$147 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 20, 2013 Check-out: May 21, 2013

The Knight Residence

5 stars
12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.6
out of 5
24 reviews
Great birthday getaway

Staff extremely helpful, close to shops, comfortable stay, needed nothing more See full review

  • Anna 13
  • Feb 28, 2013
You're going to love this place

We were greeted by the friendly staff and given a tour of our apartment. Their was nothing they had... See full review

  • family of 4 from calif.
  • Mar 23, 2012
Lavish self-catering apartments close to Edinburgh Castle

The Knight Residence offers luxury one-, two-, and three-bedroom self-catering apartments in the center of Edinburgh. The residence is close to all the major sites of Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street, and Grassmarket. The hotel staff is unobtrusive, helpful, and friendly, offering the best in Scottish hospitality. The Knight Residence has won numerous awards.

Highlights
  • Central location
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Family-friendly
  • Fully fitted kitchen in every suite
Rooms

The Knight Residence has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. All have spacious lounges with dining areas and modern bathrooms with shower and bath. Apartments also feature cable television, a DVD and video player, a hi-fi, and a selection of CDs and videos. All kitchens are fully fitted with cooking and dining utensils. All suites have an electronic safe, free Wi-Fi, and direct-dial telephones. Superior apartments feature broadband, a second fax/telephone line, a Sony LCD television, and custom artwork. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast welcome basket on their first morning, along with teas, coffees, milk, biscuits, and washing and dishwasher powder.

Features

The Knight Residence is in the center of Edinburgh, close to all major attractions. While the apartments are self-catering, an emergency shop on site has limited supplies of essentials. A DVD library offers hundreds of titles.

 

A babysitting service is available (advanced booking required). Cribs, crib bedding, and high chairs are available on request, free of charge. Families with younger children receive a free Knighty Knight bear and children's activity pack. Families with a baby receive a luxury Arran Aromatics Baby Feel Good travel toiletry pack.

Transportation
  • Edinburgh Airport (7.6 mi/12.7 km)
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station nearby
  • Buses between airport and city center
Nearby attractions
  • St. Giles Cathedral (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Edinburgh Castle (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Princes Street Gardens (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • Holyrood Palace (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Edinburgh Zoo (3.1 mi/5 km)
Business
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fax
  • Secretarial support
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.4 mi/0.6 km)

The Knight Residence Rooms

Superior Studio
Superior Studio Apartment sleeps max of 2 people. One double bed in master bedroom. Bright, modern decor in green colour scheme. Compact lounge with sofa, small dining area, plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Tiled bathroom with mosaic floor, shower/tub combination, heated towel rail, steam free mirror and Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located on the ground floor.
Superior One Bedroom Apartment
Superior one bedroom Apartment sleeps max of 3 people. One queen or two twin beds with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme with original artworks on walls. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Tiled bathroom with mosaic floor, shower/tub combination, heated towel rail, steam-free mirror, and Arran Aromatics toiletries.
Superior Two Bedroom Apartment
Superior two bedroom Apartment sleeps max of 5 people. Two king beds or one king and two twin beds with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme with original artworks on walls. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, plasma-screen TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Tiled bathroom with mosaic floor, shower/tub combination, heated towel rail, steam-free mirror, and Arran Aromatics toiletries.
Comfort One Bedroom Apartment
Comfort One Bedroom Apartment sleeps max of 3 people. One queen bed in master bedroom with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in green colour scheme. Lounge with sofa bed and armchair, small dining area, plasma TV with satellite channels, VCR/DVD player. Open plan kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Bathroom with shower/tub combination. Complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located in annexe building.
Comfort Two Bedroom Apartment
Comfort Two Bedroom Apartment sleeps max 5 people. Two queen beds or one queen and two single beds with sofa bed. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, multi-channel TV, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Bathroom with tub, second bathroom with shower. Complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located in the in annexe building.
Comfort Three Bedroom Apartment
Comfort Three Bedroom Apartment sleeps max 7 people. Two queen beds and three single beds. Bright, modern decor in rust, green or blue colour scheme. Lounge with sofa and armchairs, small dining area, multi-channel TV, VCR/DVD player. Kitchen with washer-dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave, breakfast pack on arrival; tea and coffee replenished daily. Bathroom with tub, second bathroom with shower. Complimentary Arran Aromatics toiletries. Located in the in annexe building.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

55.9453 -3.2012
Area served
Edinburgh.
Nearby airports
Edinburgh International Airport.
Area description
Situated in a corner of the Old Town, The Knight Residence is within easy walking distance of all Edinburgh's major attractions and main shopping areas.

Nearby points of interest

  • Lauriston: 0.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.2 mi
  • Grassmarket: 0.2 mi
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Outlook Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Fountainbridge: 0.3 mi
  • Lochrin: 0.3 mi
  • Scott Monument: 0.4 mi
  • Meadow park: 0.4 mi
  • Writer's Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.4 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.5 mi
  • Princes Street: 0.5 mi
  • Lauriston: 0.1 mi
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.2 mi
  • Grassmarket: 0.2 mi
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.3 mi
  • Outlook Tower: 0.3 mi
  • Fountainbridge: 0.3 mi
  • Lochrin: 0.3 mi
  • Scott Monument: 0.4 mi
  • Meadow park: 0.4 mi
  • Writer's Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.4 mi
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Parliament House: 0.5 mi
  • Princes Street: 0.5 mi
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.5 mi
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.5 mi
  • Cowgate: 0.5 mi
  • Georgian House: 0.6 mi
  • Marchmont: 0.6 mi
  • Haymarket: 0.6 mi
  • Underground City: 0.6 mi
  • Bruntsfield: 0.6 mi
  • Princes Mall: 0.6 mi
  • Trinity House: 0.6 mi
  • Merchiston: 0.7 mi
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.7 mi
  • Dalry: 0.7 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.8 mi
  • Dean Village: 0.8 mi
  • Royal Mile: 0.8 mi
  • Greenhill: 0.8 mi
  • Sciennes: 0.9 mi
  • Burghmuirhead: 0.9 mi
  • People's Story: 0.9 mi
  • Church Hill: 0.9 mi
  • Dumbiedykes: 0.9 mi
  • The Canongate: 0.9 mi
  • Stockbridge: 1 mi
  • West Coates: 1 mi
  • Newington: 1 mi
  • Calton Hill: 1.1 mi
  • Ardmillan: 1.1 mi
  • Dean Gallery: 1.1 mi
  • The Grange: 1.1 mi

Dining

Restaurant
The Knight Residence has priority booking arrangements with many of Edinburgh's top restaurants.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1430
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 (24)

Ratings and reviews for The Knight Residence

Overall score

3.7 / 5
3 out of 24
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
3.3
Value:
3.7
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Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

2
Beck
Uk
Nov 14, 2012

Getaway

The hotel was ok, staff were helpful. The room could have been a lot cleaner, the glass lamp shade was coated in dust and the maid didn't Hoover the carpet where I had dropped a packet of crisps. The location was poor although described central. There were THREE strip bars at the end of the street which we had to walk pass every time we left the appartment and every time we did were jaunted at by the men outside. They made rude and sexists remarks to my friend and myself which left us very upset and scared to leave the appartment at night. I am only glad that I didn't take my children to this appartment to be exposed to this. We were not made aware of this on booking and feel we should have been. It felt like we were staying in the red light district! This has been my only holiday this year and i have been saving up for a long time to go and I am very disappointed. Your comments would be appreciated. Regards

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

Stay in central Edinburgh unless you want to take taxis everywhere!

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

4
Alex49
Tampa, FL
Sep 30, 2010

Great place, staff most helpful.

Once you figure out driving in Edinburgh and how to get to the secured parking, the Knight Residence is very convenient to most of the inner city. Apartments are clean and spacious. Excellent connections via wireless and staff is very friendly and helpful. If you like golf, within short walking distance to Bruntsfield pitch and putt course. Libation after at the Golf Tavern is a must.

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

Several restaurants at the nearby grass market. Super market on the corner for kitchen supplies.

Review of The Knight Residence

Reviewer score

5
aliberje
Montauban, France
Mar 1, 2012

Parfait

Bien situé proche de la vieille ville. Prestations parfaites

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