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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
52 reviews
Great for a hen weekend

Location perfect for hen parties (although not full of hens, actually didn't see another one while... See full review

  • TMCL
  • Jan 31, 2012
Great Location

Great location, lovely Hotel. The rooms were very clean. The only downfall with the hotel was the... See full review

  • Roiste
  • Dec 6, 2011
Recently refurbished hotel in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town

The prestigious Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel, in the heart of the Georgian New Town, overlooks Charlotte Square, home to Scotland's first minister. The premier, four-star hotel, one of the oldest in Edinburgh, recently refurbished all 198 bedrooms. Many rooms have views of Edinburgh Castle and Charlotte Square Gardens. Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel has won awards for its dining, bedroom design, and staff.

Highlights
  • Overlooks the famous Charlotte Square
  • Central location
  • Fitness and leisure facilities
  • On-site restaurant and bar
Rooms

Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel has 198 bedrooms, including family rooms, the Adam Suite, and a number of accessible bedrooms. All have bathrooms en-suite and feature an LCD television with over 40 channels, Wi-Fi, and tea- and coffee-making equipment. Featured rooms offer a complimentary half-bottle of wine and a voucher for drinks voucher at the hotel bar. Guests staying in the suite receive complimentary champagne and canapés. Room service is available 24 hours a day, though the menu is limited overnight.

Features

The award-winning, on-site Melrose Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner daily. Breakfast is served buffet style, with a traditional full Scottish breakfast also available. The a la carte dinner menu features seasonal specialties and contemporary classics. The Melrose is popular, so guests should reserve a table when making a hotel reservation. The Melrose Lounge Bar serves light food throughout the day. Guests can take traditional afternoon tea there 2 to 5 p.m. each day. Accompanied children are welcome, and a children's menu is available. An adults-only cocktail bar is also on site.

 

Guests have free access to the Vital Health, Fitness and Beauty Club, which features exercise machines, weights, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and classes such as yoga or aqua aerobics.

Transportation
  • Edinburgh Airport (7.2 mi/11.58 km)
  • Edinburgh Rail Station nearby
  • Transfer bus from airport to city center
Nearby attractions
  • Princes Street Gardens (0.1 mi/0.16 km)
  • Edinburgh Castle (0.7 mi/1.12 km)
  • St. Giles Cathedral (0.8 mi/1.28 km)
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard (0.8 mi/1.28 km)
  • Scottish Parliament (1.5 mi/2.41 km)
  • Edinburgh Zoo (2.7 mi/4.34 km)
Business
  • Seven stylish meeting rooms
  • Full secretarial and conference support
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Largest capacity room seats 300
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.8 mi/1.28 km)

Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel Rooms

Classic Double Bedroom
Settle into a comfortable double classic Room, order room service and surf over 40 channels on the flat screen TV. Alternatively luxuriate in a deep bath before climbing under the plush covers for a sound night's sleep
Executive King Room
Our sumptuous Executive Bedrooms all have king sized comfy beds, fluffy bathrobes & slippers, fresh fruit for arrival and free wi-fi. Check in is an hour earlier and check out an hour later. Many rooms are larger is style with views of the city.
Classic Twin Bedroom
Settle into a comfortable twin classic Room, order room service and surf over 40 channels on the flat screen TV. Alternatively luxuriate in a deep bath before climbing under the plush covers for a sound night's sleep

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Hotel Map

Area served
Edinburgh City Centre
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport is about 20 minutes away by taxi.
Area description
Ideally located between George Street, Princes Street and the famous Charlotte Square.

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Elevators
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Health Club
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa services
  • Wireless Internet

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
We have meeting rooms to accommodation between 2 and 400 delegates, contact our Events Team for an information pack.

Dining

Consort Bar
Unwind with a cocktail or drink from the Bar and watch all major sporting events on our televisions.
Melrose Lounge
A perfect place to break from shopping in edinburgh or schedule a quick business meeting. The guests can enjoy a fairtrade coffee or a classic afternoon tea with traditional loose lef tea, snacks and light meals are served throughout the day with a bar service into the evening.
Melrose Restaurant
It enjoys one of the best locations of all the hotel restaurants in Edinburgh. It serves freshly prepared food and drink made from the finest ingredients. open daily for breakfast and candlelit dinners

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

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 (52)

Ratings and reviews for Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Overall score

4.2 / 5
52 out of 52
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.2

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Mung
London, UK
Mar 7, 2012

OK for cheap deal but not 4*

We got this hotel cheap through a travel site with my flight to Edinburgh. It was in a great location, the bed was comfy, there was no unwanted noise, it was clean. But I was looking forward to staying in a posh hotel, and it didn't feel like that. I guess this is fair enough since we had a deal. Maybe they sell off the older rooms at a discount rate through sites like the one I used. If I had paid full whack I'd have been really disappointed. The shower intermittently scalded and froze us so the hotel moved us to another room of the same standard. Our kettle didn't work and reception arranged for it to be replaced. Our room had no minibar, no pay-per-view films, no bottled water (although we did see this on the maid's trolly, so perhaps guests paying full price do get this), and was a bit tired looking - particularly the bathroom, which since we were in a disabled room (not requested) had the sink at a very low level. Also you had to pay extra for wi-fi at pretty extortionate rates. I would say this should be free to use in a 4* hotel. The shower in the second room was no great shakes either. Also the lift kept breaking down and we were on the fourth floor. Despite all this, it was in a handy location at a good price. Fair's fair.

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

A Room in the Town. Great unpretentious Scottish bistro on Howe St nearby. We went for a very reasonably priced set lunch. Lovely food, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Also a nice coffee shop over the road from this restaurant. We didn't eat but menu looked great and coffee was the best I've had in ages.

Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
TMCL
Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Jan 31, 2012

Great for a hen weekend

Location perfect for hen parties (although not full of hens, actually didn't see another one while there!) - perfectly located to nightlife and shopping!! Downside --- shower is not great, temp gauge not working very well... Cheap when compared to hotels on George Street despite being located at the top of the street (side entrance actually on George St). Stayed in another hotel (more expensive) previously and this one was much, much better :-)

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

Just off George Street, ideal for high end shopping and watering holes and a short walk from Princes St so it's all on your door step! Taxi to Grassmarket cheap (less than £9 for a taxi of 5), although hard to get end of night - so WALK!

Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Roiste
Ireland
Dec 6, 2011

Great Location

Great location, lovely Hotel. The rooms were very clean. The only downfall with the hotel was the fact that there were Christmas parties on in the hotel on the saturday night and we could hear the music/disco. would be better to put guests not going to parties in rooms furthest away from functions rooms.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Peggy from Cincy
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Dec 1, 2011

Great value, great location

We stayed in this hotel for almost a week during a trip to Ediburgh for a wedding. It was within walking distance of the sites we wanted to see and many restaurants. The room was spacious, the bed very comfortable, and the price was very reasonable. The only improvements I would suggest are brighter reading lamps on the bedside tables and drawers (not just a closet) for clothes. I would happily stay in this hotel again.

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

There is a McDonalds nearby - perfect if you're in the mood for a more casual (and cheaper) breakfast.

Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
happy tripper
Kent, UK
Nov 30, 2011

Perfect for weekend break

Central to all the sites in Edinburgh this hotel is perfect for a weekend break as no car is required. Staff were generally helpful and friendly. The room was a good size and very comfortable without the frills.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

4
traveller from uk
Worcestershire, UK
Nov 30, 2011

Great long weekend break

Great for a long weekend away. Close to everything we needed

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

Reviewer score

4
p1423
Chicago, IL, USA
Nov 28, 2011

Great location, attentive staff

Location was central to all points in Edinburgh and easily accessible to bus and trains. Staff was friendly and accommodating and the room was very comfortable. I would stay here again

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

Great spa and pool in hotel.

Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Sendia
South Coast
Nov 18, 2011

Well placed

Good service, friendly, helpful staff. One bad note - bathroom had mould on the tiles and was quite smelly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Leslie B
Gloucestershire
Nov 16, 2011

Quality

An exceptional experience on my first visit to Edinburgh in 40 years. I would unreservedly recommend to anyone who sets store by quality and attentiveness from the moment one steps out of the taxi.

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

Reviewer score

4
Twin mom
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Nov 14, 2011

Mom and daughters getaway!

Wonderful city and hotel experiences. Fine people and great happenings.

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

Beautiful trip

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