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Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

4 stars
9 Western Harbour Breakwater, Edinburgh, EH6 6PZ
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
12 reviews
Fantastic Value

The accommodations were clean & spacious with fantastic views. 20 minute bus ride from the center... See full review

  • asowada[@]
  • Mar 24, 2011
I was very pleased with this a

I was very pleased with this accommodation, it was what I was expecting, in fact better. Thanks See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Nov 5, 2010
Waterfront apartments with a cafe near The Royal Yacht Britannia

Perched at the edge of Western Harbour in Leith, the Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront complex provides fantastic views and convenient access to the Edinburgh city center. Spacious, stylish apartments suit independent travelers, couples, families and extended-stay corporate guests. Some apartments overlook The Royal Yacht Britannia. Guests of the Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront enjoy free underground parking, as well as a fully equipped kitchen in each two- or three-bedroom apartment.

Highlights
  • Welcome pack features milk, tea, coffee, sugar and dishwasher tablets
  • Washer/dryer in every apartment ideal for longer stays
  • Balconies overlook the waterfront
  • Main reception located in the Waterfront Cafe
Location

Leith enjoys a long, rich role in Scottish history -- Mary, Queen of Scots arrived here from France in 1561. Today, Leith serves as home of The Royal Yacht Britannia, which carried Queen Elizabeth II and members of the royal family on hundreds of official state visits.


The Ocean Terminal shopping center is less than a mile from the Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront and offers more than 70 stores, as well as bars, restaurants, a cinema, a spa, an indoor skate park and free parking.

Rooms

Each of the 25 apartments in the Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront offers a stylish, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, an oven, cooktop burners, a microwave, a dishwasher, small appliances and dining space. Flat-panel televisions, DVD and CD players, hair-dryers, irons and ironing boards are also provided in these two- and three-bedroom waterfront apartments. Natural light streams though floor-to-ceiling windows.

Features

The new Waterfront Cafe at the Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront features coffee, light meals, snacks and convenience items. Sea views make this casual, convenient cafe a great choice just outside the door of each apartment.

Transportation
  • Traveline Scotland bus stop (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Edinburgh Airport (7 mi/11.3 km)
Attractions
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Claremont Park (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
  • Grange Cricket Club (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.4 mi/3.9 km)  
  • Princes Street Gardens (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
  • Scottish Parliament (2.4 mi/3.9 km)
  • Edinburgh Castle (2.6 mi/4.1 km)
  • National Museum of Scotland (2.7 mi/4.3 km)
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (2.8 mi/4.4 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet access
Policies and fees
  • Photographic identification is required on check-in and there is a security deposit pre-authorization taken against a credit card on arrival.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront Rooms

DOUBLE APARTMENT
The apartment offers one bedroom with a Double or Twin beds, with fully functioning kitchen, a loungeroom with CD Player, Flat screen TV, Video / DVD Player, wi-fi internet access, Hairdryer, Iron And Board, Lifts, Wheelchair Access, Cots available upon request for infants.
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT
The apartment offers 2 bedrooms with a Double or Twin beds in each, with fully functioning kitchen, a loungeroom with CD Player, Flat screen TV, Video / DVD Player, wi-fi internet access, Hairdryer, Iron And Board, Lifts, Wheelchair Access, Cots available upon request for infants.

Hotel Map

9 Western Harbour Breakwater, Edinburgh, EH6 6PZ

Area served
Edinburgh
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport - 10 miles (25 minutes)
Area description
The Waterfront Apartments are located on a stylish new development in the vibrant area of Leith while the Edinburgh City Centre is just 15 minutes away. Once a busy shipping port, Leith has undergone a huge regeneration and redevelopment in recent years. It is now home to the Scottish Executive and attractions such as the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal. This cosmopolitan area has a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and bars, with something to please every taste.

Amenities

  • Elevators
  • Free parking
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Waterfront Caf
Located onsite offering snacks, tea and coffee.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1000

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the 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 (12)

Ratings and reviews for Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Overall score

4.2 / 5
12 out of 12
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
3.8
Value:
4.3

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
asowada[@]
Minneapolis, MN
Mar 24, 2011

Fantastic Value

The accommodations were clean & spacious with fantastic views. 20 minute bus ride from the center of Edinburgh with the bus picking up right outside. Compared to other hotels I've stayed in Scotland this was excellent value for money and could sleep up to 8. 2bed/2bath luxury flat. Full kitchen.

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

Take the bus into Edinburgh to save time and money. Parking in the city is impossible. The Royal Yacht Brittania is only 5 minutes away and a great attraction for a low key day.

Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Nov 5, 2010

I was very pleased with this a

I was very pleased with this accommodation, it was what I was expecting, in fact better. Thanks

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Oct 11, 2010

High standard accomodation with

High standard accomodation with easy access to city centre - regular bus service £1.20 regardless of journey length

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

3
Steph
West Midlands
Jul 17, 2010

Good views, bad smells!

Once we had located the apartments we had problems finding out how we could get hold of the keys to the apartment, this piece of information is not included within the details they give you. When we phoned up to find out how to access the apartment, etc we found out the staff didn't really seem to know how to direct you to the cafe they were based in as the directions weren't very helpful. Once we had been given the keys to the apartment I was disappointed to see that the car parking space in front of the apartment had not been completed and the were pieces of rubble and nails, etc, this has resulted in us gaining a nail within one of our tyres. Upon entering the apartment the fact that is was clean and seemed good was unfortunately overshadowed by the very strong smell of cooking from previous occupants, no amount of air freshner or fresh air could get rid of the smell and after a while it became very sickly. On the whole the apartment was good, it was clean and presentable, I wouldn't plan on cooking anything there as unfortunately items such as frying pans had been abused by previous occupants and had not been replaced afterwards. The one thing I didn't like was having to remove your own rubbish, this had to be taken down to the basement, the key to come back up didn't work so we had to exit the basement through the car park entrance, not great when you need to check out by 10.00 am.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
May 17, 2010

excellent accomodation - easy

excellent accomodation - easy access to the city

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Sep 28, 2009

Very Friendly Reception Staff.

Very Friendly Reception Staff. Excellent Location. Only difficulty was moble phone reception fot T mobile was very poor - Have stayed in other aprtments in same block but on a different side and reception Ok. Wi Fi for computer excellent though. Will definately stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Clan Member
Colorado
Jul 31, 2009

Beautiful views and ultra modern comfort

On the harbor with great ocean view, but easy bus rides into all the Edinburgh locations. Modern, comfortable rooms.. 2 good baths and a kitchen

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Grocery store is near by; take bus into town to avoid parking hassles and expense.

Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

4
Scot livin the USA
Midlothian, Virginia
Jul 21, 2009

Wake up to an Amazing view!

Very easy if you have a car, although there is a bus stop right outside if you want to use public transport. Lots of space - we only used one of the two bedrooms. Kitchen equipment very basic, but adequate for an overnight stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
May 28, 2009

The apartment was very clean and

The apartment was very clean and was close to a supermarket so very convenient. New building & the only dissapointment was that there was construction that blocked some of the view of the Firth of Fourth. Not far from downtown Edinburgh by car and very close to the Royal Yacht Brittania that is moored in Leith.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Hot-el-apartments Edinburgh Waterfront

Reviewer score

3
VANESSA
Not Provided
May 13, 2009

these are new apartments and are

these are new apartments and are the worst built i have ever encoutered. some lights didn't work; there were exposed wires; the elecrritcal fittings had not been finished properly; the cheapest materials and furniture had been used. the garage was not kept locked so security was poor

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
2
Value:
2
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