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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Grassmarket

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • BarBarBar
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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80 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9DE
  • Popular LocationGrassmarket6 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh8 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle13 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)24 min drive

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Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.1/10 Wonderful
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

7.4/10 Good
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, View (Castle view)

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, View (Castle view)

9.3/10 Wonderful
  • 296 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Novotel Edinburgh Centre is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh. This 180-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grassmarket - 6 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Princes Street - 14 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • The preferred airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 25-min drive, 7.5 mi/12.1 km.

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fiddler's Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Blazer - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lovecrumbs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ventoux - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brauhaus - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Upscale hotel, walk to Grassmarket
Guests staying at Novotel Edinburgh Centre enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and a sauna. Self parking is available for GBP 22 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.3 miles (GBP 17 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 22 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The TAP Bar & Kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (786 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 4G smartphone data speed
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Limited smartphone data usage
  • Phone
  • Smartphone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 22 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 17 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Novotel Hotel Edinburgh Centre
Accor Edinburgh Centre
Edinburgh Novotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Scotland
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Edinburgh
Novotel Edinburgh Centre Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Novotel Edinburgh Centre provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

As of Jun 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Jun 27, 2024 start from $288.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh within a 10-minute walk of Grassmarket and National Museum of Scotland. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 22 per night.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre have a casino?

No, Novotel Edinburgh Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7 AM and 10 PM.

Is Novotel Edinburgh Centre good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Edinburgh Centre serves a full breakfast for a surcharge on weekend mornings at The TAP Bar & Kitchen.

Does Novotel Edinburgh Centre allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Novotel Edinburgh Centre for a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

The closest major airport to Novotel Edinburgh Centre is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 7.5 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Edinburgh Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Edinburgh Centre.

Novotel Edinburgh Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1014 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ariane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall experience! Only thing I would say was that some things in the room do need to be replaced, for examples the carpet did have multiple stains. Other than that, everything was great, I would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Firdouse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, knowledgeable and helpful staff, fun bar
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Great stay, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Antonios

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location allows to walk in all of the city. Good rooms. Good breakfast. Parking is available also but limited spaces and has EV charging which is a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with nice staff good bar cracking pool and sauna and nice clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

ketan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms were a bit hot at night - but to be fair it was unseasonably warm in general for Scotland in Feb!! Lovely sized room and perfect location for a short walk into the city for adventures. Would have liked slightly warmer pool water but again that's very picky!! Would recommend to anyone else visiting!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We arrived a little early for the checking in and was told to take a seat in reception at someone from check on would call us at the allocated check in time. This didn't happen so at 3pm there was a massive influx of people so had to queue up for around 45mins to check in. When we finally got to the room, the it was dirty. Bits of skin on bed, dead fly's on window, brown stains on carpet. The bathroom was filthy. So we complained and was told that another room would be allocated. Another 30 minutes later we were given alternative room. But this was also just as bad. We went to the reception to complain that this was not good enough to be told there was nothing further they could do, but they would happily give us a refund and asked us how quickly we could get our bags together. Baring in mind this was a Friday evening just as the school half term holidays were starting, and we have a teenage son, so walking round the streets of Edinburgh on on Friday night with no where to go was not an option, so basically told to put up with it. This is definitely not a 4 star hotel. Do not stay here if there are rooms available else where.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024