Royal British Hotel
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_Kingdom/Edinburgh/Royal_British_Hotel.h40756/
Hotel Overview
Amazing location, awesome staff, just what we were hoping for
This hotel has been great for our 6 night stay. Location is near everything. No matter which way...
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Dpaigej
- Apr 13, 2013
super
good location , very kind staff,
very good, what to say , good , nice , quiet, kind
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george greco
- Feb 23, 2013
Historic hotel close to rail station and Edinburgh attractions
Royal British Hotel, on world famous Princes Street, meets the needs of both business and leisure visitors. The hotel, located less than 400 yards from Waverley Station, offers convenient access to many of the city's most famous attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, the Galleries, the Festival Hall, and the Old and New Towns. Guests choose from 72 bedrooms on five floors, as well as five executive rooms and six suites. Glendale Restaurant and Bar, situated on the first floor, affords views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street.
Royal British Hotel Rooms
- Twin Room
- Twin Room offers 2 single beds along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board on request, Laundry service, Room service, Telephone, Tea and coffee making facilities.
- Single Room
- Single Room offers 1 single bed along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board on request, Laundry service, Room service, Telephone, Tea and coffee making facilities.
- Double Room
- Double Room Offers 1 double bed along with Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board on request, Laundry service, Room service, Telephone, Tea and coffee making facilities.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Elevators
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Services
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Safe deposit box
- Tour desk
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Accessibility
- Service dogs allowed
- Brailled elevators
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Basing yourself with us in Edinburgh lets you explore the rest of Scotland.
- Nearby airports
- Edinburgh International Airport.
- Area description
- The Royal British Hotel is among the shops of the famous Princes Street in central Edinburgh. The lounge and restaurant have superb views of Edinburgh Castle.
Nearby points of interest
- Princes Mall: 0 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.2 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.3 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 mi
- Parliament House: 0.3 mi
- Princes Street: 0.3 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.3 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.3 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.3 mi
- Cowgate: 0.3 mi
- Outlook Tower: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.4 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.4 mi
- Princes Mall: 0 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.2 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.2 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.3 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.3 mi
- Parliament House: 0.3 mi
- Princes Street: 0.3 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.3 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.3 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.3 mi
- Cowgate: 0.3 mi
- Outlook Tower: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.4 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.4 mi
- Scott Monument: 0.4 mi
- Royal Museum: 0.4 mi
- People's Story: 0.4 mi
- Calton Hill: 0.4 mi
- Grassmarket: 0.4 mi
- The Canongate: 0.4 mi
- Edinburgh Castle: 0.5 mi
- Dumbiedykes: 0.6 mi
- Trinity House: 0.6 mi
- Lauriston: 0.6 mi
- Scottish Parliament: 0.7 mi
- Holyroodhouse Palace: 0.7 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse: 0.7 mi
- Georgian House: 0.7 mi
- Canonmills: 0.7 mi
- Holyrood: 0.7 mi
- Meadow park: 0.8 mi
- Stockbridge: 0.8 mi
- Abbeyhill: 0.9 mi
- Pilrig: 0.9 mi
- Powderhall: 0.9 mi
- Fountainbridge: 1 mi
- Lochrin: 1 mi
- Easter Road: 1 mi
- The Grange: 1 mi
- Dean Village: 1 mi
- Marchmont: 1 mi
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1.1 mi
- Sciennes: 1.1 mi
- Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland: 1.1 mi
Dining
- On-Site Dining
- Situated on the first floor the Glendale Restaurant and Bar offer stunning views of the Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. The Glendale bar is perfect rendezvous for pre dinner drinks serving a wide range of beverages to suit all testes. The bright airy Glendale restaurant is stylish and is open for breakfast (Continental or Full Scottish Breakfast served from 7.30 until 10.00am), Lunch and Dinner.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
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.
Guest Reviews (77)
Ratings and reviews for Royal British Hotel
- All travelers (77) 3.9 / 5
- Business (3) 4 / 5
- Couples (18) 3.4 / 5
- Families (6) 4 / 5
- Friends (7) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (17) 3.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.6
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Pablo Spirit
Vacation
Nice friendly staff particularly Ewa.Room was very clean.Location is perfect.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Maffia
Great for us
Bargain price, was being refurbished at time but didn't effect us. We had a refurbished room which was a pleasant surprise.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
im4irish
Not Ready for Prime Time
No one told us:the hotel is undergoing major renovation--apparently taking over the hotel next door;elevator doesn't stop on the same floor as your room (need to drag your suitcases up and down full flight of stairs after using elevator; carpeting in hallways is filthy and threadbare-- where it exists;room not large enough to change your mind much less your clothes; warning on bathroom mirror:"Don't Drink The Water!"??; Despite promises, no internet access in room nor even at Reception Desk (had to roam the hallways until you found a hotspot);bizarre decorating in room--green neon lighting;pleasant staff.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
BEST fish & chips in Britain:"The Standing Order" bar. After 2pm, price drops in half--a STEAL!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Traveler265634
Really?
Improvement needed. Not a comfortable stay at all.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
luvtravel2
Great location, but not-so-hot shower
The location is fantastic. Everything else is OK except the shower - no hot water! Brrr! This is Scotland! Must-have-hot-shower.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Royal Mile is a 5 minute walk away - as is the train station and AirLink bus to the airport. Very very convenient location.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dpaigej
Amazing location, awesome staff, just what we were hoping for
This hotel has been great for our 6 night stay. Location is near everything. No matter which way you walk out of the hotel there are cool places to eat, drink and see. The staff has been more than helpful, which is more than Ivan say for some other service industry people we've met in Edinburgh. The room has everything we could need and is quite large for all our stuff. We did the 2 single double room, there are two twin beds right next to one another. It's like you are sharing a bed but you get your own sheets. We got a remodeled room with upgraded fixtures, electronics etc and we just love it. Only downside is construction behind us this month, but it made us get up earlier, which is more than fine!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Barklays bank is just behind the hotel. It's a bank of America partner so you get free withdrawals!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Seagull Stew
Convenient for business
Stayed at the hotel for ease of access to Waverley station, as I needed to get away in the morning. Room was very nice and I had a great night's sleep. Decor is very modern, which I like, and I enjoyed the big TV.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Black Tom
ideal stopover
a fabulous location after a long train journey late at night and ideal base for exploring city's historical sights next day before catching the bus from stop across the road to the airport. Alas we should have taken the lift up to reception as the stairs was heavy going but we soon forgot that when we sniffed the Edinburgh air. Go raibh maith agat Edinburgh
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
within walking distance of Castle, Royal Mile and many other historical features
Reviewer score
Would recommend
george greco
super
good location , very kind staff, very good, what to say , good , nice , quiet, kind ......
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Leaper
Just what we were looking for -- great location + good value.
We've already recommended it to a colleague heading to Edinburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mark Loves the Scottish
Very Friendly
Great Central Location. Tourist offic right across the street. very friendly and guest orientated, held our bags for us before and after checkin/out. accomadating. excellent staff. There was a fair going on so the front room was a little noisy, but expected. the matreses could be replaced, old and lumpy and the carpet could be cleaned or replaced, but other than that EXCELLENT.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Tourist office right across the street, Beginning of hop on/off bus on the corner.Overall excellent location to everything
