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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile

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Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 North Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1SD
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Club Lounge Access

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Club Lounge Access

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Lounge Access)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Two Double Bed Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room-Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is adjacent to Royal Mile and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Princes Street. This 211-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • George Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albanach - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grand Cafe at the Scotsman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Royal Mile
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a computer station. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet, along with 40-inch flat-screen TVs. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 27.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 1900 Bar
  • 1900 Brasserie

Things to do

  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

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 (44 inch wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 27.50 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Scotland
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton Hotel
Hilton Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Barcelo Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Edinburgh
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton on Dec 14, 2025 start from $158.51, 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 within easy reach of Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

This hotel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Royal Mile, and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. You'll also find Grassmarket and George Street less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a casino?

No, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, Egyptian cotton sheets, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hilton Edinburgh Carlton serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at 1900 Brasserie.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

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

What is the closest airport to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

The closest major airport to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.1 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.

Does Hilton Edinburgh Carlton host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton.

Reviews

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not ask for a handicap room, but was given. We requested a normal room and never got any satisfaction. Significant construction outside the hotel and inside significant portions of the Hotel. Some of the normal services were shut down because of the construction . Limited dining, no common meeting space in lobby, etc..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient for the train station and my work commitments. My room and bed were comfortable, clean and the environment was welcoming. I would recommend for a stay in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Phyllis

Wish the website had updated info

Our stay was ok, what would have been nice is to have more detail on the website. The hotel exterior was under renovation If you have a car, parking is quite away from the hotel and will cost 30$ per day. The view out or window was where pigeons collect and has poop all over the place and it’s very noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There seemed to be a lot of potential. The concierge was amazing, friendly, and helpful. My main concern was all the construction out front. It was very noisy when you exited the building and there was scaffolding blocking the view from our room. The rooms were clean and what you would expect from Hilton. The location was excellent very centered around nearly all attractions. If I were to come again, I'd stay in a quieter area in a hotel not under going renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jagjit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought it was brilliant Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanneil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was centrally located and close to restaurants and transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at the fringe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent, parking is difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

HSIAOCHING

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is heavily under construction, which was not disclosed. Extremely loud work started at 8am and sometimes even before that. 1 of the 2 elevators was out of service for almost our entire stay, requiring us to walk up flights of stairs to return to our room. There was no area of the hotel that was untouched by the “under construction” dust, smell, sound and plaster. The executive lounge was pretty sad and not very executive. I would not recommend staying here until the construction is done. The location is great, but unless you enjoy staying in a hard hat zone, pick somewhere else.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in August at the time of the Fringe, Tattoo, and Oasis Concert- so a very busy time with lots of street performers and tourists. From USA traveling with 2 teens and 2 adults. The Good- warm greeting, helpful staff, super clean facility, wonderful expansive breakfast buffet (included), bath products available in room, fridge in room, location to royal mile and princes street. If you want a walkable visit- the location was fantastic and the streets really cleared out before 10 am or after about 9/10 pm- so it was nice to walk about then too- which was possible because of the proximity to the hotel. The bad- scaffolding over building and north bridge construction was not a great fit for the beautiful city and made a crowded walkway extremely tight. It also made negotiating the street crossing a challenge. At one time they were down 2/3 lifts- but they had one fixed quickly (not even a full day). The lobby area is very small and there were people sitting with their luggage making it even tighter (at times). If you use the train or tram, you will have a 5-10 minute walk to and fro (not really bad- just FYI)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiang Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is undergoing remodeling and the entire front of the hotel is covered by scaffolding. Temporary walls have been constructed inside as well. Although the staff was accommodating and the location was great it’s hard to get past the construction while We were vacationing. I believe we should have been advised of the remodeling which would have affected our decision to stay or not.
Exterior of hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was nice, under renovations. My Deluxe Room was nice but the sink drain was none functional so the water wouldn’t drain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise, Castle Rock

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds comfortable, dinning great, love happy hour, would like breakfast during the week to be open earlier since we did day tours outside of city. Lobby was terrible, no coffee bar to take on the go and no trash receptacles inside or out. Could not get breakfast in our room. Staff was great and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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