by that, but I was unable to sleep well during my entire stay. I regretted spending $500 per day on such low quality accommodations. The construction began quite early in the morning, and in addition the cranes can get noisy with the wind at night. Think twice before booking here, at least until construction comes to an end.

By on Aug 31, 2023

Review comment responded on Sep 3, 2023

Dear BridgetteI would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing to stay at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh and taking the time to provide feedback from your recent stay. Please allow me to express my sincerest apologies for the issues during your stay; I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. I will pass your comments to the management team to provide better updates regarding the construction behind the hotel. Once again, thank you for taking the time to review your stay. Kind Regards, JamesReception Team

4
Partner Couples Friends

Good value and location. Staff was great.

By on Aug 30, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 31, 2023

Dear Jeffery We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Kind regards,JamesReception Team

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